| Ayurveda is the oldest form of complimentary | | | | Kapha. |
| medicine known to man and is more popular than | | | | Vata is a combination of ether and air, Pitta is mainly |
| ever, as people seek natural ways to live healthier | | | | fire and some water and Kapha is a combination of |
| and happier lives. If this is what you are looking for | | | | both water and earth. |
| look no further than Ayurveda. | | | | When one has a perfect balance of these three |
| History and Origins | | | | doshas, a person is at the peak of health however, |
| Ayurvedic medicine originated over 5,000 years ago | | | | when an imbalance of these three doshas occurs, |
| in India is the oldest form of holistic medicine known | | | | disease, illness and poor health follows. |
| to man. Ayurveda is a Sanskrit word meaning: | | | | How Ayurveda Works |
| ayu-life; veda-knowledge of); this knowledge of life is | | | | Ayurveda operates to prevent illness by |
| the key to harmonizing our body and spirit, which | | | | understanding the function of the body, the |
| enhances wellbeing and helps us fight and prevent | | | | relationship of body and mind and the particular |
| disease and ill health. | | | | individual nature of the individual being treated. |
| The knowledge of Ayurveda is believed to be of | | | | Each individual has a specific constitution and |
| Divine origin and was communicated to the saints and | | | | Ayurveda offers a systemic approach to well-being |
| sages who received its knowledge through | | | | customized specifically to the body type of the |
| meditation. | | | | individual. |
| Ayurvedic knowledge was passed down from | | | | Treatments |
| generation to generation, by word of mouth and | | | | Ayurvedic medicine uses the following in the healing |
| then finally put into writing in the Vedas, which are | | | | process |
| believed to be the oldest writings in the world. | | | | Advice on diet |
| Ayurveda is part of the spiritual tradition of the | | | | The provision of specific ayurvedic medications |
| Sanatana Dharma Universal, or Vedic Religion. | | | | Herbal medicines |
| VedaVyasa and shaktavesha avatar of Vishnu, put | | | | Massage |
| into writing the concepts of Ayurveda, along with | | | | Meditation |
| writings on spiritual insights of self realization | | | | Yoga, Breathing and various relaxation techniques |
| contained in the Vedas and the Vedic literatures. | | | | Depending on your particular health problems, an |
| Current practicing of Ayurveda is generally taken | | | | ayurvedic therapist may suggest any or all of these |
| from later writings, primarily the Caraka Samhita the | | | | treatments. |
| Ashtang Hrdyam, and finally, the Sushrut Samhita. | | | | - Increase energy and promote overall well being |
| These describe the basic principles and theories from | | | | - Balance mind, body and spirit |
| which Ayurveda has evolved. | | | | - Reduce Stress |
| Ayurveda | | | | - Prevent and cure ill health and disease |
| As with any holistic form of medicine it sees | | | | Ayurveda for Life |
| treatment of the whole as the key to wellness - this | | | | Ayurveda is the art and science of harmonious, |
| does not just mean treating the symptoms of an | | | | healthy living and is a way of life. |
| illness but looking at the broader picture of our total | | | | Its emphasis is on education, and promoting |
| being. | | | | self-healing by self-realization, to help the body return |
| Ayurveda aims to facilitate the union of our Spirit | | | | to and stay, in a natural state of balance. |
| with the Divine Universal Power (God consciousness) | | | | Ayurveda is growing in popularity and many |
| - In essence a healthy mind and body forms a | | | | companies today are promoting wellness retreats in |
| temple for our spirit. | | | | its country of origin - India. |
| Principles | | | | With cheaper flights than ever combined with well |
| Ayurveda works on the principle that our being is the | | | | qualified therapists and a beautiful culture to explore |
| result of a combination of the five elements: | | | | more people than ever are taking advantage of this |
| Ether, air, fire, water and earth all combine, in | | | | ancient form of healing to treat a variety of |
| variations called the three doshas, Vata, Pitta and | | | | conditions and achieve better overall health. |