Principles of Ayurveda Doshas: In Ayurveda, it is believed that the human body is made up of five elements: air, water, fire, earth, and ether. These elements combine to form three life energies, or doshas: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Each person has a unique combination of these doshas, which influence their physical and mental characteristics. […]
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Ashtanga
What is Ashtanga? Ashtanga are the eight branches of Ayurveda: Internal Medicine (Kayachiktsa) The word ‘Kaya’ means “Agni’ – the digestive fire in the body. It is responsible for the entire metabolism in a human body. If there is an imbalance in this ‘Agni’, it might lead to many diseases. Kaya Chikitsa deals with the […]
TriDoshas
What are TriDoshas? The word TriDoshas is composed of two words: Tri – means three Doshas – means energetic forces Understanding the concept of tridoshas is fundamental to Ayurvedic medicine. Tridoshas are the three fundamental energies or principles that govern the function of the body and mind. They are known as Vata, Pitta, and Kapha, […]