“A person… whose bodily humours are in a state of equilibrium…,
is said to be a healthy person.”

sushruta samita 15:41

Doshas, as ‘bodily humours’ are defined in Ayurveda, are another vital factor to your health. Doshas describe the fundamental energies, forces, or principles that govern all bodily functions. The Sanskrit medical texts specify three types of ‘bodily humours’/doshas – Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. When the doshas are in a state of ‘equilibrium’ or balance (in Sanskrit ‘sama dosha’) the person experiences good health and longevity. However, an imbalance in any of
the doshas can lead to various health problems and diseases in the body, mind, and spirit.

The three doshas are:

1. Vata is composed of the elements of air and space and is responsible for our movement, communication, and creativity. Bodily functions like breathing, blood circulation, and elimination, as well as mental functions like imagination and intuition, are dominated by Vata, which is the catabolic principle.
   
2. Pitta is composed of the elements fire and water and is responsible for digestion, metabolism, and transformation. Body temperature, vision, and skin quality, as well as mental functions such as intellect and willpower, are controlled by this dosha. Pitta is the metabolic principle. 
   
3. Kapha is composed of the elements water and earth and is responsible for structure, stability, and lubrication. Growth, strength, immunity, and mental functions like love and compassion all belong to Kapha, the anabolic principle.

These descriptions are only an excerpt of another deep concept. Vata, Pitta, and Kapha have many, many more physiological functions in your body.

Each person though has a unique combination of these three doshas. This is called Prakriti (literally from Sanskrit: “one’s own nature”). The Prakriti determines your physical and mental characteristics. The dosha balance or imbalance (vikriti, literally meaning ‘change in the natural state’) directly influence your health and well-being as already mentioned. Consequently, factors like age, diet, stress levels, climate, and lifestyle habits may cause imbalances in one or more dosha.

Would you also enjoy good health and longevity? A consultation with our Ayurvedic doctor helps you maintain or regain balance within the doshas. He focuses on diet, lifestyle modifications, herbal remedies, and other therapies like massages and treatments. Book your appointment now!

Look whose hands are looking forward in giving you refreshment
for your body and soul!
Let me introduce you our young, dynamic team: Remya the cheerful soul
of our spa and Jerin the more quiet spirit.
Both are, despite their youth very experienced.
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In the next few days I will update you on our different treatment rooms.

Our airy spa rooms are situated in the first floor. Curious to see our Seaview treatment room?

The window blinds can be opened or shut according to your wishes.

Dear Friends,

You might have wondered how we fared through this Covid-19 pandemic. Sad to say, it has not passed us without a scar.

Unfortunately Dr Hari and me split up during that time due to insurmountable differences.

So each one will pursue his own business. He will keep the location and I will keep the name and website Prakruthi Ayurveda.

I wish Dr Hari and his team all the best for their future business.

I will update you on my new location as soon as everything is fixed.

See you soon

Jojo Jacob, Prakruthi Ayurveda