Understanding Fig Tree Ayurveda services
Our intentions:
At Fig Tree Ayurveda we hope to:
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Educate and empower: we aim to educate you about your unique ayurvedic constitution and guide you in restoring balance and harmony with the laws of nature.
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Awake conscious awareness: as you progress towards balance, your innate intelligence awakens, leading to natural choices that nurture healing and equilibrium.
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Encourage self-management: we hope to empower you to take control of your health, developing awareness to maintain balance in every aspect of life, rediscovering your joyful nature and embracing the beauty and wonder of existence
Consultations and follow up sessions:
At Fig Tree Ayurveda, our consultations are designed to assess your current physical, mental, and spiritual routines, as well as your prakruti (fundamental state of balance) and vikruti (current imbalance.) Here’s what you can expect:
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Initial assessment: we begin by evaluating your individual constitutions and providing foundational educational on ayurveda.
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Balancing practices : you will be introduced to personalised practices such as meditation, yoga, dietary adjustments, and breathing exercises. These practices aim to enhance your education, awareness, and ability to restore balance in your life.
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Follow up sessions: if needed, periodic 30 minute follow up sessions may be recommended to monitor your progress and provide ongoing support. These sessions allow for the integration of lifestyle changes over time and adjustments to your program as needed.
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Therapeutic body treatments: a course of body treatments may also be suggested as they hold significant importance in ayurveda and are integral in maintaining and restoring health by addresses the root cause of imbalances and supporting the body’s innate healing mechanisms.
This structured approach ensures a comprehensive and supportive journey towards achieving balance and wellness at Fig Tree Ayurveda. However, after the initial consultation all are optional and according to your needs, preferences and budget. Some clients find their answers in just one consultation, others come regularly for many years and many come and go as needed. There is no one solution fits all!
The Ayurvedic way:
At Fig Tree Ayurveda, we are enthusiastic about guiding you to a discover your uniqueness and achieve a balanced life with radiant health and a peaceful mind.
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Holistic approach: Ayurveda focuses on a gradual, sustained balance rather than instantaneous results, though immediate benefits may be noticeable.
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Dynamic life: life is dynamic, requiring continual adjustments in lifestyle to align with changing seasons, emotions, and stresses for optimal balance.
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Active participation: ayurveda is an active practice that encourages personal responsibility for daily living choices
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Education and empowerment: through the ancient wisdom of ayurveda, we educate, empower, and support you as an individual but it’s your commitment to integrate these principles into daily life.
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Natural transformation: ayurveda, a simple natural science, transforms slowly and gently, akin to a stream smoothing a stone over time
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Small changes, big impact: even minor adjustments in diet or lifestyle can significantly enhance overall well-being
Our approach:
The scope of services offered by Fig Tree Ayurveda emphasises the importance of consulting medical professionals for western medical concerns.
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Traditional healing system: Ayurveda, originating from India, views each person’s path to optimal health as unique. Your program will be designed around understanding your unique constitution, specific imbalance and energetic assessment of chakras and body energy based on ayurvedic principles
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Our expertise: we are not trained in western diagnosis or treatment and do not offer medical advice unless you consult with a licensed doctor
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Program components: programs may include lifestyle adjustments, dietary changes, herbs, ayurvedic therapies, therapeutic body treatments, yoga, and meditation.
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Healing environment: the goal is to create an optimal environment within your body and mind for healing and to enhance your body’s natural healing abilities
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Medical evaluation: if you have an undiagnosed disease or symptoms, it’s essential to seek evaluation from a medical doctor or licensed healthcare professional. If you opt not to, you may acknowledge that a medical evaluation was recommended.
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Prescription medication: no one associated with Fig Tree Ayurveda may recommend altering your prescription without your medical doctor’s approval. Reduction of medications may be suggested only after consulting with your doctor.
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Evaluation perspective: while we may measure blood pressure, vital signs and perform examinations similar to routine medical evaluations, our assessments are from an ayurvedic perspective, not western medical.
