What is Ayurveda?

Ayurveda originated in India more than 5,000 years ago and is often called the "Mother of all Healing". When the sanskrit word is broken out, Ayur translates to "Science or Knowledge", and Veda means "Life". And so, Ayurveda is the Science or Knowledge of Life.

It looks at each person as a unique combination of physical, mental, and emotional characteristics. According to Ayurveda we are all made up of the five elements, Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Ether. We each have varying quantities and qualities of each that make up our individualized constitution. Once you know and understand your constitutions, or your strengths and challenges you can work with your diet, daily routines and exercise to move towards balanced health.


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