Ayurveda meaning science of life, is an ancient and holistic system of medicine widely practiced in India for thousands of years. It offers a body of wisdom designed to help people live healthy and long life. The focus of this system of medicine is that prevention is better than the cure. In Ayurveda you learn why diseases occur and what you can do to prevent and cure them.

According to Ayurveda, every person is made of five elements

Space,  Air, Fire,  Water and  Earth

These five basic elements   combine into three constitutions called doshas:

Vata, Pitta, and Kapha.

• Vata. (space and air) Energy that controls bodily functions associated with motion, including blood circulation, breathing, blinking, and heartbeat. When vata energy is balanced, there is creativity and vitality. Out of balance, vata leads to joint pain, constipation, dry skin, anxiety and other ailments.
• Pitta. (fire and water) Energy that controls the body's metabolic systems, including digestion, absorption, nutrition, and temperature. In balance, pitta leads to contentment and intelligence. Out of balance, pitta can cause ulcers ulcers, inflammation, digestive problems, anger, heartburn and arthritis.