Welcome to The Ayur Chikitsa
Our wellbeing approach
The Ayur Chikitsa Method™ is our personalised approach to Ayurvedic wellbeing.
It brings together three dimensions of wellbeing — Body, Mind and Spirit — with three traditional pillars of care: Ahara, Vihara and Oushadha.
Rather than applying the same routine to everyone, we take time to understand your individual constitution, food patterns, digestion, sleep, movement, daily rhythm, stress, life stage and current wellbeing.
From there, we create practical guidance designed to fit into your everyday life.
Balance. Nourish. Thrive.
Authentic Ayurveda. Personalised. Sustainable.
The Ayur Chikitsa Method™
Our approach considers wellbeing as more than one isolated concern. Traditional Ayurveda encourages us to look at the whole person and the patterns that shape everyday life.
Energy • Digestion • Sleep • Movement • Physical Wellbeing
The body is where many changes in daily wellbeing are first noticed.
We may explore nourishment, digestion, sleep, movement, daily rhythm and physical comfort as part of the wider picture.
Clarity • Focus • Emotional Wellbeing • Rest • Resilience
Our mental and emotional state can influence how we eat, sleep, work and care for ourselves.
We therefore consider stress, mental stimulation, relaxation, focus and opportunities for genuine rest.
Purpose • Connection • Self-awareness • Meaning
Spiritual wellbeing does not need to be religious.
For us, it means feeling connected to yourself, your values, nature and the way you choose to live.
Three Pillars of Care
Nourish
Food, nourishment and daily eating habits
Ahara is the Ayurvedic principle of nourishment.
We explore how you eat as well as what you eat — including appetite, meal timing, hydration, food preferences, seasonal eating and the practical realities of your daily routine.
May include
Live Well
Daily rhythm, movement, rest and self-care
Vihara considers the way we live each day.
Small patterns around waking, sleeping, movement, work, rest and self-care can have a meaningful influence on our overall sense of wellbeing.
May include
Traditional Support
Traditional Ayurvedic herbs, oils and wellbeing practices where appropriate
Oushadha traditionally refers to supportive Ayurvedic preparations and therapeutic practices.
Where appropriate and within professional scope, your consultation may include general guidance relating to traditional herbs, oils, teas, self-care practices or Ayurvedic bodywork.
Any such guidance is complementary wellbeing support and is not a substitute for prescribed medication or medical treatment.
May include
Guidance of this kind is offered only where it is appropriate for you and within professional scope. It is not part of every consultation.
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We listen to the whole picture — not simply one concern.
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We use traditional Ayurvedic principles to create practical diet and lifestyle guidance around your individual circumstances.
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We focus on realistic changes that can be incorporated gradually into everyday life.
Every consultation leads to a personalised path
Your recommendations are shaped around you rather than a generic wellness programme.
What will you eat?
How will you live?
What additional wellbeing support may be appropriate?
Every plan reflects your individual consultation and professional scope, so not everyone will receive traditional herbal guidance.
You do not need to understand Ayurveda or know your dosha before coming to us.
Many people begin simply because something in their everyday wellbeing feels different — perhaps sleep has become irregular, life feels overwhelming, digestion feels unsettled, energy is lower, or maintaining healthy routines has become more difficult.
Our Wellbeing Concerns section can help you recognise some of the everyday experiences people bring to an Ayurvedic consultation.
You may also wish to read what happens in a consultation or explore our traditional wellbeing therapies.
If you would like to explore your food, sleep, movement, stress, daily rhythm and general wellbeing through a traditional Ayurvedic framework, an initial consultation is the best place to begin.
You do not need to diagnose yourself or work out your dosha beforehand. We begin by listening to you.
Not sure where to start?
Book a Free Discovery CallThe Ayur Chikitsa Method™ is delivered through personalised care from Kiranmaye Cartier, a qualified Ayurvedic Diet, Lifestyle and Nutrition Consultant and Ayurvedic Massage Therapist, and a Practitioner Member of the Association of Ayurvedic Professionals UK (AAPUK). AAPUK membership is a professional association membership and is not a medical registration.
A gentle first step
Ayurveda is highly individual. If you’re new to Ayurveda or unsure which consultation or treatment is right for you, start with a complimentary 15-minute Discovery Call.
Important information
The Ayur Chikitsa provides complementary wellbeing services based on traditional Ayurvedic principles.
Our consultations and therapies do not provide medical diagnosis or medical treatment and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.
The Ayur Chikitsa Method™ is a wellbeing framework for personalised Ayurvedic diet, lifestyle and traditional self-care guidance.
It does not replace advice, diagnosis or treatment from your GP or another appropriately qualified healthcare professional.
