‘Ayurveda’ Archives
Ayurveda and Wellness Lifestyle
Ayurveda is a systematic study of life based on one's consciousness, mind, and physical balance. When we live in harmony to our Nature and with respect to the Nature around us, then we are attuned to our Higher Self -- the larger order of things which has a plan that evolves perfectly. The key is to attune our individuality to this state of [...]
Ayurvedic versus Western Nutrition
WESTERN VERSUS AYURVEDIC NUTRITION Dietary management in western nutrition follows the US food guidelines, set forth by the FDA. Nutritionists help clients these guidelines to maintain healthy eating. The diet consists of various portions from different food groups. The good groups include “protein, grains, vegetables, fruits and dairy. [...]
Ayurvedic Nutrition
Leah Jones Student SDCOA 500 HR Course As I meditate on the many differences between Western Nutrition and Ayurvedic nutrition, I am overwhelmed at the numbers. The difference that is impacting me the most right now is the difference in living and lifeless food. In western nutrition the focus on calories and nutrients relies on over processed [...]
Ayurveda and natural rhythms of nature
Seasons /Annual ringsAuthor Meinolf Wewelby Monica B Groover, PhD San Diego College of Ayurveda Ayurveda suggests that we are the byproducts of nature. We are made of the same material as the environment that we call the Panchamahabhutas. (Space, Air, Fire, Water, Earth). Ayurvedic practitioners like to say – we are the microcosm of the [...]
Regular Bowel Movements are the secret to Health
By Monica B Groover, PhD, PK A chiropractor friend recently told me, that he recently did muscle testing for a patient, and, found out that constipation and irregular elimination increased their symptoms. When his patients have regular bowel movements, their back pain seems diminished. Ayurveda believes that balanced elimination is KEY to [...]
Sadhaka Pitta
By Manjulali Sadhaka Pitta is a sub dosha of pitta, generally referred to as our 'IQ' - our intellect. Now, Lets try to understand Sadhaka Pitta in terms of Pitta imbalance. Hina Pittasya tu Sleshma....Janayatyana - avisthatam (C.Su 17/55) Weakness of pitta --means decreased digestive activity(manda-analah), Coldness in body as well as [...]
Ayurveda and Soul
How does ayurveda define the soul and spirit? Don't they both exist at a higher level of consciousness? Also, the textbook mentions that individual souls do not perceive other souls. Spirits perceive other spirits so why can't souls? Are souls just a witness to the roles the mind plays? First, there are five elements. They combine to form [...]
Cycle of Seasons and Ayurveda
Research Cycle of Seasons and Ayurveda by Zach Bubeck - Ayurveda Wellness Practitioner Student (San Diego College of Ayurveda) Tuesday, 23 August 2011, 10:19 PM Within the entire observable universe, the most common reoccurring shape is the circle. This pervasive shape reflects the cyclical nature of all things. Our galaxy along with [...]
Ayurveda for the Eyes
Ayurveda for the Eyes By: Dr. Sonica Krishan The eyes are quite rightly expressed as ‘windows of the soul’. And one among the best boons bestowed upon us by Mother Nature is the sense of sight. Out of the five main senses known to our sense organs, the sense of sight is the most venerable and at the same time highly vulnerable. It is a [...]
Ayurvedic Meditation and Chinese Meditation
The more I delve deeper into Ayurveda, the more similarities are visible between Yin and Yang as well as Ayurveda's Purusha and Prakruti theory. Who's to say, that they did not have the same origin. I love to compare the Samkhya's Perspective on Male and Female Divine to Yin and Yang's Dao symbol. In fact, I love to use it in my [...]
