Ayurvedic treatments rely in part on what is now being called energy medicine. Diamond Way Ayurveda treatments that include work with both marmas and chakras are obvious examples of energy medicine. But energy is also at work in less obvious ways when we use a bell, gong, take time for a prayer at the beginning or end of a treatment or simply extend the hope that we are doing something useful to bring the client into better balance.
Recently I was sent a quote by an Indian yogi that explains energy healing in a beautiful way. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
"When we vibrate in the same way as cosmic vibration, we get in tune with the cosmos. That is why when we repeat OM, we feel cosmic peace. That cosmic vibrations vibrates in our own body. It bring a a sort of realignment in all of the cells of the body, an adjustment or new rhythm. When the cells of the body run restlessly in different ways, we feel sick. But, when we arrange that vibration to make it run smoothly, we feel happy and get healed. By constant repetition of OM, we will be able to mend many physical ailments and, ultimately, the mind also. Then you will experience physical health, mental peace and pure happiness." SWAMIJI
Repeating OM is one way. Touching with love is another. Intention heals too.
Monday, November 22, 2010
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
WHAT IS FAIR TRADE
WHAT IS FAIR TRADE?
“Fair Trade is a people-powered solution to global economic injustice.”
People powdered means bringing about a solution by voting with your choices and your dollars. If people demand more Fair Trade then more businesses will endeavor to become fair trade. We have already witnessed this trend with organic products. Fair trade is the next level in some ways and demand is growing.
What is this economic injustice and how is Fair Trade a solution? The injustice is basically that very often the original producer is paid barely enough to keep them alive while others down the production chain pull in disproportionately large profits. Fair Trade is changing this equation and more besides.
In order for a product or ingredient to be called a Fair Trade item it must be certified by an American or International Fair Trade organization and to gain that certification the producer has to prove three main things.
1. People along every step in the production chain must receive a fair living wage.
2. Workers and their communities are must be treated with dignity.
3. Artisans and producers must take steps to preserve the health of themselves and their environment.
A Fair Trade economy is based on real justice, personal dignity, empowerment of workers, transparency of business practices and respect for all people and the planet we all depend on for life itself.
Know that all essential oils used in Diamond Way Ayurveda products are Fair Trade and support organic farming practices all over the world.
Green America’s Guide to Fair Trade which you can download at www.fairtradeeaction.com or order copies by calling 800/58-GREEN.
“Fair Trade is a people-powered solution to global economic injustice.”
People powdered means bringing about a solution by voting with your choices and your dollars. If people demand more Fair Trade then more businesses will endeavor to become fair trade. We have already witnessed this trend with organic products. Fair trade is the next level in some ways and demand is growing.
What is this economic injustice and how is Fair Trade a solution? The injustice is basically that very often the original producer is paid barely enough to keep them alive while others down the production chain pull in disproportionately large profits. Fair Trade is changing this equation and more besides.
In order for a product or ingredient to be called a Fair Trade item it must be certified by an American or International Fair Trade organization and to gain that certification the producer has to prove three main things.
1. People along every step in the production chain must receive a fair living wage.
2. Workers and their communities are must be treated with dignity.
3. Artisans and producers must take steps to preserve the health of themselves and their environment.
A Fair Trade economy is based on real justice, personal dignity, empowerment of workers, transparency of business practices and respect for all people and the planet we all depend on for life itself.
Know that all essential oils used in Diamond Way Ayurveda products are Fair Trade and support organic farming practices all over the world.
Green America’s Guide to Fair Trade which you can download at www.fairtradeeaction.com or order copies by calling 800/58-GREEN.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Continuing Education Hours Now Available for Distance Learning
Diamond Way Ayurveda is very happy to announce that registered massage therapists and massage practitioners can now get Continuing Education Hours (CE Hours)for completing our distance learning programs.
CE Hours are now available in three subject areas
Ayurvedic Face Rejuvenation
Tibetan Shirodhara and
Pedikarma(TM)
All three of these Ayurvedic programs use both our book Ayurvedic Spa (LOTUS PRESS) and one of the three DVD’s which have always been available on our website www.DiamondWayAyurveda.com.
