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Pregnancy

A Practitioner's Guide to A Healthy Pregnancy with Ayurveda: Herbal Remedies

by Kottakkal Support July 14, 2016

Welcome to Part 3 in our pregnancy series! If you haven't already, read Part 1 and Part 2 for how to help your pregnant clients set up a healthy diet and lifestyle plan. The rest of this article provides in-depth information into 5 herbal remedies that are used often in Ayurveda to support a healthy pregnancy and easy birth.

Inflammation Skin

Healing Acne with Ayurveda: Part One

by Kottakkal Support July 12, 2016

Acne is never pleasant, and according to the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology it is the most common skin disorder in the United States, affecting about 50 million people in America alone (2004). With these odds, it is very likely you or someone you know suffers from acne.

Ayurved-Ancient & Modern Journey

A Brief History of Ayurveda's Ancient Texts & Why It Matters

by Kottakkal Support July 08, 2016

However Ayurveda came to be, it seems clear that the rishis who brought Ayurveda into the world did so out of compassion for humanity and a desire to relieve its suffering. Wherever, whenever and however Ayurveda first came about, it is a system of healing created to nourish our bodies, minds and souls from our toes up. And while the past is not as important as being fully present in this moment, it is important to know the beginnings of Ayurveda.

4 Basics for An Ayurvedic Consultation

by Kottakkal Support July 06, 2016

Being an Ayurvedic practitioner is an incredible way to give back to your community and the world. Helping even one person to change the way they live and eat can cause a ripple effect that ends up benefitting that person’s family and friends. But for these profound changes to occur you have to offer consultations that are clear, in-depth, positive and informative. You have to motivate your client to keep moving forward while at the same time letting them progress at their own pace without them feeling pressured to do too much at once.

Pregnancy

A Practitioner's Guide to A Healthy Pregnancy with Ayurveda: Part 2

by Kottakkal Support July 05, 2016

Once you have your mother-to-be working on her modified pathya, it’s time to help her set up a simple daily routine complete with extra things she can do to calm the Doshas. The daily practices of meditation, abhyanga, Yoga asanas, walking in nature, spiritual reflection and journaling are the most important for your client to include each day. Swimming is another ideal workout to go along with asanas and nature walks.

Pregnancy

A Practitioner's Guide to A Healthy Pregnancy with Ayurveda

by Kate Lewin June 27, 2016

Yay! Your client is pregnant! Congratulations. You are now responsible for assisting in the mental, emotional, physical and spiritual health of two human beings at the same time. It’s exciting for all involved, and scary sometimes too. As an Ayurvedic practitioner, your job is to assist the mother (and often other family members) through this period of transition and growth.