"Behold! human beings living in an underground den... Like ourselves... they see only their own shadows, or the shadows of one another, which the fire throw on the opposite side of the cave."
- Plato, Ancient-Greek philosopherAyur 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.
elements
ether
air
fire
water
earth
body types
vata
pitta