Each program takes on average 3 hours to complete so we can offer 3 CE hours per subject area.
Each program costs $80 which includes the cost of the book, Ayurvedic Spa the DVD, delivery and return of test materials (postage as needed) and administrative fees for grading the test and registering results with NCBTMB.
$80 for 3 CU’s
The cost of the program can be adjusted if you already have exactly the same book or exactly the same DVD already in your possession. $30 credit will be given for either the book or the DVD. $55 for the book and the DVD.
You can find further description of the courses and register for the distance learning classes by going to www.DiamondWayAyurveda.com and checking on the
HOME PAGE
CALENDAR OF EVENTS or
SHOPPING CART
We hope this exciting development will serve more of you and help the spread of Ayurvedic Body Work. We also hope that it will encourage you to come to classes and/ or check out the products that support the treatments.
As ever you can always call 866-303-3321 for further information.
CE Hours are now available in three subject areas
Ayurvedic Face Rejuvenation
Tibetan Shirodhara and
Pedikarma(TM)
All three of these Ayurvedic programs use both our book Ayurvedic Spa (LOTUS PRESS) and one of the three DVD’s which have always been available on our website www.DiamondWayAyurveda.com.
Each program takes on average 3 hours to complete so we can offer 3 CE hours per subject area.
Each program costs $80 which includes the cost of the book, Ayurvedic Spa the DVD, delivery and return of test materials (postage as needed) and administrative fees for grading the test and registering results with NCBTMB.
$80 for 3 CU’s
The cost of the program can be adjusted if you already have exactly the same book or exactly the same DVD already in your possession. $30 credit will be given for either the book or the DVD. $55 for the book and the DVD.
You can find further description of the courses and register for the distance learning classes by going to www.DiamondWayAyurveda.com and checking on the
HOME PAGE
CALENDAR OF EVENTS or
SHOPPING CART
We hope this exciting development will serve more of you and help the spread of Ayurvedic Body Work. We also hope that it will encourage you to come to classes and/ or check out the products that support the treatments.
As ever you can always call 866-303-3321 for further information.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Ayurvedic CUs now available
We are happy to announce that Diamond Way Ayurveda is now able to offer what used to be called Continuing Education Credits now called CUs for distance learning for three of our treatment.
AYURVEDIC FACE REJUVENATION
TIBETAN SHIRODHARA
PEDIKARMA
Each course requires you view our DVD on the subject, read the chapter in Ayurvedic Spa and answer 25 questions to gain 3 CUs.
The course costs $80 with a $30 credit for the book and /or the DVD if you already have these in your posession.
We hope this serves you all well and will be of use especially to those who cannot travel to our in house classes.
Check our website or call for more details 866-303-3321
AYURVEDIC FACE REJUVENATION
TIBETAN SHIRODHARA
PEDIKARMA
Each course requires you view our DVD on the subject, read the chapter in Ayurvedic Spa and answer 25 questions to gain 3 CUs.
The course costs $80 with a $30 credit for the book and /or the DVD if you already have these in your posession.
We hope this serves you all well and will be of use especially to those who cannot travel to our in house classes.
Check our website or call for more details 866-303-3321
Monday, October 18, 2010
Benefits of Abhyanga
ABHYANGA is a traditional Ayurvedic technique that is designed to bring
beauty and vitality to the Body by the application of customized oils.
Abhyanga pronounced ABBEY ANGER actually more like ABBEY UNGER with the unger being like the second part of Younger is a Sanskrit word. Like many words each syllable has a meaning. In this case ABHY means to rub and ANGA means limbs. It is also described in ayurvedic classical texts as, “Smearing the body with unctuous or oily substance” or “Stroking the hands all over, all around the body in a gentle manner” or the translation i feel is at the heart of the technique, “TO TOUCH WITH LOVE.”
Practiced for thousands of years as a self massage technique to support health, beauty, and longevity it is recorded in many ancient writings including the Charaka Samhita. Today is it is practiced in spas in healing centers all over the world.
Traditionally men work on men and women with women. It maybe offered by one, two or more therapists whose hands must work in harmony in perfect coordination.
