In our previous post, we spoke about the Five Elements that constitute life, namely Earth, Water, Air, Fire and Space. Now let’s try and understand the energies that are operating in the universe. Ayurveda says that there are three principal energies governing the entire cosmos. There is no other energy apart from these three that is operating in the universe. These energies are termed as Doshas in Ayurveda and are present in every single living and non-living being. Have you ever wonder...

In our previous posts, we spoke about the Five Elements – Earth, Water, Air, Fire and Space, and the three Energies – Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Ayurveda says that the Five Elements and the three Energies together constitute life. Vata is the combination of Air and Space, Pitta is Fire, while Kapha is Earth and Water. It is because of these three Energies that the outside material is absorbed and converted into the inside material and becomes a part of our body. The food that we eat mo...

By now we have clearly understood that Ayurveda is a completely natural science. It believes that we will be able to lead a healthy and happy life, if we are able to synchronize our lives with the rhythms of the nature. Ayurveda says that all living and non-living beings are made up of the same Five Elements – Earth, Water, Air, Fire and Space, and the same three Energies – Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Everything that is made by nature has the same material and energy. So, technically, we...