What is Ayurveda?

Perhaps the oldest healing science in the world, Ayurveda is a vast and detailed holistic system designed to help people live a balanced, healthy life.  Originating from the Indian subcontinent and deeply rooted in Vedic culture, this ancient wisdom discovered thousands of years ago is a powerful medical system, built around a sophisticated knowledge of our mind-body connection. It focuses on physical health, as well as mental and emotional wellbeing. 

Ayurveda is more than just a system for treating illness. It is considered the science of life (ayur, meaning life and veda, meaning wisdom or knowledge, in Sanskrit terms). It allows people to become their healthiest selves, both in the body and the mind, with the intention of avoiding illnesses, rather than treating them if they develop later on, due to lifestyle choices. 

Ayurveda encourages optimum health of the body and mind, as well as an understanding of what different people and body types need to lead a healthy, vibrant life…

When we live in accordance to Ayurveda, we live in harmony with nature, the elements, and the universe.  We begin to shift and adjust our daily schedules, eating habits, lifestyles, and mind set based on the time of day, season, and/or stage of life.  As we do this we begin to sense a connection to everything within and without us.  A sense of being “tapped in”.  

Working toward balance through Ayurveda we will notice changes in everything from complexion and digestion to stress levels, sleep issues, and mental fatigue.  A feeling of freedom and peace can be felt as the inner guide that resides within each one of us begins to move us through our daily life.