Maria Decarie

What Is Dharma? Discovering My Life’s Purpose

IntroductionOne of those Sanskrit words with multiple meanings is dharma. It’s often used in Buddhist teachings to refer to the path of enlightenment, but it has also been used historically by Hindu scholars and other religious figures.   The word translates as “duty” or “law” but usually refers to one’s purpose in life or what one […]

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Ayurvedic Lymphatic Drainage massage after liposuction

Introduction:Liposuction is a process that removes excess fat from specific areas of the body, such as the abdomen, thighs, hips, and buttocks that helps people achieve their desired body shape.It is usually done under local or general anaesthesia, the surgeon makes small incisions in the skin to insert a thin tube called a cannula. The

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The combination of the three doshas Part-1

While Ayurveda provides valuable and detailed guidance for daily practices, foods, meditation and movement methods, self-care techniques, and seasonal living for each specific dosha, it can be difficult to know which lifestyle guidelines to follow if you have a dual Prakriti or a combination dosha.Having a dual Prakriti means that your mind-body type is dominated

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What is Ayurveda and the 3 Dosha Energy?

IntroductionAyurveda is an ancient Indian system of medicine that dates back 5,000 years and can be found in many practices worldwide today. Ayurveda teaches that there are three different energy types within each individual known as doshas: Vata (air), Pitta (fire), and Kapha (water).  Each dosha energy type is associated with a certain element of nature,

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Practise Abiyanga

Abhyanga, the practice of anointing oneself with warm oil from head to toe, is the highest manifestation of self-love.A daily Abhyanga practice balances the doshas and improves well-being and longevity. Sneha is a Sanskrit word that means “oil” and “love.” It is thought that the effects of Abhyanga are similar to those of being saturated

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