Ayurveda is not just a healing modality, it is a holistic system for balanced and harmonious day-to-day living, encouraging physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being.

Ayurveda is based on the interaction of the body, mind, and spirit; and energy is manifested in five elements -- Ether, Air, Fire, Water, and Earth. Together, the five elements form the basis for all matter, and combine to form three basic forces (or vital energy) called the three Doshas -- "Vata, Pitta, Kapha". The Doshas exist in everything in the universe and influence all mental and physical activity. Each individual has a unique combination of the three Doshas called "prakriti". Disease is the manifestation of Doshas imbalance. Treatment is based on identifying the Doshic constitution of the individual and any imbalance present, and consists in the use of natural medicines (herbs, minerals, vegetables) as well as nutrition and lifestyle adjustments.

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