What is Ayurveda?
The Science of Life
Ayurveda, is a holistic system of medicine that originated in India over 3,000 years ago.
The word Ayurveda is made from two Sanskrit roots, “Ayu” which mean life and “Veda” which means knowledge - so it literally means “the science of life”.
Ayurveda, yogas sister science, believes that each mind & body is unique and by understanding our makeup we can cater a lifestyle that balances us. We categorize energies found throughout in the mind & body as doshas, and varying proportion of these doshas constitute the blueprint of the mind & body. A bit esoteric to start with, but if this is your first time exposed to these concepts, I recommend taking this Dosha Quiz to find out more about your unique constitution.
Considered one of the oldest forms of medicine, this ancient science works both as preventative & curative medicine, promoting daily self-care as a means to acquire optimal health and balance especially amidst our demanding, busy, modern lifestyles.
Ayurveda defines health in this way:
Balance and harmony foster the health and well-being of mind, body and spirit.
When the bio-energies (doshas) of the body work together harmoniously, the digestive fire (agni) works smoothly and elimination of waste (malas) functions well, a foundation of health and happiness in mind, body and spirit is created.
Ayurveda is based upon the five elements:
Ether (Akash)
Air (Vayu)
Fire (Tejas)
Water (Aap)
Earth (Pruthvi)
Ayurveda has thousands of years of detailed knowledge about the nature and effect of foods, herbs and seasons on our well-being. It also understands how the elements combine in the body to govern physical and mental tendencies and how different dietary and lifestyle habits can ultimately affect our mind, body and spirit.
In their energetic form, the five elements combine into bio-energies, or the Doshas: Vata, Pitta and Kapha.
Vata is (Air + Ether) - governs the principle of movement, responsible for smooth function, physical motion and movement of all kinds.
Pitta (Fire + Water) - governs the principle of transformation and governs digestion, conversion and regulation of bodily temperature as well as the ability of the intellect to comprehend.
Kapha (Water + Earth) - governs the principle of assimilation and is responsible for building and protecting the body.
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