Ayurveda – ancient knowledge of life and health
health consultations
online / or Siedlce and Stoczek Łukowski
Individual consultations, educating on healthy lifestyles and pro-healthy habits, helping to balance the constitution of body and mind through a specially selected nutritional programme and daily routine - combined with yoga and meditation guidance based on date of birth and conversation.
Massages
Massages and oil treatments of the entire body or selected areas, i.e. face, head, feet, hands, spine, knees, with a deeply cleansing and relaxing effect while renewing the flow of energy.
Location: offer applies to regeneration stays in the Cottage on the Edge of Time
What is Ayurveda?
AJURVEDA - is the “knowledge of life” - NATUROTHERAPY FROM INDIA an art of natural health promotion dating back over 5,000 years, and knowledge of a way of life that leads to health and inner harmony. It takes a holistic view of the human being and regards health as a balance between body, mind and soul. Self-healing often occurs through changes to lifestyle and diet, the use of medicinal spices and herbs, a shift in mindset, calming the mind, and principles that bring order to one’s life. Ayurveda provides simple, practical ways to maintain health in daily life, as well as remedies for many ailments, such as excess weight, stress and a lack of joy in life. It is a path to self-discovery and to understanding each person’s individual constitution, composed of three biological energies: vata, pitta and kapha, which influence the body and mind, and whose imbalance causes illness. Father Klimuszko described similar bodily humours, calling them, respectively: wind, bile and phlegm.
Holistic approach of naturotherapy
Naturotherapy encompasses knowledge, skills and social competences in the field of health sciences. It is based on the premise that the body has an innate ability to heal itself under the right conditions. The examination and treatment methods specific to naturotherapy focus on the use of diagnostic techniques and a range of natural therapies that support treatment, restore and maintain health.
Naturotherapy aims to restore vitality by supporting and stimulating the body’s own healing mechanisms. Health from the perspective of ayurveda It is linked to the ability to maintain the body’s optimal order and functioning, and is the result of a harmonious balance between a healthy mind, body, spirit and the individual’s environment. The healing power of nature and the mechanisms inherent in every person’s body form the core principles upon which the practice of naturotherapy is based.
Causes of disease in ayurveda
According to Ayurveda, one of the main causes of illness is the improper use of the senses. All mental disturbances are linked to the absorption of unhealthy stimuli, such as excessive noise, information and beliefs. Physical ailments arise, amongst other reasons, because we consume unhealthy food in the wrong way. Emotional disturbances arise in our relationships, where we spend most of our time either expressing our emotions or suppressing them – thereby wasting a great deal of energy. All these impressions combine and sap our vitality.
Ayurveda and yoga teach us to harmonise the senses and the elements, thereby enabling us to experience sensations that boost our vitality!
What Ayurveda helps with
Ayurveda It helps to restore balance on many levels – this applies to both the body and the mind.
It is most commonly used for:
- chronic stress, nervous tension and difficulty calming the mind
- problems with sleep and recovery
- digestive problems, bloating, indigestion, irregular appetite
- weight fluctuations – including both being overweight and difficulties in maintaining a healthy weight
- chronic fatigue and a lack of vitality
- muscle tension, joint pain and stiffness
- skin problems associated with an excess of toxins (ama) in the body
- mood swings, irritability, anxiety and a reduced sense of joy in life
- menstrual cycle disorders and hormonal imbalances
- a weakened immune system and susceptibility to seasonal infections
Ayurveda It is not a substitute for medical treatment, but rather a complementary approach – it helps to understand the cause of ailments by taking into account an individual’s constitution, and supports a return to balance through diet, daily routines, herbs, and breathing and meditation practices.
The three doshas – Vata, Pitta, Kapha
In accordance with Ayurveda Each of us is born with a unique combination of three biological energies – the doshas – which shape our physical and mental constitution.
Vata – the energy of movement, composed of the elements of air and ether. It is responsible for everything that moves within the body: breathing, circulation, nerve impulses and intestinal peristalsis. People with a dominant Vata constitution are usually slim, creative and quick-witted, but when out of balance they are prone to anxiety, insomnia, bloating, dry skin and a cold sensation in the body.
Pitta – the energy of transformation, composed of fire and water. It governs digestion, metabolism and energy transformations within the body. People with a dominant Pitta constitution usually have a strong digestive system; they are ambitious and determined, but when this balance is disrupted, they may experience excessive irritability, inflammation, heartburn, hyperacidity or overheating of the body.
Kapha – the energy of structure and stability, composed of earth and water. It is responsible for physical constitution, immunity, tissue hydration and emotional stability. People with a dominant Kapha constitution are usually calm, resilient and caring; however, an excess of this energy can lead to sluggishness, a tendency to be overweight, lethargy and low mood.
Each of us possesses all three doshas in our own individual proportions – it is this unique combination that makes up our constitution (prakriti). During an Ayurvedic consultation, I analyse this constitution based on our conversation and your date of birth, in order to select dietary advice, a daily routine and practices best suited to your individual balance.