Ayurveda

As I have been training to be a yoga teacher for the last seven weeks, the term Ayurveda has presented itself in a number of different ways throughout my studies. Ayurveda is a Sanskrit word meaning the "science of life" and is a system of medicine native to India. Ayurveda is grounded in the belief that everything in the Universe (including the human body) is composed of the 5 elements: earth, water, fire, air, and ether. It deals elaborately with processes of healthful living based on balancing the 3 Doshas of Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Each person embodies a unique combination of the Doshas and by bringing them into balance we help achieve our optimum health. Means of balancing the Doshas is largely through diet but also includes a number of varying lifestyle choices.

It turns out I'm Pitta Vata.

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