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AYURVEDA

Our body is a miracle and home to our soul. It accomplishes truly amazing things: Every day our heart beats some 100,000 times, pumping approximately 8,000 liters of blood through our blood vessels – without pause. We take some 20,000 breaths a day. Every second, our body produces roughly 50 million new cells. All of this happens without effort or conscious thought on our part. Most of us take these daily miracles of the human body for granted – until things start going wrong.

Our body is a masterpiece, and it is high time we show it the respect and mindfulness it deserves. It needs looking after; it requires nurturing, cleansing, strengthening and healing.

So, how can we best support this masterpiece? The answer is simple: with a nutrition and lifestyle approach that is in harmony with our individual body constitution. What does that entail? Through a series of targeted questions and your answers, we will determine your unique personal constitution. Every human being possesses a unique physical and psychological profile. This incomparable profile serves as the bedrock for the entire system of Ayurvedic medicine.
Ayurveda uses the concept of the three doshas –Vata, Pitta, Kapha– to determine your constitution. Together, we will identify the ratio of these three doshas within your unique constitution.Knowing this will enable you to adopt a nutrition and lifestyle that benefits your health, daily balance, vitality, well-being and radiance.

IMPORTANT NOTE: IN THE EVENT OF ACUTE MEDICAL COMPLAINTS, PLEASE SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE!

Ayurvedic massages

Ayurvedic body massages are a key component of Ayurvedic medicine – and one that is especially important to me.

Ayurvedic massages offer a vast spectrum of benefits that simultaneously harmonize body, mind and soul. Whether you are looking to find relief from back pain or from headaches, whether you want to improve your sleep quality, detox your body or clear your mind from stress: Ayurvedic massages offer you a profoundly holistic experience that promotes health and healing. The list of benefits is endless.

Self-care is not an indulgence; it’s a necessity! Treat yourself to regular Ayurvedic body massages and enjoy greater inner peace, increased energy and heightened body awareness.

Ayurvedic nutrition and lifestyle counseling

In Ayurveda, nutrition is considered a fundamental pillar of our health. Our food intake is the decisive factor. Proteins, carbohydrates, fats and essential nutrients form the basis of our diet. In Ayurveda, it’s not just about WHAT we eat, but WHO the eater is. Our individual body constitution along with our metabolic rate are fundamental in determining what, how much and when (season, time of day, our age) we eat. If you have a fiery temperament, you will be discouraged from eating spicy foods every day, most certainly not in summer. By contrast, if you have a tendency to feel cold, you will be advised against eating ice cream frequently, and definitely not in winter. In Ayurveda, we operate on the principle by which “like reinforces like, and opposites bring balance”. The aim is not to impose restrictions, but to reconnect people with their authentic essence, enabling them to recognize what nourishes them and what harms them.

Lifestyle, just like nutrition, is not a one-size-fits-all approach, making it essential for us to live in a way that is in harmony with our unique bodies. What is good for one person, may be unsuitable for another. Sleep needs are as individual as we are. Different people require different forms of physical exercise. People with an earth-grounded constitution require other relaxation and breathing techniques than those with a fiery temperament. Restless temperaments will benefit from soothing Ayurvedic treatments, while the preferred treatment for those prone to lethargy are invigorating massages. Detox methods also vary depending on a person’s innate constitution. While skipping meals is recommended for some constitutions, it is counterproductive for others.
Nutrition, sleep patterns, physical activity, relaxation, breathing techniques, detox, etc. – these are all components that shape our daily lifestyle and wellbeing. By offering a unique system of constitutional analysis, Ayurveda serves as a compellingly inspiring blueprint for a health-enhancing lifestyle.

The term «Ayurveda»

Ayurveda is the world’s oldest system of medicine. Its historical roots are in the Vedic civilization of ancient India and date back more than 4,500 years. Initially passed down orally, the earliest written texts are roughly 3,000 years old.

Ayurvedic medicine is based on five elements (water, earth, fire, air, ether) and has aspects in common with Tibetan and Chinese medicine.

Ayurveda is a system of medicine equivalent to conventional medicine. Although in some ways diametrically opposed to the latter, the World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes Ayurveda as a method of healing. According to Ayurveda, the foundation of human life is the unity of body, mind and soul. If the body is suffering, the mind and soul will suffer too. This unity of body, mind and soul is largely disregarded by conventional medicine, the focus being on the disease rather than on the person as a whole. As a result, conventional medicine is often helpless, especially when facing chronic diseases. Conventional medicine accomplishes miraculous outcomes in emergency situations, accidents, surgeries and acute medicine. But when it comes to analyzing the cause of complaints and illnesses, Ayurvedic medicine offer a phenomenal treasure trove of knowledge to support us.

My Ayurveda journey

A certified Ayurveda Massage Practitioner since 2005, Ayurveda has been an indispensable part of my life since 2004. I received my training at the Rosenberg European Academy of Ayurveda (REAA) where I also qualified as an Ayurveda Dietetics and Health Coach in 2008. With a view to furthering my expertise, I pursued a three-year study course at the Lucerne School of Naturopathy (a cooperation partner of REAA), earning a professional diploma as a Certified Ayurveda Nutrition & Massage Therapist REAA/HPS in 2024. This diploma qualifies me for EMR certification, which means my clients can claim reimbursement through their supplementary health insurance (subject to individual clarification).

Ayurveda is an integral part of my daily rhythm. I deeply value the sense of order and structure its wisdom brings to my life. The wealth of knowledge provided by Ayurveda has given me a better sense of self, thanks to which I now know what is good for me and how to stay healthy. Ayurveda has also opened the door for me to a world that beautifully appeals to all of our senses.

I am excited to share this world with you and look forward to welcoming you in my clinic.

Areas of application for Ayurvedic massages