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At the heart of ayurveda is the notion of balance. This is important on a grand scale ; harmony between the laws of nature and the actions of human beings,
Balance is also crucial on a micro scale;within the molecules of human body itself . Harmonny within the body is encouraged using the 96 basic principles based on 'Thridosha Sidantha'(Vatha , Pitha, Kapha Theory)
In brief this theory divides the molecules of the body into 5 elements which are than categorized into combination of those elements referred to as Vatha,Pitha and Kapha.
There are 7 combination of these elements, known as doshas. In order to have a healthy body and mind Vatha , pita and kapha must be in balance. |