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Posted on 5 February, 2017
Whenever we talk about Ayurveda, pretty soon the topic of the three doshas comes up - vata, pitta and kapha.
Keith Squires, Dru Ayurvedic nutritionist, takes you on a journey through the doshas… via a supermarket trip!
But first, what's a dosha? Aha - some basic Ayurveda: these are the three ways we humans can be out of balance:
vata - we've got excess air and space and are likely to be flitting about the place, creative, fascinated by life but possibly ungrounded and anxious.
pitta - yes, yes, yes! Wow can we get things done, but we may be pretty fiery along the way. Salutes to Pitta, the organised task accomplishers, but don't get in our way!
kapha - we've got excess earth and water. And may still be in bed late into the day...
Going to the supermarket need not be a... more
Wellbeing Hub area: Ayurveda
Posted on 24 December, 2016
Introduction to Ayurveda
Well, as Autumn draws near, here is a nourishing article for you to enjoy with a warm drink, sitting by the fire! As you may know, I am an Ayurvedic practitioner and recently enjoyed a conversation with a fellow practitioner who kindly prepared some great tips to help you over this next month... enjoy and thank you Veronica!!
Ayurveda tips for a healthy, happy and luminous autumn
Autumn doesn’t come in quietly. When we thought we could get used to the clouds and the rain, the fireworks of late summer sneak in with a cheeky, bright smile, welcomed but uninvited, only to let the grey sky and the rain in again the following day.
Ok, then. Is it time for soups and stews or for salads? Do we wear a light jacket or start putting on warmer layers? All transitions... more
Wellbeing Hub area: Ayurveda
Posted on 8 August, 2016
Dinacharya is the mystical secret of the east that has all the solutions you would ever need to keep young, happy and full of energy.
‘Din’ means ‘day’ and ’ acharya’ means wisdom - in a word - Dinacharya is the the most amazing way to create a daily routine that guarantees an enriching and energising day. Fortunately for us, Ayurveda is steeped in a multitude of techniques, practices and therapies that have the ability to totally enrich our every day experience in every way possible. The good news is that it is an all natural approach to health!
You may well know that Ayurveda is based on the 5 elements that form a combination of 3 main constitutions – Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Vata people are mobile, light, dry, creative, quick thinking, light hearted and they are great... more
You may well know that Ayurveda is based on the 5 elements that form a combination of 3 main constitutions – Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Vata people are mobile, light, dry, creative, quick thinking, light hearted and they are great... more
Wellbeing Hub area: Ayurveda
Posted on 8 August, 2016
Let me introduce you to chyawanprash – an ancient Indian elixier - used extensively in Ayurveda.
History, Myth & Origin
It is believed that the formula of chyawanprash was discovered by the sage Chyawan or Chyavana. He was the first to prepare this tonic, and used it to regain his own youth and longevity. Charak Samhita, the ancient Ayurvedic treatise written by sage Charak in the 4th century BC, contains the first historically documented formula for chyawanprash. According to this ancient text, chyawanprash is "the foremost of all ‘rasayanas’ or herbal formulations.
Some of the main benefits are:
It is made up of around 50 different herbs and forms a delicious jam. It can be taken as a warm drink, simply add warm water, or even better – milk. It has all the 6 tastes within... more
Wellbeing Hub area: Ayurveda