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Ayurveda and Autumn – Dr Donn Brennan

By |2023-09-20T16:44:41+01:00September 20th, 2023|Aromatherapy, Ayurveda Diary, Balance, Behaviour, Drinks, Food, Health, Heatwave, Herbal Formulas, Holiday, Knowledge, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs, Natural cycles, Pitta, Summer|

Autumn is a time of rest.  The sun heads south and days get shorter.  In the countryside you are aware of nature settling, as growth ceases and leaves decay.  It is a beautiful time. In our concrete jungles we are not so aware of this.  For too many people autumn is a busy time, after the relaxation of the summer.  School restarts.  New projects are begun, and night classes distract [...]

Top Ayurvedic Tips for a Blissful Summer by Varsha Khatri, MA, MCMA, MFNTP

By |2023-07-24T16:25:57+01:00July 24th, 2023|Aromatherapy, Ayurveda Diary, Balance, Behaviour, Drinks, Food, Health, Heatwave, Herbal Formulas, Holiday, Knowledge, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs, Natural cycles, Pitta, Summer|

Registered Nutritionist & Ayurveda Consultant As the sun shines brightly and warm summer breezes beckon, it's the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors, having delightful picnics, or going to the beach. Summer is the time to spend in the great outdoors. In Ayurveda, the principles of balance and harmony extend to all aspects of life, including food and activities. By incorporating Ayurvedic wisdom into your summer food and activities, you [...]

How to make the most of your Maharishi Ayurveda products

By |2023-07-11T09:25:00+01:00July 10th, 2023|Aromatherapy, Ayurveda Diary, Balance, Behaviour, Drinks, Food, Health, Heatwave, Herbal Formulas, Holiday, Knowledge, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs, Massage, Meditation, Natural cycles, Summer|

Index: Key recommendations Well begun is half done Development of consciousness Rest Exercise Diet and digestion Maharishi Ayurveda food supplements When to take your MAV preparation How much to take If you are taking more than one food supplement For how long to use the product Anupan or vehicle for food supplements Pregnancy and beast feeding Storage and lifetime Safety precautions Negative effects - side effects, adverse reactions and drug [...]

Ayurveda – Spring & Happiness by Varsha Khatri, MA, MCMA, MFNTP

By |2023-05-04T15:14:27+01:00May 4th, 2023|Aromatherapy, Ayurveda Diary, Balance, Behaviour, Drinks, Food, Health, Heatwave, Herbal Formulas, Holiday, Knowledge, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs, Massage, Meditation, Natural cycles, Summer|

Registered Nutritionist & Ayurveda Consultant In Ayurveda, spring is considered the Kapha season, and it is important to maintain balance in this season to avoid feeling lethargic or congested. Today, I am going to share my top Maharishi Ayurveda dietary and lifestyle tips for spring and how to increase happiness through these ancient principles that can be applied to the modern life. In Ayurveda, food is considered medicine, and the [...]

Summer by Dr Donn Brennan

By |2023-04-21T15:25:37+01:00April 21st, 2023|Amrit Kalash, Anxiety, Ayurveda Diary, Balance, Behaviour, Children's Health, Consciousness, Daily Habits, Doshas, Fatigue, Health, Knowledge, Meditation, Mental Health, Mental Performance, Mind, Panchakarma, Stress, Work|

The season of mellow fruitfulness is almost with us.  Time to anticipate your holiday by the sea, to change to lighter, cooler foods, to plan to catch a music festival and a garden show.  How different we feel from just a few months ago when the cold, damp days and short night were with us. Ayurveda is the most ancient health tradition on earth.  It explains the change of mood [...]

Cooking for your Spirit by Dr Donn Brennan

By |2022-09-15T15:24:34+01:00September 15th, 2022|About Maharishi Ayurveda, Ageing, Ayurveda Diary, Balance, Behaviour, Consciousness, Daily Habits, Dr Donn Brennan videos, Evening Meal, Family, Food, Healthy Eating, Knowledge, Maharishi Ayurveda Videos, Nutrition, Obesity, Ojas, Relationships, Teenage Health, Toxins|

You are what you eat. To most people this means simply that the vitamins, carbs, and proteins in food build the cells, blood and bones of your body. But in Maharishi Ayurveda, "you are what you eat" means something far more subtle and powerful. Food is known to directly influence your consciousness and feelings. It can create bliss or anger, contentment or restlessness, thoughts of the sacred or the profane. [...]

