Wednesday, June 24, 2009

What is Ayurveda?

Ayurveda is a 5,000 year old system of healing that has its roots in India.  Ayur means life and Veda means knowledge.  Ayurveda is “the science of life,” or “the knowledge of living,” or “the art of longevity.” Ayurveda is a way of living, breathing, eating, cooking, thinking, sleeping, and a way to live in health and harmony with Nature.

Ayurveda is based on the laws of Nature. Nature teaches us about life and Her laws.  All life is made up of the same elements as in the universe. Earth is our body, water is the blood in our veins, fire is the heat in our body, air is our breath, and ether is the space in our atoms.  Every individual life is a microcosm of the entire Cosmos.  Ayurveda explains that the entire universe exists within us and states that the purpose of life is to realize the Creator within and without.

Ayurveda is a holistic medical science that serves to heal, maintain health, and longevity.  

 

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