WHAT IS AYURVEDA?
  
Ayurveda - The Science of Life
Ayurveda is a 5000 year-old system of natural healing that has its origins in the Vedic culture of India.  Traditional Chinese medicine has its roots in Ayurveda, early Greek medicine also embraced many concepts originally described in the classical Ayurvedic medical texts dating back thousands of years.

More than a mere system of treating illness, Ayurveda is a science of life (Ayur = life, Veda = science or knowledge). It offers a body of wisdom designed to help people stay healthy while realizing their full human potential. Providing guidelines on ideal daily and seasonal routines, diet, behavior and the proper use of our senses, Ayurveda reminds us that health is the balanced and dynamic integration between our environment, body, mind and spirit.

Recognizing that human beings are part of nature, Ayurveda describes three fundamental energies that govern our inner and outer environments: movement, transformation and structure. We have all 3 within us, however one or two are usually more obviously expressed.  Known in Sanskrit as:

• Vata Dosha (Air & Ether) which is found in the spaces of the body (G.I. tract, mouth, abdomen etc), in the movement of muscles, the pulsation of the heart, nerve impulses etc. If Vata is dominant in our system, we tend to be thin, light, enthusiastic, energetic and changeable.  When out of balance, Vata people tend towards chronic pain, joint issues, anxiety     and worry/stress.
  
• Pitta Dosha (Fire) which works in our digestive system, our metabolism,as light and heat in the body.  If Pitta predominates in our nature, we tend to have an athletic build, are intelligent, goal-oriented and have a strong appetite for life.  When out of balance, Pitta people tend toward inflammations, fevers, jealousy and anger.
  
• Kapha Dosha (Earth & Water) which is found in the solid structures like bones, cartilage, muscles, tendons and in the plasma, mucous membrane and juices of the body.  When Kapha prevails, we tend to have strong/stable frames, are easy-going, methodical and nurturing. When out of balance, Kapha people tend toward colds, congestion, sinus issues, weight gain, greed and inertia.
  

For each element, there is a balanced and imbalanced expression.  An important goal of Ayurveda is to identify a person’s ideal state of balance, determine where they are out of balance and offer interventions using diet, herbs, lifestyle modifications, massage, and more to reestablish balance.

~AYURVEDIC WELLNESS CONSULTATION~
     Ayurveda first explores your own personal body constitution, and uses that knowledge to steer your practice in a way that will facilitate cleansing, healing and growth for you.
     

• Along with a verbal intake, you will take an     1)  Ayurvedic assessment quiz  and  2)  pulse assessment to help learn what your Dosha (your personal constitution) is.  Ayurveda works with Kapha:  the water and earth Dosha,  Pitta:  the fire and water Dosha, and Vata:  the air and earth Dosha.     

• Then we will explore the following areas and apply practices and techniques that are balancing for your dosha:   food, herbs, yoga or other physical practices, meditation or other centering practices, lifestyle practices (habits and ways of being that may be throwing you off), sleeping patterns, colors, rejuvenating  practices like massage or Ayurvedic bodywork.  In addition, we will look at the cycle of the seasons, the cycle of the day, the cycle of our lifetime and explore how our dosha is impacted by these.

Wellness Consultation: (2 hr.)  1st meeting is 1 1/2 hr. then a follow up 1/2 hr.  will be scheduled 2 weeks later.  $140
   

AYURVEDIC WORKSHOPS

 6 PART SERIES:   Intro to Ayurveda,   Ayurvedic Nutrition and Digestion, Clinical Assessment Skills,  Rasayana (Rejuvenation) and Dinacharya

 (Daily/Seasonal Practices)                             

For more details, please visit:  

www.nwayurveda.com

AYURVEDIC MASSAGE TRAINING:

In this weekend workshop you will learn the fundamentals of Ayurvedic theory.  Each client is unique and you will learn to "see"  your clients from an Ayurvedic standpoint.  From here we will learn a traditional Ayurvedic Massage sequence including many marma points (energetic points).   This workshop is hosted by NW Academy of the Healing Arts and comes with 16 CEU credits.  For more information please call:  (206) 949-8442

April 10-11th  9-5pm

www.nw-academy.com/continuing-education-nw-academy.htm

AYURVEDIC  BODYWORK 

Shirodhara:  This treatment starts with energetic and light bodywork to move stagnant energy in the body.  From here, warm oil is poured over the forehead (the 3rd eye where the pituitary and pineal gland are located) in a continuous stream for 30 minutes.  This Ayurvedic treatment directly effects the nervous system, inducing deep calm in the body and mind.
1 1/4 hr:  $90

Ayurvedic Energy Session:  A wonderful way to release and let go of stress, move stagnant energy and balance the energetic body.  Includes work on the Marma Points (Ayurvedic Energy Points)

 

Bethanie Sand, LMP

Ayurveda

 ~ CranioSacral Therapy

  (206) 949-8442

Office:  3620 California Ave. SW  2nd floor  West Seattle

 

   

              

Other Ayurvedic Services Including:

• Abhyangha (Ayurvedic Massage)

• Shirodhara with Massage

• Swedana (Herbal Steam)

• Day of Rejuvenation

• Heart or Netra Basti

                OR

• Therapeutic Massage

Provided by:
NICKOLE THORNTON