AYURVEDA

Ayurveda is a Sanskrit term, made up of the words ‘ayus,’ meaning life and ‘veda,’meaning knowledge. Literally, Ayurveda means ‘the knowledge of life.’ It is regarded as one of the oldest forms of healthcare in the world and originated in India over five thousand years ago. The aim of this healing system is to prevent illness, protect health and prolong life.  It is also the sister science to yoga.

Ayurveda is based on the principle that the universe is made up of five elements: ether, air, fire, water, and earth. These elements are represented in us by three doshas, which are bio-energies or body constitutions, namely: Vata (air and ether), Pitta (fire and water) and Kapha (water and earth).

When any of the doshas accumulate in the body beyond the desirable limit, the body becomes imbalanced. Each of us has a distinctly unique balance we are born with, and our health and wellbeing depend on this state of harmony.  Ayurveda uses the elements to keep the doshas in check and bring them back to balance. 

Integrating ayurvedic lifestyle modifications is a great way to understand your true nature and how to live simply in harmony with your environment. Once you comprehend the basics of this amazing system, your health is much easier to assess and actually fun to manage!