Nature-Based Medicine for your Whole Self

An Ancient Art & Science

Ayurveda is a timeless form of nature-based medicine. The word itself translates to "science of life" or "the living wisdom."

The essential premise is that your mind and body are composed of the same stuff as stones, rivers, and stars.

All of creation is made of the same stuff, and your individual health depends on your ability to harmonize your internal state with your external environment.

Fortunately, this means that all substances can act as medicine. Unfortunately, this means all substances can act as poison.

Snake venom can kill or save you, depending on the dosage, preparation and circumstances.

Given the unlimited options and ever-changing trends, it can be difficult to know where to start and what substance or practice is going to be medicine (or poison) for you.

The genius of Ayurveda is that it recognizes the elemental patterns unique to your constitution and suggests specific remedies tailored to your needs at that time, in that place.

When you know your own constitution and tendencies, you can become your own doctor, preventing dis-ease before it even arises.

Gentle Gentle, Slowly Slowly

When the well-being pendulum has swung far to one side of the spectrum, the goal is to get it settled back in the center.

If you push the pendulum with great force, it is only going to swing far to the other side, creating a fresh set of unintended consequences.

The only successful strategy is to gradually coax the pendulum in the correct direction. Sustainable changes are made slowly over time until they become automatic habits.

Āyurveda offers precise guidance for micro- and macro adjustments to bring you back to center.

Health is wealth. Peace of mind is happiness.

Ayurveda Essentials includes:

Global Context

The Five Elements

The Three Doshas

The Twenty Gunas

The Ayurvedic Lifetime

The Ayurvedic Seasons

The Ayurvedic Day

Testimonials

Janelle O.

Telfer is brilliant! His knowledge in the Vedic realms, his open and clear channel and embodied wisdom in Āyurvedic medicine is incredible for guiding people into deeper connection with themselves and their highest alignment of health and wholeness.

Kelsey K.

Every time, Telfer provides deep insights that have helped me see the energies at play in my life and continue to follow my life's purpose. Telfer is a skilled intuitive practitioner with a deep knowledge of astrology and Āyurveda. His insights are both mind-blowing and make so much sense. Highly recommend booking a session with him!

Paolo K.

Telfer's approach to Āyurveda and astrology is one of intuitive ease, passion and joy. He lives and breathes the Vedas. You will keep returning to him, his infectious zest for life is addicting.

Sean B.

Dr. Telfer is knowledgeable and attentive. Working with him has completely shifted my personal trajectory. His deep and diverse knowledge has allowed me to access greater health and wellness in my body, mind and spirit. I would highly recommend working with him for a better, more fulfilled life.

How do I join?

Ayurveda Essentials is not a standalone course.

It is an integral part of the Ecotone ecosystem.

Ayurveda Essentials provides the philosophical and practical foundation supporting all the other Crafts. Comprehending the five elements and three doshas will serve you well throughout your life and vitally inform your journey into your personal Ecotone.

Access to Ayurveda Essentials is available to all members of Ecotone Academy. Membership is available on a monthly or annual basis.

When you become a member, you gain instant access to the entire Ecotone library, including all Ayurveda Essentials material.

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