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Practical-Ayurveda.net - lire en Français

This website is a resource for people seeking practical advice on how to gain optimal health through the practical application of ayurveda, mankind's original 'science of life'. You may also be interested in our French Retreat Centre : www.gardoussel.com where we offer Yoga and Ayurveda events as well as host many Ayurveda Trainings as offered by the European Institute of Vedic Studies (EIVS : www.atreya.com).

Ayurveda Workshops with Alex Duncan in the UK

Please see www.ayurvedaworkshops.com for up to date news of Alex's UK visits. Alex (creator of this website) lives in France at Gardoussel Retreat (formerly The Sun Centre) where he teachers Ayurveda & Yoga year-round.


Why ayurveda?

Ayurveda is the oldest holistic medical system known to man. Since it's codification during the period of the vedic culture (circa 600 bc) it has undergone constant refinement and experimental verification. It's scope exceeds that of allopathic medicine in many ways. One way in which ayurveda differs from modern medicine is that it puts emphasis on disease prevention methods. What's more, its comprehensive yet accessible set of life-principles allows one to model the unique characteristics of the individual. This means that healing regimes can be tailored to the individual for a more effective result. Perhaps the most important reason for trying ayurveda as a system for overall health improvement is that it works! the background to ayurveda


Practical Ayurveda Articles

NEW ARTICLE:

An Ayurvedic Perspective on Anger, Conflict & Forgiveness - part I

Nutrition, lifestyle and exercise: these are the three main methods by which ayurveda empowers us to claim optimal health. According to ayurveda, proper nutrition and a healthy digestion are considered important factors in maintaining physical health and longevity. When combined with a supportive lifestyle and appropriate exercise habits, one can expect optimal health to result. See the Articles section


Workshops & Consultations - Gardoussel Retreat, France

Year-round availability, please visit www.gardoussel.com for details.


Links

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Questions & Answers

Here is a collection of Q&As that I have compiled for your interest: Go to Q & A's section