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When you deal with human beings you have to always look at the "whole"

One of the funniest talks I have heard in a long time and so so true! Ken Robinson says to "educate the WHOLE being" and I say "treat the WHOLE being." We are talking about the SAME thing.

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Ayurveda Consultation Sign Up Form

Fill out this ayurveda consultation form to schedule an ayurvedic consultation with Ayurveda Holistic Medicine.

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Ayurveda Holistic Workshops

Join us for these practical holistic workshops that will help you make ayurveda part of your every day life.

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Basic Ayurvedic Diet Tips Help to Improve Your Health and Well-Being

Proper digestion is the key to good health. Follow these easy Ayurvedic Diet guidelines and enjoy the positive changes in your life. Healthy eating is fun!

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Contact Ayurveda Holistic Medicine

The place for your questions and comments about Ayurveda Holistic Medicine

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Healthy Foods to Eat - Eat Right for Your Type

A list of healthy foods to eat that satisfy each one of the Ayurveda body types. Eat right for your type!

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Powerful Detox Cleanse based on Ayurveda Panchakarma

Ayurveda offers us the most amazing detox cleanse that is very gentle on the body and yet amazingly effective. After this ayurvedic cleanse you will feel lighter, younger and happier.

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Best Anti Aging Moisturizer That Feels Like Silk

Is your skin feeling dry, wrinkley and without luster? Then you have to try our best anti aging moisturizer - inspired by clients

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Tired of the same old breakfast? Try something new . . .

Warm Cinnamon Almond Raisin Apple

Peel one apple, take the core out, cut in small pieces and place in a pot with about 1/4 cup of water. Sprinkle with cinnamon, add 7 almonds, 10 raisins and cook for about 5 minutes. Take the skin off the almonds, place in a bowl and sprinkle with natural sugar or other sweetener of your choice. Enjoy this delicious quick breakfast!

Ayurveda Body Type Test

Use this simple ayurveda body type test to determine which one from the ayurveda body types you are

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Changing Bad Habits is Easier Than You Think

If changing bad habits is something that you really want, this is where to start.

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Yoga Poses

Get the Most Benefit (and Joy!) from Different Yoga Poses

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Kichari, One of the Most Delicious and Simplest Healthy Recipes

In just an hour you can create Kichari. Every week you can vary the vegetables and spices and create a new dish with the same simple steps of this amazing healthy recipe.

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Yoga and Ayurvedic Consultations & Workshops in Prague, Czech Republic

Hello from beautiful Praha! I am enjoying my home town and teaching yoga at Dum Jogy on Tuesdays June 7 & 14, Thursdays, June 9 & 16 and Saturday, June 4.

Also offering Ayurvedic consultations at the beautiful Ayurmedic Center. Contact them for times & space available.

Following two weekends having fun with applying Ayurveda in our daily life with these two wonderful workshops:

11.-12.6.2011, Rejuvenate Your Body and Mind with Ayurveda, Dum Jogy, Prague, Czech Republic

This workshop already took place in February 2011 and for its great success, we are repeating it again. This workshop is very hands-on. Even though we will learn some basics of Ayurveda, most of the workshop is devoted to practical applications of Ayurveda in your daily life. My goal is for you to leave with many practical tips on how to take care of yourself. Not only your health, but also your skin, your body, and mostly your mind.

You will learn the basics of Ayurveda, Daily Routine, Healthy Eating Habits, practice self-massage with marmas (vital energy points) of face, head and feet. You will also practice some relaxing yoga, meditation and pranayama, breath exercises. You will leave the workshop rejuvenated and full of energy for your life!

18.-19.6.2011, Ayurvedic Diet and Detoxification, Dum Jogy, Prague, Czech Republic

Probably all of us have heard the saying:"You are what you eat" and nevertheless most of us are ignoring the saying. Often we are treating our body like a garbage can, where we throw in whatever we see around us. This workshop will help you to come back to a healthy natural diet with ease.

