From the editor.As I write this, I'm looking out my window at a snowy landscape, and remembering planting seeds in my garden's cold frame in short sleeves two days ago. Between what's going on What's Going On is a record by American soul singer Marvin Gaye. Released on May 21, 1971 (see 1971 in music), What's Going On reflected the beginning of a new trend in soul music. in the news lately and the unpredictable climate outside, I find myself longing for balance. Ayurveda is a science whose time has come. Newly popular, this venerable school of knowledge has been getting lots of attention lately, from everyone from spa-goers to patients with unexplained illnesses. Ayurvedic teachings are all about balance: harmonizing emotions, eating in balance, learning how to balance out the elements within your own body. Ayurvedic healing is about consciously taking care of yourself as a whole. In this issue of New Life Journal, you'll discover your dosha dosha (dosh´ah) according to the principle of constitution of the physical body in ayurveda, one of the three vital bioenergies (vata, pitta, kapha) condensed from the five elements; the doshas are responsible for the physical and , deepen your life with Sadhana
Sadhana (Sanskrit practice and meditation, give your partner a Thai massage, harmonize your diet, and discover the benefits of panchakarma panchakarma /pan·cha·kar·ma/ (pahn?chah-kahr´mah) [Sanskrit] a fivefold purification treatment used in ayurveda, usually including a purgative to eliminate kapha, a laxative to eliminate pitta, an enema to eliminate vata, inhalation . Ayurveda, still a mystery to many, should be a little clearer to you after you page through this issue. In addition to our Ayurvedic offerings, this issue holds much more, including our new Breath and Movement department, which will get you in shape with yoga articles by Mary Kay West and Kaoverii Weber. And don't miss our special Organic Living department, featuring contributions from teachers at the upcoming Organic Growers School in March. Last, but definitely not least, to celebrate Valentine's Day, we asked herbalist herb·al·ist n. 1. One who grows, collects, or specializes in the use of herbs, especially medicinal herbs. 2. See herb doctor. Ashley Apple to get us in the mood with her favorite aphrodisiacs Aphrodisiacs cestus Aphrodite’s girdle made by Hephaestus; magically induces passion. [Gk. Myth.: Benét, 183] ginseng induces passion. [Plant Symbolism: EB, IV: 549] lupin leguminous plant; arouses passion. . So, enjoy this unique issue in the spirit of balance, for all of us and for our world. Front cover photo of shirodhara treatment courtesy of The Raj, the Maharishi Ayur-Veda Maharishi Ayur-Veda (MAV) (mäˈ·hä·rēˑ·shē äˑ·yōōr-vāˑ·d Health Center, 800-248-9050, www.theraj.com. WHAT'S AHEAD: Our upcoming April-May issue focuses on the Natural Home. If you would like to submit an ad or article, check out newlifejournal.com for our advertising and writers guidelines, or contact us: For advertising: Georgia: Victor Clark, 877-536-6007, georgia@newlifejournal.com Carolinas & other areas: Erin Everett, 828-658-8320 or 877-290-8768 (toll-free), ads@newlifejournal.com For article submission: 828-658-8320 Ads deadline: February 22 Article deadline: February 25 Check out our new, redesigned website at newlifejournal.com and our new calendar page at newlifeevents.com! |
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