Ayurveda Victoria BC
Ayurveda, a branch of Vedic Science, literally means “the science of life,” and it originated in India as the traditional healing system over 5,000 years ago. Considered one of the oldest forms of medicine, this ancient science works as both preventative & curative medicine, combining daily self-care, a healthy diet, yoga and a natural lifestyle as a means to acquire optimal health.
According to traditions described in old ayurvedic writings, the basic principles of Ayurveda were perceived long ago and through profound introspection by highly developed human beings. In the beginning, the tradition was therefore passed on only from teacher to student. Only much later, when this vehicle of tradition was no longer reliable, it was written down in the first scriptures and works of Ayurveda.
In India today, there are Ayurvedic medical schools training physicians in internal medicine, surgery, gynecology, pediatrics, toxicology & gerontology.
What makes Ayurveda practical is that it is not necessary to attend Ayurvedic medical school in order to understand or implement Ayurvedic knowledge into your daily life. According to Ayurveda, we create our state of health based on how we interact with our environment. By making choices that support our inner nature, we can live harmoniously and in balance.
As a way of life, we can approach Ayurveda through:
1) Lifestyle (Dinacharya-daily rituals, Ritucharya- seasonal rituals)
2) Diet (eating ritualistically depending on the season, time of the day and depending on your body constitution)
3) Rejuvenation (Bodywork treatments like Abhyanga, Shirodhara, Panchakarma etc.)
The initial consultation covers medical history, current lifestyle, and diet habits. It uses traditional