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Ayurveda, translating to “the knowledge of life," is the most ancient and best known system of natural health care in the world today. With its roots in India, it has existed for over 5,000 years. Ayurveda uses the qualities of the elements of nature to treat not just ailments but the whole person, with emphasis on disease prevention. Ayurveda strives to bring balance into your daily life through an individualized treatment program. Methods of treatment include not only food and herbs, but lifestyle changes, daily routine, massage, detoxification, colors, aromas, yoga, and meditation. In Ayurveda, body, mind, and spirit work together in maintaining balance. Begin living in harmony with nature, with the elements, with yourself.

Three Body Types or Doshas:
Kapha ~ Earth & Water ~ heavy, slow, dull, cold, damp
Pitta ~ Fire & Water ~ hot, sharp, light, liquid, oily
Vata ~ Air & Space ~ light, dry, cold, rough, mobile

“When the heart of the patient and the practitioner are open,  divine love and light have two paths through which they can enter,bringing about the miracle of healing.”  ~quote from  Dr. Marc Halpern~

YOGA
The yoga practice acts as a therapeutic tool to heal the body and the mind. When you practice regularly, the health benefits become apparent.  The yoga poses (asanas), breathing (pranayama), and meditation come together to provide a large number of physiological and psychological changes. This article will list these physiological and psychological benefits of yoga practice.

Physiological Benefits of Yoga

  • increases muscle flexibility and joint range of motion
  • increases muscular strength, endurance, and joint stability
  • improves posture, steadiness, coordination, and balance
  • decreases joint and back pain
  • increases immunity
  • improves sleep and increases energy levels
  • decreases heart rate and increase cardiovascular efficiency
  • decreases respiratory rate and improves respiratory efficiency
  • reduces high blood pressure
  • improves digestion and normalizes gastrointestinal function
  • improves excretory functions and reduces constipation and Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  • improves flow of lymphatic system, thus helps in removal of toxins
  • normalizes endocrine (hormone) function
  • normalizes weight and body composition
  • increases bone density and decreases onset of osteoporosis
  • decreases blood sugar levels
  • decreases sodium
  • decreases total cholesterol
  • increases HDL (good) cholesterol /decreases LDL and VLDL (bad) cholesterol
  • decreases triglycerides
  • increases grip strength
  • EEG - alpha brain waves increase leading to a restful mental state
  • brings autonomic nervous system to stable equilibrium
  • improves dexterity, reaction time, and depth perception
  • increases Galvanic Skin Response (GSR)

Psychological Benefits of Yoga

  • improves concentration and attention
  • decreases anxiety, internal stress and depression
  • improves mood and sense of well-being
  • increases self-acceptance and self-actualization
  • improves learning efficiency and memory
  • increases somatic and kinesthetic awareness (body/mind connection)
  • decreases aggression and hostility
  • increases social skills
  • improves depth perception

 

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