Ayurveda, is the world’s oldest comprehensive health care system. It is the Science of Life or Wisdom of Daily Living that has been practiced in India for 6000 years. It is considered the “sister science” to Yoga, the mother of all healing arts and practical knowledge of self-healing, and is one of the most recognized and widely practiced disciplines of alternative medicine in the West.

Ayurveda is about living in balance by living in accordance with nature or the natural rhythm of the universe. That doesn’t mean living in a tent, outside, unprotected from the elements, but rather living in harmony with the elements, which are always changing. By observing and understanding change in ourselves and our environment, and recognizing the symptoms of change, we can learn how to live harmoniously with ourselves and our environment and be free from disease.

Ayurveda defines a healthy person as one who is established in self, with balanced doshas (elements), agni(digestive fire), malas(elimination), well formed dhatus(tissues), a shining soul, balanced mind, body and consciousness. It teaches that each individual has the power to heal themselves and the responsibility to do so through understanding their true nature and what is needed for balance. Dr. Lad says, “It explains the anatomy of who and what we are, each of us a special book, and Ayurveda teaches how to read it.”

It’s a simple practice based on ancient and sound principles that have lasted the test of time. The practice of Ayurveda includes appropriate Yoga, Massage, Diet, Cleansing, Daily Routine, Psychology and a profound philosophy that conjoins mind, body and spirit as a framework for holistic health and wellness. In considering the whole person, it integrates the biological aspects of life with social, ethical and spiritual issues of daily living. Ayurveda imparts wisdom on how to live in balance with oneself and with the environment and is a practical knowledge of self-healing that anyone can learn in order to have a mind, soul and senses that are full of bliss. Through its application, we can bring harmony and happiness into our lives and those around us. As we get more balanced, in touch with our true self, life gets easier and we make choices more in line with our true nature, restoring us, offering good health and well being. As we feel more fully alive and connected, we will move through life more gracefully with peace and ease.

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