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Ayurveda has evolved as a self-care system and suits those who accept responsibility for their own well being, and want a proven model for health and longevity. Ayurvedic knowledge is based on timeless principles, and offers us an alternative to allowing imbalances to grow into life-threatening diseases. Ayurveda is an excellent preventative medicine utilising lifestyle advice, nutrition, meditation, body therapies, yoga and herbal remedies.
Perry Macdonald – NZCS (majoring biochemistry and microbiology), Naturopath Diploma, Certificate of Ayurveda Lifestyle Consultancy, Diploma of Ayurveda Medicine, Yoga therapy certified RTY 500 hours. Having completed a Naturopath Diploma and Diploma of Lifestyle Consulting, Perry concluded her studies for a Diploma of Ayurvedic medicine at Wellpark College.
(The Ayurvedic Medicine diploma is a three year full time government recognized qualification that follows the BAMS syllabus and is internationally acknowledged as the most authentic Ayurveda program outside of India).
Perry has travelled to India for an internship to further her passion for Ayurvedic medicine, where further study of herbs, Panchakarma therapies and Ayurveda body treatments were all explored. Perry has taught Ayurveda as well as Yoga and meditation studies at Wellpark College. She organises and presents seminars and retreats on different aspects of Ayurveda.
Perry runs an Ayurvedic clinic from her home in Milford, where she utilises both her Ayurvedic knowledge and Naturopathic background, to provide a well rounded and practical approach.
Services
Ayurvedic Consultations
This is an in-depth analysis (observation, examination and questioning) of your health history and current health concerns. We will determine your body type, and produce a personalised treatment plan designed to include diet and lifestyle advice, gentle herbal prescriptions, exercise suggestions, massage, meditation exercises and other needed body treatments and therapies.
The beauty of Ayurveda lies in its ability to understand each individual based on their unique constitution. The suggestions provided are individualised making this approach to health both simple and effective. Ayurveda is an excellent preventative and curative medicine, that once learnt, enables you to take responsibility for your own health and well being. It works well with other forms of wellness therapies.
Initial consultation - $120.00 (will take at least one hour)
Additional Follow up consultations – It is important to have support and remain focused during the phases of implementing the Ayurvedic recommendations. Two week, one month and two month follow up consultations are generally suggested.
Cost - $50 for 30 mins/ $65 for 45 mins $80 for 1 hour
Massage and Body Work
Ayurvedic Massage - Abhyanga is much more than a massage. It promotes vitality, strength and flexibility while increasing the flow of Prana in the body ad mind. Massage is one of the most effective therapies used to strengthen the immune system, reduce stress, improve the skin, strengthen the bones and the joints, and improve the body's circulation. It assists to flush out waste products and producers youthfulness.
Ayurvedic massage is particularly nourishing. It massages and tones underlying muscle tissue increasing the flow of life giving oxygen to the tissues, removing stiffness from the joints improving nerve supply to the organs and all parts of the body.. In short massage can help keep you feeling young, vital and beautiful and is an important aspect of Ayurvedic well being. Warm oils are applied to the body in rhythmic strokes.
The experience is profoundly relaxing and rejuvenative.
Priced at $85.00 for one hour.
Meditation
For thousands of years, people have used meditation to move beyond the minds busy activity into profound peace and expanded awareness. In to day's busy lifestyle, meditation is needed more than ever, to provide peace and contentment. As many studies show, a regular meditation practice offers numerous health benefits, including lowering blood pressure, strengthening of the immune system, and releasing stress and fatigue. As you meditate on a regular basis, you will notice an increased sense of well-being as well as greater energy and inspiration. Different meditation techniques are taught including Yoga Nidra, mantra, japa and visualisation..
Meditation is often done on a one to one basis, as part of the offerings of Ayurveda, which recognises the importance of peace and tranquillity in our lives.
Yoga Sanctuary 4pm Wednesday afternoons
A blend of restorative yoga leading to meditation/relaxation. This class is very healing and offered to people of all levels.
Retreats
Ayurveda is the sister science to Yoga. It teaches a health care system that honors each persons unique qualities (constitution). Health is a constant adjustment dependant on
- proper food and drink
- proper air and breathe/li>
- proper impressions (that which nourishes mind and senses)
This year we are very fortunate to have Dr Vijay Murthy (head of Ayurveda studies at Wellpark college) joining us to offer words of wisdom around Ayurveda
The weekend will be full. You will leave with an understanding of what makes you more healthy and a fresh approach at looking at your own well being and happiness.
Daily yoga, meditation, delicious ayurveda vegetarian food, and specialised ayurveda body treatments complement the weekend.
Mana provides a perfect place to rejuvenate embracing mountains, bush and sweeping sea views resulting in a perfect atmosphere for the enrichment of mind, body and spirit.
