Ayurveda Programmes
Overview
Programme Features
Programme Features
Our 2025 seasonal programmes were inspired by Traditional Indian Medicine (Ayurveda).
Ayurveda is a traditional system of medicine that originated in India over 5,000 years ago. It emphasises a holistic approach to healthcare and focuses on promoting the balance between the body, mind, and spirit to prevent illness and promote wellness.
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Our 2025 seasonal programmes were inspired by Traditional Indian Medicine (Ayurveda).
Ayurveda is a traditional system of medicine that originated in India over 5,000 years ago. It emphasises a holistic approach to healthcare and focuses on promoting the balance between the body, mind, and spirit to prevent illness and promote wellness.
Ayurvedic practices include herbal remedies, dietary guidelines, yoga, meditation, and detoxification treatments. It categorises people into three mind-body types, or doshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha), and recommends personalised lifestyle and dietary choices based on individual dosha compositions.
Programme Features
Programme Features
Programme Features
Each programme consists of a comprehensive booklet, three recorded zoom sessions with accompanying slides, plus bonus extras and Facebook group.
The programmes started at a time during the season when the relevant dosha started to accumulate. This enabled us to guide participants through dosha pacifying foods and techniques for them feel t
Each programme consists of a comprehensive booklet, three recorded zoom sessions with accompanying slides, plus bonus extras and Facebook group.
The programmes started at a time during the season when the relevant dosha started to accumulate. This enabled us to guide participants through dosha pacifying foods and techniques for them feel their very best just when they needed it!
The prerecorded zooms cover:
- Kick-off with an introduction to the season in Ayurveda. Overview of diet, lifestyle, mental & emotional health, and environmental factors. Plus the opportunity to learn your dosha balance.
- Somatic session incorporating tips to support the relevant organs and systems governed by the specific dosha, psychosomatics, and a bonus healing modality.
- Emotional release session based on the emotions associated with the season. Inclusion of flower essences, crystals, and aromatherapy.
Kapha
Programme Features
Kapha
Kapha season typically corresponds with late-Winter and early-Spring.
This period is characterised by qualities that are heavy, cold, moist, and stable, which are also the defining qualities of the Kapha dosha.
Temperatures are generally lower during this period. There may be increased moisture in the environment, often from rain or melting
Kapha season typically corresponds with late-Winter and early-Spring.
This period is characterised by qualities that are heavy, cold, moist, and stable, which are also the defining qualities of the Kapha dosha.
Temperatures are generally lower during this period. There may be increased moisture in the environment, often from rain or melting snow. The atmosphere can feel dense and heavy, mirroring the Kapha dosha's qualities.
During Kapha season, the body's Kapha dosha tends to accumulate, which can lead to imbalances if not managed properly. Common symptoms of Kapha imbalance include lethargy, congestion, weight gain, and a feeling of heaviness.
The emotions associated with a Kapha imbalance include attachment, greed, guilt and grief.
Pitta
Pitta
Kapha
Pitta season typically corresponds with late-Spring to early-Autumn.
This period is characterised by qualities that are hot, sharp, intense, and oily, mirroring the nature of the Pitta dosha.
There are high temperatures and increased sunlight during this period. The intensity of the sun's rays and longer daylight hours. Higher humidity leve
Pitta season typically corresponds with late-Spring to early-Autumn.
This period is characterised by qualities that are hot, sharp, intense, and oily, mirroring the nature of the Pitta dosha.
There are high temperatures and increased sunlight during this period. The intensity of the sun's rays and longer daylight hours. Higher humidity levels and increased sweat production.
During Pitta season, the body's Pitta dosha tends to accumulate, which can lead to imbalances if not managed properly. Common symptoms of Pitta imbalance include overheating, irritability, inflammation, digestive issues, and skin problems.
The emotions associated with a Pitta imbalance include anger, frustration, jealously, criticism, irritability, and impatience.
Vata
Pitta
Vata
Vata season typically corresponds with Autumn to early-Winter.
This period is characterised by qualities that align with the Vata dosha, such as, cold, dry, light, and erratic.
Temperatures start to drop significantly, especially towards Winter. The air becomes drier, which can affect both the environment and the body. Days become shorter,
Vata season typically corresponds with Autumn to early-Winter.
This period is characterised by qualities that align with the Vata dosha, such as, cold, dry, light, and erratic.
Temperatures start to drop significantly, especially towards Winter. The air becomes drier, which can affect both the environment and the body. Days become shorter, with less sunlight. Weather patterns can be unpredictable, alternating between cold spells and milder days.
During Vata season, the body's Vata dosha tends to accumulate, which can lead to imbalances if not managed properly. Common symptoms of Vata imbalance during this time include dry skin, joint stiffness, digestive disturbances, anxiety, insomnia, and fatigue.
The emotions associated with a Vata imbalance include fear, restlessness, overwhelm, indecisiveness, and lack of focus.