Sebastian Pole

Sebastian Pole is a trained practitioner in Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Herbalism who runs an Ayurvedic and Chinese herbal clinic in Bath. A qualified Yoga teacher and therapist, he is also co-founder of Pukka Herbs, a company that grows organic Ayurvedic herbs on over 1,000 acres of land in India. Pukka Herbs is now the UK's leading Ayurvedic company, selling a range of award-winning organic teas, herbal remedies and massage oils throughout Europe. Sebastian's first book, Ayurvedic Medicine: The Principles of Traditional Practice, was published in 2006. His second book, A Pukka Life, has recently been published by Quadrille and is about living in a truly authentic way, guided by the wisdom of Ayurveda.

SEBASTIAN'S FAVOURITE SITES

Plants for a Future - For the permaculture fanatic, this is a gem. I use it to plan what I want to plant and where, so that my garden becomes a living source of perennial vegetables, fruits and nuts.

Henriette's Herbal Homepage - Great insights into all things herbal from traditional texts, to culinary delights, to some beautiful photographs.

Green Pharmacy - Dr Jim Duke is a leader in natural remedy knowledge. Really good up-to-date research interwoven with ethnobotanical roots. Use this site to keep yourself in the know.

Todd Caldecott - A brilliant site on Ayurveda from a leading proponent. Powerful. Todd has some delicious recipes and some very valuable information on Ayurveda and health, with an extra added twist.

Big Shakti - A site for information on meditation by Dr Swami Shankardev Saraswati. Transcendental. I use the site to listen to some of Big Shakti's inspirational teachings on yogic breathing, relaxation and meditation. You can sign up for online courses. Cyber-yoga at its best.

HerbMed - Excellent research information for the herbal enthusiast. Use it for finding out about the proven benefits of herbs based on science and their traditional use.

3 January 2012