Ayur means “life”
Veda means “knowledge”
The sanskrit word Ayurveda translates to
The Science or Knowledge of Life.
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Ayur means “life”
Veda means “knowledge”
The sanskrit word Ayurveda translates to
The Science or Knowledge of Life.
In Ayurvedic science, our health converges in three pillars—food to nourish our mind and fuel our body, sleep to restore and replenish our reserves, and energy to drive us forward with intention. Optimal health can only be achieved when these three pillars are in harmony.
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To be of service to the world, we need to take care of The Self. Self care helps to optimize our health, prevent disease, and create longevity in life.
Ayurvedic Medicine is a medical science that originated in India more than 5,000 years ago. It is a holistic (whole-body) healing system that takes the whole person into account. Basing it’s belief that health comes from the delicate balance between mind, body, and spirit, Ayurveda approaches health and well being from a stance of integrating the whole being. Physical. Mental. Emotional. & Spiritual aspects of a person.
This ancient tradition works with diet, herbal formulas, lifestyle, daily routine, stress prevention, sound/aroma/color therapy, and body oil treatments to support a person in their unique constitutional and genetic makeup. Ayurveda helps individuals to achieve good health through rejuvenation and self-realization.
Ayurvedic Medicine also works to understand the deeper cause of disease and simple symptoms that can arise on a daily basis such as; constipation, loose stools, skin rashes, inflammation, congestion, headaches, anxiety, nervousness, anger, and depression.
This holistic approach to health becomes a powerful tool to prevent illness and disease and creates longevity in a person’s life.
Instead of masking these symptoms with medications, injections, and creams; Ayurveda asks WHY? Why is this occurring in the first place? How can we understand it from both a physical and energetic place? How can we support this person in their overall lifestyle and better their health through what they eat, what they do, and what they direct their energy to.
Ayurveda provides basic practices for bettering our health and energy. Working with Ayurveda brings us back to the fundamental principles of everyday living.
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We experience the world through our five senses.
Ayurveda recognizes that all things organic and inorganic are comprised of 5 basic elements that in turn influence and affect how we experience through our 5 senses.
Space. Air. Fire. Water. Earth.
These elements have a direct effect on how we digest our experiences through our 5 senses. These are the fundamental building blocks of nature and the way that we experience the world around us.
Better understanding the 5 elements and their primal energies of how they comprise the world around us, play out in our lives, and govern our minds and bodies allows us to return the power of our energies back into our own hands. By empowering ourselves through our own strength, knowledge, wisdom and the innate intelligence of the body, we open ourselves back up to our full potential.
These elements assist us into living a more enriched and energized life. We start to observe and see how these elements play out in our physiology, psychology, and the natural environment around us through the choices we make to create a healthier lifestyle.
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These doshas, called Vata, Pitta, and Kapha are each comprised of 2 of the 5 elements. The doshas are energies which can directly influence or inhibit different qualities in an individual from the mind to the body. Vata, Pitta, and Kapha govern the responses, bodily functions, and personality characteristics of an individual from either a balanced or imbalanced state.
When Vata is at play and in balance a person is enthusiastic, inspired, dynamic, cheerful, happy, charismatic, easy going, playful, and adaptable.
Excess Vata in the mind and body creates worry, anxiety, insomnia, restlessness, dryness, a variable appetite, weight loss, gas, constipation, and even feeling cold.
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When Pitta is at play and in balance a person is energized, bright, quick-witted, sharp intellectually, determined, motivated, vibrant, and rich with ideas.
Excess Pitta creates jealousy, envy, agitation, a critical mind, short temper, consumed by perfectionism, acid indigestion, skin irritation, acne, loose stools, and feeling hot.
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When Kapha is at play and in balance a person is compassionate, understanding, forgiving, steady, and supportive of others.
Excess Kapha creates depression, lack of motivation, foggy or stubborn thinking, feeling possessive, sluggishness, congestion, weight gain, large stool, and even water retention.
It is important to balance the natural elements of the world and become an active participant in your health and healing.
Kathryn's warm and welcoming demeanor immediately created a comfortable learning environment. Her grounded approach and wealth of wisdom made every session enriching and insightful. Kathryn remained accessible for follow-up questions, providing valuable insights as I embarked on incorporating Ayurvedic body treatments into my private practice. This level of ongoing mentorship is truly commendable and showcases Kathryn's commitment to her students' success beyond the classroom. I feel equipped with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to offer Abhyanga, Shirodhara, and Svedana confidently. I highly recommend Kathryn and The School of Ayurveda.
Whether you are a beginner, just learning the fundamental concepts of Ayurveda, or have experienced Ayurveda before and are looking to learn more in depth and to study Ayurveda as a professionally path - we would love to help support you along your journey!
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