Ayurveda
A Complete Approach to Life
Ayurveda is not only a health system – it is a complete approach to life. It teaches that human beings are a reflection of the universe and guided by the same natural principles. Ayurveda embraces all dimensions of existence, from the subtle and intangible to the most physical expressions in the body.
Over 10,000 years ago, the first civilization in the Indus Valley brought forth Vedic culture and profound sciences. Among them was Ayurveda, acknowledged as the world’s first system of health. For thousands of years it was passed down orally, before being written in Sanskrit texts more than 5,000 years ago.
Ayurveda – The Knowledge of Life and Longevity
The word Ayurveda comes from Sanskrit, the language of the Vedic scriptures:
Ayur – life, vitality, longevity
Veda – knowledge, wisdom
Together, they mean Knowledge of Life.
Relevant Longevity – Adding Life to Years and Years to Life
Ayurveda is not about adding years at any cost. Its vision is relevant longevity: living as many years as possible in health, vitality, and joy. In Ayurveda, the length of life (life span) and the quality of life (health span) should be one and the same.
Swastha – Established in Your True Self
Ayurveda aims for every person to be swastha – established in their true self. Each individual’s inner nature or Prakriti is unique, like a personal blueprint. At the heart of Ayurveda lies the journey of self-understanding: to ask, Who am I? Who am I truly meant to be? What is my potential – beyond what my environment and experiences have shaped me into?
Ayurveda recognizes that health and fulfillment come from living in alignment with this inner nature. It also sees the intimate interplay of body, mind, soul, behavior, and environment – each influencing and shaping the other.
Prakriti – Honoring Your Unique Nature
Every person is born with a unique constitution called Prakriti. Like a fingerprint, it defines our physical, mental, and emotional tendencies. By knowing and living in alignment with this constitution, we can maintain health, happiness, and fulfillment.
Losing touch with this uniqueness, on the other hand, is the root cause of imbalance and suffering. Ayurveda helps us observe ourselves, recognize what supports us, and live in a way that honors our individuality.
Healing by Addressing the Root Cause
Ayurveda explains every imbalance or disease through cause and effect. True healing is only possible when the root cause of disease is addressed.
This is why Ayurveda offers individualized treatment – through diet, daily routines, lifestyle guidance, herbs, and therapies – always aiming at the source of imbalance.
Ayurveda
The Knowledge of Life and Longevity
The word Ayurveda comes from Sanskrit, the language of the Vedic scriptures:
Ayur – life, vitality, longevity
Veda – knowledge, wisdom
Together, they mean Knowledge of Life and Longevity