Ayurvedic Journal

Breathwork for Manifestation: Listening to the Wisdom of the Body

Breathwork for Manifestation: Listening to the Wisdom of the Body

Ayurveda: The Art of Living Well Breathwork for Manifestation: Listening to the Wisdom of the Body After returning home from my trauma release training in Bali a month ago, I knew that bringing this work to Auckland felt deeply aligned...

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Trauma Release Training in Bali: A Complementary Path to Ayurvedic Healing

Trauma Release Training in Bali: A Complementary Path to Ayurvedic Healing

Bali has a way of awakening the senses long before any healing begins. The moment I arrived, I was swept up in the island's vibrant energy - weaving scooters, the scent of incense from temple offerings, colourful flowers on footpaths,...

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Seasonal Shift: Preparing Your Body for Winter the Ayurvedic Way

Seasonal Shift: Preparing Your Body for Winter the Ayurvedic Way

Seasonal Shift: Preparing Your Body for Winter the Ayurvedic Way As the seasons turn in Auckland, the shift is unmistakable with cooler temperatures, rainy storms, and shorter days as daylight saving comes to an end. This transition is also when...

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The Wisdom Years: Navigating Peri-menopause and Menopause with Ayurveda

The Wisdom Years: Navigating Peri-menopause and Menopause with Ayurveda

Ayurveda sees menopause not as a disease but as a natural life transition. From an Ayurvedic perspective, menopause reflects an imbalance of the three doshas, Vata, Pitta and Kapha, with Vata playing the central role. Through diet, lifestyle, daily rituals and cleansing practices to helps to manage symptoms and create balance. 

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Finding Your Centre Amid the Festive Rush – Ayurvedic Wisdom for a Calm, Nourished Summer

Finding Your Centre Amid the Festive Rush – Ayurvedic Wisdom for a Calm, Nourished Summer

Finding Your Centre Amid the Festive Rush – Ayurvedic Wisdom for a Calm, Nourished Summer As we head into December, life in Aotearoa shifts into its brightest and busiest gear. Calendars fill with end-of-year celebrations, Christmas shopping lists grow longer...

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Asthma in Children: An Ayurvedic Approach to Easier Breathing

Asthma in Children: An Ayurvedic Approach to Easier Breathing

Asthma in Children: An Ayurvedic Approach to Easier Breathing Asthma is one of the most common chronic conditions among New Zealand children, affecting roughly one in seven. During Spring, when pollen counts rise and wind carries dust and allergens, many...

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Beyond Symptom Control: Ayurveda for Autoimmune Health

Beyond Symptom Control: Ayurveda for Autoimmune Health

When the immune system becomes dysregulated and begins mistaking the body’s own tissues as a threat, life can quickly become challenging. Autoimmune conditions often present as flare-ups, inflammation and persistent fatigue, leaving many people feeling as though their body is...

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Fresh Flavours for Spring: Ayurvedic Cooking Class & Dinner

Fresh Flavours for Spring: Ayurvedic Cooking Class & Dinner

After months of grey skies and cold, damp days, the first hints of Spring have finally arrived. With blue skies, sunshine, and some warmer days, now is the perfect time to shake off winter and embrace the season of renewal...

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Digestive Health: Reset Your Microbiome with Ayurveda

Digestive Health: Reset Your Microbiome with Ayurveda

Spring is on our doorstep, a natural revival after months of cold, wet weather that slowed routines and encouraged heavier eating. If Winter has left you reaching for comfort food, moving less and feeling a bit heavier, you’re not alone....

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Winter Wellness with Ayurveda

Winter Wellness with Ayurveda

Now that winter is in full swing, many of us are feeling the effects of the season with lingering colds, sluggish bodies, or the winter blues. In Auckland, winter is known as Kapha season in Ayurveda, when the qualities of...

