Yoga Nidra ~What Is It?
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Articles by Marisa Laursen
Marisa Laursen
Why do we get sick? What does Ayurveda have to say about the Cause of Disease?
As part of the 3rd Annual Sivananda Ayurveda Conference, Marisa Laursen taught a program explaining this extraordinarily important and empowering topic: The Causes of Disease. Interestingly, Ayurveda has understood the Cause of Disease for thousands … More »
What Does the Word “Ayurveda” Actually Mean?
Ayurveda is a Sanskrit term. Sanskrit is the language of Ayurveda and it is the oldest written language on the planet. The term Ayurveda comes from the roots “Ayus” and “Veda.” Ayus may be translated … More »
What does Ayurveda have to say about headaches?
Headaches are one of the most common health challenges. At one time or another, most people suffer from headaches. When suffering from a headache, most people reach for Asprin, Tylenol or Ibuprofen. While pain killers … More »
What’s your Dosha? Identify your features according to Ayurveda
“Central to the practices of Ayurveda is the knowledge of the five elements and the three doshas. The five elements are our most basic building blocks. The three doshas are the fundamental biological energies governing … More »
Welcome to our newest group of Ayurveda interns!!
This is such an exciting time for these students, who’ve been working hard to complete the first two levels of the program, Ayurvedic Principles and Clinical Ayurvedic Medicine. Now they’re taking the internship intensive, which … More »
Water gently flows over the rocks and after thousands of years a canyon is formed
“We do not push the wind; it is the wind that pushes us. Life moves each person forward at just the right pace to stimulate continued learning and growth. There is little each person … More »
The Tridoshic Theory: Quote from “Principles of Ayurvedic Medicine” by Dr. Marc Halpern
“The physiology of the human body is governed by three main forces, which are commonly known as the three doshas. Although dosha literally means faulty or to cause harm, they only do so when they … More »
Tolerance and the Threat of Evil
“Tolerance is a sign of growth on the spiritual path” – Swami Sivananda There is much concern about evil in this world. Indeed, there are threats from evil all around us. Just listen to the news. … More »
Spring is Here ~ Time to Keep Kapha Dosha in Balance!
Early spring is the season of kapha dosha, the time when kapha-balancing practices are important to follow. In Ayurveda it is understood that many factors influence our health and well-being. Food, exercise, lifestyle, age, climate, … More »