​What is Ayurveda?

​Ayurveda is a 5,000 old practice coming from India. The translation from sankrit means“Science of life and longevity”. It’s a nature based system that allow us to understand:
  • Who we are physically, emotionally and mentally.
  • How the seasons, where we live, or what we eat influence our own constitution, or dosha.

Ayurveda is considered the sister science of Yoga as they share philosophical principles. According to Ayurveda the universe is composed of the 5 elements (Space, Air, Fire, Water, Earth)… so is the body. Thus, the human being is the embodied universe. 

These 5 elements, in the biological forms, combine to create the  three doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha), which you can think as energy forces. We are all born with a unique, individual portion of each dosha. Each one is present in us at different level forming our optimum being, leading to good health. 

Ayurveda doesn’t address the symptom but the imbalance of the whole person.  It is a holistic approach of health and well-being. Environmental factors like stress, diet, daily routine, exercises, climate and seasons impact the balance of our natural constitution. When imbalance is present, toxicity build in the tissues, compromising health. 

Understanding your constitution (doshas) will help you to remain in balance.
Vata is composed of Air and Space element.

When Vata is the most present in the constitution, people are creative, joyous, quick thinker and good communicator. When they are out of balance or under stress, they become restless, anxious and have elimination problems, constipation, or cramps.
Fire is composed of Fire and Water element.

When Pitta is the most present in the constitution, people are focused, passionate, intelligent and courageous. When they are out of balance or under stress they become irritable, angry, intolerant, and have digestive problems.
Kapha is composed of Earth and Water element
When Kapha is the most present in the constitution, people are calm, motherly, methodical and thoughtful. When they are out of balance or under stress they tend to be stagnant, stubborn, gain weight and are depressed.
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