PERFECT HEALTH CONSULTATIONS - AYURVEDA FOR MIND/BODY HEALTH

What is Ayurveda?   Ayurveda means the "science of life" (ayus= life, longevity, veda=science, knowledge) has its origins in India at least 5000 years ago.  It is a natural approach for creating balance and strengthening the body's healing abilities.  The many approaches derived from Ayurveda address the full range of human experience, and include meditation and relaxation techniques to expand awareness, stress reduction systems, nutritional approaches, physical and respiratory balancing programs, sensory modulation techniques, and behavioral health programs.  

What is Health?   According to Ayurveda, a person is healthy when basic physiological processes are in balance, appetite and digestion are strong, all organs and tissues are properly functioning, elimination is regular, the senses are enlivened, and one's mind and spirit are permeated with bliss.   Thus, health is not merely the absence of a definable disease process, but rather a positive experience of well being involving all aspects of an individual's life.

How Does it Work?  The natural principles and approaches of Ayurveda are easily integrated into an active modern lifestyle and can help one gain and maintain a balanced physiology to maximize success in life while minimizing the degenerative effects of stress. Ayurveda enlivens the inner intelligence of the body and strengthens its natural healing ability.

Ayurveda was the first system of medicine to recognize the concept of individual mind/body types. It holds that everyone is born with their own natural balance which influences all aspects of their life, including body structure, emotional makeup and predisposition to illnesses. Without understanding one's natural balance you may unknowingly create imbalances by following a lifestyle that strains your mind/body system.

Treating the Cause of Disease and Not Its Symptoms   According to Ayurveda, disease is primarily the result of imbalances and impurities that accumulate in the body over time. The specialty of Ayurveda is in identifying imbalances at an early stage—before symptoms of disease arise, eliminating those imbalances from the body, and teaching each person how to live a healthy, balanced life.

  

A Perfect Health Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultation Based on the book Perfect Health by Deepak Chopra, M.D., this Ayurvedic Lifestyle Program will show you time tested techniques and practices that will balance your body and your mind, enhance nutrition, reduce emotional turbulence and re-awaken your senses. During your consultation, you will be guided in a healing program that targets your personal mind/body type.  The recommendations can include:
  

q Understanding Your Mind/Body type: Assessing a state of balances and imbalances using a mind/body questionnaire and visual exam to determine your mind/body type (dosha). Doshas and their qualities and functions will be explained. Imbalances will be identified and explained.

q       Mind/Body Techniques: Understanding and eliminating the effects of stress:  Various techniques aimed at strengthening the mind, improving the mind-body connection, and reducing mental stress will be recommended, including simple meditation instruction. 

q       Step by step & how to guidelines for following a balancing daily and seasonal routine: Biological rhythms of the human physiology need to be kept in balance with the daily and seasonal cycles in nature. You will receive instructions for varying your daily routine to better harmonize with these natural cycles.

q       Nourishment for your body:  Our health largely depends on how we nourish ourselves. Specific dietary information about foods to favor and foods to reduce or avoid, and guidelines for maximizing digestion will be recommended. You'll learn to recognize the six tastes.

q       Ayurvedic Self-Massage:  Ayurveda recommends a daily oil massage to enliven and balance the physiology. You will be instructed on how to properly perform the massage, and what oils to use.

q       Mind/body exercise program: Different body types require different quantities and types of exercise to remain healthy. The appropriate type and amount of exercise will be prescribed according to your individual needs.  

q       Finding balance using herbs, color therapy, aromatherapy:  Aromatherapies and herbal preparations strengthen deficiencies and eliminate excesses. Their primary action is to balance and help integrate the energetic aspects of metabolic processes. In addition, an impressive and growing body of research now supports the efficacy of Ayurvedic medicines for many specific conditions. Color works the same way.

q       Yoga postures and Pranayama (breathing techniques) may be included: These related disciplines are often useful in opening obstructed energy channels and bring strength and balance to the physiology.  

 

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A Perfect Health Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultation is $325 per person and can take three hours, or you can get recommendations by phone or in person at $125 an hour. Call (928) 204-0067 or email to make your appointment today. Find out when the next appointment is available in Sedona or Scottsdale, Find out when the next appointment is available in Sedona or Scottsdale, and start living in tune with nature. Ayurvedic Pulse diagnosis is also available by a certified professional. Consultations are also available by phone. For more information on a Perfect Health Consultation click here.

Sarah McLean and has been certified to teach the Perfect Health Program by Dr. Deepak Chopra of the Chopra Center for Wellbeing where she was the education director. She has also studied with Dr. Vasant Lad Director of the Ayurvedic College in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Sarah McLean, Certified Perfect Health Instructor

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