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    • 24 MAR 14
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    Music – not just good for the soul

    Music has been known throughout history to have a relaxing and healing effect on people. The Greek God of medicine Asclepius is said to have used songs and music to cure illnesses of the mind. Today, music therapy is used in many hospitals and health centers to treat depression and insomnia, for pain relief and…

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    • 16 JAN 14
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    New Year’s Resolutions with Ayurveda

     image courtesy of Christophe DiouxJanuary is the time when many people take stock of themselves, mentally and emotionally, and decide to make changes to their lives in the coming year to alleviate stress. If you are making and struggling with your New Year's Resolutions, the following guide may be of help. According to Ayurveda, the…

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    • 13 AUG 13
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    Yoga through your life

    We know that going with the flow of nature's rhythmic cycles is the key to good health and longevity. This applies not only to our diet but also to our exercise, and yoga is no exception. As yoga and Ayurveda are interdependent, the Ayurvedic doshas play an important role in yoga practice. Benefits are found…

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    • 10 JUN 13
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    Do you ever wonder if you are living in the right climate?

    courtesy of italia.itAccording to the principles of Ayurveda, the ancient holistic medicine of India, the mind and body follow the flow of nature and must adapt accordingly throughout our lifetime. The three doshas that make up our constitution are effected by our diet, exercise, lifestyle, and also by our environment. When the doshas are in…

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    • 23 NOV 12
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    Massage and the Doshas

    Touch is the sense of our skin. Whenever we are touched our skin will react in a certain way. If the touch is too heavy, it may bruise,too cold and we get goose bumps, too hot, it will turn red and even blister. When we have a self-massage we are aware of the degree of…

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    • 13 AUG 12
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    Yoga for the doshas

    According to Ayurveda the asanas (yoga poses) have a particular effect relative to the three doshas. Just as certain foods will keep vata, pitta and kapha in or out of balance, different physical poses will pacify or disturb a dosha. However, each asana can have its effect altered by modifying the accompanying breathing. Knowing your…

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    • 09 AUG 12
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    Exercise for the doshas

    Have you ever wondered why some people seem to thrive in the hot and humid weather typical at this time of year, basking in its warmth and moisture, while others are lethargic and just want to sleep all the time? Well, according to Ayurveda, how you cope with the weather depends very much on your…

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    • 06 JUL 12
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    Introduction to Ayurveda: Assessing your Constitution (Part 3)

    The following questionnaire will help you assess your personal constitution. When you take it, respond according to how you have reacted through your whole lifetime so far, even if the answer does not apply particularly at this point in time. If you don't think you can be accurate or honest and may see yourself as…

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    • 30 JUN 12
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    Introduction to Ayurveda: Vata, Pitta, Kapha (Part Two)

    Ayurvedic medicine uses a similar five element theory as does TCM to explain all mental and physical functions of the body and its relationship with its natural enviroment. The five elements of air, ether, fire, water and earth are further condensed in Ayurveda into the three doshas of Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. A dosha is…

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    • 27 JUN 12
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    Introduction to Ayurveda (Part One)

    Although Ayurvedic medicine has its roots in the ancient Vedic texts of India, it is as much alive and relevant today as it was then. Just as Traditional Chinese Medicine is deeply engrained in the traditions and culture of China, Ayurvedic principles permeate through the Indian way of life. Ayurveda is the ''science of life'',…

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