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Holiday Travel Advice from Maharishi AyurVeda

By |2019-06-06T15:05:59+01:00June 6th, 2019|Holiday, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs, travel|

Holidays are a welcome break from the routine of work and daily responsibilities. Maharishi Mahesh Yogi often said that routines, though necessary to create order in life, tend to cramp our creativity. Our innate and infinite capacity for creativity becomes limited and narrowed by the normal routines of work and daily life. We have a deep instinctive longing to break the predictable and mind-narrowing activities we are often involved in, and the idea of travelling to a different place feeds into that instinct. After all, we have the saying that ‘travel broadens the mind’. Yet there is another side of travelling – it can be exhausting and stressful.

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Health Tips for Men from Maharishi AyurVeda

By |2019-05-13T14:31:18+01:00May 13th, 2019|Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs, Men's Health, Prostate|

According to statistics, men live shorter lives and experience more chronic disease - simply because they don’t take care of themselves as well as they could. It doesn’t have to be this way. Maharishi AyurVeda offers simple, time-tested ways to stay fit, balanced, energetic, and healthy at any age. Here are ten easy-to-do Ayurvedic health tips just for men.

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Bath Time

By |2019-05-03T15:36:26+01:00May 3rd, 2019|bath, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs, Men's Health, Women's Health|

By harnessing all the senses, bath time can be used to heal body, mind and spirit. Ayurveda considers bathing more than just a simple cleansing ritual. The therapeutic ayurvedic bath offers a wide range of benefits — it enhances circulation; elevates energy levels; rehydrates the skin; relaxes tense muscles; promotes better sleep; and balances the emotions, the mind and the nervous system.

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Mango – The Ayurveda King of Fruits

By |2019-04-29T15:14:46+01:00April 29th, 2019|Drinks, Food, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs, Recipes, Summer|

The "king of fruits" has been around for at least 6,000 years. Native to India and Burma, this sweet fruit was described in the ancient Sanskrit literature — for example, in Valmiki's Ramayana. The mango was also the fruit of the kings in ancient India, where princes used to pride themselves on the possession of large mango gardens.

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Healing Laughter

By |2019-04-26T13:38:52+01:00April 26th, 2019|Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs|

Laughter heals. It reduces pain. It protects the heart. But despite hundreds of studies on the healing power of laughter, researchers still haven't answered a vital question. Does making an effort to laugh stop disease, or do people who are naturally happier enjoy better immunity? Maharishi AyurVeda answers that question by taking the concept of medicinal laughter to a deeper level, to the level of bliss. Laughter is healing when it is a spontaneous expression of bliss.

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The Ayurvedic Approach to Balancing Blood Cholesterol

By |2019-04-16T15:57:51+01:00April 16th, 2019|Food, Heart, Heart, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs, Men's Health, Women's Health|

In this newsletter we talked to an expert on Ayurveda from The Council of Maharishi Ayurveda Physicians about the Ayurvedic approach to balancing cholesterol. Q: Can you begin by telling us about cholesterol from the perspective of Maharishi Ayurveda?...

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Understanding the 5 Subdoshas of Kapha

By |2019-04-15T13:29:39+01:00April 15th, 2019|Digestion, Doshas, Kapha, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs|

According to Ayurvedic wisdom, our body and its functions are governed by a unique blend of the three doshas, or mind-body principles: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. “Kapha is that quality of our physiology which increases with close contact of water,” says Dinesh Gyawali, PhD. Generally speaking, Kapha has a binding quality in the body and governs structure, lubrication, and nutrition. It moderates things like weight, growth, lubrication of the lungs, and formation of the seven tissues: blood, fat, muscle, bone, marrow, nutritive fluids, and reproductive tissue. It also has a cooling influence, according to Gyawali. “Ayurveda compares Kapha with the Moon. It keeps our body nourished and cools it down just like the moon.”