You will learn about ayurvedic cooking, spices and other healthy food supplements, which are appropriate for each ayurveda body type in each season.

You will also learn how to regularly detoxify your body & mind with PanchaKarma, a traditional ayurvedic detoxification system. This workshop is also useful for everybody who has some extra body weight, which doesn't seem to come off.

Ayurveda, the Oldest Holistic Medicine, Answers Your Health Questions

Looking at holistic medicine's wisdom through the eyes of Ayurveda. Enjoy the benefits of holistic living and realize how wonderful life is.

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Tips on Sleep That Work

Looking for tips on sleep that really work? Try these simple suggestions and sleep like a baby.

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Alternate Nostril Breathing, Anuloma Viloma, Simple Step-by-Step Guide

Follow these simple instructions for Alternate Nostril Breathing. This technique quickly calms your body and mind and reduces stress.

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Holistic Medicine Newsletter

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Chips anyone?

Red Beet Carrot Chips

These have to be the best chips I have ever had.

. . . and I must say that I am kind of chips expert, one of my weaknesses I guess :-)

What you need:
2 TBSP ghee or other oil
1 red beet, peeled, cut in half and sliced as thinly as possible
1 carrot, peeled, sliced as thinly as possible
Black pepper
Salt
Basil for decoration

Fry the individual slices of veggies in ghee until lightly brown. Before turning, sprinkle with some salt and black pepper.

Frying is little labor intensive, but SO worth it!

Enjoy :-)

Clarified Butter (Ghee) - Quick and Easy Step by Step Recipe

Follow this Easy Recipe (with a picture of each step) and make clarified butter in 20 minutes. Ghee is the best and healthiest oil to use that takes years off your age!

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Two workshops in June, Dum Jogy, Praha

11.-12.6.2011, Rejuvenate Your Body and Mind with Ayurveda, Prague, Czech Republic
This workshop already took place in February 2011 and for its great success, we are repeating it again. This workshop is very hands-on. Even though we will learn some basics of Ayurveda, most of the workshop is devoted to practical applications of Ayurveda in your daily life. My goal is for you to leave with many practical tips on how to take care of yourself. Not only your health, but also your skin, your body, and mostly your mind.

You will learn the basics of Ayurveda, Daily Routine, Healthy Eating Habits, practice self-massage with marmas (vital energy points) of face, head and feet. You will also practice some relaxing yoga, meditation and pranayama, breath exercises. You will leave the workshop rejuvenated and full of energy for your life!

18.-19.6.2011, Ayurvedic Diet and Detoxification, Prague, Czech Republic

Probably all of us have heard the saying:"You are what you eat" and nevertheless most of us are ignoring the saying. Often we are treating our body like a garbage can, where we throw in whatever we see around us. This workshop will help you to come back to a healthy natural diet with ease.

You will learn about ayurvedic cooking, spices and other healthy food supplements, which are appropriate for each ayurveda body type in each season.

You will also learn how to regularly detoxify your body & mind with PanchaKarma, a traditional ayurvedic detoxification system. This workshop is also useful for everybody who has some extra body weight, which doesn't seem to come off.

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Why am I Not Happy?

Why am I not happy may seem like such a complicated question. And yet it has such a simple answer . . .

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Home Health Remedies at Your Fingertips

Some home health remedies can seem pretty complicated. Here are some that you already have around or that can be very easily created.

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Workshop Rejuvenate Your Body & Mind with Ayurveda

19.-20.2.2011, Prague, Czech Republic
Teaching a two day workshop in Dum Jogy (wonderful Yoga Studio) in Prague. You will learn the basics of Ayurveda, Daily Routine, Healthy Eating Habits, practice self-massage, learn about the marmas (vital energy points) of face, head and feet and also practice some relaxing yoga. Come join us for a weekend of fun!

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Baked Apple with Cinnamon & Maple Syrup

The best fall and winter light breakfast. Quick.

