What is an Ayurveda Spa?
Ayurveda ‘The Science of Life’ began in India and is the oldest known health system in the world. It originated over 5,000 years ago and was put into written form 3,000 years ago in ancient scripts called ‘Veda’. It is a traditional healing system that respects the human individuality: each person’s health is made up of the harmonious interatctio of the body, mind and the living environment. Ayurveda aims to prevent and heal diseases and their symptoms, strengthen the immune system, increase the body’s geneal wellbeing and vitality and delay the ageing process. In Ayurvedic philosphy, the body is comprised of three life energies, or doshas: Vata, Pitta and Kapha. These constitutions shape the physical and mental character of each person. Diseases result from the body’s imbalance of these three doshas. . Imbalances result from everyday living which includes problems such as unhealthy eating, stress, negative feelings, lack of exercise, tension, air and noise pollution.
• Ayurveda began in India and is the oldest known health system in the world. Ayurveda aims to prevent and heal diseases and their symptoms, strengthen the immune system, increase the body’s general wellbeing and delay the ageing process. Ayurvedic treatment programmes are designed for each individual after consultation with the physician. Most Ayurveda centres also offer daily yoga and meditation as part of the programme.
