Ayurveda is an ancient system of healing that dates back thousands of years. Literally translated from Sanskrit, it is known as "the knowledge of life". One of the unique aspects of Ayurveda is that it looks at a person on a much more than a physical level. It incorporates the mind body and soul. As all three are linked to one another, all must be considered when looking at a person’s state of well-being.
At West Coast Ayurveda we understand that everyone is unique and as a result will offer lifestyle and wellness counseling that is right for you and your body type in accordance to the principles of Ayurveda. It is believed that we all have three doshas (elemental based energies) which reside in our bodies in varying degrees. When a person is in a healthy state these doshas are balanced in a harmony that our body is naturally in tune with. In order to understand our natural healthy state of being we must understand our ayurvedic body type. There are seven body types according to Ayurveda as follows:
The three main doshas
Vata: predominantly air and ether based.
Pitta: predominately fire and water based.
Kapha: predominatley water and earth based.
Most peoples body constitutions are not particularly dominated by a single dosha. In fact most have a double dosha where two doshas dominate a persons individual body type. These are known as :
Vata – Pitta
Vata-Kapha
Kapha –Pitta
Last there is a tri-doshic make up:
Vata-Pitta-kapha
It is rare to see a tri-doshic constitution. Keep in mind these people will have a more complicated regime as the chances of doshas going out of balance is increased as there are three doshas to watch out for.
You can book an appointment via phone at (604)-569-3596, or contact via email at consultations@westcoastayurveda.com
For general inquiries, email info@ayurvedichealing.com.
