What is Ayurveda?
- Katy Aparicio
- Oct 13
- 4 min read
What if the key to well-being lay in ancient wisdom that sees the human being as a whole? Much more than a traditional Indian medicine, Ayurveda is a way of life deeply rooted in balance and prevention.
At BIOVEDA SXM, we invite you to discover this practical philosophy that teaches us how to care for our body and mind in harmony with the laws of nature. Ready to embrace a path to health and serenity?
Ayurveda : the science of longevity
Ayurveda is the science of longevity — a millennia-old medicine now recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO).
"Ayur" means life, breath, or light.
"Veda" means knowledge, wisdom.
Ayurveda is not a mystical approach, but a science of deep understanding of the human being and their interaction with nature. It connects physics, chemistry, and physiology with the knowledge of life.
This wisdom teaches the art of inhabiting the body, calming the mind, and resonating with the rhythm of nature.
It reveals an essential truth: in life, everything we experience depends on us.Our emotions, our actions, our reactions — all are part of our personal responsibility.
We often tend to look for excuses or blame others. But Ayurveda teaches that what manifests externally is a reflection of our inner world.
Ayurveda: a path of balance, awareness, and responsibility.
The Foundations of Ayurveda: The Five Elements and the Three Doshas
The fives elements
We perceive the world through our five senses: sight, smell, taste, hearing, and touch.
According to Ayurveda, life manifests through five essential elements:space (ether), air, fire, water, and earth.
The universe and the human body are made of these same elements:
the universe expands,
the human body contracts.
Each element influences our physical structure, emotions, and inner balance.
The three Doshas : Vata, Pitta et Kapha
To understand our biological characteristics, Ayurveda identifies three vital energies called Doshas.They define our constitution and influence our physical and mental health.
Vata = Ether (Space) + Air → Movement, Creativity, Lightness
Pitta = Fire + Water → Transformation, Digestion, Energy
Kapha = Water + Earth → Stability, Strength, Grounding
These three forces regulate all functions of the body and mind. Their balance is essential:too much fire creates irritation, too much air causes restlessness, too much earth brings heaviness.
In the same way, the Doshas find harmony when opposites unite.Each Dosha can become imbalanced alone or in interaction with the others.
Sudden anger increases Pitta (the inner fire).
Excessive movement overstimulates Vata.
Prolonged inactivity weighs down Kapha.
The balance between movement and stability is the key to vitality.Without movement, there is no life; without stability, no direction.
Ayurveda and spirituality
In Indian tradition, the Doshas are associated with three divine forces:
Vata – Brahma, the Creator (Ether and Air)
Pitta – Shiva, the Transformer (Fire and Water)
Kapha – Vishnu, the Preserver (Water and Earth)
According to Ayurveda, being spiritual is not about escaping the world. It means living fully in the present moment, finding joy in each action, and cultivating awareness in all we do.
Here and now — in the simplicity of breath and the beauty of life.
Listen to the wind of Vata, the flame of Pitta, the gentle earth of Kapha.
When these forces unite in harmony, life becomes a prayer, and every moment, a celebration.
Restoring harmony through Ayurveda
According to Ayurveda, health is a state of harmony between:
the three Doshas,
the body tissues (dhatus),
the waste products (malas),
and the mind.
Each individual has a unique constitution (Prakriti) that determines their strengths, vulnerabilities, and the lifestyle practices best suited to them.
👉 Ayurveda invites us to take responsibility for our health and balance by harmonizing:
our diet,
our daily routines,
our emotions,
and our relationship with the environment.
🌺 Discover Ayurveda in Saint-Martin with BIOVEDA SXM
Discover your unique constitution and restore balance through Ayurveda.
Book your personalized Ayurvedic consultation:
This consultation is a moment of listening and self-understanding. It helps identify your natural constitution (Prakriti) and your current imbalances (Vikriti), to restore a dynamic state of health and vitality.
The consultation unfolds in three stages:
Observation – Analysis of posture, complexion, skin, tongue, and gaze.
Investigation – In-depth discussion about your lifestyle, diet, emotions, sleep, and digestion.
Touch – Pulse reading and energetic perception to refine the understanding of your Doshas and vitality.
Following the assessment, you will receive personalized recommendations: a suitable diet, lifestyle guidance, daily routines, and specific exercises or herbs according to your needs.
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