The Clinic

Michaela Augustin DipAyu, BSc, APA
Ayurveda, Yoga, Retreats

Ayurveda explained:

Ayurveda is one of the great gifts from the spiritual teachers of ancient India.

It is accepted as the oldest scientific medical system still in use and it treats people as a whole, respecting the combination of body, mind and spirit.

Ayurveda offers simple, effective and practical principles of preventive medicine along with wholesome dietary and stress relieving treatments.

Ayurveda believes that any ailment starts with an inbalance of the five elements (space, air, fire, earth and water) which constitute the human being, and therefore it aims to balance them. Food is seen as medicine and whatever you consume has a direct impact on your body and mind. 60% of Ayurveda aims to prevent diseases through dietary advice.

Why Ayurveda?

Sometimes just small adjustments in diet and simple kitchen herbs can influence conditions such as:

• Crohn’s Disease, colitis, IBS, candida
• Skin allergies and inflammations, acne, eczema, psoriasis
• Insomnia, depression, amnesia, stress, fear, anxiety, headaches
• Weight problems
• Fatigue
• Thyroid problems
• Muscular and bone related pains, joints and back pain using Kerala medicated oils and herbs and Marma point (similar to acupressure points) on the body

Treatments available:

• Shirodhara (warm oil over the head)
• Pindswed (warm medicated herbal bags)
• Abhyanga (warm oil massage)
• Marma point massage (Acupressure points)
• Dietary advice
• Herbal medication
• Yoga, Pranayama, Meditation

Michaela Augustin is a highly qualified Yoga teacher and Ayurvedic practitioner who has been practising for 11 years having qualified in India and United Kingdom. She also has diplomas in: Homeopathy, Chinese traditional medicine, Western diet and nutrition

Appointments

To arrange appointments call :

The Acupuncture Clinic: 01273 722422 | www.acupuncture-clinic.org
Mobile: 07794 323780
For further information about treatments, yoga and reteats: www.scienceoflife.co.uk