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Consultation with an Ayurveda Therapist at the Shakti – Ayurveda Centre Portorož

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Warm-up Questions

What do you think happens in a “wellness consultation” at an Ayurveda centre?
What kinds of problems might someone want to talk about with an Ayurveda therapist or doctor?
Have you ever tried yoga, meditation, or a special diet for your health? What was it like?

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Consultation with an Ayurveda Therapist at the Shakti – Ayurveda Centre Portorož

What an Ayurvedic wellness consultation includes (00:00 – 01:02)

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1. Who do you sit with during an Ayurvedic wellness consultation?

A hospital nurse
A fitness coach
A qualified Ayurvedic doctor
A nutritionist only

2. What kinds of problems can you discuss in the consultation?

Only sports injuries
Physical health and emotional well-being
Only workplace problems
Only skin problems

3. If the three doshas are out of balance, what does the doctor try to help you do?

Ignore them and focus only on exercise
Replace them with supplements only
Stop eating all spices forever
Bring them back into harmony

Consultation with an Ayurveda Therapist at the Shakti – Ayurveda Centre Portorož

How a patient is examined: three techniques (01:02 – 02:11)

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1. How many techniques are mentioned for examining a patient in an Ayurvedic consultation?

One
Five
Three
Two

2. What does “dasana” mean in the video?

A type of massage
Drinking a special tea
Breathing exercises
Optical perception/inspection by observing the body

3. What does “prashna” involve?

X-ray examination
Running on a treadmill
Questioning and answering a questionnaire
Taking blood samples

Consultation with an Ayurveda Therapist at the Shakti – Ayurveda Centre Portorož

What the Shakti Ayurveda Centre offers (02:11 – 03:13)

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1. Where are the centre’s products said to come from?

Australia
India
Brazil
China

2. What does the speaker say you can “immerse yourself” in?

Relaxing massages and Ayurvedic treatments
Medical surgery
Weightlifting classes
Cold showers

3. Which activities are mentioned as available at the centre?

Swimming and boxing
Cooking classes only
Marathon training
Yoga, pranayama, and meditation

Consultation with an Ayurveda Therapist at the Shakti – Ayurveda Centre Portorož

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1. What is the main purpose of an Ayurvedic consultation in the video?

To diagnose only through lab tests
To prepare for a sports competition
To get recommendations to maintain health or return to balance
To buy expensive products

2. Which best describes the consultation approach presented?

Focused only on physical symptoms
Focused only on quick treatments with no discussion
Focused only on emotions
Focused on mind, body, and daily life together

3. What does the centre emphasize about its treatments and team?

A qualified team and a variety of tailored treatments
Treatments are only for the face
No consultation is needed
Only online services are available

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Consultation with an Ayurveda Therapist at the Shakti – Ayurveda Centre Portorož

Do you think lifestyle and diet changes can improve emotional well-being? Why or why not?
Which of the three examination methods (observation, touch/pulse, questioning) seems most useful to you? Explain.
In your country, what is a typical health consultation like? How is it similar to or different from what the video describes?
Would you like to try an Ayurvedic treatment menu that includes massages, diet, and meditation? What would you choose first?