What is Ayurveda?

THE SCIENCE OF LIFE:  

"Ayu" means "life" and "Ved" means "science"

Ayurveda is a 5,000 year-old holistic system of healing that evolved among the sages of ancient India.  This science is ageless, eternal knowledge with fundamental unchanging principles of Earth, Water, Fire, Air & Space. These five elements exist in all matter, both organic and inorganic. They uniquely combine into three basic energies that are present in varying degrees called Vata, Pitta & Kapha.

These energies are called "Doshas", and are known as:

"Vata" (Air & Space),

"Pitta" (Water & Fire)"

"Kapha" (Water & Earth).

These three doshas govern our biological functioning and are present in every cell, tissue and organ. When the doshas are balanced, the body is healthy. However, when stress, age, poor lifestyle choices, improper diet, or environmental factors disturb the balance, we feel emotions such as anger, fear and anxiety leading to illness and health concerns.