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Help for Achy Joints

By |2019-04-08T15:56:08+01:00April 8th, 2019|arthritis, Joints, Kapha, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs, Muscles, Vata|

Do your joints feel stiff or ache when you bend them? Or does the rainy, cool spring weather make you feel achy all over? More than 10 million people in the UK have arthritis or other similar conditions that affect the joints. Arthritus affects people of all ages, including children. Here is the ayurvedic perspective on maintaining the health of your joints as you age.

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Understanding the 5 Subdoshas of Vata

By |2019-04-05T10:27:54+01:00April 4th, 2019|Doshas, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs, Vata|

One of the fundamental principles of Ayurveda is that there are three different dosha (mind-body) characteristics and that you are a unique combination of each: breezy, enthusiastic Vata; fiery, impassioned Pitta; and earthy, easygoing Kapha. But did you know that each dosha contains five distinct subdoshas that govern specific parts of the body and their functioning? In this article, we’ll focus on the subdoshas of Vata.

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Look More Beautiful as You Age

By |2019-03-22T09:38:03+00:00March 21st, 2019|Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs, Skin Care|

No matter what your age, you can keep your skin looking young by paying attention to the four pillars of youthful skin... To nourish your skin from the inside, follow the Ayurvedic dietary guidelines for the season and your skin/body type. In addition, try adjusting your diet to become more skin-friendly...

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Seven Keys to Unlock Your Brain Power this Spring

By |2019-03-19T16:54:11+00:00March 19th, 2019|Brain, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs, Mental Performance, Mind, Nutrition, Sleep, Stress|

According to Maharishi AyurVeda, there are three equally important aspects to mental performance: dhi — learning and comprehension, governed by Vata dosha; dhriti — processing and retention of knowledge, the realm of Pitta dosha; and smriti— memory or recall, controlled by Kapha dosha. For the best mental performance and realization of the fullest mental potential, each of these three factors individually needs to be at its peak, and, more important, the coordination among the three factors also needs to be optimal.

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Food, Mood and Digestion: The Mind-Body Connection

By |2019-03-12T13:58:03+00:00March 12th, 2019|Digestion, Emotions, Food, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs, Vaidya|

How does food affect our moods? The food we eat has a significant influence on our minds and hearts. You could even say that the nature of our mind and feelings depends on the food we have eaten. And conversely, the state of our mind, emotions, intellect and senses — and our overall state of contentment — all these, in turn, affect the digestion, absorption and elimination of the food we have eaten. According to Maharishi Ayurveda, the digestive enzymes and metabolic processes are likened to a fire, called kaya agni in Sanskrit. How well we digest the food depends on the strength of our agni.

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Healing Greens 101: An Ayurvedic Perspective

By |2019-03-08T15:26:36+00:00March 8th, 2019|Doshas, Food, Kapha, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs, Pitta, Vata|

No longer just a frilly garnish, kale is taking the culinary world by storm. Along with it, leafy greens like spinach, chard, and even collards and turnip greens are gracing plates everywhere from fine dining hotspots to fast food restaurants across the country. These nutrient-packed veggies have long played a starring role in Ayurvedic cooking, and with good reason. They’re hydrating, nutrient-rich, and when prepared while fresh, they contain prana, or life-supporting energy. Below, we’ll share both Ayurvedic and nutritional insights on leafy greens, along with tasty ways to incorporate them into your daily diet.

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Ayurveda Diet, Food and Spices

By |2019-03-08T11:42:56+00:00March 8th, 2019|Digestion, Food, Kapha, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs, Pitta, Spices, Vata|

According to Ayurveda, intake of appropriate and nutritious food is the first step to good health. Food is seen as a prime preventive medicine. And this is not just eating the right foods, but also eating them in the correct combination and quantity. Nutritious food helps us maintain the internal balance of elements. Herbs too, could be grouped into foods. Once the properties of various foods and herbs are understood, Ayurvedic principles can be applied to your daily diet as well as on those occasions when you feel unwell.

