Digestion = Agni
Through the lens of Ayurveda we are what we “digest” not what we eat.
If we don’t digest our food we start to form “Ama”. Ama is a Sanskrit word, which literally means undigested or uncooked. The first stage of disease is also sometimes called Ama “toxins”.
Ayurveda also explains another entity called “Agni”. This word literally means fire. But in this context it means digestive fire. As long as the digestive fire is strong, Ama cannot be formed in the body. Agni (digestive fire) helps to melt down and flush out Ama (toxins) from the body.
Weak Agni (digestive fire) becomes weak by eating out of one’s constitution (Vata, Pitta or Kapha), eating the same foods, overeating, drinking too much water with meals, staying up late, resisting the urge to eat and eating at irregular times.
Presence of Ama (toxins)
Eczema
Psoriasis
Cysts
Swellings
Painful or swollen joints
Hypercholesterolemia
Blocked arteries
Symptoms of Ama in the body:
Heaviness
Lethargy
Irregular appetite or reduced appetite
Skin is dull and lusterless with blemishes, acne
Bloated stomach, gases, flatulence
Metallic taste in the mouth
White coating on the tongue
Foul smelling breath and sweat
Constipation, foul smelling stools which may be sticky, heavy and sink.
Lack of mental clarity and energy.
A sense of heaviness in the abdomen, legs or body as a whole
Weary and unenthusiastic feeling
Blocked feeling anywhere in the body, including constipation, sinus congestion and difficulty in breathing
Waking feeling tired even after a good nights sleep
Ayurveda Wellness Healing, LLC loves the book The Hot Belly Diet by our beloved Dr Suhas Kshirsagar of Ayurvedic Healing LLC.
“Blockage is disease/Flow is health” 
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Kitten Yoga
Phia Women’s Center and Cape Ann Animal Aid are partnering to bring this fabulously fuzzy event to Gloucester. Come meet lovable shelter kittens and enjoy fun raffles and give aways. Half of the proceeds will be donated to Cape Ann Animal Aid.
2:30 – Meet and greet with kittens
3:00 – 4:00 Forrest yoga class with fuzzy feline assistants
Only 20 spots available! Register and find more information at phiawomenscenter.com
Did you know that Harbor Cove Dental has their own cell phone app?
Did you know that Harbor Cove Dental has their own cell phone app? It’s Cloud based, so it doesn’t use any memory on your phone. Click the instructions below to add it to your home screen.
Learn to Meditate with a Harvard trained Ph.D from Gloucester
Dr. Patricia O’Brien
This series is offered for the beginner meditator, and all levels are welcome. This four part workshop will give you clear instructions on “how to meditate”. Pat will provide step by step practical guidance based on age old Buddhist wisdom and contemporary neuroscience.
The sessions will balance instruction, meditation practice, and time for questions. Each class will build on the knowledge gained from the previous class.
This complete workshop is four sessions, each session is ninety minutes.
Registration is required and this workshop is limited to 12 participants.
Tuesdays 6:00-7:30pm May 23, May 30, June 6 & June 13 $80
What to bring: a notebook and pen, a yoga mat, and either a meditation cushion, meditation bench, 2 yoga blocks or 2 small throw pillows. We will have a few zafu meditation cushions on sale.
Calling All Golfers: Golfing for a Great Cause, Toots Fore Tufts
The 4th Marc K. Jackson Memorial Golf Tournament
Benefiting the Marc K. Jackson Neuro-oncology Patient Support Fund
Friday. May 19th. Enjoy a day of golf at beautiful Stow Acres Country Club. 58 Randall St. Stow MA. Includes a delicious lunch afterwards and a chance to win awesome prizes, including Red Sox tickets!
Event Contacts – Mike, Janna, Brian, Kari
For More Information Email: info@tootsforetufts.org
100% of the funds raised go towards helping cancer patients.
Full Moon Meditation
COME ONE, COME ALL! (No experience necessary)
Full Moon Meditation in Magnolia at Ayurveda Wellness Healing, LLC: part of a whole health system of Ayurveda Wellness Healing, LLC
We are thrilled to announce our monthly Full Moon Meditation starting, Wednesday, May 10 with highly experienced meditation practioner, Lynne Kathryn!
Experience the blissful benefits of meditation. A serene setting; Magnolia offers the perfect place to relax, slow down, cultivate mindfulness, unite with your inner self, get into the flow, and rejuvenate.
Whether it be for stress reduction or spiritual growth – you will feel better after meditating — try it — or share your experience/ all are welcome!
Let’s cultivate wisdom, enhance enlightenment, and raise the vibration!
Group work can lead to or complement individual practice; eventually, we can strive to practice in all apects of our lives!
