Ayurveda: Traditional Indian Medicine

Ayurveda, the ‘science of life’ or longevity, is the holistic science of medicine from India that is over 5000 years old. The healing method through Ayurveda includes knowledge of a variety of medicinal herbs, foods, aromas, lifestyles, yoga, and a fascinating selection of therapies that help lead a balanced life. Therefore, Ayurdeepam offers you three different courses in which we share our insights and our expertise on the Ayurvedic lifestyle, Ayurvedic nutrition, and Ayurvedic therapies in recognized modules.

Ayurveda, the timeless Indian art of healing, originates from Vedic culture and has been practiced for over five thousand years. The ancient texts of Ayurveda, particularly the Charaka Samhita and the Sushruta Samhita, are the pillars of this holistic medical system. In our modern world, Ayurveda is gaining increased recognition as it advocates an integrative approach to health promotion and disease prevention.

The ancient life science of Ayurveda is increasingly becoming the focus of global interest. Its popularity is rising daily – worldwide. Over 600 Ayurveda centers in Great Britain, about 500 physicians in Germany who incorporate Ayurveda into their medical practice, and a steady presence of Ayurveda practitioners in the metropolises of the USA attest to this. The growing number of tourists flocking to India – especially to Kerala – for Ayurveda tourism reflects the growing fascination with Ayurveda. These developments underscore the global resonance that Ayurveda finds today.

Balance is the Key

The pillars that support our body are diet, exercise and sleep. Maintaining these pillars in a state of Hitham and Mitham ensures our health. Hitham refers to the qualitative aspect, meaning practices that promote health, such as healthy food, exercise and sleep. Mitham refers to the quantitative aspect, meaning neither too much nor too little, but a sufficient amount. The idea is that even though diet, exercise and sleep are essential for a healthy life, it doesn’t mean we should eat all the time, exercise excessively, or sleep constantly. Balance is key.

Ayurveda for healthy mind and healthy soul

Ayurveda is an ancient science of life that emphasizes maintaining and promoting health, preventing diseases through various dietary and lifestyle regimens, and treating diseases through therapeutic measures. This is encapsulated in the principles of “Swasthasya Swasthya Rakshanam” (preserving the health of healthy persons) and “Aturashya Vikar Prasamanam” (curing the diseases of the diseased).

Ayurveda advocates for Dincharya (daily routines), Ritucharya (seasonal activities), dietary guidelines, and Sadvritta (code of conduct for mental health) to maintain and promote health and prevent ailments. It also includes Panchakarma(purification therapy) and various medications for treating diseases, as well as Rasayanas(rejuvenatives) to enhance health and quality of life. Common spices and herbs are utilised in treatments, Rasayanas are used to promote longevity, and Panchakarma procedures remove toxins from the body.

Courses

Ayur-Essen Ayurveda Cooking Classes

As a health practitioner, one is always in constant search of healing methods to provide relief to patients. It’s evident that no two patients are alike, as we deal with human beings, not machines. Therefore, individualized and holistic treatment is essential and timely.

Ayurveda has long emphasized the importance of individualized treatments. It approaches patients and their ailments holistically, rather than merely managing symptoms. Ayurvedic treatment comprises five basic pillars: a healthy Ayurvedic diet, internal herbal remedies, external physical therapies, systemic purification treatments, and yoga, pranayama, and meditation. According to Ayurveda, health is not just the absence of symptoms or disease but a perfect balance of a healthy body, mind, soul, and social well-being.

A health practitioner or therapist who can understand the exact needs of the patient and deliver appropriate care is invaluable. This capability can be achieved through learning Ayurveda.

In the Ayur-Vidya course, we offer a detailed and in-depth study of Ayurvedic principles, disease management, and therapies. Ayur-Vidya is a perfect blend of theory and practicals, tailored to the needs of health practitioners and therapists.

Ayur-Vidya Ayurveda Certification Course

Over the years, the science of nutrition has evolved remarkably. People are constantly in search of the perfect diet to maintain health and youthfulness. As the famous saying goes, “we are what we eat,” emphasizing that our dietary habits are crucial to our physical and mental well-being. In Ayurveda, food is considered therapy. Factors such as what we eat, how we eat, how we cook, and where we eat all contribute to optimal health.

