Ayurveda
An ancient holistic medical healing system. The practice of Ayurvedic system of treatment can be traced back to over five thousand years, from the Vedic era (1500-500BCE) of ancient Indian history.
The term “Ayurveda”, derived from two words “Ayuh” meaning ‘life or longevity’ and “Veda” meaning ‘science or sacred knowledge’, essentially deals with The science of longevity or The sacred knowledge of life. It guides and teaches to lead a happy and healthy life by balancing human nature.
Ayurveda and its aim
An ancient holistic medical healing system. The practice of Ayurvedic system of treatment can be traced back to over five thousand years, from the Vedic era (1500-500BCE) of ancient Indian history...
Pancha Mahabhuta
The physiology, pathology and pharmacokinetics are based on the Panchamahabhuta theory. This is the base of whole Ayurvedic Science. The theory says that “Sarvam dravyam Pancha Bhauthikam”..
Dosha - The Vital energies
There are three vital energies or functional capacities which are present in everyone and everything with an overall control. These functional capacities or fundamental principles- Vata, Pitta and Kapha...
Prakriti and Vikriti
Ayurveda describes the uniqueness of Panchamahabhuta or the three Doshas. The five elements are represented in our body in the form of three doshas. Each individual has a unique ratio...
Ayurvedic Nutrition
In Ayurveda wholesome diet is called Pathya (the precisely constituted and calculated cooked food). According to Ayurveda “we are the outcome of what we eat and digest”. Acharya Charaka has described...
Dinacharya - Daily Regimens
The word Dinacharya is derived from two words – Dina means ‘day’ and Charya means ‘regimens or routines’. Dinacharya (daily routines) is very essential to establish balance and harmony in our body, mind and spirit...
Ritucharya - Seasonal Regimens
The term Ritucharya is derived from two words, Ritu means ‘season’ and Charya means ‘regimens or conduct’. Rithucharya is therefore the Sanskrit word for seasonal regimen. In Ayurveda, adopting regimens...
Panchakarma
The term Panchakarma indicates the cleansing and rejuvenating treatment protocols. The word Panchakarma, derived from two Sanskrit words – Pancha means ‘five’ and Karma means ‘actions’..