Learn to balance your health and enhance your wellbeing with Ayurveda, the science of life and longevity, coming from ancient India.
As a certified Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultant, I can help you ascertain your Prakriti (natural constitution) and your Vikriti (current constitution), and recommend the appropriate diet, lifestyle, physical exercise and herbs.
WHAT IS AYURVEDA?
"AYUR" MEANS LIFE AND "VEDA" MEANS SCIENCE.
Ayurveda is an ancient system of natural healing that originated in India around 5,000 years ago. It emphasizes balance among the three energies, or doshas—Vata, Pitta, and Kapha—which govern our physical and mental processes. Health is achieved by maintaining harmony between these doshas through mindful living, diet, herbs, seasonal routines, and self-awareness. Ayurveda treats the root cause of imbalance rather than just symptoms, helping individuals align with their unique constitution and nature's rhythms.
WHAT ARE THE DOSHAS?
In Ayurveda, the three doshas—Vata, Pitta, and Kapha—are vital energies made up of the five elements: space, air, fire, water, and earth. Each person is born with a unique balance of these doshas, known as their prakriti, which shapes their body, mind, and tendencies. However, the doshas are also present in nature and shift with time, weather, and lifestyle. Each season carries qualities that amplify the dosha with similar elements—for example, fall is dry and airy like Vata, while summer is hot and humid like Pitta. When these environmental qualities overpower our natural balance, imbalances arise. Ayurveda teaches us to live in harmony with these rhythms by adjusting diet, routine, and lifestyle to keep the doshas in balance throughout the year.
Vata Dosha
Elements: Air + Ether
Season: Fall and early winter
Typical Imbalances: Anxiety, dry skin, constipation, insomnia, cold hands/feet, scattered thinking
Tips:
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Stick to a consistent routine
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Eat warm, moist, grounding foods like soups and stews
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Favor sesame oil massages and calming practices like yoga nidra
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Minimize cold, raw, and dry foods
Pitta Dosha
Elements: Fire + Water
Season: Summer
Typical Imbalances: Irritability, inflammation, skin rashes, heartburn, perfectionism, overheating
Tips:
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Cool the body and mind with calming, non-competitive activities
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Eat cooling foods like cucumbers, cilantro, and coconut
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Avoid spicy, oily, and fermented foods
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Spend time in nature, especially near water
Kapha Dosha
Elements: Earth + Water
Season: Late winter and spring
Typical Imbalances: Lethargy, weight gain, sinus congestion, emotional heaviness, attachment
Tips:
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Favor light, warming, and spicy foods
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Engage in invigorating movement and fresh experiences
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Reduce dairy, sweets, and heavy meals
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Wake up early and avoid naps during the day