If you are looking for a fast yummy warming breakfast, here it is. Cut an apple into quarters, take the seeds out and place on a baking sheet. Sprinkle some cinnamon and put into the oven for 10-15 minutes at 375 degrees (until fork can go easily through). Take out, cool down for a couple of minutes and then pour some maple syrup over. Enjoy!

Oil Nose Drops (Nasya) At Your Rescue

Oil Nose Drops are one of the simplest natural home remedies with many amazing health benefits.Nasya not only increases your immunity and uplifts your mood,but also has the following health benefits.

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Natural Remedy for Sore Throat That Works

The best natural remedy for sore throat that has been successfully used by many of my clients.

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How This Holistic Medicine Changed My Life

My personal story about the power of the holistic medicine Ayurveda.

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Healthy Eating Habits

Improve Your Health by Incorporating These Healthy Eating Habits into Your Daily Routine

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Ayurvedic Daily Routines

What You Do on Daily Basis Has a Huge Impact on Your Health. Follow These Daily Routines for Optimal Health

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Leek-Cauliflower-Peas Dish with Cardamom Basmati Rice . . . another one of healthy menus

Leek-Cauliflower-Peas Dish

What you need:

1 medium cauliflower
1 leek
2 medium potatoes
1 cup of fresh or frozen peas
1/4 cup of freshly cut coriander leaves
3 TBSP of ghee or sunflower oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
1/4 tsp hing powder
1 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp sea salt
2 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp cumin powder
1/4 tsp cinnamon powder
1 TBSP maple or brown rice syrup

Wash the vegetables well and cut into small pieces. Heat ghee or oil in the medium pan. Add mustard seeds. When they pop, add turmeric, leek, potatoes, and 1/2 cup of water. Cover and cook over medium heat for 8-10 minutes.

Then add cauliflower and salt (also fresh peas if using fresh). Cover and cook additional 5 minutes.

Add remaining ingredients, except coriander leaves (also frozen peas if using those). Mix well and cook another 1-2 minutes.

Cardamom Basmati Rice

What you need:

1 cup basmati rice
1 tsp of cardamom seeds (empty the cardamom pods or buy already shelled)

Fry dry basmati rice over medium heat until slightly brown. Add cardamom seeds, 2 cups of water and cook on low heat until all the water is gone (about 15 minutes).

Serve with fresh coriander leaves.

Enjoy!

Is Your Throat Getting Scratchy?

The best natural remedy for sore throat is to gargle with turmeric and salt. Take about ½ cup of warm water (warm enough that you can drink it, but not too hot that it burns you), ½ tsp salt and about ¼ tsp powdered turmeric. You have to play with these proportions as it's slightly different for each individual and also not every salt and turmeric are the same. You should taste both the saltiness of the salt, as well as the bitterness of the turmeric. Neither of them should be overwhelming that you gag.

After you gargle, don't drink or eat anything for at least ½ hr for the salt and turmeric to do their job. You can repeat this as often as you need throughout the day.

Keep your throat happy!

Increase Your Immunity with Simple Nasya (Nose Oil)

One of the best treatments that you can do on yourself in this changing season is Nasya (Nose Oil).

It will oleate your nasal passages and the air that you will inhale will have more moisture and more Prana, the life force. It will also block the bacteria from entering the nasal passages and causing infection.

The proper way to insert the nose oil, is to first warm up it up and then insert 2-3 drops in each nostril. What works also well, and is much faster, is to put a drop of oil (sesame works well) on your pinky fingers and then rub it inside your nostrils. The best time to insert the nose oil is in the morning before breakfast and in the evening before bed. Nasya is also a great way to start your meditation, Yoga Poses, or Alternate Nostril Breathing.

When you insert the nose oil in your nose, try to breathe deeply for a couple of minutes and you will notice that your mind is also calmer and happier. No wonder that Nasya is also a great treatment for blue mood.

Enjoy the fall!

