“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” Aristotle Vatas are the love of the party... impulsive, creative and with a seemingly endless amount of energy. But when they are not in balance, then can quickly begin to feel drained and experience nervousness and anxiety. The elements that make up Vata are air and ether and this dosha is characterised by qualities such as light, dry, rough, cold, moving and subtle. These qualities translate into

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 make up the three doshas: Vata, Pitta and Kapha and we tend to have a dominance in one particular dosha. The elements that make up Vata are air and ether and this dosha is characterised by qualities such as light, dry, rough, cold, moving and subtle. These qualities trans

We can support an improved state of balance throughout the year by making a conscious effort to live in harmony with the cycles of nature and by regularly adjusting our lifestyle and habits to accommodate the arrival of each new season. As winter approaches the air becomes dry and cold and this exacerbates the Vata dosha and the Kapha dosha if it is also wet and cold. The principle of movement rules late autumn and winter and it is imperative to counteract this movement with

Wrinkles are a natural part of the ageing process, however they are exaggerated when the skin is dry, lacking in adequate hydration, or if it has been exposed to too much sun. There are a few things we can do try and reduce the appearance of wrinkles: 1. Protect your skin from sun exposure The sun’s UV rays play a major role in the premature ageing of the skin. Exposure to the sun creates free radicals which result in the thinning of the epidermis and damage to collagen fibre

As the air turns crisp and the leaves start to fall, Autumn is a time when your skin could use some extra care and more nourishing moisturisers; not only because it is getting colder, but also because you will have probably been exposed to sun and salt water throughout the summer months. All these elements are drying for the skin and so a little help can bring back a radiant glow. Autumn is dominated by the dosha ‘Vata’, which is associated with air and ether. As this is a se

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 Vata are air and ether and this dosha is characterised by qualities such as light, dry, rough, cold, moving and subtle. These qualities transla

Numerous Ayurvedic herbal combinations have been used effectively in the treatment of skin conditions and for the promotion of a clear and healthy complexion. More recently, these treatments have been comprehensively studied by scientists, and clinical findings now allow us to utilise this intelligence of the past. The Facial Ritual is personalised to your unique skin type, in relation to your dosha, and tailored to provide a deeply relaxing and sensory journey. Incorporating

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

Autumn is the season where we begin to calm the system after the energy of summer... the leaves start to change colour, we begin to notice a chill in the air and the ground starts to feel damper underfoot. In this season we should begin to eat foods that are a little heavier and more warming than the summer salads. And we should gently warm the body in other ways. Hot stone massage is a healing therapy that has been practiced by various ancient cultures. The Native Americans