Today I wanted to share with you... my favorite philosophy for optimal wellness and healthy living! After studying 100+ dietary theories last year at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, this one really aligned with me.
Ayurveda
When I enrolled at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in January 2011, I remember being excited to learn about what I thought was, the dietary theory of ayurveda, to compliment my love of yoga and natural (real) foods...
However, what I've learned is that ayurveda is not just a dietary theory... but it is essentially a comprehensive ancient system of natural healing for optimal wellness, vitality, and balance. Basically, it's about eating with the seasons, enjoying 3 meals a day, selecting the best foods for your specific body type, and using natural remedies to heal ailments.
What is the definition of ayurveda?
In it's most basic form, it means "the science of life."
According to the Kerala Ayurveda Academy...
Ayurveda and Yoga are sister sciences and belong to the world’s oldest and most well-documented healthcare system. Ayurveda, the science (Veda) of life (Ayur), balances the body using natural therapies and herbal medicines and balances the mind. Yoga, the science of mind brings balance and purity to the body. The two complement each other and together act to achieve harmony of the Body, Mind and Spirit – which is the essence of true health. Knowledge of Ayurveda in today’s world is essential as it is aimed at the preservation of health and prevention of disease by establishing balance and harmony through nutrition, herbs, meditation, and daily routines. Ayurvedic science provides knowledge to unfold the reality beyond the physical body and achieve harmony of Body, Mind and Spirit. The World Health Organization recognizes Ayurveda as a complete natural health care system.
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If you are interested in learning more about this ancient healing system, relevant to modern living... I invite you to stay in touch!
xoxo
Ashley
@TasteforHealthy
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Hi Ashley! Hope you had a happy Friday! I'm a fellow INNer - just a few months into the program and loving every minute of it! I just recently started learning about Ayurvedic theory and am finding it so interesting. Great post :)
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Barb
Hi Barb! Thanks for stopping by my blog! :) I am glad you enjoyed this post... and I am very excited that you are a fellow IIN student! Did you attend #MegaIIN last weekend?
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