What Is Ayurveda?

Considered by most to be the oldest system of medicine on earth, Ayurveda is the sister-science to yoga . Both are rooted in the philosophy that health and wellness depend on the balance among mind, body, and spirit. Arguably over 5,000 years old, the texts outlining the philosophies of yoga and Ayurveda offer a clear and compassionate road map to living in harmony with the world around us ~ physically, mentally, and spiritually.

Ayurveda is a Sanskrit word which translates to “The knowledge of life and longevity”. Ayurveda concentrates on a person as a whole and looks to reverse imbalances at the very root cause of disease, instead of focusing just on the symptoms. Health, according to Ayurveda, is not simply a lack of symptoms or illness but rather is a state of vivacity, contentment, balance, vigor for life and wellbeing.

Another exceptional feature of Ayurveda is that it sees each human as an individual, unique being in their constitution, and as such treatment plans are tailored specific to each patient. This is very much the opposite approach taken by Western medicine in the theme of ‘one size fits all’. Whether you are looking to alleviate occasional issues, or obtain relief from a chronic condition, Ayurveda can absolutely help you to help yourself.

Ayurveda uses time-tested, non-invasive, inexpensive methods and modalities to empower a person to increase their happiness and health. Practicing Ayurveda involves making gentle lifestyle and diet changes in a very gradual way, creating the change in the consciousness needed to create permanent, healthful changes in the body.

Some of the modalities used to aid in healing/balancing with Ayurveda include:

  • Aromatherapy

  • Color therapy

  • Touch therapy

  • Sound therapy

  • Lifestyle counseling

  • Use of herbs

  • Guidelines for Healthy Eating / Food Combining

  • Yoga (physical stretching and posture holding)

  • Breathwork (pranayama)

  • Meditation

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Is Yoga Better Than Pilates?

Yes. Absolutely. In my opinion.

Pilates has its roots in yogasana, which is the practicing of postures. Pilates turns yogasana into a workout by having practitioners move their bodies in an intentional alignment that deeply increases the results of the movement.

The practice of yoga is not intended to be a workout, like pilates is. The practice of yoga is intended to still the mind. Only one of the fortunate side-effects of a yogasana practice is a change in body shape and size. Other fortunate side-effects include strength, flexibility, decreased stress, increased immune response, all with less chance of hurting onself (under proper supervision)