Ayurveda: Finding balance in a busy world

What is Ayurveda?

The first holistic medicine - translated as "the science of life"

Ayurveda is an old Indian health system which treats the whole person working holistically, combining nutrition, herbal remedies, yoga, meditation and massage. It recognizes your dominant body type of either Vata (what moves); Pitta (what cooks), or Kapha (what sticks).

What is ‘Tridosha’?

The three doshas, or bio-energies found in our body are:

• Vata pertains to air and ether elements. This energy is generally seen as the force, which directs nerve impulses, circulation, respiration, and elimination.
• Pitta pertains to fire and water elements. This dosha governs metabolism, e.g., the transformation of foods into nutrients. Pitta is also responsible for metabolism in the organ and tissue systems.
• Kapha pertains to water and earth elements. Kapha is responsible for growth and protection. The mucousal lining of the stomach, and the cerebral-spinal fluid that protects the brain and spinal column are examples of kapha.   

Holistic living

In today's modern world, if you can take time to honour some of the traditions of Ayurveda, you will find more balance in your life.  While it may not be possible (or even desirable) to live a strictly ayurvedic lifestyle, we can definitely incorporate things like daily routine, and eating and exercising for our dosha and/or the seasons.

In fact, I think this is KEY to overcoming the myriad of hormonal health problems women today have.

Cyclical living

When you work with me, I will guide you on how to live according to your dosha, to the seasons, and to the cycles of the moon and your menstrual cycle.

More details coming soon...