08/01/2025
The 4 Pillars of Ayurveda form the foundation of this ancient holistic system of medicine, guiding individuals toward optimal health and balance.
🥦1. Aahara (Diet)
Ayurveda emphasizes that diet should be tailored to an individual’s dosha (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) and seasonal variations, eating fresh, seasonal, and whole foods.
Focus on mindful eating - consuming meals in a calm environment without distractions.
🎯2. Vihara (Lifestyle and Behavior)
Daily routines (Dinacharya) and seasonal practices (Ritucharya) align an individual with the rhythms of nature. Maintaining consistent wake and sleep cycles, regular physical activity and yoga.
Avoiding behaviors that disturb mental or physical balance, such as overwork or indulgence.
🧘♂3. Achara (Mental and Emotional Wellness)
The state of the mind and emotions significantly influences physical health.
Practice mindfulness, meditation, and self-awareness, cultivate positive relationships and ethical living. Manage stress through pranayama (breathing exercises) and relaxation techniques.
💆♂4. Chikitsa (Therapeutics and Treatments)
Therapies and treatments aim to restore balance in the body, mind, and spirit when imbalance or disease arises. There are personalized healing regimens based on an individual's constitution and imbalances:
* Panchakarma (detoxification therapies)
* Herbal medicines and remedies
* External therapies like massages, oil treatments, and fomentation
Celebrate progress and milestones, no matter how small. Achieving balance requires consistency and adaptability. Small, sustainable changes over time can lead to profound improvements in health and well-being.
Namaste.