Ayurveda means the science of life. The word comes from the Sanskrit “Veda,” meaning knowledge or science, and “Ayur,” life. Ayurveda originated in India thousands of years ago when the rishis (seers) first perceived this science of life of all the laws of nature that structures and governs the universe.

Physicists now understand that everything we perceive on the surface level of life originates from one unified field of all the laws of nature. Confirmation of this field comes from String Theory, a theory of physics that has much more recently demonstrated how the universe consists of innumerable, un-manifest, virtual vibrations which are laws of nature, which make up everything in creation including the human mind and body.

Ayurveda refers to the concept of Being, which is conscious awareness, without any thoughts. This is called Pure Consciousness and this is where all the laws of nature are lively. We know that if even one of the laws of nature, like the boiling point of water or the amount of oxygen in the air, were a little bit different, we would not be able to live as we are. This leads to the concept of intelligence and this comes back to us, since we can understand all the laws of nature.

Ayurveda explains how we can thrive by maintaining harmony and balance with the laws of nature. It describes three major categories of nature’s functioning so that just by identifying each person’s natural mental and physical type, it is possible to determine which foods and activities he or she should favour, which to avoid, and how to maintain balance during changing seasonal influences. On that basis, Ayurveda is able to offer simple rules to follow based on our mind-body type. It often happens that, once we learn our mind-body type, the knowledge seems to resonate with who we know we are. We feel that “Yes, that’s me, and I do love these recommendations.”

For Ayurveda, any vulnerability from an imbalance is the root cause of disease, as it creates a weak spot in the system where disease will take hold. Thus, restoring balance is the basis of prevention and cure. Food prepared using Ayurvedic principles is the key to good health, as it serves to bring the mind-body back into balance and restore vibrant health and vitality to the whole system. I am sharing these recipes so that you may enjoy delicious food and greater health and happiness in everything you do.

Your Mind-Body Type

According to Ayurveda, the many forces and laws of nature can be understood and handled in a very practical way when understood as the fundamental controlling principles found throughout nature, including our physiology and the food that suits us best. These three controlling principles are called Doshas. Everything in the universe is governed by them and they interact through innumerable laws of nature, or impulses of intelligence, so that all life functions though that intelligence. We each have a unique blend of these doshas, which determines our nature. When we are in balance, these three principles, Vata, Pitta and Kapha, act together to support a healthy mind and body.

When we are out of balance, through improper diet or fatigue for example, we become vulnerable to disease, which can cause health issues. Essentially, any weak point in the body will be the site of imbalance, and can be exploited by impurities or foreign organisms, which take the opportunity to grow.

Meet the Three Doshas: Vata, Pitta, Kapha These three controlling principles are easy to understand and to see in all aspects of life. Fill in the questionnaire here.