Ayurveda is not only a science, but religion and philosophy.  The word religion is used to note the beliefs and disciplines toward a state of being in which openings of perception to all areas of life may enter.

Ayurveda is based on the Samkhya philosophy of creation.  Samkhya means “truth” and “to know”.  I ask that you open your mind and heart toward the philosophy of Samkhya because it is intimately connected to Ayurveda.

Ayurveda is the science of daily living based on this system of knowledge that evolved from the practical, philosophical and religious illumination that is rooted in the understanding of the creation.

Ayurveda is a holistic system of medicine that is widely practiced in India.  The word Ayurveda is a Sanskrit term meaning “science of life”.  Ayurveda was first recorded in the Vedas, which is the world’s oldest literature dating back more than 5,000 years.

Ayurveda teaches that man is a microcosm and he is a universe within himself. According to the teachings of Ayurveda, each individual has four biological and spiritual instincts: religious, financial,  procreative and the instinct toward freedom.  It is a medical-metaphysical healing life-science and the mother of all healing practices.  Ayurveda is designed to promote happiness, health, the knowledge of self-healing,  and creative growth.

See where I’m going with this – Mind/Body Connection approach to health and wellness?  I will tie each category together with each posting.

So, this is a very short introduction to Ayurveda medicine.  Remember, the saying, “And the truth shall set you free”?  This is the first step in that direction.

Do you think that Western “Allopathy” medicine is the only approach to health and wellness?