Traditional benefits listed in Sutrasthanam V. 78-93
The body becomes
•Firm
•Smooth-skinned
•Free from disturbances of vata - that otherwise prematurely age the body and cause pain
•Tolerant of exertions of hard work and exercise
•Not affected much even if subjected to accidental injuries or strenuous work
•Endowed with pleasant touch
•Trimmed in all body parts and
•Strong, charming and least affected by old age.
A beautiful quote which offers a perfect comparison says,
“Oily substances infused into the human organism imparts a tone and vigor to its tissues in the same manner as water furnishes the roots of a tree or a plant with the necessary nutritive elements and fosters its growth when poured into the soil where it grows.” Susruta
So is Abhyanga for estheticians or massage therapists or both? It can be called a full body facial or a full body massage depending on the way you describe it and the claims you make for the outcome.
Full Body Facial
•oil selected according to skin and body type
•optionally - skin cleansed in bath or shower
•oil applied to the skin all over the body with caring touch
•oil allowed to penetrate the skin which maybe helped by a warm linen wrap or steam treatment
•oil removed with herbal cleanser – ubtan
Full Body Massage
•oil selected specific therapeutic benefits
•oil worked into the skin with repeated strokes
•time allowed for oil to penetrate the skin
•oil removed with herbal cleanser – ubtan
What is unique to Abhyanga?
Intention of the therapist
Customized oil selection according to body type, condition and/or season
Importance of the type and quality of oil used
Working with the natural flows of subtle energy in the body
Stimulating marma points
More time spent on the abdomen and joints
Use of ubtan – herbal cleansing powder
INTENTION
Mind always precedes body
The greatest gift is CONNECTION
“The mechanics for the fulfillment of any desire are inherent in the desire itself.” Dr. Chopra
•time
•space
•presence and full attention to see for your client that the highest good arising from your care
CUSTOMIZING OIL
Vata oils – warm, calm and nourish
Pitta oils – cool, sooth, and relax
Kapha oils – warm, comfort, stimulate
Think of these oils as foods that is served in ways to please and nurture
Vata – long, slow, deliberate, predictable
Pitta – precise, lifting, giving a sense of
expanse
Kapha – more intense, warming, varied,
quicker
BENEFITS FOR BODY AND SKIN
Reverses/prevents aging - increasing longevity
Removes fatigue and stress from the body
Enhances flexibility in the muscles and joints – Trims and firms the body
Mobilizes impurities and flushes toxins from the tissues
Heals and strengthens the nervous system
Promotes good vision and sharpens the all senses
Nourishes the body and balances appetite
Makes the body firm and trim
Creates an electromagnetic balance in the body
Stimulates antibody production which boosts the immune system
Rejuvenates the skin – improving texture, tone, color, vitality and hydration
Oils are a major anti-oxidant and is bacteriostatic, so they discourages growth of germs, bacteria, fungi, and viruses and scavenges free radicals.
BENEFITS FOR MIND
The mind feels a sense of comfort which produces a state of relaxed or restful alertness
Remedies insomnia
Reduces anxiety
Helps balance the emotions so we feel happier and more connected
Improves self esteem
Helps overcome a sense of Isolation and loneliness
helps balance vata, pitta and kapha doshas
Works by producing Human Growth Hormone
Starts the “tend-and-befriend" response,women producing more oxytocin
Helps in lowering cortisol levels
Great resons why Abhyanga should be part of your weekly routine.
Now we suggest you take our Ayurvedic Body Type test and select one or two body oils then take out Ayurvedic Skin Type test and select one or two of our face oils and start doing abhyanga for yourself.
Simply apply 1-2oz of oil all over your body and 1 to 2 pumps of oil to your face. Use long strokes and rub vigorously over your long bones and circular movements over your joints. Leave on your skin for a maximum of 20 minutes and rinse off. You can use our Rose Ubtan for a more complete body polish, tension Lotion for tight muscles, joint lotion for stiff or sore joints and backs and breast oil if you want to offer extra love to your breasts.
beauty and vitality to the Body by the application of customized oils.
