Ayurveda holds and elemental view of the universe and believes that we are made up of various combinations of the following five elements – air, ether, fire, earth and water. The combination of these elements form the three doshas: Vata, Pitta and Kapha and we tend to have a dominance in one particular dosha. The elements that make up Kapha are earth and water and are characterised by qualities such as oily, cold, heavy and slow. These qualities translate into things like smo

Originating in India, Ayurveda literally translates to ‘the science of life’. Over time the ancient teachings of this 5,000-year-old comprehensive medical system have been handed down by Indian Sages as a part of their spiritual tradition. Today, Ayurveda encompasses prevention, healing and longevity as a holistic science. Health is defined as the dynamic state of balance between mind, body, and environment. You can achieve and maintain a vibrant state of health by identifyin