Ayurveda
Ayurveda teaches us to cherish our innate-nature “to love and honor who we are”, not as what people think or tell us, “who we should be”.
– Prana Gogia
So, what is Ayurveda
Ayurveda is a holistic healing system from Ancient India which is more than 5000 years old.
Even though it is growing in popularity, most people don’t really know how to define Ayurveda. Is it about herbs and spices? Is it about your body type? Is it some sort of spiritual path?Well, Ayurveda contains all these components, but it is much more than that.
Even though Ayurveda was born in India, it is for everyone, for the whole world. Ayurveda shows us that we are nature, and are a direct reflection of everything that nature is. Once we recognise this direct connection and begin to live in harmony with nature, we then allow our well being to be at its maximum potential.
Ayurveda preserves health in a healthy person via self care incorporating daily rituals and establishing routines.
It also helps to treat the imbalances, illnesses or diseases within the body by looking at the root causes, establishing a lifestyle and correct nourishment by using the following approaches: foods, herbs, Yoga, massages and lifestyle.
Ayurveda allows us to take a step back, away from today’s latest fad diets and hectic routines, in order to apply this beautiful, deep and natural system into every aspect of our lives, in order to feel well and balanced again.
How could I benefit from this science?
Are you feeling anxious and stressed out? Have you have issues sleeping lately? Are you always feeling sluggish, tired, with not much zest for life? Do you feel heavy or bloated after your meals?
If your answer is yes to any of these, or if you can simply relate to these questions in some small way, Ayurveda is definitely your answer.
The first thing we must understand is that Ayurveda works with the root cause of the problems, not the recent symptoms. It dives deep into the core problems, healing from the inside to the outside.
In Ayurveda we look at foods as our healing tools. A healthy and balanced diet forms the basis of good health. As part of this, it is important to eat at the right time, and know exactly what foods to incorporate/avoid, according to our imbalances.Ayurveda also focuses a great deal on reducing stress and anxiety through a holistic approach. This includes yoga, pranayama and meditation.
It also looks at reducing inflammation, and how to recover from illness.
There are so many benefits of Ayurveda as it gives a 360 approach, and you will find that it will give you a certain peace of mind and calmness to your everyday lifestyle.
A Consultation with Anjalina:
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| In person consultation at Soul Spices HQ – 90 mins approx | 65€ |
| On location consultation (if you would like me to travel to your location) – 90 min | 80€ |
| Online video consultation via Zoom – 90 mins | 60€ |
| Follow up consultation via Zoom or phone – 30 mins | 30€ |
| Private one to one cooking class dedicated to you – 90 min | 100€ |
Private one to one cooking class based on your Prakrit and Vikriti
This goes hand in hand with your therapy plan and gives you 5-6 recipes to start your journey with in order to find your balance. This cooking class includes: a one to one session with me in my kitchen with basic Ayurveda tips, 5-6 recipes especially designed for you and your needs, the recipe printouts, all ingredients and spices mixes to take home (100€).
*Please note: A minimum of 48 hours notice for any cancellation is required. A cancellation fee of the full price of the consultation will be applicable if the required notice has not been given.
What to expect from a consultation
- The 90 minutes of the consultation is fully dedicated to You! Since we are looking at creating balance and understanding how to better all aspects of your lifestyle and well being, I will ask you a series of questions. These will be related to your current lifestyle, health issues and more. I want to know about you, so feel free to tell me everything! After our discussion there will be pulse and tongue diagnosis to determine your Prakrit and Vikriti.
- I will then created a therapy plan based on everything you have told me. This will be sent to you via email. In order to fully understand the WHY behind each recommendation, we schedule a call a day or two after the visit to discuss the full therapy plan. Along with this plan I will prescribe a selection of Ayurvedic herbs and oils.
- If you wish to come in for a private cooking session with me once you have received your plan, this will be done on the same call. You can also schedule this session in your first consultation with me.
- A 30 minute follow-up consultation takes place 3 weeks later, in order to discuss your progress, answer any questions or make any changes to your personalised plan as necessary.
Ayurveda is not about solving the issues overnight. It is important to know that the issues need time to be corrected , the body needs its time to heal and strengthen and this is a process that must be done with love, care and patience. The therapy plan and foods recommended are all part of this process, so if you are willing to stick to the plan for at least 3 weeks, we are on the right track to a better, happier YOU!
I felt relaxed and listened to. Anjalina was very attentive and professional, and conducted a thorough analysis of my current situation, promptly outlining areas to improve. I have already been mentioning Anjalina’s consultation to some contacts, and am very enthusiastic about continuing my Ayurveda journey with her.
I understand Ayurveda to be a holistic science and Anjalina did an incredible job at transmitting that sensation. So it allowed me to be very comfortable in the space and also gave me a feeling that I was actually making time for myself as a being (as opposed to how one might feel if they were to go to check out chronic stomach pain at a general practitioner). Anjalina explained how life’s natural ingredients could be used to better the condition and state not only of our physical body, but our mind body, allowing ourselves to make way for the inner self to become more prominent in our lives. I was also left to understand the importance of not only the consumption of particular foods, but correct usage – almost serving as a guideline for how our bodies can or should interact with what nature has to offer us.everything was very clear and detailed. – J C