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Escape, Heal, Restore: An Ayurvedic Day Retreat for Winter Wellness

Escape, Heal, Restore: An Ayurvedic Day Retreat for Winter Wellness

In the depths of winter, it’s easy to feel sluggish, uninspired, and a little out of balance. This is precisely when our bodies and minds crave warmth, nourishment, and reconnection. An Ayurvedic day retreat offers the perfect opportunity to reset...

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Ayurvedic Wisdom for Weight Management: A Natural Path to Health

Ayurvedic Wisdom for Weight Management: A Natural Path to Health

Weight management is a commonly discussed topic during consultations at our Ayurveda clinic. From crash diets to high-intensity fitness regimens, people often find themselves caught in a frustrating cycle of losing weight quickly only to gain it back again. What...

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Ancient Wisdom for Modern Hair Care: Ayurveda's Approach to Hair Loss

Ancient Wisdom for Modern Hair Care: Ayurveda's Approach to Hair Loss

Hair loss is a common concern that affects both men and women, causing distress and affecting self-esteem. While it's normal to lose some hair daily, excessive thinning or baldness can have a significant impact on one's confidence. Understanding the causes and exploring natural treatments options with Ayurveda can offer effective solutions.

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The Path to Deep and Restful Sleep

The Path to Deep and Restful Sleep

Do you struggle to get a good night’s sleep? Whether it’s difficulty falling asleep or waking frequently throughout the night, sleep disturbances are common and can lead to feelings of frustration, stress, anxiety and even depression. In our Ayurveda NZ...

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Alcohol - To Sip or To Skip?

Alcohol - To Sip or To Skip?

During times of celebration, relaxation, or even stress and boredom, the question of “How much is too much?” often arises when it comes to alcohol consumption. A glass of wine is sometimes cited as beneficial to heart health. The ancient...

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Brahmi Brain Boost – Where Ayurveda Meets the ‘Food of the Gods’

Brahmi Brain Boost – Where Ayurveda Meets the ‘Food of the Gods’

For almost 15 years, we have been treating clients at Ayurveda New Zealand for a wide range of health concerns. One condition that continues to show up repeatedly is the ever-growing presence of anxiety and mental stress. This insight was...

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Get your Spring Glow with new Ayurvedic Facials

Get your Spring Glow with new Ayurvedic Facials

Get your Spring Glow with new Ayurvedic Facials   We recently added facials to our Ayurveda New Zealand treatment menu and are very excited to offer an authentic and rejuvenating experience tailored to your skin type. In Ayurveda, skin types...

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India – the home of Ayurveda, Yoga and Spirituality

India – the home of Ayurveda, Yoga and Spirituality

One week in to my professional development course in India, I am overflowing with gratitude and excitement about all the new skills I am able to learn in the homeland of Ayurveda. Together with my colleague and dear friend Samantha...

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Panchakarma for Autoimmune Conditions

Panchakarma for Autoimmune Conditions

Autoimmune conditions are a complex category of diseases where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own tissues and loses the ability to differentiate between self and non-self, resulting in chronic inflammation and tissue damage.  Disorders like Urticaria, Angioedema, Rheumatoid...

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Winter Wellness: Fortifying Immunity with Nasya

Winter Wellness: Fortifying Immunity with Nasya

Winter Wellness: Fortifying Immunity with Nasya As the Winter season approaches, the drop in temperature brings with it an increased susceptibility to colds, flu, and other respiratory infections and it becomes crucial to prioritise immune support and holistic wellness to...

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Ponsonby News: Harmonising the Three Doshas: A Journey to Health and Wellbeing 

Ponsonby News: Harmonising the Three Doshas: A Journey to Health and Wellbeing 

In Ayurveda, the ancient holistic healing system originating in India, achieving optimal health and wellbeing involves understanding your unique constitution (prakriti) and addressing imbalances through lifestyle modifications, dietary adjustments, herbal remedies, and therapeutic practices tailored to your individual needs. Ayurvedic...

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