At the Ayur-Essen program, we guide you towards a new dietary approach based on Ayurvedic principles. Our program opens the doors to a kitchen where you can learn the basics of Ayurvedic cooking and the art of using traditional Indian spices, allowing you to create your own ideal diet.

In this fast-paced world, finding time to prioritize our health can be challenging. As the saying goes, prevention is better than cure. Several factors significantly impact our physical and mental well-being: our dietary choices, behavioral patterns, daily routines, and the amount of rest we allow ourselves. Ayurvedic knowledge encompasses all these aspects, emphasizing a holistic approach to leading a healthy life. A sound body and mind contribute to productivity, contentment, and happiness.

At Ayurwissen weekend seminars, we delve into the fundamental principles of Ayurvedic science, dietary recommendations, healthy daily and seasonal routines, as well as yoga and pranayama.

Ayur-Wissen Ayurveda Weekend Seminars

Events

GESUNDHEITSTAG IN HATTINGEN, 17. MAI 2025 - DAS GESUNDHEITSFEST FÜR JUNG & ALT

Bereits zum 22. Mal findet am 17. Mai 2025 der traditionelle Gesundheitstag in Hattingen. In diesem Jahr erwartet Sie viel Neues. Ein interaktives Fest für Jung & Alt mit Programmpunkten im Rathaus und draußen auf dem Hof.

Der Stadtsportverband und der Kreissportbund sorgen mit Vereinen für Bewegungsangebote für Jung und Alt, vom Kinderbewegungsabzeichen über einen Alltagsfitness-Test, von Stuhlgymnastik bis zum Mitmachtanzen.

Integriert in das vielfältige Bühnenprogramm sind medizinische Impulsvorträge mit der Möglichkeit zum persönlichen Dialog. Im Rathaus selbst sind viele Informationsstände aufgebaut und im Kleinen Sitzungssaal sowie im Besprechungsraum III befinden sich sogenannte „Aktivräume“ mit Lern- und Therapieangeboten

Das Programm im Überblick

Draußen im Rathaushof:

Vielfältiges Bühnenprogramm auf und vor der Bühne:

„Was hat das Theraband so drauf?“ – Ortho mobile
„Fit mit Stuhlgymnastik“, Berg- und Ski-Gilde
„Zuschauen und Mitmachen: Line-Dance“, TV Hattingen, Jasmin Michel-Burbulla
„Schule kann mehr: Die Tanz AG der Gesamtschule Hattingen“
„Darbietung der Sportakrobatik“, PSV Hattingen, Sonja Grubert
„Rhönrad-Turnen“, TV Dahlhausen

Bewegungs- und Mitmachangebote für Jung und Alt

Kinderbewegungsabzeichen (KIBAZ)
Alltagsfitnesstest
Warum Rudern so gut für die Gesundheit ist (Hattinger Ruderverein, Blankensteiner Ruderverein)
Fußball-Parcours mit Torwand (Fachschaft Fußball Stadtsportverband)
Seilchen-Springen für Koordination und Kreislauftraining (Stadtsportverband)
Entspannung für die Seele, Gemeinschaft und Wettbewerb: Boule-Spielen vor dem Rathaus
Hüpfburg

Und nicht zuletzt das leibliche Wohl: Bratwurststand, Getränkestand (DLRG) und Waffelverkauf durch die Freiwillige Feuerwehr

In der Kürze liegt die Würze:
Kurze Impulsvorträge zu unterschiedlichen Gesundheitsthemen mit anschließender Möglichkeit zum persönlichen Dialog

10:30 Uhr: Muskeln und Skelett „Was tun, wenn´s zwickt und zwackt?“ Dr. Birke Müller, Dr. Jürgen Bachmann
11:30 Uhr: Magen und Darm: „Akuter Bauchschmerz – was nun?“ Prof. Dr. Andreas Tromm, PD Dr. Benno Mann
12:30 Uhr: Neurologie und Psyche: „Körperliche und seelische Traumata – welche Möglichkeiten bieten neurologische Reha und psychiatrische Behandlungen?“ Dr. Axel Petershofer, PD Dr. Bernhard Kis
13:30 Uhr: "Lebensqualität Ü 70 – aus geriatrischer und ayurvedischer Sicht“ Dr. Sandra Szymanski, Dr. Sandeep Nair, Dr. Olaf Hagen

im Rathaus:

