sharing ayurveda
an ancient & enduring,
universal art, philosophy & science
of lifelong, natural self-healing
return to the simplicity of nature & your true inner nature
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LIKE THE HEAT OF FIRE, OR THE LIQUIDITY OF WATER, AYURVEDA IS INNATE & ITS INHERENT NATURE IS ETERNAL. CHARAKA SAMHITA / SUTRASTHANA 30.27.
REST A WHILE . . . NEAR THE STREAM
RETURN TO NATURE . . . TO YOUR TRUE NATURE
REMEMBER . . . THE ANCIENT HEALING WAYS OF THE ELEMENTS
ETHER . . . AIR . . .
FIRE . . .
EARTH . . .
THE PRIMAL WATERS OF EARTH
AYURVEDA . . . IS A LIVING GIFT TO BE SHARED
FROM WITHIN . . .
WITH YOUR LOVED ONES
YOUR COMMUNITY
YOUR EARTH
HERE . . . WISDOM FLOWS
THROUGH A GENTLE, ANCIENT STREAM
KNOWN AS SHAMANA . . . THE OLDEST, SOOTHING BRANCH OF AYURVEDIC MEDICINE ALIVE TODAY
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what is
the meaning of the word
Shamana
in sanskrit
the language of ayurveda?
In the ancient & still evolving language of Ayurveda, Sanskrit, the word Shamana may be translated as: allaying, calming, or pacifying; a curative anodyne. As the poetic language of Sanskrit can imbue any word with deep, rich meaning, the word Shamana also holds the promise of a return to one’s primal, natural state of equanimity & harmony, through a return to the rhythms & patterns of Nature which we remember, a return to our true inner nature.
Ayurveda Shamana is a traditional, primary, preventive branch of Ayurvedic healing, designed to bring inner harmony between one’s heart, mind, & body, as well as clear perception of one’s true nature in relation to both inner & outer worlds. This resonant harmony, as a foundation of health & happiness, becomes a rich & palpable experience, when journeying through life supported by the wisdom of Ayurveda. To experience the emotions & desires of our hearts fully, while simultaneously existing in peaceful union with our true, inner nature, is a joy.
The deeper meaning of the Sanskrit word Shamana, is also infused with the qualities of lustration & purification, which beautifully describes the effects that gentle, Shamana self care, cleansing & lifestyle practices have upon all aspects of our being. The word Shamana is often used in Sanskrit to describe the sacred washing of a human body before a ceremony, or the ritual purification of the earth surrounding a home site, before a dwelling is built. Shamana implies the calming, cleansing & purifying of each of the Maha Bhutas, or primal elements from which we are created, Ether, Air, Fire, Water, & Earth.
what is
the wise source
of
ayurveda
medical care disclaimer
The wisdom of Ayurveda expressed through Kari H. Nolan, & within this Shamana web space & offerings, is in no way intended to replace advice, diagnosis, or care prescribed by your physician(s), only to offer new light on ways of living which will support your self-healing journey.
Please consult with your physician(s) before altering or discontinuing any care plan, medication or treatment, or before beginning any new diet, herbal supplement, lifestyle, exercise or Yoga regimen. Never delay seeking medical care if you suspect that you have a mental or physical condition which requires the attention of your physician(s).
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use of sanskrit
For ease of understanding by a diverse audience I have written all Sanskrit words on Shamana.stream in what I feel is their most widely accepted translation version into the English language. Each Sanskrit word is capitalized & without diacritic marks of transliteration used in the IAST, International Alphabet of Sanskrit Transliteration.