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Ayurveda
How does it work?
Ayurveda is a Sanskrit word that means "the science of life and longevity."
As a science of self-healing, Ayurveda encompasses diet and nutrition, lifestyle, exercise, rest and relaxation, meditation, breathing exercises, and medicinal herbs, along with cleansing and rejuvenation programs for healing body, mind and spirit.
Ayurveda is the art of daily living in harmony with the laws of nature.
Its aims and objectives are to maintain the health of a healthy person and to heal the disease of an unhealthy person.
Man, a creation of Cosmic Consciousness, is considered to be a microcosm of the macrocosm that is the Universe. Whatever is present in the cosmos, the same is present in human beings.
In essence, man is a miniature of nature.
The concept of the five elements is one of the most fundamental in Ayurvedic science.
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The five elements are:
Space (ether), Air, Fire, Water and Earth
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They exist in all matter, both organic and inorganic. As man is a microcosm of nature, the five elements also exist within every individual.
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Five elements combine into three fundamental energies, or doshas:
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Ether and Air constitute Vata, the energy of movement.
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Fire and Water constitute Pitta, the principle of digestion or metabolism
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Water and Earth make up Kapha, the energy of structure and lubrication.​
We all have our own unique combination of these elements. This is our blueprint - our prakruti - our individual constitution, our own unique pattern of energy, our combination of physical, mental and emotional characteristics and predispositions.
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Our prakruti becomes unbalanced when we are not aware of it, and as unhealthy diets, excess stress, insufficient rest and exercise and repressed emotions all disturb our doshic balance.
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Health depends on keeping your unique proportion of elements in balance. Ayurveda helps you do this, restoring a state of balance and health.
Heal with Ayurveda
Consultation with Louise
A personalised daily ritual programme, created for you to address specific concerns, health issues and/or shadows. It will address sleep patterns & habits, a diet in line with your dosha, pranayama (breathwork) exercises, yoga, and meditation.
All according to your requirements.
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