Ayurveda

Life (Ayu) is the combination(Samyoga)of body, senses, mind and reincarnating soul. Ayurveda is the most sacred science of life, beneficial to humans both in this world and the world beyond.

Charaka Samhita, Sutrasthana, I.42-34

Ayurveda is the Vedic science of healing for both body and mind. Ayurveda originated in India approximately 5000 years ago. It is the oldest natural healing system from which other holistic sciences including TCM have evolved. Ayurveda is Yoga’s sister science. Ayurveda and Yoga are two closely related spiritual sciences. They address our entire nature, our greater life as spiritual and cosmic beings.  In ancient times Ayurveda was taught along with Yoga. While Yoga is concerned with finding unity and liberation through spiritual practices, Ayurveda supports that quest by allowing us to maintain and preserve health and wellbeing. Ayurveda is not just for the diseased but more so for the healthy to help them maintain health. Ayurveda contains the secrets not only for healing the individual but also uplifting all creatures, society and the planet. Cultivating health makes us valuable not just to ourselves but also our family and the community at large.

Goals of Ayurveda

To promote and maintain health of the healthy

To restore balance

To improve quality of life

To prolong longevity

Ayurveda teaches us that the secret to a healthy and long life lies in Nature. We are a microcosm of the macrocosm. Everytime we move away from Nature or go against Nature disease arises. Modern afflictions such as anxiety, depression, stress are caused by our disconnect with Nature.