ayurveda

Ayurveda – the science of life

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

Principles of Ayurveda:

  • five elements,
  • doshas,
  • Gunas.

5 elements: fire, water, earth, air, ether

According to Ayurveda, everything in the universe, in nature, and within us is made up of these five elements. Each element is associated with different tissues and functions of the body, while also influencing our personality and character traits.

3 doshas

Ayurveda distinguishes three basic energies, called doshas – Vata, Pitta and Kapha . Each of them represents a combination of two of the five elements:

  • Vata – air + ether (movement, lightness),
  • Pitta – fire + water (transformation, metabolism),
  • Kapha – water + earth (stability, nutrition).

Each person is born with a unique ratio of these principles, called prakriti, which forms our innate constitution. However, over the course of life, this ratio changes due to diet, lifestyle, environment, and emotions. Deviation from the original balance is called vikriti .

Thoughts, emotions, relationships, daily rhythms, and seasons all influence which dosha is dominant within us. All three are present, but usually one or two dominate.

Dosha combinations

In practice, there are 7 types of constitutions:

  • Cotton wool,
  • Pitta,
  • Kapha,
  • Vata – Pitta,
  • Vata – Kapha,
  • Pitta-Kapha,
  • Vata – Pitta – Kapha (rarely).

Doshas influence the body's appearance, bodily functions, and personality traits. Each of them can promote balance or cause imbalance - thereby affecting our physical and mental health.

Ayurvedic diagnostics can determine both the innate (prakriti) and the current (vikriti) dosha ratios. These ratios are constantly changing – throughout life, with the seasons, and throughout the day.

Types in Ayurveda – Doshas

COTTON

Characteristics: dynamic, light and mobile energy. Creativity, speed and flexibility are typical. People with a predominance of Vata tend to be slim, energetic and sensitive.

Needs: require stability, warmth, and a regular routine. Imbalance manifests itself in anxiety, insomnia, or dryness.

Recommended treatments: oil massages with a calming effect (e.g. Abhyangam, Shirodhara), gentle relaxation techniques.

PITTA

Characteristics: Fire and water energy. Represents metabolism, intelligence, and determination. Pitta people are usually of medium build, with good concentration and a strong will.

Needs: they need cooling and balancing their intensity. Imbalance is manifested by irritability, overheating, or inflammation.

Recommended treatments: cooling and soothing therapies (Shirodhara) that cool both body and mind.

KAPHA

Characteristics: Water and earth energy. The Kapha type is stable, strong and resilient, with a tendency towards slower metabolism and fluid retention.

Needs: They need activity and stimulation to prevent stagnation and lethargy. Imbalance is manifested by heaviness, blocked airways, or weight gain.

Recommended treatments: dynamic, stimulating therapies such as Udwarthana (herbal peeling), which promote blood circulation and energy.

How Ayurveda works

Ayurveda is based on an individual approach - procedures, nutrition, and recommendations are adapted according to a person's type (dosha constitution) and their current condition.

  • Massages and treatments – to relieve tension and stimulate the body's self-healing abilities.
  • Herbs and nutrition – support specific bodily functions according to dosha type.
  • Yoga and relaxation – for mental peace and balance.
  • Detoxification – to remove toxins and restore vitality.
  • Diet – the most important part of Ayurveda.

Our treatments help achieve balance through customized massages, herbal treatments, and techniques that support your type. The result is a feeling of harmony, energy, and inner stability .

Ayurveda is not just about healing the body – it is a holistic way of life that includes a balanced diet, exercise, mental well-being and spiritual balance.