What is Ayurveda?
Ayurveda is a traditional Indian medical science that originated over five thousand years ago. This oldest medical system not only heals the sick but also helps healthy people by recommending a customized diet, lifestyle, seasonal regimes, exercise, breathing techniques and many simple natural remedies. Ayurveda is a holistic healing system that describes people as a […]
Vata
People with a dominant dosha vata are very active – mobile, restless and energetic. They have a fast metabolism, are often lean, with poor muscle development, and protruding joints that frequently crack. Their skin isdry, rough and thin with visible veins. Sleeping, eating and personal habits are not regular. They are talkative and enjoy all […]
Pitta
Pitta-dominant people have warm skin and a lot of body heat in general. Their skin develops acne, rash, bruising or sunburn easily. They do not like hot weather, sunlight orheat, their eyes are sensitive to those factors. They like sports competition and games. Their intelligence is high, they have good insight and a deep sense […]
Kapha
Kapha-dominant people tend to have a heavy and solid body. They are often overweight and gain weight easily. Their skin is thick, smooth and their hair is greasy, thick and wavy. Kapha people have moderate or low appetite and slow digestion. They tend to be slow and lead sedentary lifestyle. They are lethargic and prone […]
The science of disease prevention and life maintenance
In today’s society, it is often hard to avoid certain things that disturb our natural balance. To follow Ayurvedic principles, we don’t really need to give up the modern way of living or live in a grass hut or desert island. Oftentimes, we do not really have a choice and should not lose the positive […]
Benefits of combining Yoga and Ayurveda
Ayurveda and Yoga are two complementary systems that are natural keys to health, beauty and happiness. Their principles and practice interact with one another and interpenetrate. Ayurvedic knowledge of prakrithi – the individual constitution of a person has a huge impact on the ways of achieving balance and harmony of the body, which is the […]
Yoga and Ayurveda – two sister sciences
Both teachings – yoga and Ayruveda – are Vedic, or Old Indian, teachings. They are elements of a larger value system that points out that using both sciences simultaneously is the way to fully benefit life. For many years, yoga and Ayurveda were regarded in Poland as a niche fad that could be compared to […]