Keywords Subdoshas: Ayurveda divides each of the three doshas - Vata, Pitta, Kapha - into five subdoshas. The doshas perform different functions in different places in the body as well... read more →
The constitution types (prakṛti) Every person has a certain physical and psychological constitution that has existed since birth and does not change significantly during life. The Sanskrit term for this... read more →
Ayurvedic Doṣa teaching Vata, Pitta, Kapha The human body is made up of the five elements (Pañca-Mahābhūtas): earth (Pṛthivi), water (Āpas / Jala), fire (Agni), air (Vāyu) and ether (Ākāśa).... read more →
Ayur-Vedic Philosophy Ayurvedic medicine has its roots in the Vedic philosophy. To understand Ayurveda in its profound aspects, it is important to know the philosophical background. Sānkhya philosophy Ayurveda is... read more →
How did Ayurveda come to mankind? Ayurvedic medicine is a thousand years old medicine, practiced and taught by the forefathers and wise seers (Rishis) for the benefit of mankind. It... read more →