Balancing the Rhythms of Life through the Senses

An Introduction to Ayurveda

What is Ayurveda

Ayurveda is an ancient way of healing using elemental theory, that follows the qualities of Space, Air, Fire, Water and Earth. It is a Sanskrit word derived from 2 words “Ayus” which means longevity and “Veda” which means knowledge of.

Ayurveda is a sister science to yoga. They both lead to a path of Self-realization. Yoga and Ayurveda arrived in India between 2500 and 600 bc.

It helps answer the question of how can I maintain health and vibrancy throughout my entire lifetime?

The Doshas (Vata (space/air), Pitta (fire/water), and Kapha (earth/water) are the 3 organizations that govern the unique psychophysiology of the individual’s Mind, Body, Spirit and the 5 Senses.

Health is the state of vibrant balance in which all the layers of one’s life are integrated and united.

Why you should attend

The talk will introduce the teachings of Ayurveda and how Conscious Awareness expresses itself through 20 qualities (Gunas), which are 10 pairs of opposite qualities. These qualities in turn become the 3 doshas that when in extreme fluctuation for too long are the cause of ailments and disease.

Choosing a healthy Ayurveda lifestyle is a way to create a biorhythm that establishes a balance between our internal and external environments. With appropriate Ayurvedic lifestyle daily choices, the doshas become balanced and help enhance one’s vibrancy of health. Proper food and lifestyle choices are the best medicine to heal the person and prevent oncoming diseases. This may be a new concept in western world, but ancient wisdom from Ayurveda.

Can’t attend live? Join us remotely!

Those who can’t attend live, can join this workshop remotely via a livestream. Livestream link will be emailed to participants after registration.

Nancy A. Smith

Nancy A. Smith, Licensed Massage Therapist, has been a dedicated Rei-Ki Master, Yoga and Ayurveda teacher since 2001. Nancy’s certifications include a NJ Massage Therapy license under the board of Nursing, a Holy Fire Reiki Master Teacher form ICRT, a Registered Advanced Ayurvedic Practitioner through AAPNA, a 1000 hr. Yoga Therapist Certification from IYTA. And a Nationally Board Certified and Approved CEU Provider for Massage therapy.

In addition to offering Spa services and Class events, Nancy has added an online store (reserve and shop at essenceofself.com) which includes her own brand of Pure Essential Oils and all things wellness.

Nancy is the founder & director of Essence of Self, LLC, an Ayurveda Spa and Store for Massage, Yoga, Rei-Ki and a Healthy Lifestyle. Located in the Ringwood Medical Center, 52 Skyline Drive, Ringwood, NJ 07456 – 201 788 6322 call/text – nancy@essenceofself.com

Peggy Neligan: Chinese Face Reading
Chinese Face Reading is one branch of ancient Chinese medicine which is over 3,000 years old and is based on patterns in nature, in the environment, and in the body.  Peggy Neligan will share her expertise in reading the features, wrinkles, and markings on a face so that you, too, can read a face like a map. This map can tell you where you’ve been and where you’re going on your life’s journey: physically, mentally, and emotionally. Whether you read your own or a loved one’s face, Peggy will show you how face reading reveals a person’s true nature. This allows you to love and have compassion for yourself and others. Take advantage of her free offer and sign up to win one of three free face readings.