What is Ayurveda?
Ayurveda, often called the “Mother of all Medicine”, is the ancient, time-tested art of physical, mental, and emotional healing that has been practiced continuously for over 5,000 years throughout the Indian subcontinent. Based on balances innate and unique to each individual, Ayurveda works at the deepest levels of life to bring about ease and efficiency in the body, mind, and spirit.
Literally translated as “the science of life”, Ayurveda uses the language of Nature to describe the intricacies of health and disease.
Fundamental to Ayurveda is the understanding that the microcosm (in this case, the body), is no different from the macrocosm (Nature, the Universe). As above, so below. The rhythms that occur in the external environment, or macrocosm, intimately influence the physiological processes of all living beings. Thus, there is a need to construct a life that acknowledges these rhythms, allowing the human body to thrive.
The Ayurvedic lifestyle is based on observing and mimicking these patterns of nature. Living in accordance with natural law, we synchronize our inner ecology with the ever-changing external environment. In doing so, we come back into harmony with the great rhythms and forces of nature, syncing our biological clock and balancing our constitution. We generate self-esteem and self-discipline, thoughtfully crafting an embodied state of wellness in body, mind and spirit.
In this holistic approach, we tie together the physiological, psychological, spiritual, and social dimensions of health with skillful moment-to-moment choices throughout the day, activating our inherent self-healing mechanism and reclaim health from deep within.
“The person who reaps Ayurveda’s fruits of a healthy and balanced life is one who is willing to listen deeply to his/her own body process as a sacred expression of nature, and to respect the real needs, rather than the egoistic desires, of the body-mind complex.”
How can Ayurveda Help?
Perfect for those:
suffering from acute or chronic health conditions
struggling with digestive issues
striving to fine-tune their diet and optimize overall wellbeing
battling fatigue, lethargy, and depression
eager to loose weight in a sustainable way
preparing for pregnancy
yearning to get a good night’s sleep
curious to know more about their unique constitution
riddled by chronic pain
How does it work?
Akacia’s goal is simple - work with clients over time, teaching the art of Ayurvedic diet and lifestyle, in order to empower each client become their own healer.
Suggestions may include:
diet and lifestyle modifications
herbs, teas, oils and tinctures
meditation and breathing exercises
internal cleansing practices
Recommendations will be personalized every step of the way in order to create an effective and efficient wellness plan to get you living your best life as soon as possible.