WHAT IS AYURVEDA?
the original lifestyle medicine
'ay-yur-vay-duh'
5,000+ years old
​Ayurveda is an ancient system of health and healing, rooted in ancient India.
The word itself comes from the Sanskrit terms ayus (life) and veda (wisdom) together meaning ‘the wisdom of life.’
Far beyond a medical system, Ayurveda views each person as a dynamic field of intelligence, in constant exchange with the energies of the environment. True health is not just the absence of illness, but a vibrant state of balance where body, mind, and spirit are deeply integrated.
Unlike Western medicine, which often focuses on treating symptoms, Ayurveda works to uncover and address the root cause of imbalance. Its practices are preventative, rejuvenating, and designed to nourish your whole being. Because every individual has a unique mind-body constitution,
Ayurveda offers a highly personalised and holistic approach to wellbeing. The more we live in alignment with our true nature and the rhythms of the natural world, the greater our potential for lasting vitality, clarity, and peace.
Since 95% of chronic illness can be managed through lifestyle practices, having an Ayurvedic toolkit to hand to correct an imbalanced body-mind is invaluable. ​
Personalised, Practical
Participatory & Preventative
​​Ayurveda invites you to enjoy authentic living—rooted in rhythmic harmony with nature, soulful connection, and holistic integration.
By embracing your unique personality and aligning your lifestyle with the daily, seasonal, and yearly rhythms of life, you nurture balance and vitality.
Living from your authentic self means honouring your inner essence while contributing meaningfully to the world around you. In doing so, you don't just survive—you thrive, in deep connection with yourself, your community, and the natural world.
Ayurvedic Philosophy
​​​Embrace Ayurveda to cultivate optimal health, inner peace, and a harmonious connection with the world around you.​
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​Everything in the Universe, including yourself - is made up of five elements: earth, water, fire, air, and ether.
Your unique mind-body type, or 'dosha', is a personal blend of these elements:
Vata (air + space)
Pitta (fire + water)
Kapha (water + earth)
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These doshas ebb and flow with the seasons, your lifestyle, and life’s natural transitions. When balanced, you feel energised, clear, and resilient; when imbalanced, you may notice signs such as anxiety, fatigue, or low immunity.
Ayurveda teaches us to recognise these imbalances early and restore harmony through intentional daily choices. With mindful living, tailored routines, and awareness of your inner nature, you can return to a state of vitality, peace, and connection with the world around you.
Enhanced Well-Being
At Cardamom Coaching, Ayurvedic lifestyle practices empower you to live with greater balance, clarity, and vitality.
You'll gain practical tools across six core pillars of health to support smarter lifestyle choices, reconnect with your true nature, and understand your current state of well-being.
By recognising your unique mind-body constitution, you’ll learn personalised strategies to restore balance, improve digestion and sleep, reduce anxiety, and manage your energy.
Through mindful eating, meditation, breathwork, movement, and self-inquiry, you’ll uncover unhelpful patterns, strengthen your body and mind, and cultivate a deeper connection to your life purpose - all while living in harmony with the natural world.
Application to Modern Life
​​Embrace the time-honoured science of Ayurveda to guide your everyday wellness. By aligning your lifestyle with your unique constitution and the natural rhythms of day, season, and year, you can prevent imbalance and support lasting vitality.
Integrating ancient Ayurvedic wisdom into modern life empowers you to live authentically and in harmony with nature thus improving sleep, nutrition, movement, meditation, emotional stability and self-care.