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Prevention Science

 


    Svasthavrtta is the science of Ayurvedic prevention, creating balance for complete physical, sensory, mental and spiritual wellbeing. The goal is to achieve, maintain and preserve health and to prevent disease. 

    We do this by utilizing daily routines, seasonal routines, and living a pure lifestyle. Pure in the sense of the right diet, water, air, proper exercise, hygiene, a healthy livelihood, meditation and not bringing harm to yourself & others. The right lifestyle doesn't mean to suppress our nature, but bring out its deeper powers. To live in harmony. This is unique to each person, as is everything in Ayurveda. There are only a few guidelines that are standard for all. 

    Timing is one of the guidelines. Nature is a cycle. Our bodies also work best in a cycle. What time we wake, eat and sleep is very important. It can be a hard adjustment with changing work schedules and our tasks throughout the day. But working towards this goal is very beneficial. Our bodies start to catch on to what they are supposed to do and when. Changing it up all the time confuses our system and it doesn't work properly. 

    Hygiene is another guideline. Having a bowel movement, brushing teeth, tongue scraping and oil pulling, along with bathing are also important. There are many unique oils and applications that were very interesting to learn about. 

    This has been such a fun topic to cover because there are so many options for each individual. The seasonal routines were eye opening to me and made so much sense looking back on issues I struggled with over the years. 

    This science allows me to help others learn more about themselves, bring balance to their digestion, reduce buildup and blockages, and create an optimal way for their body and mind to function. Who doesn't want that? I have been enjoying incorporating more of these tips into my life and seeing the changes. As I'm nearing the the beginning of my second certification, I'm gaining more confidence in working with others and figuring out all the details to help them reach this balance. 

  


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