Ayurveda is not just the science of health, IT IS the science and wisdom of life, and part of the Vedic system of knowledge.
It is a comprehensive system of medicine originating in the region of India during Vedic times, over 10,000 years ago.
Between 1000 – 700 BC, Ayurveda developed into 8 branches or specialties and two schools: Atreya, the school of physicians, and the root of all medical systems today; and Dhanvantari, the school of surgeons which is the first known surgical system known to mankind. The Surgical system also contains descriptions of the marmas – vital points in the body that are comparable to the system of acupuncture meridians in Chinese Medicine.
Ayurveda perceives human beings as the microcosm of the macrocosm, and highlights our interconnection and interdependence with nature. In achieving health it always stresses this connection and uses strategies which link us (back) to nature. Ayurveda assists individuals to take control of their own health and increase self-reliance and re-establishes our connection to the environment. Ayurveda is not limited to medicine or therapy; instead it implies a holistic approach to life and living in harmony with nature.
Ayurveda is also the sister science of yoga, and covers practices which include natural medicine, meditation, color therapy, herbal body treatments, and detoxification protocols called Pancha Karma, that all work together to create balance and health in body, mind and spirit. Ayurveda understands and treats discomfort and disease by understanding the imbalances in our constitutions, which, in Ayurveda, are comprised of three doshas (forces of energy): Vata, Pitta and Kapha.
Derived from the elements, our doshas are the three biological energies that govern our physical and mental processes. Vata is associated with movement of air and ether; Pitta with transformation of fire and water; and Kapha with the rootedness of earth and the fluidity of water.
We are all born with a percentage of each dosha, and in perfect balance, but when any of our doshas slip out of balance, we begin to feel uneasy, and that unease, unless dealt with, will ultimately manifest as disease. When we use Ayurvedic principles and healing herbal protocols and body treatments, we can easily rebalance our doshas, and health and wellbeing can be restored.
WHAT MAKES MAKES AYURVEDA SPECIAL?
- It respects the uniqueness of the individual
- It considers all the levels of the individual – body, mind, and spirit
- It offers natural ways of treating diseases and promoting health
- It emphasizes prevention
- It empowers everyone to take responsibility for their own well-being
- it is cost-effective
- it works!
Chandra Ayuveda helps you rebalance with traditional therapies and diet modifications, and allows you to find lasting relief from issues such as excess weight, skin problems, poor digestion, restlessness, lethargy, and even more serious chronic conditions such as auto-immune disorders, neurological and psychological disorders, and chronic gastrointestinal issues.
As a general preventative and anti-aging method, Chandra Ayurveda provides general detoxes or seasonal preventative practices as well, to treat imbalances before symptoms arise. One always feels remarkably energized and clear after a seasonal cleanse Ayurvedic cleanse and treatment protocol.
Today, Ayurveda’s value and efficacy has never been more relevant. While Western (allopathic) medicine is valuable, and lifesaving, Western medicine tends to treat symptoms in an attempt to eradicate them. Ayurveda seeks to discover the root of the disturbance that has given rise to the symptom, understanding that any symptom is a manifestation of a core imbalance, and so that the disturbance does not re-occur. For example, a Western doctor might treat acid reflux with proton pump inhibitors. When the symptoms subside, the doctor and patient consider the problem solved. However, in Ayurveda, the root of the imbalance is diagnosed, and that imbalance is treated with herbs, diet and a range of therapies, all of which are profound, restorative and healing, in a lasting way. When the fire of an aggravated Pitta is cooled, or the sluggishness of Kapha is stirred and activated, or the overstimulation of Vata is calmed, discomforting symptoms and associated diseases naturally vanish, and, more importantly, so do their underlying causes.
Annette is wonderful. I wasn’t sure about calling an Ayurvedic practitioner at first, but I am SO HAPPY I did. I learned so much in working with her, and I have seen such changes in my body. I used to navigate the internet and my phone for hours instead of writing my papers that were due. I would have trouble falling asleep, get frequent heartburn, and have a number of other issues. I knew that something was wrong, but I didn’t feel this was something I wanted to “cure” with doctors or pills. After working with Annette, I noticed that I had remained fully focused on my work, I was able to fall asleep more easily, and my body just felt physically and mentally better. I felt a better sense of self, and I learned a lot more not only about myself, but also about the world around me. Annette is also very easy to talk to and knowledgeable about her practice. She impressed me so much not only with her poise and her calm demeanor, but also the ways in which her brain is just a repository for information and any questions I possibly had. I would 10000% recommend working with Annette.” – Jamie Dorner
