The Shakti Yoga and Ayurveda Enrichment Institute

About Ayurveda
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About Ayurveda
Ayurveda is commonly translated as “The Science of Life and Longevity.”
Ayurveda is the fully-developed traditional healing system of India. It
has been influential in the development of similar medical sytems of Asia
for thousands of years. Ayurveda is also the sister science of Hatha Yoga
as they share many of the same philosophical and healing techniques.

The Five Elements: Ether, Air, Fire, Water, and Earth are fundamental to
Ayurvedic theory. Ayurvedists observe interactions between and fluctuations
in the rhythm of these elements in the body and mind. In common practice,
these observations are organized in reference to constitutional types, or
doshas. The main doshas are Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Every person has in his
or her make-up all of the doshas in a proportion unique to that individual.
The goal of Ayurveda is to reestablish and/or maintain the individual’s
natural doshic balance.

Though Ayurvedists have remained close to using traditional natural
remedies, as a living science and art, Ayurveda can be adapted to complement
other health systems –-such as Western or Chinese medicine. The Ayurvedic
practice of educating clients on appropriate diet, herbal techniques,
breathing and physical exercises has helped millions of people regain health
and prevent serious illness.

The effective application of the principles of Ayurveda leads to the
empowerment of individuals to lead joyful, productive lives. Ayurveda is a
complete wellness system , supporting self awareness and self care.Viveka Ayurvedic Consultations...

According to Ayurveda, the unique constitutional (doshic) type inborn in
every person shows up in vibrational patterns resonating through the pulse.
Pulse diagnosis is therefore central in determining a person’s
constitutional type and his or her individual norm.

Deviations from this norm due to habit, emotions, diet, interpersonal
relationships and other influences are also reflected in the pulse. If
doshic imbalances are detected in the early stages, through such diagnosis,
illness can be prevented. Ayurveda addresses doshic imbalances through a
number of techniques organized into an individualized lifestyle regime,
which restores the balance of the doshas natural to a person and prevents
future disturbances.

What to expect in an Ayurvedic consultation:

•Holistic Consultation and Diagnosis:
Pulse diagnosis
Eye, skin, nail analysis
Interview and life-style goal-setting
•Concise Ayurvedic Education
•Individualized lifestyle regime:
dietary plan
exercise/ yoga program
herbal remedies (if necessary)
stress reduction techniques
aroma therapy
massage
breathing exercises
meditation techniques
spiritual exercises and explorations

Viveka Ayurveda offers a way to reap the benefits of Ayurveda by adapting Ayurvedic life enhancement techniques to the complexities of modern lifestyles.

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Consultations and Services...

Dhanvantari:
1 hour ayurvedic consultation

Atreya:
11/2 hour ayurvedic consultation

Shakti Enhancement Package:
1 hour ayurvedic consultaion and 1 hour individual yoga class

Maha Manas Package:
1 hour consultation and 1/2 hr meditation and breathwork

Private Yoga Instruction:
1 or 11/2 hr sessions therapeutic or fitness

Tripura Sundari Beauty Package:
45 minute consultation and 45 minute ayurvedic facial and head massage

Ayurvedic Massage I (abhyanga I):
One hour of oil massage using ayurvedic techniques administered by one
bodyworker

Ayurvedic massage II (abhyanga II):
One hour of synchronized oil massage administered by two bodyworkers

Please consult with your healthcare professional prior to starting a new
routine. Recommendations made within the tradition of Ayurveda are not meant
to replace the care of a physician.

About Linda Lalita Winnick...
Linda is owner of Shakti Yoga of Woodstock, NY and Viveka Ayurveda. She
received her Master of Arts in Ayurvedic Medicine and Yogic Sciences from
Goddard College. Linda has studied with Dr. Vasant Lad, BAMS of the
Ayurvedic Institute, Dr. David Frawley, OMD of the American Institute of
Vedic Studies, and has clinically apprenticed with Dr. Jayagopal, BAMS of
Atreya Ayurveda Bangalore India. Linda is on the faculty of Omega Institute,
leading workshops on Yoga and Ayurveda. She has consulted and advised
prestigious health spas on Ayurvedic beauty and massage
techniques and educated spas about Ayurvedic principles and cuisine. Linda
travels regionally, nationally, and internationally teaching yoga and
ayurvedic workshops and has an extensive private client practice.

BENEFITS OF AYURVEDA AND YOGA:
VITALITY
IMPROVED DIGESTION
HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
IMPROVED MEMORY
MENTAL ACUITY
HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS
SELF- ESTEEM
SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT
STRENGTH AND FLEXIBILITY

RELIEF FROM:
STRESS
CHRONIC ILLNESS
DIGESTION DISORDERS
PHYSICAL INJURIES
DEPRESSION
CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY
WEIGHT ISSUES/OBESITY
FATIGUE
POOR DIETARY HABITS
ANXIETY
INSOMNIA

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