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🌿 Ayurveda & Wellness
Harmony between body, mind and soul
🍃 🌸 🌻 🌾 🌱 🪴 🍋 🌶️ 🧄 🧅 🫚
🪷 Introduction 🎶
Ayurveda (from the Sanskrit Ayur = life and Veda = knowledge) is an ancient science originating from India.
She believes that health is based on the balance of vital energies – the doshas – which influence our body, our emotions and our mind.
Each person is unique, with a specific combination of Vata , Pitta and Kapha .
💫 Ayurveda today
More than an ancient medicine, Ayurveda is a modern art of living : it teaches you to listen to your body, to recognize the signs of imbalance and to find natural harmony. 🌸
It's not about perfection, but about balance—between hot and cold, movement and rest, body and mind.
Ayurveda offers a holistic approach:
🌿 suitable diet ,
💆♀️ personalized oils and treatments ,
🧘♂️ daily rituals ,
💎 minerals and balancing stones .
⚖️ Fundamental Principles of Ayurveda
1 - The Doshas: Vata, Pitta, Kapha
- 🌬️ Vata : Air & Ether – Creativity, movement, mental energy. Imbalance → anxiety, insomnia.
- 🔥 Pitta : Fire & Water – Metabolism, digestion, intellectual energy. Imbalance → inflammation, irritability.
- 💧 Kapha : Water & Earth – Stability, endurance, immunity. Imbalance → slowness, weight gain, fatigue.
2 - The Dhatus (body tissues)
- Blood, muscle, bone, adipose tissue, marrow, reproduction and plasma.
- Each dhatu has a specific role and influences overall health.
3 - Diseases according to Ayurveda
- Considers illnesses as an imbalance of the doshas , often amplified by diet, stress or lifestyle.
- Prevention: lifestyle adapted to your dosha, specific diet, daily rituals.
🥗 Ayurvedic Diet for Each Dosha
flavors adapted to your dosha:
- Sweet/mild for Vata
- Bitter/sweet for Pitta
- Spicy/mild for Kapha
Dosha | Recommended foods | To avoid |
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🌬️ Vata | Soup, rice, cooked vegetables, ghee, almond milk | Raw, dry, cold, dried legumes |
🔥 Pitta | Cucumbers, coriander, basmati rice, coconut milk | Spicy, fried, alcohol, coffee |
💧 Kapha | Green vegetables, dried fruits, light spices | Fatty, sugary, heavy dairy products |
🧪 Ayurveda and modern medicine: complementarity
Appearance | Ayurveda | Modern medicine | Complementarity |
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Diagnosis | Assessment of doshas, pulse, tongue, urine | Blood tests, imaging, clinical tests | Holistic approach: Ayurvedic diagnosis can guide prevention and follow-up |
Treatment | Oils, herbs, massages, rituals, food | Medications, surgery, physiotherapy | Ayurveda can reduce stress, improve digestion and sleep, and strengthen immunity. |
Prevention | Daily lifestyle (Dinacharya), proper diet, meditation | Vaccines, regular check-ups, hygiene | Integrative prevention: strengthening the body and mind to reduce the risk of disease |
Chronic pathologies | Management of inflammation, fatigue, digestive disorders | Medications and medical monitoring | Complementary approach: herbs and rituals to relieve symptoms and improve quality of life |
🌸 Ayurvedic massages, essential oils and music
Dosha | Vegetable oils | Essential oils | Benefits |
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Vata | Sesame, almond | Lavender, sweet orange | Warms, soothes anxiety and insomnia |
Pitta | Coconut, jojoba | Peppermint, rose | Refreshes, reduces inflammation and stress |
Kapha | Mustard, sunflower | Lemon, eucalyptus | Stimulates circulation and energy, reduces heaviness |
💆 Daily massage (Abhyanga)
- "Use before showering to absorb oils."
- Warms and relaxes muscles
- Stimulates blood circulation
- Helps to evacuate toxins (Ama)
ॐ Ayurvedic Instruments and Sounds
Music is not only a pleasure, but also a tool for energy rebalancing . Try to choose your pieces according to your dosha and current state. The sounds can complement massages, rituals, and essential oils for complete harmony of body and mind.
- Mantras and sacred chants : resonance of words, spiritual vibration, emotional purification.
- Music of nature : sounds of water, birds, wind in the trees – natural balance of doshas.
- Tibetan bowls / singing bowls : deep vibration to soothe the mind and balance the chakras.
- Soft flutes and wind instruments : promote relaxation, ideal for Vata and Pitta.
- Drums and light percussion : stimulate Kapha and vital energy.
Moment | Targeted Dosha | Type of music | Duration |
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Awakening | Vata | Gentle Mantras | 5-10 min |
Work / study | All | Calm instrumental, 432Hz | 30-60 min |
Yoga / meditation | All | Singing bowls, sacred chants | 15-30 min |
Kapha fatigue | Kapha | Light percussion, lively rhythm | 10-20 min |
To sleep | All | Natural sounds or slow music | 10-15 min |
💎 Ayurvedic Minerals and Stones
Dosha | Minerals / Stones | Use |
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Vata | Rose quartz, amethyst | Soothes the mind, balances energy |
Pitta | Jade, green aventurine | Refreshes, calms irritability |
Kapha | Carnelian, tiger's eye | Boosts energy, reduces stagnation |
🕯️ Daily rituals and practices
- Morning : Hydration, clean tongue, meditation
- Yoga & breathing : practice adapted according to the dosha
- Mindful eating : hot, balanced meals
- Treatments : oils, incense, self-massage
- Evening : relaxation, herbal tea, sleep before 10 p.m.
