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Neerja is a Trained Consultant, Yoga Therapist and Course Facilitator since 2001, teaching Ayurveda and running her clinical practice. Principal Consultant, Director and Course Facilitator at Ayurveda Awareness Centre (AAC) www.ayurveda-awareness.com.au , Adv. Dip. in Ayu., Dip in Human Values , M.A. (Mathematical Statistics), Grad. Dip. (Computing)
Between our modern-day problems and busy, hectic lifestyles, traditional and old-school remedies can often be the cure we are looking for. Ayurvedic remedies and herbs, in particular, are widely used and discussed. One such important herb is Ashwagandha. Did you hear about the magical rejuvenating effects of Ashwagandha and want to know more? Whatever it… Continue reading Ashwagandha – Ayurveda’s best-kept secret!
Much worse than fatigue, burnout is a state of exhaustion that can zap the joy out of your career, friendships, and family interactions. Continuous exposure to stressful situations like working long hours, or seeing upsetting news related to politics, can lead to this stress condition. Burnout, however, isn’t always easy to identify. According to the… Continue reading Beat the Burnout: The Ayurvedic way
It’s not surprising that we are losing our ability to focus in a world where multitasking is seen as a necessary survival skill. Furthermore, as our attention is divided between our online and offline lives, it becomes difficult to focus on a single task for an extended period. You have checked Instagram twice, responded to… Continue reading Relevance of Ayurveda, Yoga and Meditation for Continuous Partial Attention
Ayurveda and its principles help men and women tackle their physical, mental-emotional and spiritual selves that have been hidden with debris for most of their grown-up lives. If your body is out of balance and full of Ama – the harmful substance that results from incomplete digestion – viruses and harmful bacteria will find fertile… Continue reading Ayurveda: The oldest proven way to strengthen your immunity
The art of daily self-care, called “Dinacharya” in Sanskrit, is at the heart of Ayurvedic practices. This is especially important for women in today’s robotic world, since it has become difficult for many women to find a moment of relief. Women juggle family, career, raising children and maintaining a social life. ‘Nari Shakti‘ is the… Continue reading Dinacharya: Ayurvedic morning self-care for you
Setting Context for Ayurveda Appreciation – Some Unique and Key Concepts of Ayurveda Ayurveda is made up of two words “Ayur” and “Veda” meaning “Science of Life”. WHO [the World Health Organisation] recognises Ayurveda as a most ancient and holistic system of health care with texts said to be about 6000 years old. Ayurveda is… Continue reading Ayurveda – The science of Life
Heart disease or Cardio Vascular Disease (CVD) is a phrase used for a variety of conditions that affect the heart’s structure and function. There are several diseases under the heart disease umbrella which include: Coronary heart disease (CHD) – is caused by the build-up of plaque in the heart’s arteries. It is also called ischemic… Continue reading Ayurveda and Yoga Therapy for Heart Disease
According to Ayurvedic medicine, Amalaki (also called amla) is helpful for a wide variety of health problems, improving functioning of the liver, heart, brain, and lungs. It is also a component of a popular Ayurvedic herb mix called triphala, said to enhance immunity and treat many health conditions. Amalaki is considered the best among rejuvenative… Continue reading Amalaki – The Ultimate Healer
Relevance of Ayurveda for having foods to create peace and wellness Imagine two people, person A and person B Person A typically eats simple carbohydrates, high sodium, and high saturated fat, with small amount of vitamins, minerals, and fibre, mainly from packaged and factory produced foods. Person B typically eats whole grains, lean protein,… Continue reading Food and Mood: What Is Nutritional Psychiatry?
Trends of Chronic and Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) From the last few decades, there has been a global concern on raising trends of chronic and non-communicable disease (NCD), an epidemic of lifestyle related diseases like diabetes, obesity, heart diseases, typically a result of stress, improper diet and irregular or sedentary lifestyle. These NCDs are lifestyle… Continue reading Relevance of Ayurveda for Preventative Health and Chronic and Non-Communicable Disease
