Spirit of Peace Healing
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Ayurveda is a holistic system of healing and medicine that evolved in India 5-10,000 years ago. From the Sanskrit words 'ayus', meaning 'life', and 'veda'. meaning knowledge, 'Ayurveda' means 'the knowledge of life', or 'the science of living.' Evolving alongside Yoga, and with its roots in Vedic philosophy, Ayurveda is often described as Yoga's sister science. It is the oldest written system of medicine in the world, bringing us the first written documentation of surgery, and its influence can be seen in many other systems of healing, including Traditional Chinese Medicine, Greek Medicine and Modern Western Medicine.
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Ayurveda takes a holistic view of the human being, seeing all aspects of the body, mind, emotions, spirit and soul as connected, and it is recognised that we are not separate from the world we live in: our health and wellbeing are constantly being affected by internal and external factors including the food we eat, impressions we take in through our senses, the climate, environment and our lifestyles and relationships. Ayurvedic treatment works by identifying the factors in our lives that are causing or contibuting towards any illnesses or imbalances, and making the appropriate changes to correct these, giving the body and mind the most supportive environment in which to naturally restore balance and heal. Treamtent methods include diet and lifestyle changes, herbal medicines, massage and body therapies, sensory therapies, meditation, yoga and more. Prevention is highly emphasised in Ayurveda: we can make the best choices in our diets, environments and lives for our own bodies, and prevent problems from occurring that could potentially lead to illness in the future.
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Ayurveda Courses
This three-part introduction to Ayurveda explores the foundational philosophy of Ayurveda and is perfect for beginners who are curious to know what Ayurvedic medicine is about. Over the three sessions, you'll learn the basic principles of the Ayurvedic worldview and how this connects with your body, mind and personality, you'll explore your own body-mind constitution, and you'll learn how and why Ayurvedic healing treatments work.
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Ayurvedic Wisdom for Peaceful Sleep is a 12-part course exploring sleep from the perspective of Ayurveda. During the course, you'll explore the factors that can inhibit, and factors that can help, your peaceful sleep, looking at the Ayurvedic concept of the three doshas and how the doshas influence our sleep patterns. You'll explore the importance ofl the times of sleeping and waking, the bedroom environment, the evening routine and the times of eating during the day, examining the affect that each of these has on sleep and looking at what can be done in each of these areas to encourage deep and peaceful sleep.
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By the end of the course, you'll have identified any factors that are negatively impacting your sleep and will have the tools to make changes to your habits and routines that will greatly benefit your overall sleep quality.
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If you don't want to subscribe to the apps, this course is also available to purchase directly for $15 USD or buy all of the Ayurveda courses together for $50 USD.
​To purchase, please send an email to receive payment information and a Google docs link to download the courses as .mp3 files.
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Energize Your Day: Ayurvedic Morning Routines for Busy People teaches you some simple routines, based on Ayurvedic principles, that you can easily incorporate into your mornings. Ayurveda teaches that our first activities in the morning have a huge impact on how we feel for the rest of the day, but many of us are busy in the mornings, so this course has been designed to help you integrate a simple routine when you don't have the time for long routines and practices.
You'll learn some simple meditation and breathing practices that you can do while you're still in bed, some quick ways to detoxify your body and stimulate your digestive system as you get up, a quick and easy oil massage for nourishment and strength, and a quick morning stretch to get you moving, with each practice taking just a few minutes to complete. Throughout the course, you'll also learn some Ayurvedic theories and principles and the benefits of adding each new practice into your day.
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If you don't want to subscribe to Insight Timer, this course is also available to purchase directly for $15 USD or buy all of the Ayurveda courses together for $50 USD.
​To purchase, please send an email to receive payment information and a Google docs link to download the courses as .mp3 files.
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Kindling the Digestive Fire: An Ayurvedic Approach to Digestive Health is an eight-part exploration of the Ayurvedic concept of the 'digestive fire', or 'agni' in Sanskrit. Ayurveda is the oldest written system of medicine that we have in the world today and its wisdom is just as relevant in our modern world as it was 5,000 years ago when it was first practiced. Ayurveda sees the digestive system as central to our overall health, which it compares to a fire - fuel goes in, is transformed into heat and energy, and a waste product is left behind. Throughout the course, we'll be exploring this analogy of the digestive system being just like a fire, looking at the different ways that the fire can burn and the symptoms that occur when it's not burning optimally, and you'll learn some simple things that you can do to restore your digestive fire to optimal health.
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Non-App Subscribers
If you don't want to subscribe to Insight Timer, this course is also available to purchase directly for $15 USD or buy all of the Ayurveda courses together for $50 USD.
​To purchase, please send an email to receive payment information and a Google docs link to download the courses as .mp3 files.
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Ayurveda: Healing with the Senses is a more in-depth introduction for those looking to further their exploration into Ayurveda The course take a deeper look at the fundamental principles of Ayurveda, including the personal consitution and the nature of imbalances, than given in the three-part series, and explores a range of treatment methods and principles, looking at treatments that work with each of the five senses.
Throughout the course, many practical suggestions are given to allow you to choose the appropriate treatments for you and your wellbeing. By the end of the course, you'll have a thorough understanding of the basics of Ayurveda, you'll be able to identify imbalances in the doshas, and you'll be equipped with a range of treatments and simple changes that you can make in your life to enhance your health and restore balance.
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Listen on Insight Timer
Non-App Subscribers
If you don't want to subscribe to Insight Timer, this course is also available to purchase directly for $20 USD or buy all of the Ayurveda courses together for $50 USD.
​To purchase, please send an email to receive payment information and a Google docs link to download the courses as .mp3 files.
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