Interest in all-things Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of health and wellbeing, has rocketed in the West. YA editor Lucia Cockcroft takes time out at London's Ayurveda Pura, for a revitalising Face Life Massage.
Ayurveda
Mon 21 November, 2011
Winter Wellbeing: staying balanced with Ayurveda
The dark, cold Winter months can test our bodies and minds - yet there's plenty we can do to bolster our immune system and maximise the chance of staying healthy. Bristol-based yoga teacher and Ayurveda specialist Joanna Johnston offers some Winter Wellbeing tips.
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Wed 2 March, 2011
Practical Ayurveda: springing into Spring
Spring is gently coming to life - and with it, a call for a subtle change in lifestyle as our bodies and minds adjust to a kinder environment. Our ayurvedic columnist Joanna Johnston elaborates.
Mon 18 October, 2010
Ayurveda and yoga for Autumn
With the arrival of Autumn, Vata dosha comes into prominence. Joanna Johnston, Ayurvedic specialist and yoga teacher, suggests some Ayurvedic tips for an Autumn yoga practice, and for living well as the nights draw in.
Wed 4 August, 2010
Preconception care, Ayurveda style
Planning a family? The ancient Indian science of Ayurveda has plenty of nuggets of wisdom to optimise your chances of a healthy pregnancy, and child. Ayurveda expert Joanna Johnston tells more.
Asana of the Month
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Wellbeing
A trip to London's Ayurveda Pura near Greenwich restores body & soul.
Yoga Bites
John Welwood's wonderful poem on acceptance, and finding wholeness right now.
Practice
Mindfulness meditation is experiencing fast-growing interest in the West. We offer an introduction.
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