How to improve your health with ayurveda - The holistic therapist Sunita Passi explains how the traditional ayurvedic approach to diet and exercise can transform your life
Getting started I used to be a business writer, working 13 hours a day, six days a week, and would manage my stress levels with yoga and massage. I realised that for my own peace of mind I needed to have more of these two elements in my life, and decided to retrain and learn about ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine. My grandfather was an ayurvedic doctor, so there was some sort of lineage in my family
Diagnose your body type The term ayurveda is derived from two Sanskrit words: ayus, meaning life, and vid, meaning knowledge. To make the most of ayurveda, you should be aware of your body type or constitution. The three main constitutions are vata, pitta and kapha, and they determine the characteristics of your body. But altogether there are seven constitutions, so if you want a real analysis, have a consultation with a specialist. Find one near you at apa.uk.com
Are you air? Vata is the constitution for the air element. When balanced, vatas are vibrant and enthusiastic, but when out of balance they can become restless, anxious and underweight. Swimming is their perfect exercise and they should drink lots of ginger or nutmeg tea
Are you fire? Pitta is the constitution for fire and water. When in balance, pittas are articulate and courageous, but when unbalanced are irritable, demanding and typically suffer from skin problems. Try yoga poses that stretch the back muscles and improve digestion, and avoid hot and spicy foods
Or are you earth? Kapha is the constitution for water and earth. When balanced, kaphas are affectionate and forgiving; when unbalanced, lethargic and possessive. They should incorporate high-impact exercise into their week, and follow a light diet of freshly cooked food
Meditation's what you need Anyone can benefit from ayurveda. Small changes to your diet make a difference, and incorporating 10 minutes of meditation a day can completely re-energise you. It teaches you techniques to control your mind so you are more in control of your decision-making process, and see things with more clarity
Stretch yourself If you go to the gym a lot and work out with weights, try introducing more holistic exercises into your life, like yoga – which can still be quite physical. Make sure you're always aware of your breathing. Few of us actually take care of our breathing, but when you inhale less air, toxins in your body build up
A change for the better I believe if everyone did ayurveda, pharmacists would close. It can have a huge impact, but it all depends on your level of discipline. People who subscribe to this kind of living look fantastic, never get stressed and can carry out huge amounts of work without feeling pressure ( telegraph.co.uk )
Getting started I used to be a business writer, working 13 hours a day, six days a week, and would manage my stress levels with yoga and massage. I realised that for my own peace of mind I needed to have more of these two elements in my life, and decided to retrain and learn about ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine. My grandfather was an ayurvedic doctor, so there was some sort of lineage in my family
Diagnose your body type The term ayurveda is derived from two Sanskrit words: ayus, meaning life, and vid, meaning knowledge. To make the most of ayurveda, you should be aware of your body type or constitution. The three main constitutions are vata, pitta and kapha, and they determine the characteristics of your body. But altogether there are seven constitutions, so if you want a real analysis, have a consultation with a specialist. Find one near you at apa.uk.com
Are you air? Vata is the constitution for the air element. When balanced, vatas are vibrant and enthusiastic, but when out of balance they can become restless, anxious and underweight. Swimming is their perfect exercise and they should drink lots of ginger or nutmeg tea
Are you fire? Pitta is the constitution for fire and water. When in balance, pittas are articulate and courageous, but when unbalanced are irritable, demanding and typically suffer from skin problems. Try yoga poses that stretch the back muscles and improve digestion, and avoid hot and spicy foods
Or are you earth? Kapha is the constitution for water and earth. When balanced, kaphas are affectionate and forgiving; when unbalanced, lethargic and possessive. They should incorporate high-impact exercise into their week, and follow a light diet of freshly cooked food
Meditation's what you need Anyone can benefit from ayurveda. Small changes to your diet make a difference, and incorporating 10 minutes of meditation a day can completely re-energise you. It teaches you techniques to control your mind so you are more in control of your decision-making process, and see things with more clarity
Stretch yourself If you go to the gym a lot and work out with weights, try introducing more holistic exercises into your life, like yoga – which can still be quite physical. Make sure you're always aware of your breathing. Few of us actually take care of our breathing, but when you inhale less air, toxins in your body build up
A change for the better I believe if everyone did ayurveda, pharmacists would close. It can have a huge impact, but it all depends on your level of discipline. People who subscribe to this kind of living look fantastic, never get stressed and can carry out huge amounts of work without feeling pressure ( telegraph.co.uk )
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