Yoga
The style Perry teaches is Hatha-based and incorporates stretching and dynamic movement with emphasis on alignment and breath awareness. The class caters for all levels and leads to increased personal understanding, stillness of mind and improved strength and flexibility. Perry brings with her 20 years yoga practise. She is a Naturopath and Ayurvedic practitioner and teaches postures, breathing exercises and relaxation techniques to suit.
Yoga Therapy
What is Yoga Therapy? The applications of Yoga Therapy ranges anywhere from maintaining health, to recovering from illness - in some cases, even those considered incurable. It can be a preventative therapy, but also restorative, palliative and curative. Yoga therapy adapts the practice of Yoga to the individual needs of the person with specific or persistent health or injury problems, not usually addressed in a group class. As for Yoga style Yoga Therapy feeds from virtually all styles and branches, looking for a yoga practice that will serve body, mind and spirit. Normally Yoga therapy is done is small groups or private sessions (allowing for the individual attention) and covers physical practice, meditation, visualisation and breathe work.
When would you utilise a private session
- A beginner looking for individualised attention, with the intention of joining a general class. In a small group you learn the proper alignment of the poses and also if required use of props.
- Musculoskeletal issues like lower and upper back pain, sciatica, and shoulder, neck and hip pain
- For management of other conditions such as high BP, stress management, coping with the effects of cancer treatments, arthritis, anxiety and depression.
Perry brings a compassionate approach and applies the philosophy of right practise for your body. Perry has conducted and written a research paper on 'Right Yoga Practise for your dosha (constitution)' looking at different asanas (yoga poses) and varying styles of Yoga that enhance your well being.
Cooking Classes
- How to use food as our medicine
- The secret of good digestion
- The importance of eating in accordance with nature and the seasons
- The importance of eating right for your particular body type
We cook delicious, mainly organic food. The groups are small and intimate, they are fun, and offer opportunity to be hands on and ask questions. This includes eating the delicious food! Please pass this on to friends and family whom you think will be interested.
Hair Testing
Imagine being able to know
- Metabolic parameters such as levels of amino acids, vitamins, minerals, fatty acid and antioxidants
- Harmful levels of exposure to environmental toxins
- Harmful exposure to electromagnetic frequency (EMF)
- Gut health
- Food sensitivities
We are probably the best feed, but the most poorly nourished generation in the history of the world. Although classical Ayurveda does not teach about the importance of Vitamins and minerals, the information obtained through hair profiling will define your deficiencies, that can then be addressed through food, lifestyle and supplementation. If you are curious and want to take advantage on an introductory offer ($95) email me ...perry@ayurvedahealth.co.nz
What is Ayurveda
Ayurveda is an ancient medicine and is more than 5,000 years old. "Ayur" means life and "Ved" means knowledge. This holistic science is the knowledge of complete balance of the Body, Mind and spirit, including the emotions and psychology, on all levels. It includes in its consideration, longevity, rejuvenation and self-realization therapies through herbs, diet, exercise, yoga, massage, aromas, mantras, and meditation.
According to Ayurvedic tradition health is the balance of elements air, earth, fire, and water-and illness is as excess or deficiency of any particular element. Ayurveda treats illness at its source, rather than at the level of symptoms, and helps an in individual to take responsibility for their own health and well-being.
People are diagnosed as to their particular constitution - Vata representing the air and ether qualities; Pitta representing fire and earth qualities and Kapha representing water and earth. Most people are a mixture of these elements and the aim of true health is to restore the 'doshas' to their perfect balance right for your particular body type.
Ayurvedic medicine is excellent way to prevent chronic disease developing in the body by restoring balance and re-establishing harmony between the self and the environment. It specifically looks at lifestyle changes, that can be easily implemented, that will benefit you.
Ayurveda Health Store
It is well recognised in Ayurveda that every person is unique. We endeavour to treat the person, not just the disease, and for this reason herbal powders are often made up freshly according to need. Herbs are used as “special foods”, serving to eliminate excesses and strengthen deficiencies.
Ayurvedic treatment aims to cleanse the body of toxins, balance the constitution and promote rejuvenation. It does not treat diseases as specific entities, but as by products of aggravated doshas. Ayurveda Health stocks a wide range of traditional Ayurveda herbs.
Utilising the principles of Ayurveda, we also stock western herbs/products including the full range of the Metagenics, Clinicians, Nature Sunshine, Bioceuticals as well essential oils and other health products.
Click here to visit the store.
If you have any questions regarding our product or service, please contact Perry by phone or by clicking the "Make an Enquiry" link above. Perry get back to you as soon as possible.
Service Categories
Allergy Testing / Treatments, Ayurveda, Energy Healing, Herbalists, Meditation, Naturopaths, Nutrition, Remedial Massage, Remedial Therapies, Swedish Relaxation Massage, Trigger Point Therapy, Vinyasa Yoga, Yoga
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