AYURVEDA
Ayurveda literally means “science of life”. Veda translates to knowledge, and Ayur to life.
The Vedas were handed down by sages some 5000 years ago and include all aspects of the mind, body and spirit.
It literally is a way of life, which includes the way we think, act, feel and interrelate to our environment.
Ayurveda is based on a five-element theory, Ether, Air, Fire, Water & Earth and believes all
organic matter is born from the womb of the Universe and contains a blend of the five elements.
Ayurveda, is entirely based on the laws of nature. Ayurveda considers Man as a miniature replica or small
model of the Universe. The theory of macrocosm – microcosm continuum’ (Loka – purusha.samya) is the most
important principle of Ayurveda. The man and the universe are made up of five basic elements called as
‘Panchamahabhuta’.
They are akasha (ether / space), vayu (air / motion), teja (fire / radiant energy), ap (water / cohesive factor)
and prithvi (Earth / mass). The individual (purusha) and the universe (loka) remain in constant interaction
with each other. They derive and draw materials from each other to maintain their normality and homeostasis.
