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What is Ayurveda and is it right for me?
Ayurveda originates from India and is an ancient system of health care that has been practiced for over 2000 years. Its principles originate from the observation of nature and the universal laws that govern its cycles. Ayurveda shows you how your life is inseparable from nature as you are formed of and influenced by the same elemental forces. These elements are the same forces that characterise the seasons - bringing heat in the summer and rain in springtime. You know already how to adapt to these elements - wear a t-shirt on a hot day and carry an umbrella in spring to avoid getting caught by the weather.
What you may not realise is that these same elements are increasing in your body and mind and you need to adapt your diet and lifestyle too. For example eating cooling foods in summer and minimising heavy foods like dairy in spring, to keep healthy through these seasons. Health from an Ayurvedic perspective is not merely lack of disease; it is a consistent and positive sense of well-being, realised through living harmoniously with the changes constantly occuring around you and within you.
Whatever your age, lifestyle or state of health, Ayurveda can help you to understand who you are today and how you can achieve greater health, harmony and happiness for the future. The ultimate science of healing and self-care, Ayurveda helps you rediscover your own unique state of positive health so you can meet life's challenges with renewed vitality and confidence.
About Essential Ayurveda Retreats
Our Ayurvedic retreats are conceived from our experiences and studies in India both as apprentices to Ayurvedic doctors and as recipients of this complete system of healing. Although convinced of the profound benefits of panchakarma we came to appreciate the impracticalities of recommending patients to undergo programmes in India. The effects of long haul travel, vaccinations and changes in food and water often caused complications that detracted from the overall benefit of the treatments.
This realisation prompted us to design a range of retreats that provide the opportunity to transform health with panchakarma with the enhanced benefits of receiving treatment within a familiar environment. We appreciate the importance of home comforts, a restful environment and realistic advice on applying Ayurvedic principles to modern lifestyles. Our retreats enable you to access the health secrets of a healing tradition centuries old as they apply to your own unique individual needs and goals.
Our retreats can benefit you whether you are:
• Looking to take a break and would like a health boost with long-lasting benefits
• Running on empty, feel tired and need to recharge your energy reserves
• Experiencing a challenging health issue and are looking for a fresh approach which will enable you to feel self-empowered in your own healing process
Our commitment to you
Our commitment at Essential Ayurveda retreats is to provide you with a uniquely healing experience. We design our retreats to be an oasis of calm and renewal and the Ayurvedic lifestyle coaching equips you with tools for healthy living on your return home. Our retreats cater for a maximum of two clients at a time so you can be assured of our personal attention during your stay with us.
About us
Andrew and Laura Shakeshaft created Essential Ayurveda Retreats and will take you through your programme personally. They have studied in India working in Ayurvedic medical facilities and completed a 4-year degree in Ayurvedic medicine at Middlesex University. Andrew has continued postgraduate studies researching the effectiveness of Ayurvedic herbal therapy and panchakarma treatments in the management of diabetes. Laura has over 10 years experience using eastern and western forms of bodywork for treatment and health enhancement. The combination of their knowledge of traditional Ayurveda and experience in applying Ayurveda to their own and their patients lives ensures a uniquely personal and life enhancing experience. They are assisted by panchakarma therapists who share their enthusiasm for Ayurveda and are dedicated to providing sensitive and excellent care.
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