Aktivräume

Kleiner Sitzungssaal
10:45 – 11:30 Uhr: Ayurveda und Yoga – Kennenlernen und Ausprobieren (Ev. Krankenhaus Hattingen)
11:45 – 12:30 Uhr: Wickel und Auflagen – Naturheilkunde leicht gemacht (Kath. Klinikum Bochum, Klinik Blankenstein)
12:45 – 13:30 Uhr: Unterstützung pflegender Angehöriger (Palliativnetz)

Konferenzraum
Alltagsfitness-Test für Alle (Kreissportbund EN, Stadtsportverband Hattingen)

Besprechungsraum III
10:45 – 11:30 Uhr: Selbsthilfe durch Akupressur (Praxis Bachmann)
11:45 – 12:30 Uhr: Übungen zur Stabilisierung des Gleichgewichts (Ev. Krankenhaus Hattingen)
12:45 – 13:30 Uhr: Klangschalen-Therapie (St. Elisabeth-Krankenhaus Niederwenigern)

Infostände

AIDS-Initiative EN e.V.
Alzheimer Gesellschaft Hattingen u. Sprockhövel e.V.
Ambulanter Hospizdienst Witten-Hattingen e.V.
Betreuungsstelle EN-Kreis
Blinden- und Sehbehindertenverein Westfalen e.V.
DRK Ortsverein Hattingen e.V.
Endoskopiezentrum Hattingen
Ergänzende Unabhängige Teilhabeberatung Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis
EvK Hattingen | Augusta Kliniken Bochum Hattingen
Förderverein Palliativnetz EN
KISS Kontakt- und Informationsstelle für Selbsthilfe Hattingen/Sprockhövel
Klinik für Naturheilkunde/Klinik Blankenstein
Klinik für Psychiatrie, Psychotherapie und Psychosomatik St. Elisabeth-Krankenhaus Niederwenigern
Medizinische Flüchtlingshilfe Bochum e.V.
Ortho-Mobile, Hattinger ambulante Rehabilitationsklinik GmbH
Sozialpsychiatrischer Dienst Hattingen
Stadt Hattingen, Fachbereich Soziales und Wohnen, Seniorenbüro, Pflegeberatung und Hilfe zur Weiterführung des Haushaltes
Theresia-Albers-Stiftung
VAMED Klinik Hattingen

Events

European Ayurveda Congress 2025, Berlin

With the steadfast support of the Ministry of Ayush, the European Ayurveda Congress, an annual event organized by the Embassy of India in Berlin in collaboration with the Indian Professional Society of Ayurveda in Germany (IFAD e.V), achieved remarkable success in 2025.

The event was inaugurated by Ambassador Shri Ajit V. Gupte, who underscored the pivotal role of Ayurveda in enhancing well-being and highlighted its increasing popularity across Germany and Europe.

The first panel discussion moderated by Dr. Sandeep Nair centered on the integration of Ayurvedic medicine into the European healthcare system. German chief physicians shared their perspectives on merging Ayurveda with their respective medical specialties, fostering a meaningful dialogue on collaboration.

The second panel explored the global journey of Ayurveda, featuring experts from the USA, Spain, the Netherlands, Slovakia, and Germany. These professionals shared valuable insights into Ayurveda practices and education within their countries, contributing to a rich conversation about its worldwide presence.

Participants also enjoyed the unique opportunity to receive complimentary consultations from Ayurveda physicians affiliated with IFAD e.V., further deepening their engagement with this holistic practice.

The congress concluded with a delightful Ayurvedic lunch, crafted from official recipes provided by the Ministry of Ayush. This nutritious meal offered attendees a flavorful experience of the holistic lifestyle Ayurveda promotes.