Ayurveda, one of the world’s oldest forms of medicine, is a 5,000-year-old medicinal system originating from India meaning “life-knowledge”. Nestling herbal healing derived from the Hindu culture, Ayurvedic medicine concentrates on health and wellness by harmonizing the mind, body, and spirit. You can achieve total wellness from a trained Ayurvedic practitioner through methods such as guided meditation, yoga, massage, herbal medicine, and body-specific changes in diet.
This form of medicine categorizes three types of life forces or doshas: Vata dosha, Pitta dosha, and Kapha dosha. Each person has a combination of each life energy, but one is believed to be dominant. Identifying which life force needs to be balanced can alleviate health issues, as each dosha controls a different function in the body.