Abhyanga pronounced ABBEY ANGER actually more like ABBEY UNGER with the unger being like the second part of Younger is a Sanskrit word. Like many words each syllable has a meaning. In this case ABHY means to rub and ANGA means limbs. It is also described in ayurvedic classical texts as, “Smearing the body with unctuous or oily substance” or “Stroking the hands all over, all around the body in a gentle manner” or the translation i feel is at the heart of the technique, “TO TOUCH WITH LOVE.”
Practiced for thousands of years as a self massage technique to support health, beauty, and longevity it is recorded in many ancient writings including the Charaka Samhita. Today is it is practiced in spas in healing centers all over the world.
Traditionally men work on men and women with women. It maybe offered by one, two or more therapists whose hands must work in harmony in perfect coordination.
Traditional benefits listed in Sutrasthanam V. 78-93
The body becomes
•Firm
•Smooth-skinned
•Free from disturbances of vata - that otherwise prematurely age the body and cause pain
•Tolerant of exertions of hard work and exercise
•Not affected much even if subjected to accidental injuries or strenuous work
•Endowed with pleasant touch
•Trimmed in all body parts and
•Strong, charming and least affected by old age.
A beautiful quote which offers a perfect comparison says,
“Oily substances infused into the human organism imparts a tone and vigor to its tissues in the same manner as water furnishes the roots of a tree or a plant with the necessary nutritive elements and fosters its growth when poured into the soil where it grows.” Susruta
So is Abhyanga for estheticians or massage therapists or both? It can be called a full body facial or a full body massage depending on the way you describe it and the claims you make for the outcome.
Full Body Facial
•oil selected according to skin and body type
•optionally - skin cleansed in bath or shower
•oil applied to the skin all over the body with caring touch
•oil allowed to penetrate the skin which maybe helped by a warm linen wrap or steam treatment
•oil removed with herbal cleanser – ubtan
Full Body Massage
•oil selected specific therapeutic benefits
•oil worked into the skin with repeated strokes
•time allowed for oil to penetrate the skin
•oil removed with herbal cleanser – ubtan
What is unique to Abhyanga?
Intention of the therapist
Customized oil selection according to body type, condition and/or season
Importance of the type and quality of oil used
Working with the natural flows of subtle energy in the body
Stimulating marma points
More time spent on the abdomen and joints
Use of ubtan – herbal cleansing powder
INTENTION
Mind always precedes body
The greatest gift is CONNECTION
“The mechanics for the fulfillment of any desire are inherent in the desire itself.” Dr. Chopra
•time
•space
•presence and full attention to see for your client that the highest good arising from your care
CUSTOMIZING OIL
Vata oils – warm, calm and nourish
Pitta oils – cool, sooth, and relax
Kapha oils – warm, comfort, stimulate
Think of these oils as foods that is served in ways to please and nurture
Vata – long, slow, deliberate, predictable
Pitta – precise, lifting, giving a sense of
expanse
Kapha – more intense, warming, varied,
quicker
BENEFITS FOR BODY AND SKIN
Reverses/prevents aging - increasing longevity
Removes fatigue and stress from the body
Enhances flexibility in the muscles and joints – Trims and firms the body
Mobilizes impurities and flushes toxins from the tissues
Heals and strengthens the nervous system
Promotes good vision and sharpens the all senses
Nourishes the body and balances appetite
Makes the body firm and trim
Creates an electromagnetic balance in the body
Stimulates antibody production which boosts the immune system
Rejuvenates the skin – improving texture, tone, color, vitality and hydration
Oils are a major anti-oxidant and is bacteriostatic, so they discourages growth of germs, bacteria, fungi, and viruses and scavenges free radicals.
BENEFITS FOR MIND
The mind feels a sense of comfort which produces a state of relaxed or restful alertness
Remedies insomnia
Reduces anxiety
Helps balance the emotions so we feel happier and more connected
Improves self esteem
Helps overcome a sense of Isolation and loneliness
helps balance vata, pitta and kapha doshas
Works by producing Human Growth Hormone
Starts the “tend-and-befriend" response,women producing more oxytocin
Helps in lowering cortisol levels
Great resons why Abhyanga should be part of your weekly routine.
