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Umi Intrinsic Counseling

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What is Āyurveda & Jyotish (Vedic Astrology)

Jyotish (Vedic Astrology)
"The Science of Light"
Imagine all of the potential that the heavens see in us? Jyotish (Vedic Astrology) is referred to as the science of light because it examines how the celestial bodies illuminate and influence our path. Considered a sister science to Āyurveda and Yoga, Jyotish incorporates various other modalities as well, including Hasta Samudrika (hand analysis, or palmistry), Vāstu Shastra (similar to feng shui), and Nimitta (omenology) to help us understand how we relate to the various facets of reality (the energy of the living, the ethereal, and the material, the ancestors, and even time itself).
A Jyotishi can provide information on the deeper meanings behind the events of our lives and on our journey through time from the perspective of the cosmos. A Jyotish reading tells our story as it relates to the biggest picture, the cosmic order, and paints a picture of the many roles that we play throughout our life, providing an objective perspective on our personal and collective history.

Āyurveda
"The Science of Life"
The Āyurvedic approach to health takes the totality of one's being into account, examining the environment in which one lives, their diet and lifestyle, sense of purpose, and their physical, spiritual, and emotional state. Āyurveda is a guṇa shastra, a way of seeing and assessing all areas of life through the qualities of the five great elements: Space, Air, Fire, Water, and Earth. A skilled Āyurvedic practitioner aims to restore equilibrium by balancing insufficiencies and excesses using holistic therapies to guide the body, mind, and spirit towards a state of inner and outer balance.


