Ayurveda
At TAPOVANA, we practice Ayurveda, which is an ancient Indian system of medicine that has been in use for over 5,000 years. It is a holistic approach to health and wellness that seeks to balance the mind, body, and spirit. The word “Ayurveda” comes from the Sanskrit language and means “the science of life” or “the knowledge of longevity.”
The basis of Ayurveda is the idea that everything in the universe, including humans, is made up of five elements (panchamahabhutas): air (vayu), water (jala), fire (agni), earth (pratvi), and ether (akasha). These elements combine to form three doshas, or energies, that are present in every individual: Vata (air and ether), Pitta (fire and water), and Kapha (water and earth). Each person has a unique combination of doshas that determines their physical, mental, and emotional characteristics, as well as their susceptibility to diseases.
Ayurveda aims to promote health and prevent disease by restoring balance to the doshas through a combination of diet, lifestyle changes, and herbal remedies. Treatment plans are personalized to each individual based on their unique dosha balance and health needs.