⚠️ Precautions and limits
- Ayurveda is not a substitute for modern medicine in cases of serious illness.
- Herbs and oils should be used under supervision if you are pregnant, have allergies, or are taking any medical treatment.
- For chronic or infectious pathologies, always consult a doctor or specialist.
🌞 The main principles of Ayurvedic well-being
1️⃣ Daily Routine (Dinacharya)
- Get up before sunrise
- Clean your tongue and drink warm lemon water
- Self-massage with oil (Abhyanga)
- Meditation or yoga according to your dosha
- Light dinner before 7 p.m.
2️⃣ Mindful Eating (Ahara)
- Eat in peace
- Prefer fresh and seasonal foods
- Avoid snacking and reheated meals
- Favor flavors suited to your dosha: sweet/mild for Vata, bitter/mild for Pitta, spicy/light for Kapha
3️⃣ Restorative Sleep (Nidra)
- Create a soothing ritual: candle 🕯️, infusion 🌿, soft music 🎵
- Sleep in a ventilated room without screens!
🌿 Conclusion
Ayurveda is a complete holistic medicine, focused on prevention and natural balance.
Combined with modern medicine, it offers comprehensive support for the body and mind: nutrition, rituals, meditation, massages and personalized treatments help reduce stress, improve sleep and strengthen immunity.
🌺 Inspirational quote
- “When the mind is calm, the body follows the path of healing.”
- “The soul at peace guides the body to health.” 🌿
Here is a complete and detailed table of Ayurvedic rituals , organized for morning, noon, evening and according to the seasons, with doshas, objectives and necessary material.
Moment / Ritual | Dosha concerned | Objective | Duration / Frequency | Necessary material |
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Morning: Hydration 💧 | All | Rehydrate, stimulate digestion, eliminate toxins | 1 glass of warm water, daily | Water, lemon or ginger (optional) |
Morning: Tongue scraping 👅 | All | Eliminate ama, stimulate internal organs | 2-3 min, daily | Copper tongue scraper |
Morning: Oil Pulling 🥄 | All | Mouth cleansing, reduce bacteria, improve complexion | 10-15 min, daily | Sesame or coconut oil |
Morning: Abhyanga (oil massage) 💆♀️ | Vata: sesame, Pitta: coconut, Kapha: mustard | Hydration, circulation, relaxation, detox | 15-20 min, daily | Suitable oil, towel, soft brush |
Morning: Yoga & Pranayama 🧘♂️ | All | Energy, flexibility, mental clarity | 15-30 min, daily | Yoga mat |
Morning: Meditation / Intention 🕯️ | All | Mental calm, focus, gratitude | 5-15 min, daily | Candle, cushion, incense |
Lunch: Adapted diet 🍲 | Vata / Pitta / Kapha | Optimal digestion, dosha balance | According to meals, daily | Fresh food, spices, hot water |
Evening: Hot bath / relaxation 🛁 | All | Relaxation, regeneration | 15-20 min, daily | Hot bath, essential oils |
Evening: Reading / prayer / meditation 📖 | All | Mental calm, serenity, gratitude | 10-15 min, daily | Sacred text, meditation notebook |
Evening: Early sleep 🌙 | All | Physical and mental regeneration | 10 p.m. ideal, daily | Comfortable bed, soft light |
Seasonal: Spring (Kapha dominant) 🌱 | Kapha | Detox, energy, vitality | 2-3 weeks or season | Light foods, hot spices, exercise |
Seasonal: Summer (Pitta dominant) ☀️ | Pitta | Refresh, calm inner fire | All season | Fresh food, hydration, gentle meditation |
Seasonal: Autumn (Vata dominant) 🍂 | Vata | Warm, nourish, soothe nervousness | All season | Hot oils, cooked foods, regular massage |
Seasonal: Winter (Kapha & Vata) ❄️ | Kapha/Vata | Strengthen immunity, stable energy | All season | Spices, strict routine, energizing meditation |
Ritual: Nasya (oil in the nose) 👃 | All | Clarify respiratory tract, memory, concentration | 2-5 min, 1-2x/day | Sesame or medicinal oil, cotton |
Ritual: Shirodhara (forehead oil) 🧖♀️ | Vata/Pitta | Deep relaxation, stress and sleep regulation | 20-30 min, 1-2x/week | Specific oil, massage support |
Ritual: Panchakarma 🧴 | All | Deep detoxification, dosha balance | Annual treatment or according to practitioner | Oil, herbs, enemas, Indian sauna |
Ritual: Netra Tarpana (eyes with ghee) 👁️ | All | Vision, eye fatigue, relaxation | 10-15 min, as needed | Pure ghee, special bowl |
Ritual: Foot bath / reflexology 🦶 | All | Circulation, energy balance, relaxation | 10-15 min, daily or as needed | Hot water, herbs, essential oils |