ayurveda

Ayurveda, literally "the science of life," is an ancient system of healing that originated in India. This approach to health and well-being is based on a balance between body, mind, and spirit. Ayurveda focuses on preventing disease and maintaining health through individually tailored therapies, nutrition, herbs, massage, and meditation.

In Ayurveda, it is believed that each person has a unique "natural state", which is determined by the combination of three basic energy forces (doshas): Vatta , Pitta and Kapha . Each of these doshas has its own influence on our body and mind, and appropriate treatments and lifestyles are selected according to their balance. The goal of the Ayurvedic approach is to restore balance between these doshas and promote health and vitality.

Types in Ayurveda – Doshas

1. COTTON

   • Characteristics : Vata is a dynamic, light, and mobile energy. This type is often associated with creativity, speed, and movement. People with a dominant Vata dosha are usually slim, energetic, and flexible.
   • Needs : Vata people tend to become unbalanced due to stress, anxiety, insomnia, and dryness. They need stability, warmth, and a regular routine.
   • Recommended treatments : massages with oils that have soothing and warming effects (e.g. Abhyangam, Shirodhara, Kalari), gentle relaxation techniques.

2. PITTA

   • Characteristics : Pitta is fire and water, it is the energy associated with metabolism, intelligence and determination. People with Pitta dominance are usually of medium build, with good concentration and a high tolerance for stress.
   • Needs : Pitta people need support in balancing their intensity and ambition, as their imbalance can lead to overheating, irritability, or inflammation.
   • Recommended treatments : cooling and soothing therapies such as Shirodhara, Pizichil and Swedanan, which help reduce inflammation and promote cooling of the body and mind.

3. KAPHA

   • Characteristics : Kapha is the energy associated with water and earth. This type is stable, strong and resilient, and people with a dominant Kapha tend to be more robust, tend to have a slower metabolism and retain more water in their bodies.
   • Needs : Kapha people need support in increasing energy and activity to avoid excessive lethargy and stagnation. Their imbalance can lead to problems with excess weight and blocked airways.
   • Recommended treatments : dynamic and stimulating treatments such as Garshan (rubbing), Udvarthanam (herbal scrubs), which promote blood circulation and increase energy.

How does Ayurveda work?

Ayurveda is based on an individual approach to the person, which means that procedures and recommendations are adapted to the person's specific type (Vatta, Pitta, Kapha) and the current state of their body. Ayurveda uses various techniques to promote balance:

• Massages and treatments to relieve tension and stimulate the body's self-healing abilities.
• Herbs and lifestyle tailored to support specific body functions.
• Yoga and relaxation techniques that promote flexibility and mental peace.
• Detoxification to cleanse the body of accumulated toxins.

Our treatments help you achieve balance through customized massages, herbal treatments, and techniques to support your type, so you feel harmonized and energized in all areas of your life.

Ayurveda is not just about healing the body, it is a holistic approach to life that includes a balanced diet, proper physical activity, mental well-being and spiritual balance.