Are you easily irritated, or do you tend towards perfectionism at this time of year? If you are a ‘Pitta type’ or spent your holidays under the southern sun, it could well be that Pitta has gone out of balance. Pitta Dosha stands for the fire in our physiology, and according to Ayurveda it accumulates as summer progresses.
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Music can lift the spirit, make us dreamy, melancholy, or happy, or entertain us. Did you know that music can also cure? Thousands of years ago the Ayurvedic texts described the healing power of music in the form of primordial sounds, Vedic recitation and ’Gandharva Veda’ music. ’Gandharva Veda music therapy’ has long been an important approach of Maharishi Ayurveda for health and well-being—we’d like to tell you more about it today.
How to start a healthy and successful day? What does Ayurveda say about the best time to get up? The answers to these questions and much more are in this article.
Ayurveda has taught for thousands of years that the different cycles of nature (e.g. day/night, seasons, life phases) affect our body and mind, and it also teaches how we can use these rhythms. The classical Ayurvedic literature describes detailed procedures to support health and youthfulness through our daily routine, or Dinacharya.
We offer you the best Ayurveda tips for your morning routine.
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Gottfried Vollmer, an actor well-known in Germany from his roles in cinema and TV (‘Tatort’, ‘Alarm for Cobra 11’), came across Ayurveda (‘the science of (long) life’) in 1987 and studied it in its country of origin, India.
A graduate of the largest art school in Europe (Berlin University of Arts), he heard through acquaintances of an Ayurveda ‘pioneer’ course in India and was curious. At that time Ayurveda was not yet known in Europe—it was still considered an ‘insider tip’.
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“Just ‘let it happen’”, said Jeanette Augusto to herself on her way to see Frank Lotz in Westfalia, Germany. “I’m in a good mood, get along with anyone and anything so to speak, and it will be super”. The state-certified gymnastics teacher and yoga instructor was drawn at the last MAP lottery. The prize: cooking and eating a meal together with Ayurvedic chef Frank Lotz. The original winner, Tanja Beratz, was unable to redeem her prize due to her pregnancy.
When she won, Jeanette Augusto felt "pure joy. From the bottom of my heart, I just felt happy! My thoughts were coming direct from my hear. " Together with her mother Anne, and girlfriend Sonka, they travelled at the end of May to this wonderful Ayurvedic cooking event.
The World Health Organisation WHO is afraid that a veritable "epidemic" of so-called lifestyle diseases is coming to us. Diabetes, lung disorders and even a range of cancers are – according to the WHO report – "the cause of a far greater threat to public health than any other known epidemic of mankind".
How can Ayurveda counter the lifestyle diseases of our modern world and the consequent health cost explosion with scientifically verified solutions?
This question was continuously the focus of attention at the International Ayurveda Congress on April 11 and 12 in Roermond, Netherlands. With over 400 participants from 49 countries, more than 50 expert speakers, representatives from politics, medicine and society, international press, a delegation from the Indian government and highly interesting lectures: A great international top event in a unique atmosphere.
For two days, speakers and scientists presented their latest research findings, case studies, new research methods and experiences.
Panel discussions were held, Ayurvedic therapies and approaches were presented and discussed, a deep insight into the ancient Vedic science of Ayurveda was given, the global perspective of Ayurveda and many other topics were discussed, and also training standards were presented.
How can we enjoy every meal without restriction, thus feel good and happy– and just through this achieve normal weight? According to Ayurveda the key to this is in choosing the right foods and spices. Below we present you the main recommendations for each individual type.
Entry deadline was 28/02/2015.
We at Maharishi AyurvedaProducts Europe invite you to come to the "International Ayurveda Congress" on April 11 and 12 in Roermond, the Netherlands. Let us advise you regarding the many interesting lectures.
Which kind of science-based solutions does Ayurveda offer for the health care problems of our time? How does Ayurveda complement the public health system? How can we stop the exploding costs of health care?
These and many other questions are discussed by leading Ayurvedic doctors and researchers at the International Ayurveda Congress 2015 – the largest in the Western world. From 11 to 12 April in Roermond, the Netherlands. Sign up and receive valuable first-hand information.
