Woodgreens Ayurveda & Wellness Resorts

Considered by many scholars to be the oldest healing science, Ayurvedic knowledge originated in India more than 5,000 years ago and is often called the “Mother of All Healing.”

Actually, most of the principles of many of the natural healing systems which are now familiar in the West have their roots in Ayurveda, including Homeopathy.

Recognizing that human beings are part of nature, Ayurveda describes three fundamental energies responsible for the characteristics of our mind and body.

Vata (Wind)

Vata dosha is made up of the elements air and ether, it is the principle force of motion in the body and mind. When vata dosha is healthy, the movements of the body are graceful, unimpeded, and yet controlled. When out of balance, the movements become erratic, excessive, decreased, or blocked.

Pitta (Fire)

Pitta dosha is said to be made up of the fire and water elements. People with a Pitta nature tend to feel warm and have somewhat oily skin, penetrating eyes, and sharp features. When out of balance they tend toward diarrhea, infections, rashes and weakness in the liver, spleen as well as blood.

Kapha (Earth)

With kapha dosha there is a predominance of the water and earth elements and people having this tend to be cool, moist, stable and heavy. When out of balance, kapha individuals are prone to gaining weight and tend to have weaknesses in their lungs and sinuses where there is an accumulation of mucous.