What is Ayurveda?

Ayurveda, an ancient science originating from the Indus Valley Civilization (a civilization that spanned regions of the near east and south east Asia circa 3000 BCE), embraces holistic approaches to healing and wellness. It is a comprehensive system that takes into account the mind, body, and spirit connections in order to achieve optimal health and balance. As such, Ayurveda is a spiritual science. Ayurvedic practitioners believe that each individual is born with a unique constitution and energy, known as a dosha, which needs to be balanced for well-being. Through the use of various techniques such as herbal remedies, dietary adjustments, yoga, meditation, and detoxification practices, Ayurveda aims to restore and maintain harmony within the body. This holistic approach focuses not only on treating symptoms but also on addressing the root cause of ailments. Ayurveda recognizes that true health is achieved when there is balance and harmony between the individual and their environment.

What happens during the consultation?

The Ayurvedic Life-style Consultation is a comprehensive holistic approach to health and well-being based on eastern medical principles. During the consultation, as one of the triangle areas top Ayurvedic experts, Reuben will assess your unique mind-body constitutions. The doshas consists of three foundational factors; Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. One tool that can be used to determine a client’s doshas is pulse analysis. This practice involves feeling the pulse at various points just proximal to one or both wrists to assess the balance/imbalance of the three factors that make up the doshas. By understanding your unique combination of these three, Reuben will provide you personalized recommendations for diet, exercise, daily routine, as well as herbal remedies to restore balance and harmony in your body and mind.

This holistic approach to health emphasizes the interconnectedness of the mind, body, and spirit, and seeks to address the root cause of imbalances rather than just treating symptoms. Pulse analysis is a key tool in Ayurveda, allowing practitioners to gain valuable insights into a person's unique constitution and tailor their recommendations accordingly.

The consultation will delve into your lifestyle habits, stress levels, sleep patterns, and overall health concerns to develop a customized plan that aligns with your specific needs. Through the guidance of Reuben as your Ayurvedic Life-style Consultant, you will gain a deeper understanding of yourself which paves the path to positive changes that promote longevity, vitality, and optimal health.

Common Questions

What is yoga?

The most important aspect of all about yoga is that it is a spiritual science. Like most sciences, yoga has many, many branches. In the west, one of the most popular sub-branches of one of these branches is Hatha. Hatha yoga can be defined as a disciplined practice that involves controlled breathing (pranayama), specific body postures (asana), and meditation (dhyana), with the goal of attaining a state of deep spiritual insight and transcendent tranquility (samadhi). In western culture, the main focus of this sub-branch is usually asana practice with a goal of using body postures to promote physical and emotional well-being. Although physical and emotional well-being are extremely positive outcomes, they are a fraction of possible positive outcomes if the science is practiced holistically.

What is ama?

Ama is a Sanskrit word that translates literally to mean things like “unripe,” “uncooked,” “raw,” “immature,” or “undigested.” Essentially, it is a form of un-metabolized waste that cannot be utilized by the body. To some degree, the formation of small amounts of ama is a normal part of the digestive process, provided it is efficiently removed. But when it is not regularly cleared and eliminated, ama becomes hugely problematic. Causes of ama overaccumulation can potentially be traced back to eating the incorrect combinations of foods, over eating, eating at the wrong time, the cumulative effect of food additives (including plastic), the cumulative effect of pesticides and other toxins, a lack of the consistent use of digestive herbs in the diet, repressed or unresolved emotions, and high stress, to name just a few causes.

What is Acupressure massage?

Acupressure massage is a noninvasive advanced form of bodywork that falls under alternative medicine. It involves applying pressure to specific points on the body and is believed to have been developed by the Indus Valley civilization. By balancing energy through pressure points, acupressure promotes various types of healing, including relief from neck pain, back pain, headaches, and insomnia. The effectiveness of acupressure treatment depends on the skill of the therapist, the receptivity of the patient, and the grace with which the pressure points are targeted.