Now we suggest you take our Ayurvedic Body Type test and select one or two body oils then take out Ayurvedic Skin Type test and select one or two of our face oils and start doing abhyanga for yourself.
Simply apply 1-2oz of oil all over your body and 1 to 2 pumps of oil to your face. Use long strokes and rub vigorously over your long bones and circular movements over your joints. Leave on your skin for a maximum of 20 minutes and rinse off. You can use our Rose Ubtan for a more complete body polish, tension Lotion for tight muscles, joint lotion for stiff or sore joints and backs and breast oil if you want to offer extra love to your breasts.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
The Magic of Kansa
When Melanie first heard about kansa in France, she was amazed at how relaxing it was to receive a foot treatment, kansa vataki, on her feet. This lead us to create our PediKarma foot treatment.
During that time we thought kansa was a unique, but ancient metal and that it was only used therapeutically on the feet.
But, then we were approached by an Indian doctor who both de-mystified kansa for us and at the same time, broadened our understanding of just how effective using kansa anywhere on the body is.
The fact is, kansa is a highly refined and pure form of bronze, made of copper and tin, with a tinge of zinc. It was one of the first created alloys and one of its capacities is that it is a phenomonal carrier of electric, hence electro-magnetic currents. So, think of the nervous system, the acupuncture merideans, and the marma network. All are stimulated and all benfit from kansa on the feet, the face, the back, virtually anywhere.
Check out our face and foot kansa wands at our website. And, if you are already using and/or are a fan of kansa, we'd love to hear your experiences. We believe that kansa is the next big wave in the bodywork, aesthetic, and spa industries - something that has been around for millenium and is now come back into the light of day.
During that time we thought kansa was a unique, but ancient metal and that it was only used therapeutically on the feet.
But, then we were approached by an Indian doctor who both de-mystified kansa for us and at the same time, broadened our understanding of just how effective using kansa anywhere on the body is.
The fact is, kansa is a highly refined and pure form of bronze, made of copper and tin, with a tinge of zinc. It was one of the first created alloys and one of its capacities is that it is a phenomonal carrier of electric, hence electro-magnetic currents. So, think of the nervous system, the acupuncture merideans, and the marma network. All are stimulated and all benfit from kansa on the feet, the face, the back, virtually anywhere.
Check out our face and foot kansa wands at our website. And, if you are already using and/or are a fan of kansa, we'd love to hear your experiences. We believe that kansa is the next big wave in the bodywork, aesthetic, and spa industries - something that has been around for millenium and is now come back into the light of day.
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Karmic Management - the next step
So we have read the book KARMIC MANAGEMENT by Geshe Michael Roche and friends through once together, that's Bbo and I, felt really inspired and then put it down and got into another great book by the same authors called HOW YOGA WORKS. It too is a really great read. Very simple prose but fantastic description of how yoga really works from the Tibetan prospective. We now read the yoga story at night and have gone back to Karmic Management in the morning. It is so interesting how even the most inspiring and worthwhile ideas take time to integrate themselves into our life and how much just doing something it takes to make it happen.
The book is set out in chapters with a TO DO list at the end of each chapter. The first task is to choose a project that you want to work on. Easy you might think, but our business and interests fly in so many directions we might just have to choose one dream each. The two dreams presently under consideration is KANSA - the massage tool for face and feet and AYURVEDIC OILS. Then of course there are my fairies that you can start to see on Facebook. They are always flying around wanting attention and making up stories. The chapter we read this morning was about not making decisions so this will be an interesting journey. Come along.
The book is set out in chapters with a TO DO list at the end of each chapter. The first task is to choose a project that you want to work on. Easy you might think, but our business and interests fly in so many directions we might just have to choose one dream each. The two dreams presently under consideration is KANSA - the massage tool for face and feet and AYURVEDIC OILS. Then of course there are my fairies that you can start to see on Facebook. They are always flying around wanting attention and making up stories. The chapter we read this morning was about not making decisions so this will be an interesting journey. Come along.
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