Ayurveda - approaches health from the perspective of mind,body and spirit

The word Ayurveda means knowledge of life.Ayurveda is natures medicine and approaches health from the perspective of mind,body and spirit.By understanding how nature works,we can apply the principles of Ayurveda to all aspects of life and know how each choice,action and interaction impacts our thoughts,emotions and physical body.Ayurveda finds the root cause of an imbalance and seeks to understand what drives a persons health and happiness to maximize his natural healing potential.Ayurveda recognises we are unique and that health and well-being means honouring our own unique needs.

Eliminates toxins

Ayurveda is the ultimate form of preventive medicine.We can interpret signs of ill health and make immediate corrections through diet and lifestyle.Living the Ayurvedic way encourages us to take action and responsibility for our own health.While teaching us how to make the right choices in diet and lifestyle,it reduces toxins that contribute to disease,alleviates stress,fatigue and tension,and strengthens the immune system by creating a strong digestive fire and flushing out toxins.It promotes selfinquiry and self-awareness and supports a balanced life that hinges on the harmonious practices of yoga,meditation and mindful living.It uses the bodys own natural intelligence to facilitate healing.


Our natural body type

Ayurveda explains were made up of three body types that correspond to our physical and personality traits,known as doshas.These are vata,pitta and kaphaeach representing two of the five universal elements.We contain varying proportions of each dosha,generally one or two in dominance.Our naturally dominant dosha does not signify imbalance,but rather how or who we are in our natural,healthy,balanced state.Mind,body,health and harmony are challenged when any dosha is aggravated or imbalanced.An Ayurvedacharya can identify your predominant dosha and potential imbalance,then suggest how to keep it in check.Each dosha type displays varying characteristics.Vata is creative,sensitive,has alight build,dry skin and prefers warm,humid climates.Pitta has a medium,muscular build,is productive,hardworking,irritable,has fair skin and prefers cold climates.Kapha has a heavy build,oily skin,prefers dry climate and is stable,methodical and easygoing. Refer