Ayurveda
is composed of two root words. Ayu translates as life and refers to
all aspects of life, seen and unseen, within and all around us. It
includes all of Nature – in essence, 37 elements or principles
of energy that describe the primary building blocks of all of life.
Veda means knowledge. This is a knowledge that is more than just an
accumulation of information – it is the kind of deep knowing
that one calls “wisdom” and this wisdom is pervasive throughout
the universe, arising as a function of the conscious interaction of
life with life.
The foundation of
Ayurveda rests in the principles, energies, rhythms and movements
of life and nature.
As a science, Ayurveda
is a study of life in its wholeness - observing living beings in their
interactions with their environment. As a healing system it works
with a spiritual intent - its development was (and still is) intertwined
with yoga, the two working as sisters to provide a basis for mental,
emotional, physical and spiritual health. Together, the two systems
help remove suffering and provide a basis for attaining nirvana -
the bliss of simply being who we truly are, living in harmony with
our own inner nature and Nature all around us.
Ayurveda and yoga have
the same philosophical and spiritual roots. However, it could be said
that yoga primarily addresses spiritual suffering/well-being through
the vehicle of the body, mind and heart, while Ayurveda primarily
addresses mental/ emotional/ physical suffering and well-being through
a foundation of spiritual principles.
Ayurveda draws on natural
therapies and lifestyle practices to return you to a state of balance
and harmony. Many of these practices are explored in depth throughout
the courses (diet and herbs, lifestyle, environment, daily health
and spiritual practices, bodywork).
One such therapy works
with Marma – vital points in the body where
there is a junction of tissue, vessels, systems, and subtle yet potent
life-energies. Marmas are stimulated with acupressure, oil massage
and energy-work to affect a healing response in their associated organs,
tissues and energy channels.
Experience Ayurveda
Ayurveda and Marmatherapy
Sessions
Deepen your study
- Ayurvedic
Marmatherapy Practitioner Training Programs
- Fundamentals of
Ayurvedic Marmatherapy Certificate Program @ Pacific Rim College