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Ayurveda explained: Ayurveda is one of the great gifts from the spiritual teachers of ancient India. It is accepted as the oldest scientific medical system still in use and it treats people as a whole, respecting the combination of body, mind and spirit. Ayurveda offers simple, effective and practical principles of preventive medicine along with wholesome dietary and stress relieving treatments. Ayurveda believes that any ailment starts with an imbalance of the five elements (space, air, fire, earth and water) which constitute the human being, and therefore it aims to balance them. Food is seen as medicine and whatever you consume has a direct impact on your body and mind. 60% of Ayurveda aims to prevent diseases through dietary advice.
Why Ayurveda? Sometimes just small adjustments in diet and simple kitchen herbs can influence conditions such as:
• Crohn's Disease, colitis, IBS, Candida
• Skin allergies and inflammations, acne, eczema, psoriasis
• Insomnia, depression, amnesia, stress, fear, anxiety, headaches
• Weight problems
• Fatigue
• Thyroid problems
• Muscular and bone related pains, joints and back pain using Kerala medicated oils and herbs and Marma point (similar to acupressure points) on the body.

The three doshas or bodily functions (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) are responsible for your constitution. They make up your physical and mental character. They are responsible for specific diseases we develop, for our habits, behaviors, cravings and emotions. Ayurveda gives you the key to understand these functions and to balance them.

Vata (The Wind element)
Is mostly responsible for the function of the motor and sensory system and degenerative diseases like arthritis, spondylosis, or pains like back pain, headache or insomnia, nervous tensions, exhaustion and fear.
Pitta (The Fire element)
Is responsible for all metabolic actions like good digestion and for all kinds of internal and external inflammations, like peptic ulcer, gastritis, skin diseases, and also for feelings like anger, hate and jealousy.

Kapha (The Earth element)

Creates stability and structure, and at the same time can be the cause of phlegm and blocks in the body, resulting for example in sinusitis, congestions in the chest like asthma, bronchitis, common colds and obesity.

Ayurveda and Yoga are going hand in hand and I enjoy working with people offering spiritual and bodily awareness in a playful way and believe that learning and personal transformation can be fun. Like the creation of my own Yoga style called Zodiac Yoga incorporating the astrological system to develop awareness to the function of the organs and glands, the different systems (circulatory, nervous and hormonal) and the mind. Working with the planetary system increases the understanding of certain mood swings or physical complaints which change during the moon phases and astrological signs.

Knowing about the tides of the body, the different parts and organs involved each day will help to understand the limitations and special powers at particular days. This Yoga is strong and flows from one Asana into the other without a break and will increase strength and endurance. You will become very aware about your body parts and functions and the relation to your own sign. For Yoga classes visit: www.scienceoflife.co.uk

Michaela Augustin is a highly qualified Yoga teacher and Ayurvedic practitioner who has been practising for 11 years having qualified in India and United Kingdom. She also has diplomas in: Homeopathy, Chinese traditional medicine, Western diet and nutrition. Yoga retreats are held in India, UK and Greece they incorporate the foundation of Ayurveda, diet advice, yoga sessions, meditation and playtime.

To arrange appointments call Michaela Augustin DipAyu, BSc, APA at: 07794 323780

For further information about ayurvedic treatments, yoga and retreats: www.scienceoflife.co.uk

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