Principles of Ayurveda
The basic principle of Ayurveda is that the three doshas - vata, pitta, and kapha, govern our body. These three doshas represent a state of balance in our body and their balance keeps us healthy. When the balance of these doshas is disturbed, it affects our health and causes diseases.
In Ayurveda, it is believed that there are five elements in nature - earth, air, water, fire, and sky. Vata, pitta, and kapha are made up of a mixture of these five elements. Vata is made up of air and sky, pitta is made up of fire and water, and kapha is made up of earth and water. Ayurveda mentions various remedies to keep the tridoshas balanced. To live a healthy life, it is necessary that we keep our diet, exercise, and meditation balanced, so that our doshas remain balanced and we remain healthy.
