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Ayurveda Programs for Mind/Body Health
 What is Ayurveda &
How does it work?
Ayurveda means the "science of life" and is one of the oldest systems of natural health care, originating over 5,000 years ago in the ancient traditions of India.
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.
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.
The natural principles and approaches of Ayurveda are easily integrated into a 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.
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.
Discovering Ayurveda:
A One Day Workshop
The ancient secrets and natural approaches of Ayurveda can be easily integrated into your lifestyle and you’ll make more nourishing choices, achieve the healing and vibrancy you desire, and experience the transformation you seek.
During the workshop, you'll discover how to:
Identify your Ayurvedic constitutional mind/body type – your dosha - and imbalances which might be present; use specific aromas, tastes, sounds, color therapy, and touch therapies to bring about balance; learn to maximize nourishment and digestion; discover foods and herbs to use as medicine to restoring even more balance; understand the rhythms of nature; and create an optimal daily and seasonal routine. Find out when the next program is scheduled.
 Perfect Health
Ayurvedic Lifestyle Program
Based on the fundamentals outlined in the book Perfect Health by Deepak Chopra, M.D., this Ayurvedic Lifestyle consultation will show you time-tested techniques and practices to balance your body and your mind, enhance nutrition, reduce emotional turbulence and re-awaken your senses.
During your consultation, you'll discover a healing program that targets your personal mind/body type. The recommendations can include:
- Assessing Your Mind/Body type: We'll determine the state of balances and imbalances using a mind/body questionnaire and visual exam. You'll come to understand your mind/body type (dosha). Doshas and their qualities and functions will be explained. Imbalances will be identified and explained.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Finding balance using herbs, color therapy, aromatherapy: Aroma therapies 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.
- 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.
How you can experience a personal Perfect Health Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultation:
- The consultation fee is $325 for up to three hours,
- An Ayurvedic Pulse diagnosis is also available by a certified professional for an additional fee.
- Consultations are available by phone at $125 an hour.
- Call (928) 204-0067 or contact us today to make your appointment in Sedona or in the Phoenix area.
Sarah McLean is certified to teach the Perfect Health Ayurvedic Lifestyle 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. Find out more about Sarah McLean.
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