Expect some discussion and guidelines initially, and then we will meditate for 20-30+ minutes. There will be time for sharing and balancing ourselves at the end of the session. If Spirit has led you here please listen to your soul’s path. Refine your practice, make a breakthrough, or have a gentle laugh! Join Ayurveda Wellness Healing, LLC and Lynne Kathryn on our journey! 🕉
Benefits of meditation:
Lowers blood pressure/slows down the cardiovascular system
Restores balanced function to the digestive system
Relaxes the nervous system
Relieves muscle tension
Diminishes intesnity of headaches/migraines
Relieves insomnia
Frees the mind from self-doubt and internal chatter
Releases fears
Reduces anxiety
Improves depression
Generates optimsim, self-esteem, confidence and motivation
Lynne Kathryn, M.Ed., C.MI. Certified Vipassana (insight) Meditation Instructor with 20 years experience teaching and nearly a decade counseling as well. Lynne is a meditation practitioner and facilitator who is based on the North Shore, and is available for individual or group sessions.
Investment: $10
When: Wednesday, May 10 7:00 – 8:00pm
Where: Ayurveda Wellness Healing, 25C Lexington Ave, 2nd Floor, Magnolia
“Blockage is disease/Flow is health” 🙂
www.ayurvedawellnesshealing.com
Mercury Goes Direct!
Wow – now that was a tough three week period of Mercury Retrograde!
Yesterday, Mercury moved forward and just in time for us to enjoy the upcoming weekend, Mother’s Day, Graduations, Weddings and just everyday life! Now everything that happens until the next Mercury Retro you only have yourself to blame 🙂
Ayurveda Wellness Healing, LLC encourages you to go out and do something fun – we all deserve it.
“Blockage is disease/Flow is health”
http://www.ayurvedawellnesshealing.com
Mother’s Day Gift Certificates…
Let us take care of those special Moms in your life!
Ayurveda Wellness Healing, LLC loves Mom’s and in celebration of Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 14, we are offering 10% savings on all Gift Certificate purchases. Give the gift that keeps on giving – give the gift of health and wellness
Our gift certificates make the perfect gift for any Mom, Grandma, Aunt or Friend!
For those special woman in your life that do not live near to our office we offer phone and Skype consultations as well.
Check out our web site for a list of services:
www.ayurvedawellnesshealing.com
info@ayurvedawellnesshealing.com
“Blockage is disease/Flow is health”
Meditation and Relaxation Offerings: April 30 – May 7th
Your Bridge to Health; Promoting Optimal Wellness for Mind, Body and Spirit
- Sunday April 30th. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Make Every Day ‘Earth Day! ‘
(This ‘Earth Day Celebration’ was RESCHEDULED Due to Weather.) This Sunday looks like the weather is going to cooperate. 🙂
Shinrin-yoku, (forest bathing) is the Japanese practice of making contact with and taking in the atmosphere of the forest.
Join us for a gentle walk and meditation in nature and experience the health benefits. ‘By Donation.’
On this leisurely walk you will be encouraged to use all of your senses as you allow the beautiful setting in nature to lower your stress levels, boost your immune system and improve your overall health. No experience with meditation necessary.
- Tuesday May 2nd Community Reiki Share. 5:15 – 8:15 pm. (*Reiki Practitioners can come early for special Japanese Reiki Hatsurei Ho Mediation – 4:30 pm.) Manchester Community Center, Manchester-by-the-Sea. ‘By Donation.’
Enjoy a relaxing Reiki Session and enjoy the potential benefits of increased comfort, calm, and a greater sense of inner peace.
- Sunday May 7th Come to the Magnolia Library and Community Center ‘Spring Market’ – 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Looking for a Gift for Mother’s Day? Lots of local vendors will be there.
Dreamtime Wellness™ will be there offering discounted gift certificates and self-hypnosis CD’s for ‘Optimal Wellness’ and ‘Sound Sleep.’
** Simple relaxation exercises will be offered at ALL 3 Events.**
A few minutes of relaxation each day offers a variety of health benefits.
For more details and to register – info@dreamtimewellness.com or phone – 978-283-4258.
Best in health, Karen
Karen Pischke B.S.N., R.N., C.C.R.N. Alumnus. Author. Speaker. Researcher. Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, Reiki Teacher/Shihan, Tobacco Treatment Specialist. Owner/Founder of Dreamtime Wellness LLC. Your Bridge to Health. Promoting Optimal Wellness for Mind, Body and Spirit www.DreamtimeWellness.com. Find us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dreamtime-Wellness-/348619611849199Disclaimer: This blog provides general information and discussion about health and related subjects. The words and other content provided in this blog, and in any linked materials, are not intended and should not be construed as medical advice. If the reader or any other person has a medical concern, he or she should consult with an appropriately licensed physician or other health care worker. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this blog or in any linked materials. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. The views expressed on this blog and website have no relation to those of any academic, hospital, practice or other institution with which the authors are affiliated.
