Ayurveda nutrition and lifestyle consultation, ayurveda education and training at ayurveda practice in Groningen at retreat center The Land of Now in the Netherlands

Ayurveda Education

Lecture – Workshop – Training

Offering inspiration and tools for a meaningful and enjoyable life, Ayurveda is both a medicine* and comprehensive health system and a way of life for physical and mental well-being.

Although it is sometimes thought in the West that Ayurveda involves only nutrition and massage, it encompasses a much broader system and (WHO recognized) medicine*, with extensive clinical disciplines: internal medicine, pediatrics, surgery, psychology and psychiatry, throat, nose, ear and eye medicine, toxicology, rejuvenation and vitality, and fertility and reproduction.

In this, nutrition and lifestyle certainly play a role (for prevention), as do psychology, Ayurvedic medicines and various therapeutic treatments.

Within lectures, workshops and multi-day programs, we introduce you to authentic Ayurveda, make complex concepts accessible and inspire you with practical applications for your daily (or professional) life.

* Ayurveda was officially recognized as a medicine by the WHO (World Health Organization) in 1977, noting that it often provides solutions where Western medicine stops.

‘The utility of Ayurveda is to maintain the health of a healthy individual and heal the disease of the sick.’

~ Charaka Sutrasthana – ch.30, v.26

“When diet is wrong, medicine is of no use.
When diet is correct, medicine is of no need.”

– Ayurvedic Proverb

Energetic!

The role of your digestion

What role does digestion play in your health? How do you keep it optimal?

If there’s one thing you should know about Ayurveda we’re not talking about the Doshas, we’re talking about your Agni.
Agni? Yes! We’ll tell you all about it, and how it can contribute to your balance.

Finding Balance

Beyond constitution types

The 3 Doshas and you

One of the first things people want to know is what type they are. We like to take you a step further, so that you learn to look Ayurvedically beyond restrictive schedules and lists, so that Ayurveda can begin to give space to your life.

Does it taste?

The 6 flavors

Full of flavor, full of life

Ayurveda distinguishes 6 flavors that all play a role for digestion and your well-being. For example, how can you make the most of the role of Madhura (sweet)?

‘The Ayurvedic route to great health involves two simple steps: 1. Doing less; 2. Being more. – Shubhra Krishan