Ayurveda means life knowledge. It originated thousands of years ago and is the original form of medicine if you will. It is not a fly by night or new age modality. From Ayurveda, other forms of medicine were, in some way, derived. The prakruti (constitution) of the body/mind is made up of the elemental energies of vata (air & space), pitta (fire & water), and kapha (earth & water). These are the same elements that everything in the universe is made up of.
As the seasons change, the bodymind changes, thereby exhibiting an increase or decrease of the elements which can create imbalance or disease. The aim of Ayurveda is to maintain homeostasis of body, mind, and spirit by getting to the root cause of the imbalance or disease and eradicating it rather than just putting a 'band-aid' on the symptoms.
Ayurveda insists that one be an active participant in maintaining wellness. Components such as diet, lifestyle, career, relationships, spirituality, herbs, gem stones, color therapy, aroma therapy, yoga postures, breath work, meditation, & mantra/chanting are taken into consideration to bring about this balance in life.
An Ayurvedic consultation consists of:
- An introduction to Ayurveda.
- Completion of an evaluation of the client's constitutional type (prakruti) following a detailed questionnaire.
- Completion of a health history form.
- Discussion of the client's questions & concerns.
- Recommendations for diet, lifestyle, yoga, exercise, career, relationships, spirituality, herbs, aroma therapy, color therapy, etc. based on the client's questions and concerns as they apply to the client.
- A detailed dinacharya (daily routine) recommendation which includes specific instructions for optimal daily living.
- Instructions for seasonal cleansing.
- A brief follow up phone consultation one month from the date of the original consultation to ascertain how the client has been implementing the recommendations.
Staying balanced also means having fun. So, what are you waiting for? Get out there and play!
Wishing you infinite and absolute wellness,
Diana
