Āyurveda, a sister science of yoga, is a traditional Indian system of medicine focusing on preventative healthcare, detoxification, rejuvenation and longevity. Native to India, āyurveda means, āyu – “life” and Veda – “knowledge or science”, so it can be interpreted as the “science of life”. Āyurveda is mankind’s oldest healing system, dating back beyond 5,000 years, using foods, herbs, oils, massage, stones, yoga and meditation to maintain doshic balance. Āyurveda brings the body, mind and spirit into unity so you may live in harmony with your true nature.
Each of us is made up of a combination of the elements: ether (space), air, fire, water and earth. Our individual bodily make-up, or constitution, when honored allows us to live in harmony and serenity. The five elements then pair-up into three combinations (known as doshas) to form the primary forces of nature.
Each of us carry our own unique dosha that is established at time of birth. This is known as our prakṛti. Our current constitution, known as our vikṛti, has the ability to change while prakṛti does not. Life influences (such as diet, environmental factors, lifestyle, etc.) cause vikṛti to move out of balance from our prakṛti, shifting us out of harmony. In excess this can lead to disease. Āyurveda strives to keep us in a state of serenity and out of a state of stress.
Each of us is made up of a combination of the elements: ether (space), air, fire, water and earth. Our individual bodily make-up, or constitution, when honored allows us to live in harmony and serenity. The five elements then pair-up into three combinations (known as doshas) to form the primary forces of nature.
Each of us carry our own unique dosha that is established at time of birth. This is known as our prakṛti. Our current constitution, known as our vikṛti, has the ability to change while prakṛti does not. Life influences (such as diet, environmental factors, lifestyle, etc.) cause vikṛti to move out of balance from our prakṛti, shifting us out of harmony. In excess this can lead to disease. Āyurveda strives to keep us in a state of serenity and out of a state of stress.