AYURVEDIC CONSULTATION

Ayurveda is a holistic system of health from the Sanskrit word meaning knowledge of life. It is the meeting point between the mind and the body, where thought turns to matter; it is occupied by three operating principles called Doshas. The three Doshas are Vata, Pitta, and Kapha, which regulate the thousands of separate functions in the mind/body system. The three basic functions are:

Vata Dosha controls Movement
Pitta Dosha controls Metabolism
Kapha Dosha controls Structure

Every cell in your body must contain all of these principles. Just as there are three Doshas, there are three basic constitutions in the Ayurvedic system, depending upon which of the Doshas is dominant. Discovering your body type can be tremendously helpful in balancing your specific constitution to allow optimum health. As you become familiar with this science you will understand what your body needs as it pertains to diet, exercise, daily routine, and other measures for prevention of disease.

After you complete the Dosha quiz (look for quiz on the right sidebar) to determine your body type, it will become obvious to you that all three Doshas are present in everyone, and all three need to be kept in balance. The knowledge of body type that you will gain is your key to total balance; it provides the all-important ingredient for change seeing yourself as nature made you.