What is Ayurveda?
Ayurveda is India’s traditional system of health and healing, refined through more than 3000 years of observation and practice. At its core, the principle of Ayurveda is simple: Every person is unique, and well-being depends on keeping the body, mind, and senses – in balance with nature.
This science describes health through three bio-energies, called Doshas in Sanskrit. They are Vata, Pitta and Kapha – whose harmony sustains vitality. When harmony prevails, one is at ease. When the balance is disturbed by diet, lifestyle, stress or environment, one is dis-eased.
Ayurveda restores balance using natural means, viz., Herbal medicines, Diet regulation, Detox therapies, Oil treatments, Yoga, and Meditation.
In authentic Kerala Ayurvedic tradition, treatments are guided by qualified Vaidyas, the Ayurvedic Physicians, who assess each individual’s body constitution and design a personal plan. It is a blend of medical care, rejuvenation, and lifestyle guidance that encourages and facilitates the body to heal itself.
Benefits of Ayurveda
Ayurveda focuses on the root cause of imbalance in the body rather than symptoms alone. The benefits of Ayurveda extend beyond recovery, to help one discover a deeper sense of clarity and calm.
Holistic Healing: Treats body, mind, and spirit as one system, creating long-term balance instead of temporary relief.
Natural Detoxification: Panchakarma and herbal therapies cleanse internal systems, improving digestion, energy, and immunity.
Stress Relief & Rejuvenation: Oil therapies, yoga, and meditation calm the nervous system, support better sleep, and renew vitality.
Personalised Care: Treatments are customised to each individual’s constitution, climate, and health condition.
Preventive Approach: Emphasises daily routines (Dinacharya) and seasonal regimens (Ritucharya) to preserve wellbeing and prevent illness.
Ayurveda is not just a therapy. It’s an experience of India’s living wisdom, offered through skilled hands, pure herbs, and time-honoured tradition.
Let’s now look at how ayurveda works?