“rogamadou parikseta tathonantaram ousadam”

The Vedic ancient religious text called Atharva Veda first mentioned medicine. This was thousands of years ago. The word Ayurveda came later. Ayurveda comes from the root word Ayus- life- both our physical life, our lifestyle, our spiritual life and psychological and mental life. Ayurveda may have originated from Vedic religion however, it applies to everyone. It considers that we  have a unique mind, body, and spiritual constitution or a Dosha. We are all born with a combination of these three doshas - Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. However, the percentage and domination of one dosha in our life determine our preferences, choices, appetite, digestion, memory, intellect, and body type. 

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A general Ayurvedic sliding scale consultation* starts from 40 minutes onwards. So, it is imperative that intake forms must be submitted first. The consultation may involve discovering your dosha (prakrti, or, your natural constitution) and your vikrti (current deviation), your state of mind (Tamas, or rajas), your lifestyle, dietary preferences, your vedic psychological profile, the strength of your agni etc. 

 

We use two types of feedback- paperwork that you submit, as well as meeting you in person or zoom, looking at your tongue or your photos. (We may also check the nadi or marma for a more comprehensive consultation.) These feedbacks determine: 

 

+Structural Assessment to determine doshas. (Height, weight, the color of eyes, attributes that don't change)

+Functional assessment to determine doshas.-may include behaviors, likes, dislikes, etc.​*

Suggested for mild disorders, digestive support, and general imbalance.

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SLIDING SCALE CONSULTATION  (40 minutes. Available both online or in person)

40 MINUTE CONSULTATION

$10 for students with student ID
$25 for those eligible for free school lunches, low-income, veterans, elderly over 60
$10 - $25  onwards for custom herb formula

(For those who cannot afford this also, please check our monthly free days)

60-90 MINUTES CONSULTATION 
Comprehensive Consultation (60 - 90 min)

Sliding scale- $50 to $90 onwards
Herbs - $10- $25 for each custom herb formula.  

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COMPREHENSIVE 60 min AYURVEDA CONSULTATION 

 

 Suggested for supporting more chronic issues.  Available both ONLINE or IN PERSON
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Comprehensive Ayurveda Consultation and submit your questionnaires, we use the threefold biofeedback techniques used by ancient Ayurvedic healers.  This is the method of  'darshanam ' (observation), sparshanam (Nadi), and prashanam (Interview).

 

We do a comprehensive interview and general feedback to determine your prakrti (natural constitution), vikrti (imbalanced doshas), state of dhatus (imbalanced tissues, increased dhatu, decreased dhatu or dhatu contaminated by dosha), agni (digestive fire is high, low, or vitiated) and, mala (elimination).

Alternatively,  the tenfold pariksha may be used, if required. The ten-fold biofeedback includes:

 

 1 Prakrti (natural constitution, both structural and functional assessment)
2 Vikrti(deviation and imbalance of Prakriti)
3 Sara (State of Tissues)
4 Samhanana (Build and symmetry)
5 Pramana (body measurement)
6 Sattva (state of mind)
6 Satmya (ability to adapt)
7 Ahara Sakti (digestive ability)
8 Vyayama sakti (physical strength and fitness)
9 Vaya (Ayu, Age)

 

We determine whether there is excessive ama. We determine your sleep patterns-Ayurveda style, your dreams, your spiritual aspirations, and determine what suits your dosha, dhatus (tissues), your Manasa (mind), and your spirit.

 

If you are looking for a holistic way to balance and support your imbalances, I am available for Ayurvedic nutritional counseling,  Mini (Detox) Panchakarma.  A comprehensive* consultation is suggested for complimenting and supporting women through their monthly cycle, menopause, postpartum, and for those who want some complementary lifestyle changes to support their general well-being.

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90 minute Comprehensive Consultation using Marma Evaluation 

 

 Suggested for supporting musculo-skeletal issues, emotional and chakra blockages where massage and physical treatments may be suggested. This is a comprehensive Marma and Ayurveda investigative consultation that may be required for those with chronic problems or imbalances. I check each marma with tuning forks and my palm to understand where the marma is blocked or overflowing. I then suggest herbs and balancing diet and lifestyle protocols, Ayurvedic oils, and formulas. This is NOT a massage. However, many people report that tuning forks sometimes relieves their symptoms. It can run 90 minutes or more. 
Please arrive 10 minutes early. This appointment is only available IN PERSON. 

