Ayurveda is the oldest form of health care
in the world. It is considered the sister science of yoga and is said to have
originated in India over 5000 years ago, at approximately the same time as the
emergence of yoga. It is called the healing science of India and utilizes the
blessings of nature and spirit to restore balance to the body. The very
uniqueness of Ayurveda is that it does not fight with the body to control
disease, but teaches us to harmonize our body and mind with the universal laws
of nature, thereby removing the very roots of disease.
In Sanskrit, Ayur means life and Veda means
knowledge or science, so the literal translation is “The Science of Life”. It
is based on the one fundamental principle that health is the natural state of
an individual as long as his/her body and mind are in harmony with nature
(environment). Disease is the outcome of disharmony. Ayurveda is different from
other health care systems in that it places emphasis on prevention at the root
causes, instead of dealing with symptoms. Ayurveda emphasizes on the importance
of food as our medicine, along with yoga, pranayama, meditation, herbal
medication, and the cleansing, rejuvenation and detoxification of both body and
mind.
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