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The Ayurvedic Company of Great Britain
81 Wimpole Street
London W1G 9RF
Tel: 020 7224 6070
Website: www.ayurvedagb.com
Aims to protect and propagate ayurvedic knowledge and treatment in an authentic and spiritual way while remaining an economically viable institution committed to social and political justice.

Ayurvedic Medical Association UK
1079 Garratt Lane
London SW17 0LN
Tel: 020 8682 3876 (Mondays to Fridays 10am-7pm, Saturdays 1.30am-4pm)
Maintains the register of qualified ayurvedic practitioners in the UK. Gives information on ayurveda and organises seminars.

The College of Ayurveda
20 Annes Grove
Great Linford
Milton Keynes MK14 5DR
Tel: 01908 664518 (Mondays to Fridays 9am-5pm)
Website: www.collegeofayurveda.com
Offers a comprehensive programme of ayurvedic education, research and health care, based on traditional principles, yet integrating and reflecting on the modern medical and technological advances. The course addresses the clinical developments in ayurveda, its practical application, research base, philosophy and theoretical evolution.

Kailash Centre of Oriental Medicine
7 Newcourt Street
London NW8 7AA
Tel: 020 7722 3939 (Mondays to Fridays 9am-7.30pm, Saturdays 10am-1pm)
E-mail: info@kailash.fsnet.co.uk
Website: www.orientalhealing.co.uk
A clinic specialising in traditional oriental medicine, specifically Tibetan, Chinese, Japanese (Kanpo) and Indian ayurvedic medicine. Also offers various types of massage, healing, osteopathy, reflexology, yoga, tai chi, meditation and some courses, ie, Bach flowers. Website has a list of practitioners and therapies, and details of prices.

websites

The Ayurvedic Institute
www.ayurveda.com
American-based organisation which offers a complete program of ayurvedic study.

Ayurveda Infocenter
www.holisticonline.com/ayurveda/ayv_home.htm
Extensive information about the concepts and processes involved in ayurvedic medicine.

The National Institute of Ayurvedic Medicine
http://niam.com/corp-web/index.htm
Aims to provide accurate and authentic information to the public regarding ayurveda through educational seminars and workshops. American-based. Website discusses the basic principles of ayurveda.

books
 
 

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The Book of Ayurveda by Judith Morrison
An interactive guide to using Indian healing for personal wellbeing. Includes a questionnaire to enable you to analyse your own needs.
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Handbook of Ayurveda by Shantha Godagama
Provides an overall view of ayurvedic principles, offers advice on nutrition, exercise and lifestyle, and includes a step-by-step guide to the causes and treatments of specific health problems.
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Principles of Ayurveda by Anne Green
This is an introductory guide to ayurveda which explores its history, and outlines the three doshas and their relationship to individual constitution.
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Secrets of Ayurveda by Karen Sullivan et al
Shows how to use ayurvedic healing to bring harmony to the mind, body and spirit.
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Simply Ayurveda by Bharti Vyas
A practical guide to using ayurvedic principles for everyday health and beauty care, including recipes, herbal remedies, home-made beauty treatments, yoga, meditation and ayurvedic massage.
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(July 2002)

 

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