THE urban lifestyle places many stresses on our minds and bodies. The pressure of work, demands of family and friends and the quality of the environment we are in contribute to a lifestyle that is damaging to our physical and mental well-being. Ayurveda - a system of healing that focuses on establishing and maintaining health of the body, mind, soul and the senses, may be the panacea to modern living.
Originating from India, Ayurveda means “wisdom of life” or “book of life”. Ayurveda works on a protective prescription to healthy living while its therapeutic prescription seeks to care for physical, mental, social and spiritual harmony. It has been practised in India for 5,000 years and has restored health and wellness of many people in many parts of the world. Today, Ayurveda has made its name in alternative herbal therapy.