What is Ayurveda
What does Ayurveda mean? ‘AYUR’ in Sanskrit means ‘Life’ or ‘Longevity’ and ‘VEDA’ means ‘Science’ or ‘Knowing’. Ayurveda can be described as ‘The Science of Life or Longevity’ or ‘The Yoga of Life’. It is a system of Yoga. However, we should not get too caught up in terminology; Ayurveda is an idea, and if [...]
The Tri-Dosha
Vata, Pitta and Kapha, the tridosha, are unique in Ayurveda. A clear understanding of the attributes and concepts of these elements will enable one to understand one’s True Nature (referred to in Ayurveda as Prakriti). All three Dosha are found in all that is matter and therefore in all people. They govern all biological, psychological [...]
Vata Dosha
Vata is a combination of the elements Wind and Space and represents the concept of movement. Vata controls the processes that move within us; our circulatory system, our respiratory system, the elimination of waste from our body, the nervous system, and very importantly our thinking process. If born with a stable Vata Dosha then all [...]
Pitta Dosha
Pitta is a combination of the elements Fire and Water and represents the concept of transformation and digestion. It is fire in the form of digestive enzymes that cooks the food that we eat transforming it into energy. Pitta also digests thoughts and feelings and assimilates them. Nourishment comes from the food and thoughts that [...]
Kapha Dosha
Kapha is a combination of the elements Earth and Water and represents stability. Kapha is less subtle than Pitta and Vata and gives us our physical body providing structure and lubrication, and controls emotions such as compassion and love. It represents the concept of ‘home’, a place that gives you peace and comfort, where you [...]
