Ayur Veda is based on the principle of the 5 elements: Ether, Air, Fire, Water, Earth. These elements exist in all substances externally as well as internally in us, however, all in a unique combination of these 5. With the help of the 5 elements theory, you can begin to understand and accept your unique self and make small adjustments to balance your life.

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body types

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pitta

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Panchakarma - an ayurvedic cleansing program

Elisa is a London based yoga instructor and just returned from a Panchakarma retreat in Kerala, India. Panchakarma is a self referral cleansing program… Read more

Ayurvedic Treatments: Ayurvedic Lifestyle

In order to follow a balanced and healthy life, Ayurveda suggests a specific daily routine for each individual. This is based on the individual’s basic… Read more

Understanding Kapha Dosha

Following from the last two issues, I would like to write in detail about Kapha in this issue. The Dosha Kapha is the last of the three Doshas in Ayurveda. Read more

Ama, the root cause of many diseases

In my busy practice I get many clients suffering from conditions like chronic constipation, IBS, certain auto immune conditions, various types of acne… Read more

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"You see things; and you say, 'Why?' But I dream things that never were; and I say, 'Why not?'"

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