Ways to Stay Cool using the 5 Senses by Linda Sinden

By |2022-09-14T10:23:20+01:00September 7th, 2022|Aromatherapy, Ayurveda Diary, Balance, Behaviour, Drinks, Food, Health, Heatwave, Herbal Formulas, Holiday, Knowledge, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs, Massage, Meditation, Natural cycles, Summer|

Hasn't it been hot! With a high in London of 40 on July 19th July, experiencing heat waves is a reality to be managed as best we can. So, with this global trend being felt by many, here are some simple choices to help keep you cool! How to Use Your 5 Senses to Stay Cool Ayurveda explains that three principles of nature called Vata, Pitta and Kapha doshas underlie [...]

Anxiety by Dr Donn Brennan

By |2022-08-19T15:35:25+01:00August 19th, 2022|Amrit Kalash, Anxiety, Ayurveda Diary, Balance, Behaviour, Children's Health, Consciousness, Daily Habits, Doshas, Fatigue, Health, Knowledge, Meditation, Mental Health, Mental Performance, Mind, Panchakarma, Stress, Work|

The Importance of Balance: Life is uncertain.  The only certainty is that everything changes.  The secret of good health and happiness according to Maharishi Ayurveda is to remain balanced amidst the change.  Balance is an individual thing because everyone is unique.  The beauty of Ayurveda is that it helps everyone to find their own balance. A little pressure or demand on us is good for us.  Otherwise, life becomes a [...]

Summer trip tips to stay calm and cool

By |2022-07-05T10:48:53+01:00June 29th, 2022|About Maharishi Ayurveda, Aromatherapy, Ayurveda Diary, Balance, Behaviour, Consciousness, Doshas, Food, Health, Healthy Eating, Herbal Formulas, Holiday, Knowledge, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs, Meditation, Mental Health, Mental Performance, Natural cycles, Pitta, Sub Doshas, Summer, travel, Vata, vegetables|

by Mrs Suneeta Lakshmi Lies Summer solstice was officially June 21 which marked the brightest and longest day of the year. The weather is heating up and the summery clothing is coming out as this is the season when Pitta Dosha, (the bodily process and bio-energetic force composed of predominately fire and water elements), is increasing internally in our bodies and our external environments. When Pitta dosha is balanced positive [...]

Spring Cleansing and 45 Day Programme

By |2021-04-07T18:33:24+01:00March 30th, 2021|About Maharishi Ayurveda, Ageing, Ayurveda Diary, Consultations, Detox, Elimination, Food, Health, Healthy Eating, Herbal Formulas, Knowledge, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs, Maharishi Ayurveda Health Centre, Massage, Natural cycles, Nutrition, Oils, Rejuvenation, Spring, Toxins, Triphala|

Springtime is for cleansing and reinvigoration The vernal equinox marks the beginning of Spring when daylight strengthens. Equinox comes from the Latin aequus (equal) and nox (night), and vernal means springtime or youthful and fresh. For your own youthfulness and freshness, you may like to consider a Spring cleansing programme. Internal cleansing is particularly recommended by Ayurveda because Spring is the season when your body’s natural cleansing and rejuvenating mechanisms [...]

Dawn’s Ayurveda Pamper Day Diary

By |2017-09-05T13:50:33+01:00January 10th, 2014|Ayurveda Diary, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs, Maharishi Ayurveda Health Centre|

I arrived, at the Maharishi Ayurveda Health Centre in Skelmersdale, on a Friday and thoroughly ready for my Pamper Day . There is something so deeply satisfying about taking time out, making an appointment with yourself, and knowing the only thing in your day that is required of you is to relax and enjoy! Whenever I have a treatment, I make a deep intention with myself to completely let go and be fully [...]

Increase Ojas to promote heart health

By |2017-09-05T13:50:34+01:00December 2nd, 2013|Ayurveda Diary, Heart|

Ojas is said to be the finest and most subtle of all body tissues and is viewed by Ayurveda as central to good health. Ojas circulates thoughout the whole body and is responsible for it strength and resilience. When you have a good amount of Ojas moving freely around the body, it acts like a protective sheild. Ojas regulates the Doshas and keeps them in balance and increases resistance against [...]

A beginners Ayurveda diary: 3

By |2017-11-13T14:09:49+00:00September 30th, 2013|Ayurveda Diary|

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A beginners Ayurveda diary: 2

By |2017-11-13T14:06:42+00:00August 6th, 2013|Ayurveda Diary|

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A beginners Ayurveda diary: 1

By |2017-11-13T14:03:51+00:00July 9th, 2013|Ayurveda Diary|

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