Ayurveda

Ayurveda is Sanskrit for the "knowledge of life," defining the trinity of life as body, mind and spiritual awareness. This concept is often neglected in modern medicine where thoughts and feelings are often separated from illnesses of the body. Developed in India more than 5,000 years ago, Ayurveda is thought to be the oldest medical system known. It is a complete and holistic science of healthy balanced living that views each person as an individual, with a unique mind-body constitution and set of life circumstances. All these factors are considered in determining whether natural healing approaches should be taken, or if changes in daily living should be made to aid in healing and to promote longevity.