Guide to Ayurveda Resorts in Rishikesh, India for Holistic Healing & Relaxation
Ayurveda is a traditional system of medicine that is practiced in India. The word 'Ayurveda' comes from two Sanskrit words – Ayur and Veda. Ayur means “Life” and Veda means “Knowledge”. Ayurveda means knowledge about life as it is understood as a cyclical process of birth, death, and rebirth. Receiving ancient wisdom that gets into the core of who we are physically and emotionally and generates a tangible sense of well-being is fascinating. Being "healthy" in Ayurvedic teachings entails more than just physical well-being; it also entails a radiant condition of vitality and wellness, which is attained by living in balance and moderation in all things, according to the Vedic philosophy. Ayurvedic philosophy believes that the human body has three fundamental energies or doshas namely Kapha, Pitta, and Vata. It also believes that there are three essential elements in nature: Space (Akasha), Ether (Vayu), and Earth (Prithvi). These three fundamental elements together mak...