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Is Ayurveda the Next Revolution?

Is Ayurveda the Next Revolution? Ayurveda is the oldest form of healing the world has known and dates back over 5000 years. It is becoming more recognised in the USA but is still relatively unknown in the UK.

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A Short Introduction to Ayurveda

A Short Introduction to Ayurveda. We know that we need to eat better food, take more exercise, relax more often and be more caring, but where do we start? How do we take the first step? There is a way! Ayurveda is a proven method for creating effective and lasting improvements to health. No quick fixes, pills of instant therapy, but a tried and tested 5000-year-old system of preventative medicine that is cost-effective and risk-free.

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It's All About Its History

It's All About Its History. Ayurveda defines health as the soundness and harmony of the body, mind and the self (soul). Ayurveda defines health as the soundness and harmony of the body, mind and the self (soul). Each must be nurtured to create good health. According to this ancient healing system of India, a disease is caused by the disruption of the equilibrium or balance within ourselves and/or with our environment (nature).

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Abhyanga Ayurveda Massage

Abhyanga Ayurveda Massage. In Ayurveda, the Abhyanga (massage) has been highly praised and people are advised to adopt it as a part of daily life.

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Rasayana Focus on Breath

Rasayana Focus on Breath. Rasayana is simple terms means rejuvenation ... its an ancient set of practices in relation to Rasayana herbs that keeps the body, and mind youthful.

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Sadhana of Ghee

Sadhana of Ghee. Written and prepared by Mother Maya, this is the most comprehensive instructions for making ghee in the way of Sadhana.

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Our Senses are Linked Directly to the Elements

This article shows simple ways of how according to Ayurveda the five elements are connected to the senses. It is through our senses that we experience, the joy of seeing a child play, the sadness of hearing a piece of music that reminds us of a poignant time, the comfort of eating a heartwarming meal and the gentle touch of a loved one's hand.

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A Short Journey into the Sour Taste

A Short Journey into the Sour Taste. The sour taste helps to pacify Vata and Kapha by acting as a digestive aid, helps to dispel gas, relieves thirst and encourages circulation, it will benefit .....

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Padabyhanga Foot Massage

Padabyhanga Foot Massage, a quick video and easy to do techniques.

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What is Ayurveda?

What is Ayurveda? Directly translated means ‘The Science of Life’ It's one of the oldest forms of healing the world has known with its origins dating back seven thousand years, yet is still relatively unknown in the UK. Ayurveda is a system of medicine and a philosophy for living in harmony with nature.

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Agni and Ama Ayurveda Digestive System

Ayurveda has described an important factor of digestion and metabolism in our body as Agni I like to describe it at the fire in the belly. Agni is what Ayurveda describes as the digestive fire and metabolic process of transforming food into nourishment.

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The Ayurvedic Potential of Ether/Space is found in the Vata Dosha

The Ayurvedic Potential of Ether/Space is found in the Vata Dosha. This element is the primordial birthplace of all creation and in Ayurvedic terms our source of connection to the cosmos.

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Ayurveda Essential Documents

Ayurveda Essential Documents. Contains: Short Dosha Questionnaire. Extra Dosha Characteristics. The Doshas & the Five Elements. Dosha Food Chart

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A Short Journey into the 'Sweet' Taste of Ayurveda

A Short Journey into the 'Sweet' Taste of Ayurveda. Sweet tastes are the dominant taste, formed from the water and earth elements and especially useful for grounding the fearful nervous energy of Vata. These are cooling tastes, which can be good for the heat of a Pitta type and they inhibit digestion to some extent, especially in excess.

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We Can Communicate by Smell – often without knowing it

We Can Communicate by Smell – often without knowing it. Countless studies have shown that recall can be enhanced if learning was done in the presence of an odor and that same odor is presented at the time of recall.

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Ayurveda Tips to Stay Healthy in Rainy Season

Ayurvedic Tips to Stay Healthy in Rainy Season

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Dinacharya, Early to Rise

Dinacharya, Early to Rise. Dinacharya says that each day two cycles of change occur, that correlate with the Ayurvedic concept of dosha. Routines covered by dinacharya include: waking time, elimination, hygiene, massage, exercise, bathing, meditation and prayer, meals, study, work, relaxation and sleeping

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The Elements Connect Us to Nature and the World We Live in.

The Elements Connect Us to Nature and the World We Live in. We breathe oxygen from an atmosphere that has been sealed and self-contained around our planet for billions of years.

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Qualities of the Element Air

Qualities of the Element Air. The Qualities of the Element of Air are in Vata Dosha, Air is Movement, Changeable, Still or Dynamic

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Kasti Basti for Back Pain

Almost everyone at some point of life might have experienced a low back pain that may travel downward into the buttocks and into one or both lower extremities. What is the cause of low back pain?

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