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Complimentary Student Consultations

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Thursdays at 7 or 8 PM Central. 

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Monthly Free AYURVEDA DAYS in GAINESVILLE

 

NEXT Free Ayurveda Day in Gainesville and Alachua is the DECEMBER 13, 2024

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Ayurveda and Disorders of Vata

 

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Ayurvedic Medicine may offer some adjunct support for vata imbalances like dry hair, dry skin, constipation, stiff joints, anxiety, and stress. Ayurveda suggests appropriate Ayurveda Yoga, grounding meditation, dosha balancing foods, a daily routine, a seasonal detox program twice a year and, Ayurvedic Herbs.

 

 

Ayurveda and  Pitta disorders

Ayurveda may support  Pitta imbalances like skin imbalances like rosacea, pain, inflammation, etc caused due to high heat in the body.

Ayurveda may suggest a cooling pitta pacifying diet, cooling feminine yoga, meditation, and herb counseling. 

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Ayurveda and  Kapha disorders

 

Ayurveda can be adjunct support for  Kapha type Diabetes, Ojas, or Immunity imbalances related to the skin. It can support Kapha imbalances like slow digestion, slow thyroid energy, congestion, sore throat, nasal issues, water retention are caused due to excessive Kapha (phlegm) in the body. Ayurveda suggests warming and drying Kapha pacifying foods, warming and heated feminine yoga, meditation, and herb counseling in Ayurveda can help be adjunct support for  Kapha type sugar imbalances, Ojas, or Immunity imbalances related to the skin like adult acne.

 

 

Ayurveda and Women

 

Ayurveda has wonderful lifestyle routines like meditation,  yoga, chanting, and herbal support for women. Ayurvedic herbs may support Chronic Fatigue, Post Partum Depression, Menopause and Menstrual disorders, hormone-related migraine headaches, menorrhagia, endometriosis, dysmenorrhea. Sometimes, Our school conducts free or donation-based Ayurvedic Women support workshops, with yoga, herbs, and cooking demonstrations online for foods naturally high in phytoestrogens, and, suggested appropriate meditation, yoga, herbs, aromatherapy along with daily routine, and seasonal or monthly detox. Please subscribe to our Instagram @narayana_austin.

 

Ayurveda for Digestion

 

Ayurveda is most sought after for supporting imbalances related to gas, flatulence, bloating, GERD, acid reflux, and  Chronic Constipation. Although Ayurvedic herbs like Triphala, or senna tea are easily available in health food stores, taking them without the advice of an Ayurvedic herbalist is not suggested. Triphala needs to be taken in the right amount, with the right foods, at the right time. Senna may end up harming the colon if taken in excess as it is a laxative. Ayurveda consultations may end up doing some education on what kitchen spices to use, how to use them, and try to avoid harsh herbs unless absolutely necessary.

 

Ayurvedic Herbs

 

Ayurvedic Oils, and,  beeswax formulations line the shelf of health-food stores, yoga studios. However, what is good for your dosha? Should we use mahanarayana tailam for supporting our stiff joints, or, should we get sesame oil. S Appropriate use of actual Ayurvedic oils for daily self abhyanga, along with the proper dosha diet can help support Joint and Muscular Pain, osteoarthritis, Arthritis

 

Ayurveda and Hair

 

Ayurveda may support hair imbalances if not caused by a medical condition. Ayurveda support premature graying of hair, or, thinning Hair, Ayurveda suggests regular oiling of hair to nourish them. Even oily hair should be given nourishment by a cooling oil base of coconut.  It is best to take or use these herbs under a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner.

 

Please contact me by the contact form. Feel free to call me, however, I teach most days, and, if I am with a client I may not return your call immediately.

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*Disclaimer: Please note that these statements are not verified by the FDA. Ayurveda is a complimentary health system and Ayurveda practitioners and their consultations are not intended for the diagnosis, treatment, cure, or prevention of any disease. If you have any health concerns, please consult a physician, who can fully assess your needs and address them effectively.

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**Ayurveda Doctor level membership with National Ayurvedic Medical Association.