Have you ever thought of learning massage therapies but had some self doubts? If this is the case don’t let any fear hold you back on becoming an Abhyanga Massage therapist. All you need is to be in Love with Ayurveda.  Ayurvedic treatments are performed with love and kindness directly from the heart. A little story: Once upon a time I used to work as a tour guide in different parts of Africa. After a day of trekking at Mount Kilimanjaro one of my passengers (his name was Lance/ now my husband) asked for a neck massage. At this time I was a confident nurse and a safari tour guide but ..read more

Have you considered booking an Ayurvedic consultation to find out more about your unique Ayurvedic body type? A great way to start the New Year What is your constitution? “So, am I a Vata, Pitta or Kapha?” This is a question we often hear from curious clients. Also called Prakruti, your constitution represents the qualities in which you are born with. Each of us has a unique mixture of Vata, Pitta and Kapha dosha. These doshas are made up of the five elements, called panchamahabhutas. The elements include ether, air, fire, water and earth. The combination of the elements make up everything i ..read more

Have you heard of Mimosa Pudica also commonly known as the sensitive plant or touch me not, it is known for its unique ability to fold its leaves in response to touch or another stimuli. (Watch the video in our IG stories to see this). This Ayurvedic plant can be found in tropical America, Asia and the Australian East Coast. The medicinal use of the plant dates back to Charaka and Sushruta Samhita. Numerous properties of the plant are mentioned such as: Raktapittahara – alleviates bleeding disorders Sophahara – reduces oedema Yonirogahara – treats vaginal disease (used in uterine prolapse ..read more

Here is to 2024 and the laughter, love and kindness we will share in this new year. We hope you enjoy the first day of a magical year ahead! May Lord Dhanvantari shower you with blessings of good health, peace and happiness. We are looking forward to welcoming you at the Lakshmi clinic, there can’t be a better way then starting 2024 with the wisdom and beauty of Ayurveda. With Love Karin, family and the Lakshmi team PS: there will be many more flower bowls for you to enjoy in 2024 ..read more

It is not always easy to study classical Ayurveda. This is also highlighted in the classical text (Charaka Samhita). I remember my first years at the Ayurveda college (over 15 years ago) was very exciting but also the question on my mind “Will I be able to become an Ayurvedic practitioner? ”. There was certainly a lot of self doubt. Thanks to all my Ayurvedic teachers and gurus for making this dream become possible. The classical text mentioned certain qualities of  medical students and Ayurvedic physician’s. Qualities of Vaidya (Physician) Shastra – completed their studies (knowing t ..read more

We often get asked about our favourite Ayurvedic books For lovers of Ayurveda and those interested in studying Ayurveda, we have a number recommended for you Classical texts Ashtanga Hridayam, Ashtanga Sangraha, Charaka Samhita, Madhava Nidanam. Sanskrit references. For more advanced students of Ayurveda. My personal favourites are all books available from Dr L Mahadevan Sir. We also highly recommend Dr. Vasant Lads Volume 1, 2 and 3 textbooks of Ayurveda. Great for anyone serious about beginning their Ayurvedic learning We have a number of Ayurvedic books available for browsing in our sho ..read more

Are you travelling during the festive season? This time of year calls for a lot of travel so we wanted to give some tips from an Ayurveda perspective to send you on your way with health and prosperity. What do you pack in your carry-on luggage? Here are a few of our Ayurvedic essentials and recommendations while traveling Nasya oil Apply a drop or two of sesame oil to the ears and nostrils before the flight. Eye mask and ear plugs: relax the senses. Hot water flask: continually sipping hot water throughout the flight. Ginger or cumin powder Keep the agni strong. Triphala powder or capsul ..read more

A heartfelt thank you for all your love and support throughout 2023. Wishing you all a very merry and safe Christmas and joyous festive season. We look forward to seeing you in the New Year. With love Karin, Lance, Lily, Elva and the Lakshmi team ..read more

If you are still in need of a last minute Christmas gift, we offer gift vouchers online you can purchase and have in your fingertips within the click of a button. From an initial consultation with Karin, an Abhyanga and herbal steam bath treatment or a one hour massage, our vouchers cater to every taste! Spread the festive cheer and make this holiday season unforgettable for a loved one who is in need of some healing and restoration or purchase one for yourself for some much needed self-care this festive season or New Year. Simply click the link in our bio to grab your Christmas Gift Vouche ..read more

December Reviews We love receiving reviews and are so grateful for feedback from new clients. All of our therapists have expert training and we strive to provide a nurturing and supportive environment for all of our clients, where they can experience the benefits of Ayurveda in a safe and comfortable setting We love receiving feedback & these reviews on google are as exciting for us as they are for our clients who are receiving such great results. If you are inspired by these reviews and are looking to try one of our relaxing or healing treatments yourself, bookings are available via the ..read more