Category: Ayurveda

Regular Bowel Movements are the secret to Health

January 13, 2012 Posted by monica under Ayurveda
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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 good health. The…

Sadhaka Pitta

October 17, 2011 Posted by monica under 500 Hr Ayurveda practitioner, Ayurveda, Ayurveda and Yoga Practice, Body Constitution and Lifestyle, Diet, Education, Learn Ayurveda, Meditation, Theory of Ayurveda, Tridoshas, Uncategorized
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“sadhaka pitta processes emotions into intelligence and sadhaka pitta in the heart processes emotions into love and compassion. If this functional integrity of sadhaka pitta in the brain and sadhaka pitta in the mind is affected,

Ayurveda and Soul

October 17, 2011 Posted by monica under Ayurveda
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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…

Cycle of Seasons and Ayurveda

October 17, 2011 Posted by monica under Ancient Healing, Ayurveda, Ayurveda and Seasons, Ayurvedic Therapies, Body Constitution and Lifestyle, General info, Theory of Ayurveda
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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 others, rotates around…

Ayurveda for the Eyes

July 28, 2011 Posted by monica under Ayurveda
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Daily eyewash with rose water, cool water, cucumber juice is excellent for sensitive eyes. As daily routine, eyes need to be washed with cold water. It is also suggested that prior to this act, the mouth be filled with water. This would make the eyes protrude out and better cleansing can be accomplished.

Ayurvedic Meditation and Chinese Meditation

May 20, 2011 Posted by monica under Ayurveda
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Meditation can help lower blood pressure, and a few minutes can bring abundance and help center you. It can bring you peace and happiness in a crazy world where we are all on the go.

Learning Ayurveda by ‘Virtual’ classes

April 7, 2011 Posted by hgroover under 500 Hr Ayurveda practitioner, Ancient Healing, Announcements, Ayurveda, Ayurveda and Yoga Practice, Distant learning, Education, Learn Ayurveda, Online Ayurveda Courses
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Virtual learning is a ‘new’ term. Certainly, no Ayurveda college is offering Virtual Learning yet! Some are offering distant learning, and, others – where you attend classes once a month.

Coconut Vegetable Tofu -Vata Pitta

April 4, 2011 Posted by monica under Ayurveda
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By Kiki Erspamer INDICATIONS -VP- K+ Complete meal when served with rice. Has all of the essential Ayurvedic tastes. Coconut is sweet in taste and calms vata and cools pitta, and gives kapha strength. 1 tsp good oil (to reduce vata add extra tsp) 1/3 cup onions 1 clove garlic, mince 1 tsp fresh ginger,…

Panchakarma Workshop

December 15, 2010 Posted by monica under 500 Hr Ayurveda practitioner, Ancient Healing, Announcements, Ayurveda, Ayurveda and Yoga Practice, Ayurvedic Therapies, Body Constitution and Lifestyle, General info, Uncategorized, Weight Loss, Yoga
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Learn Panchakarma Detox San DIego

Study Panchakarma. Attend a workshop cum retreat in San Diego. Learn about the Cleansing Detoxification Therapies of Ayurveda that include Abhyanga, Sweat Therapies, Purgative Herbs, Vamana, Nasya, Shirodhara. You will work on real time patients with actual issues like insomnia, hypothyroidism, acid reflux and so on.

Face Massage – TMJ

November 20, 2010 Posted by monica under 500 Hr Ayurveda practitioner, Ancient Healing, Ayurvedic Therapies, Diet, Herbs, Online Ayurveda Courses, shirodhara, Study Ayurveda, svedanam, udvartana
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Ayurvedic Face Massage, Abhyanga video by Dr. Monica Bhatia.
This massage is useful for locked jaw, TMJ, headaches and migraine.