What is Ayurveda?
Ayurveda is an ancient holistic wellness practice originating in India. The term Ayurveda is derived from the Sanskrit works ayur (life) and veda (science or knowledge). Thus translating to the science of life.
Internal Purification
Ayurveda encourages making certain lifestyle interventions and natural therapies to regain balance in mind, body, spirit and the natural world. The natural therapies and lifestyle interventions include:
Special Diet
Yoga
Ayurveda observes how the five elements of fire, water, earth, air and ether affect us physically, emotionally and spiritually.
Ayurvedic health is based on the balance of these elements through something called Doshas. The doshas are a combination of these elements and each of us has our own unique ratio of each dosha. Your unique ratio of doshas defines your Ayurvedic constitution and by determining your dosha composition, you begin your journey to finding true balance in mind, body, spirit and nature.
VATTA DOSHA
air + ether
Energy of: movement and kinetic energy
In the Body: responsible for all movements of the body, mind and senses, and the process of elimination
Qualities: dry, cold, light, irregular, quick, mobile, rough
Seasons: late autumn & early winter
Seats of the Dosha in the Body: large intestine, pelvic cavity, bones, skin, ears and thighs
Herbal Remedies
Massage Therapy
A Look at Each Dosha
PITTA DOSHA
fire + water
Energy of: transformation and thermal energy
In the Body: heat, energy production, metabolism, and digestive function
Qualities: oily, hot, light, intense, sharp, fluid, liquid, acidic
Seasons: late spring & summer
Seats of the Dosha in the Body: small intestine, stomach, sweat glands, blood, fat, eyes and skin
Meditation
KAPHA DOSHA
earth + water
Energy of: stability and potential energy
In the Body: physical stability, proper body structure, resistance and fluid balance
Qualities: oily, cold, heavy, stable, dull, viscous, smooth, dense
Seasons: late winter & early spring
Seats of the Dosha in the Body: chest, throat, head sinuses, nose, mouth, stomach, joints, plasma and mucous
At Saannchi Creations, our goal is to empower you to take care of yourself, and those you love, through Ayurvedic modalities. The first step on your path to balanced wellness is determining your unique Dosha. From there, you get a glimpse into where imbalances may be and make a plan to bring yourself back into balance of mind, body and spirit.