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12 Ways to Avoid Night-Time Worry

By |2019-03-05T13:46:40+00:00March 1st, 2019|Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs, Men's Health, Sleep, Stress, Vata, Women's Health|

Do you find yourself tossing and turning at night, thoughts and worries from the day running through your mind like a movie reel? Worry and trouble falling asleep tend to go hand in hand, as both have their roots in Vata dosha. Vata governs movement in the mind and body. It controls your blood flow, your elimination, the rise and fall of your breath, and the movement of your thoughts and emotions. If Vata has fallen out of balance, which is easy in Vata season (late fall and winter), you might notice an increase in anxious feelings and difficulty sleeping.

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Enjoy an allergy-free year with Maharishi AyurVeda

By |2019-03-01T14:47:40+00:00February 27th, 2019|Allergies, Detox, Eyes, Immunity, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs, Spring, Summer|

Most of us rejoice when the cold of winter gives way to spring. Yet a large percentage of the population cringe when they see flowers start to bloom, as they know they will soon be experiencing spring allergies. Surveys show that allergy rates are increasing worldwide and will affect 30-35% of us at some stage of our lives. These increases, which were initially found in Europe and USA, are now being found in all countries undergoing industrial development.

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Triphala Rose – A Powerful Tonic for the Digestive System

By |2019-02-28T09:15:22+00:00February 21st, 2019|Detox, Digestion, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs, Men's Health, Triphala, Women's Health|

If you are feeling sluggish, dull or constipated, chances are toxins are building up in your body. According to Maharishi AyurVeda, toxins accumulate when your digestion — and elimination — are out of balance, which can lead to skin breakouts, menstrual cramps, fatigue, feelings of sadness and many other health issues. Good news. Balancing your digestion and elimination is a specialty of Maharishi AyurVeda, and many of our herbal formulas are designed to do just that. Of these, one of the most effective is Organic Triphala Rose, which contains a powerful ayurvedic combination of herbs called Triphala.

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Maharishi Revives Ayurveda

By |2019-02-12T14:47:20+00:00February 12th, 2019|Ayurveda History, Knowledge, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs, Vaidya|

Maharishi Revives Ayurveda. At the end of the 1970s, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, who brought the Transcendental Meditation programme to the world, started working closely with leading Ayurvedic physicians and scholars to systematize and restore the age-old knowledge of Ayurveda to its complete value. It is this total approach to natural health care that has been given the name Maharishi AyurVeda. 20m Video

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The Magic of Maharishi AyurVeda

By |2019-02-12T09:32:00+00:00February 11th, 2019|About Maharishi Ayurveda, Ayurveda History, Knowledge, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs|

The Magic of Maharishi AyurVeda In this series of four articles, Anand Shrivastava, Chairman and Managing Director of Maharishi AyurVeda Products Ltd. based in India, shares his memories of the beginning days of Maharishi AyurVeda. "To tell you honestly, I did not have any experience or any knowledge in those days, around 1984, when Maharishi Mahesh Yogi started looking into ayurveda." "It so happened that when Maharishi asked who should take care of the production of the herbal products, two of our most respected vaidyas (ayurvedic physicians), Triguna-ji and Balaraj Maharishi, pointed their fingers at me. I was really surprised to see this, and I was not able to respond. Maharishi said, "Fine, just do it" and I started with his blessings."

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Taking Care of Toxins with Maharishi AyurVeda

By |2020-02-10T11:37:48+00:00February 7th, 2019|Detox, Digestion, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs|

Ayurveda distinguishes three kinds of toxins called ama, amavisha & garavish. The most common type is ama, which is the sticky waste product of incomplete digestion that builds up in the digestive tract when your digestion is either weak or overloaded with the wrong foods. If ama is not cleared from the body and continues to build up, after some time it can leave the digestive tract and start circulating throughout the body. Once it settles in an area of the body, it can aggravate the doshas or subdoshas, causing an imbalance in that area of the body.

