Ayurveda is comprised of two words. Ayur means longevity, and Vedameans knowledge. Thus, Ayurveda deals with how to live a long, healthy, balanced life. It is a traditional, holistic system of health science from India, which has been practiced for over 5,000 years and is a sister science of Yoga, with the psychology of Ayurveda and the psychology of Yoga being the same.

Ayurveda seeks to  restore the natural balance and state of health to mind, body and soul. Through  its body-mind-soul approach, Ayurveda has been found to significantly improve  several chronic health conditions.

Ayurveda focuses on  living in tune with nature. Its principles are universal. By connecting mind,  body and soul, Ayurveda strives to improve harmony and happiness in an  individual. Ayurveda emphasizes the maintenance of good health through a  balanced daily routine (Dinacharya), seasonal regime (Ritucharya), and a wholesome diet. Ayurveda considers every individual to be unique  because of their unique mind-body-soul constitution (Prakriti).The central concept  is that people can be classified by three constitutional types, or doshas: Vata,  Pitta and Kapha.

Ayurvedic holistic medicine is not a "one size fits all" concept to healing. Everyone is different, and at Essence of Self your unique expression in physical  form is honored.