Ayurveda

Ayurevda is considered to have originated around 5000 years ago when India's great Brahmin sages observed the fundamentals of existence around them. Through intense daily meditations the wise seers were able to recognize the eternal truth within their being and manifest this in their daily lives. Ayurvedic teachings were recorded as sutras poetic Sanskrit verses used to teach successive generations of practitioners. The definition of Ayurveda is Ayus¡ meaning Life and Veda¡ meaning Knowledge it is a Sanskrit term, which literally translates to Knowledge of Life. In Ayurveda it is considered that Life is a combination of mind, body and soul and each of these are equally significant factors in a persons overall constitution. The philosophy of Ayurveda is that people are so intimately bound to nature (eating from it, breathing it and bathing in it) that they can't help but be comprised of its elements, earth, air, fire, water and ether (space). Based on Ayurvedic teachings disease occurs when any of the five elements are out of balance. Ayurveda is a system that uses the principles of nature to bring the individual back into balance with their true self and ultimately bring total health to body mind and soul. Common conditions enjoying great success from being treated with Ayurveda include insomnia, heartburn, chronic fatigue and weight gain. Ayurveda can be used not just to treat existing conditions but also to predict future illness patterns and to take gentle preventive steps to avert problems.