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What is Ayurveda?

The knowledge of life -
then as now.

Ayurveda is a healing art from India that is over 5,000 years old - and yet more relevant than ever. The name is made up of the Sanskrit words "Ayus" (life) and "Veda" (knowledge): Ayurveda literally means "knowledge of life" - in other words, the art of staying healthy, not just curing. In contrast to Western medicine, Ayurveda does not treat symptoms, but their causes. The focus is on the person as a unity of body, mind and soul - connected with their environment, diet and lifestyle.

The five elements - the basis of all life

In Ayurveda, everything is made up of five elements: ether, air, fire, water and earth. These five elements not only shape the body, but also emotions, behavior and metabolism. Each element is associated with certain sensory perceptions:

  • Ether → Hearing

  • Air → Feel

  • Fire → See

  • Water → Taste

  • Earth → Smell

Your combination forms the three doshas - Vata, Pitta and Kapha - are at the heart of the Ayurvedic understanding of health.

Vata, Pitta & Kapha - your inner balance

Every person has all three doshas within them - but to varying degrees. This individual composition determines the personal constitution (Prakriti). If a dosha gets out of balance, physical or emotional complaints arise.

DoshaElementsPropertiesWhen in
imbalance
VataAir, ethermovement, creativity,
lightness
sleep problems,
restlessness, nervousness
Pitafire, waterclarity, metabolism,
energy
inflammation, irritability,
overheating
Kaphaearth, waterstability, structure,
rest
inertia, weight gain,
lack of drive

"Like strengthens like, opposites balance each other out."
This basic principle is the basis of every Ayurvedic recommendation - whether diet, exercise or therapy.

Which type are you? Find out with the Dosha Test!

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Ayurvedic medicine - where tradition meets science

Ayurveda sees the human being as a unity of body, mind and soul. Unlike Western medicine, it does not see illness in isolation, but as the result of a disturbed rhythm of life and imbalance of the doshas - your inner bioenergies.

One of the most important diagnostic methods is the pulse diagnosis (Nadi Pariksha). By feeling your pulse, the Ayurvedic therapist recognizes imbalances and can tailor your treatment accordingly.

The roots of Ayurvedic medicine lie in the Vedic scriptures, in particular the Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita. Today, Ayurveda is also increasingly being researched scientifically. Studies confirm the effectiveness of many therapies and medicinal plants - for example for arthritis, diabetes or digestive problems.

Ayurvedic medicinal plants such as turmeric, ashwagandha and bacopa, which have an anti-inflammatory, stress-reducing and cell-protecting effect, have been particularly well researched.

More and more people are using Ayurveda as a complement to conventional medicine to alleviate chronic complaints, reduce stress or activate their self-healing powers

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Ayurveda today - knowledge for a modern life

At Mandira, we understand Ayurveda as a living practice that adapts to our lives - not the other way around. A glass of warm lemon water in the morning, regular meals, conscious breaks: small rituals that have a big impact when carried out with mindfulness.

This way, Ayurveda becomes a daily reminder of how to stay in balance - even in the midst of everyday life.

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Your path to balance

From detox to regeneration: find out more about our treatment programs and how you can sustainably regain energy with Ayurveda.

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Our access

How we combine Ayurveda with modern medicine, research and mindfulness in practice

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Recognize your type

Find out which dosha dominates you and how you can strengthen your inner balance.

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Ayurveda to listen to - nourishment for body and mind.

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The Mandira podcast is about more than just recipes: it's about mindfulness, enjoyment and the right balance. Be inspired by conversations about food, energy and life in balance.

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