A Y U R V E D A    I N   A I O N A

To lead a harmonious, healthy and happy life is an art.

Ayurveda is a key to assist you in mastering this art form

Ayurveda, the knowledge of how to live a healthy life, is a proven ancient Indian tradition still to this day, and can be traced back over many millennia. Ayurveda is the oldest form of human medicine. It views the man holistically as a unity of body, mind and spirit. It is also considers our family situation, field of work and our living environment. Ayurveda offers a variety of measures and strategies to maintain, or regain, the balance of all the components that make up our life.

The aim is to create balance between all aspects of life. This is also an aim in the Balinese culture.

According to Ayurvedic understanding, all physical, mental and intellectual functions are controlled by three basic features, or doshas. These basic systems are called Vata, Pitta and Kapha. The individual balance of these basic energies is crucial for maintaining our health. Conscious maintenance of soul, body, and a healthy diet are essential for physical vitality, youthfulness and a joyful existence.

AIONA offers a 10-day AYURVEDIC HEALTH SPA
at a price of Euro 800 - per person
Discounts for couples Euro 1500 - (2 persons in double room)

The price listed includes the entire treatment:
9 nights accommodation with full board and various ayurvedic events accompanied by the facilitator including yoga, consultations and treatments with precious oils.

The aim of ayurvedic treatment at AIONA is to revitalise the processes of the body, mind and spirit. The goal is the renewal and building of the body's own forces, as well as the reassurance that your own direction in life can be found. Our intention is that you return home full of vital energy and fresh ideas to help guide you in your daily living. The revitalising ayurvedic therapies, the vastness of the sea, and the special nature of the garden are uniquely soothing and very special components of AIONA.

AIONA GARDEN OF HEALTH is a health resort that offers the ideal environment for our treatment in a private, individual space. Please learn more about AIONA by visiting our Web.Site: www.aionabali.com

BALI
This wonderful island offers so many possibilities. Balinese culture will always be present. You will learn many things from us, about history, culture and ways of life. We have lived in Bali for a long time and can see what goes on behind the scenes. We are pleased to share our knowledge with you.

The Cure Program

Day One

**Please arrive by 2 pm at the latest
2:00 pm Check-in with talk about AIONA and surroundings
4:00 pm Meetings and introduction by the cure leader with afternoon drinks and a small snack
6:00 pm Dinner
7:00 pm Evening meditation

Days Two to Day Nine

We will follow a daily schedule according to ayurvedic principles:

**Before 8 am please follow prescribed ayurvedic routine
08:00 am Energy training by the sea
09:00 am Breakfast
10:00 am Rainbow Dance
11.00 am Counselling or treatment
12.00 pm Lunch
02:00 pm Counselling or treatment
05:00 pm Yoga
06:00 pm Dinner
07:00 pm Evening meditation and singing etc.

Day Ten

08.00 am Energy training by the sea
09.00 am Breakfast followed by check-out
10:00 am Farewell Round and Departure

The program can be shortened. For example a 4 day program is EUR 400 - per person.

Description of Services:

1. Advice
On the second day you will have an ayurvedic consultation to determine what type of constitution you have and to discuss where you currently are in your life process. We will talk about your life goals, visions, and what motivates you. We will also discuss what you hope to gain from the Vital Health program. Consultations will be given everyday thereafter and moral support will be given throughout the various processes. (Duration: 1 hour)

2. Treatments
Treatments will be given daily. These massages, using special oils, will bring you to another space and relax you. The treatments are an important part of the process. The price of 8 massages is included, each massage lasting for 1 to 1 ½ hours. A rest will be taken for 1 hour after each treatment before resuming activity. This resting time is very important as it stabilizes the body's energies.

Planned treatments:

*A Balancing Massage or Reiki Treatment may be substituted for the Full Body Massage

Ayurvedic morning routine:

We lead you in an ayurvedic cleansing routine.

3. Diet and Meals

This is in accordance with the consultation and adapted to the needs expressed. Our diet is something crucial for our wellbeing and our health. During the treatment you can enjoy delicious vegetarian dishes from around the world. The daily health drinks and ayurvedic teas will be of great assistance in the cleansing process. We will also inform you of foods you are advised to avoid.

Price includes

4. Energy Training by the Sea (1/2 hour daily)
This is a flowing and easy movement routine that will awaken the body's energy and illuminate our minds.

5. Rainbow Dance (¾ hour)
This is a versatile way to express ourselves with the body. It is individual movement prompted through instruction and dancing. It uses elements of creative dance and sacred dance.

6. Yoga (½ hour up to 1 hour)
Like everything else in the program, the yoga is tailored to your needs. We use many elements of Raja Yoga. This is a rather tranquil yoga practise where we combine different techniques to create a harmonious flow.

7. Ayurvedic Theory (woven into the conversations)
It is our aim to introduce to you the world of Ayurveda - both its theory and history. There is much to tell, including the many stories of gods and goddesses, which are a symbol and metaphor for so many interesting discussions.

8. Evening Round (approximately 1 hour)
We close the day together with an evening meditation and activities to promote meditative states of being.

9. Fire Ceremony
This takes place in the Ayurvedic tradition and it very important. It is used for cleansing the mind. We will hold one or more fire ceremonies. Other rituals will be performed based on the situation in the program.

Please Note:

Alcohol and cigarettes should be avoided during the treatment. AIONA is an alcohol and smoke-free zone. We recommend you refrain from smoking and alcohol intake for a minimum of 2 weeks before the treatment commences.

Computers and other electronic devices should not be used during the treatment.

No big excursions should be planned during the 10-day treatment period.

The spa program is carefully designed and timed. It is advised that you partake in leisure activities in the immediate vicinity, such as snorkelling or swimming.

It may feel unusual to be seriously engaged with one's self for such a long period of time, but it often proves to be very enlightening for understanding one's own personality and a can be viewed as a wonderful gift.

Our heartfelt concern is to care for you individually, with creativity and competence. Facilitator Rahel Staeheli designs your healing program with you and will respond to your needs and concerns.

Facilitator: Swiss-born, Rahel Staeheli, will lead the program and guide the discussions and massages. She is the creator of AIONA GARDEN OF HEALTH, and has managed this beautiful place for more than 15 years. While living in Switzerland she took an early interest in medicine and alternative medicine. Her basic training in Switzerland included movement, theatre, dance therapy, herbalist studies and psychosynthesis. In Bali, she has trained in additional healing therapies such as ayurveda and yoga, which are the cornerstones of her practice today in AIONA. Her journeys to India, Sri Lanka and Germany have further deepened her understanding of ayurvedic philosophy. Her vision is now realized in AIONA GARDEN OF HEALTH.

Please visit our websites: www.aionabali.com and www.aionaseminar.com
Contact: e-mail: aiona_bali@hotmail.com / HP.no 081 338 16 17 30

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