“Ayurveda is the science of life and it has a very basic, simple kind of approach, which is that we are part of the universe and the universe is intelligent and the human body is part of the cosmic body.”
Ayurveda translates to “the science or knowledge of life.” It is the sister science to yoga and has been practiced for over 5,000 years. Both yoga and Ayurveda originated out of India thousands of years ago. The optimum goal of Ayurveda is to recognize and nurture the balance of mind and body, and to make conscious lifestyle decisions that will optimize your individualized constituation (vata/pitta/kapha). Ayurveda is a holistic approach to health and wellness. The philosophy of Ayurveda encourages us to make conscious lifestyle decisions regarding our overall health based on our individuated constitutions (Vata, Pitta, Kapha).
One of life’s biggest challenges is to care for yourself. Self-care is one of the most important, yet often disregarded behaviors in our world today. When we choose to incorporate meaningful changes using the philosophy of Ayurveda and introduce self-care practices, such as diet/nutrition, exercise regimens, herbalism, yoga, meditation, pranayama (breath practices) and sensory therapies, we can work towards optimum health. Whether your goal is to reduce anxiety or depression, lose weight, improve digestion, gain restful sleep, increase energy and focus, or to simply learn ways to live a healthier lifestyle, the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda offers a natural healing approach to gain insight on self-care and wellness. These lifestyle practices empower individuals to ignite their inner healer through conscious, personal accountability for their own lifestyle habits, bringing the body, mind and spirit to an optimal state of health and well-being.