Quote of the day

‎"Don't expect anything to happen and then everything will unfold." Dr. Vasant Lad, Pune India

VERY YUMMY CURRY SOUP RECIPE

Inspired by my friend Ellen Poppy

Boil 4 lemon leaves (break into quarters) and 2-3 stems of lemon grass (cut into 3-5 cm pieces) with 3/4-1 L of water for about 10 minutes.

Add 1 cup of each - cut celery root, chard, and broccoli, and 1-3 tsp of curry paste, 1 can of coconut milk, 1 tsp coriander powder, 1/2 tsp mustard seeds and boil for 10 minutes or so.

After 10 minutes, add 2 handfuls of frozen shrimp (can be omitted for vegetarian diet), 1-2 TBP of fresh lemon juice and boil for another 5 minutes. Decorate with fresh coriander leaves.

Serve with cooked rice (can cook it with veggie stock for more flavor).

Soups are wonderful light meals, because when individual items are cooked together, they take on each other's qualities and become easily digestible.

Enjoy ;-)

Late Summer Healthy Recipes

The best food is food that comes directly from your garden (or from your parents' garden as in this case ;-). This food is full of Prana, the life force, and cooking with it is a real pleasure.

Somehow we have a different relationship to the food that we ourselves grow or harvest (ideally both). We appreciate it much more and have a real connection with it.

Two of my favorite healthy recipes (and also quick ones!) from late summer harvest are:

1) Beans with Mint
First, carefully wash the beans and cut the ends. Place them in water and cook for about 20-30 minutes (until fork can easily go through the bean but is not too mushy). Once the beans are fully cooked, but still in the water, add salt. Drain the water and season with olive oil and lime. Place fresh mint over the beans.

2) Hot Blackberries
Wash the blackberries and add little bit of water. Cook for about 5-10 minutes. Add brown sugar according to your own taste.

Enjoy these wonderful late summer healthy recipes!

Ginger Tea at Your Rescue

One of the best drinks for this changing season is fresh ginger tea. Just cut about 1/2 inch of fresh ginger, peel it and grate it. Put boiling hot water over it and you have a wonderful healing warming tea.

Yesterday, I also added little bit of lime and honey and it was delicious.

Enjoy!

How to Practice Sun Salutation

The most popular Yoga sequence, Sun Salutation, has not only many physical, but also mental health benefits. Follow these easy step-by-step instructions on your way to optimal health.

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Upward Facing Dog

Upward Facing Dog not only greatly stretches your spine, but also has many other health values. Follow these easy instructions for maximal benefits.

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How to Practice Chaturanga Dandasana

Learn how to properly practice Chaturanga to strengthen your whole body. Follow these easy instructions for maximal benefits.

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How to Practice Plank Position

Learn how to properly practice Plank Position to strengthen your whole body. Follow these easy instructions for maximal benefits.

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Downward Facing Dog

Downward facing dog not only greatly elongates the spine, but also has many other health values. Follow these easy instructions for maximal benefits.

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How to Practice Upward Salute, Urdhva Hastasana

Even a basic yoga posture, such as Upward Salute, has a great health value. Follow these easy instructions for maximal benefits.

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How to Practice Uttanasana, Forward Bend

Even a basic yoga posture, such as Uttanasana, has a great health value. Follow these easy instructions for maximal benefits.

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How to Practice Yoga Lunge

Yoga Lunge not only greatly elongates the body, but also has many other health values. Follow these easy instructions for maximal benefits.

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How to Practice Mountain Pose, Tadasana

Even a basic yoga posture, such as Mountain Pose, has a great health value. Follow these easy instructions for maximal benefits.

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How to Correctly Practice Halasana (Plough Pose)

Halasana has many physical, as well as psychological, health benefits. Follow these easy step-by-step instructions on your way to optimal health.

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Characteristics of Pitta Dosha

It can be sometimes confusing to figure out what is Pitta Dosha. Here is a list of main characteristics and ideas on balancing high Pitta.

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What is Kapha Dosha?

It can be sometimes confusing to figure out what is Kapha Dosha. Here is a list of main characteristics and ideas on balancing high Kapha.

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