by Susan Atkinson
Ayurveda is the oldest traditional healing system practiced in India and the most comprehensive holistic healing system in the world. This ancient knowledge was given to mankind more than 5000 years ago by sages and seers for the well being of humans. Ayurveda is the traditional health science of India. It is considered to be the oldest branch of medicine in the whole world.
Like astrologic writings, ayurvedic writings contain long lists of supposed physical and mental characteristics of each constitutional type. Through various combinations of vata, pitta, and kapha, ten body types are possible. Ayurveda sees each person as an individual with a different internal balance of energy called one’s constitution. Understanding a person’s constitution allows the Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist (a certified practitioner of the science of Ayurveda), to set up a program of care specific for that individual.
Find out what your ayurvedic constitutional type is. A particular panchakarma is then given according to the individual’s constitution and disorder. When our constitution (dosha) is in balance, we experience optimal health in body and mind; when out of balance, we experience a range of physical symptoms and mental conditions that can eventually manifest as disease. The restoration of a natural state of balance focuses on diet, daily routines including yoga and meditation, the use of herbs, and natural cleansing protocols.
The ancient science of Ayurveda is an ancient philosophy based on Eastern ideas about the body and the mind. Ayurveda teaches that each individual has the power to heal themselves, and that diet should be based upon each person’s unique constitution. India is the land of ayurveda - the ancient philosophy that has cured ailments from blood pressure to migraines to depression for centuries. Now the world is waking up to the succor of these alternative therapies. Like chi in Chinese philosophy, ojas is the force that makes us feel happy and alive. Responsible for wellness, harmony, and spiritual growth, it makes our eyes shine and puts a spring in our step.
Every Ayurvedic program contains enemas, cleaning procedures with boiled in water, butter, and milk healing herbs. Herbs are chosen individually. Aloe vera imparts its renowned healing benefits, while jojoba oil lavishly conditions. Any honey, a natural humectant, draws moisture to the skin. Now, a warming oil, like sesame, is ideal for winter months or if you tend towards feeling cool. It will help heat your body.
Ayurveda is considered to offer guidance on how to live a healthy, balanced and harmonious life to all people, through all ages. Some of it is available to anyone, and some only to those who already have a health care credential. Generally, a 2-year or 3-year program will result in a certificate showing completion of the hours and the field of study. Yogic breathing techniques and meditation are also part of a healthy Ayurvedic regimen, to reduce stress and improve mental energy.
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