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Digestion Questions and Answers

By |2020-02-10T11:36:55+00:00February 6th, 2019|Digestion, Food, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs, Men's Health, Women's Health|

Most diseases can be traced to an inadequate diet and improper eating. Proper diet and good digestion are considered by Ayurveda to be of prime importance for good health. Answers to the following questions about good dietary practice have been provided by two experienced Maharishi AyurVeda physicians.

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Happy Ayurvedic Valentine’s Year

By |2019-02-01T15:51:20+00:00February 1st, 2019|Doshas, Emotions, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs, Mind, Relationships|

Happy Ayurvedic Valentine's Year. With just a few simple guidelines from Maharishi AyurVeda, you can celebrate Valentine's Day every single day of the year. The Council of Maharishi AyurVeda Physicians says that the key to happy relationships lies in an in-depth understanding of one of the sub-doshas of Pitta, called Sadhaka Pitta.

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Lift your spirits with Maharishi AyurVeda Aroma Oil Blends

By |2018-12-13T15:44:52+00:00December 7th, 2018|Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs|

Lift your spirits with Maharishi AyurVeda Aroma Oil Blends Why not try our Kapha balance aroma oil? Warm and energizing, this blend of natural flower and fruit essences is just what you need to lift your spirits, inspire, and perk you up. Use it when you feel slow and lethargic or when the weather is cool and rainy to bring a little sunshine into your life. Pure essential oils are [...]

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10 Reasons why Ayurveda is useful for your health and well-being

By |2017-09-05T13:51:42+01:00August 3rd, 2017|Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs|

[fusion_builder_column type="1_2" last="no"] 1. TIMELESS Ayurveda is based on timeless knowledge which has given rise to a health system and expertise used for thousands of years. 2. HOLISTIC Ayurveda is defined as the 'science of life' and it encompasses the activities and interactions of all aspects of life: consciousness, mind, body, behaviour and environment. [/fusion_builder_column] [fusion_builder_column type="1_2" last="yes"] [fusion_youtube id="https://youtu.be/pFeRQ8MV7m8" width="1920px" height="1080px" autoplay="false" api_params="" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" class=""][/fusion_youtube] [/fusion_builder_column] [fusion_builder_column type="1_2" last="no"] [...]

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Dr Amit Arora: Talks and Consultations

By |2019-06-26T14:17:27+01:00July 29th, 2014|Knowledge, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs|

Renowned Vaidya Dr Amit Arora visits the UK, July 2019 It is a delight to welcome back the renowned Vaidya, Dr Amit Arora, Head of Ayurveda (clinical practices) at Maharishi AyurVeda Hospital, Delhi. Dr Arora will offer health consultations and talks on Maharishi AyurVeda.

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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 [...]

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A beginners Ayurveda diary: 3

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

[fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" layout="1_1" background_position="left top" background_color="" border_size="" border_color="" border_style="solid" border_position="all" spacing="yes" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" padding="" margin_top="0px" margin_bottom="0px" class="" id="" animation_type="" animation_speed="0.3" animation_direction="left" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" center_content="no" last="no" min_height="" hover_type="none" link=""][fusion_text] Day One: Dawn Mercer: I have struggled to write this diary for a few weeks or so due to being away so much, which has seemed to disrupt my routine. Camping, late nights and children's' needs have tended to take over! And last [...]

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Meet the staff – Alina Withers, Maharishi Ayurveda Health Centre manager

By |2017-09-05T13:50:35+01:00August 14th, 2013|Maharishi Ayurveda Health Centre|

Maharishi Ayurveda Health Centre Manager, Alina Withers, is from Ukraine. As an 11-year old her first love was fashion and by the time she was 15 she was making clothes for herself, her family and her friends. Then came university and a degree in organic chemistry. Shortly after completing the six-year course, Alina moved to England with her husband, Stuart. Here she learned Transcendental Meditation and gained her first knowledge of [...]

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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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