About Ayurveda

Ayurveda is a traditional medicine that originated in India over 5000 years ago. It’s a sister science to yoga, with the understanding that yoga is a journey to balance the mind, and Ayurveda offers modalities to balance the body.

The Sanskrit word broken down translates into:

Ayur= life
Veda = science or knowledge

Therefore, you can think of Ayurveda as, “the science of life.”

In Ayurvedic medicine, there is no disconnection between the mind and the body. That which affects the body, affects the mind, and vice versa. The goal of Ayurveda, therefore, is to create balance in both your mind and body – wellness from the inside out. 

From a practical standpoint, this system of medicine pulls from a range of modalities including, nutrition (food and herbs), meditation, bodywork, breath work, movement, and rest.

Part of the framework of Ayurveda is the concept of the Doshas, which you can think of as energy systems that move through your body. There are three primary Doshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha), and although every person will have all three, your unique constitution tells you which one or two are most dominant. 

With this information, you can tailor your lifestyle and healing practices to keep your body (both physical and energetic) in optimal balance.