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About Ayurveda

Ayurveda, the ancient Indian "Science of Life," is a holistic approach to health that has been practiced for over 5,000 years. It offers a body of wisdom designed to help people stay vibrant and healthy while realizing their full human potential. Rooted deeply in the understanding that health is a harmonious balance of the mind, body, and environment, Ayurveda approaches wellness as a holistic endeavor, where the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects are equally important.

This traditional system emphasizes preventive healthcare and treatment through lifestyle practices (such as massage, meditation, yoga, and dietary changes) and the use of herbal remedies. It recognizes that each individual is unique, and thus, each treatment plan is tailored to the individual’s unique constitution or "prakriti."

About Doshas

In Ayurveda, the concept of doshas is integral to understanding one's constitution. Doshas are the fundamental bodily bio-elements that make up one’s constitution and are categorized into three types: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha.

Vata Dosha

Vata Dosha

(Space & Air): Governs all movement in the mind and body and must be kept in good balance. Responsible for breathing, blinking, muscle and tissue movement, pulsation of the heart, and all movements in the cytoplasm and cell membranes. When Vata is balanced, it promotes creativity and flexibility. An imbalance, however, can cause fear and anxiety

Pitta Dosha (Fire & Water)

Pitta Dosha (Fire & Water)

Governs all heat, metabolism, and transformation in the mind and body. It controls how we digest food, how we metabolize our sensory perceptions, and how we discriminate between right and wrong. Pitta must be balanced to have good digestion and contentment. An imbalance can cause ulcers and anger.

Kapha Dosha (Water & Earth)

Kapha Dosha (Water & Earth)

Governs all structure and fluidity in the mind and body. It controls weight, growth, lubrication for the joints and lungs, and formation of all the seven tissues — nutritive fluids, blood, fat, muscles, bones, marrow, and reproductive tissues. In balance, Kapha is expressed as love, calmness, and forgiveness. Out of balance, it leads to attachment, greed, and envy.