Ayurveda Glossary of Terms:

Ayurveda:

The Science of Life

The 5 Eternal Elements:

Space, Air, Water, Fire & Earth

The Doshas-

Subtle bio-physical energies in the body that maintain & control the metabolic activities of the body.

Vata- Space & Air

Pitta- Fire & Water

Kapha- Earth & Water

Prakriti-

Your Natural Constitution

Vikriti-

Your Current State

Agni (The Digestive Fire)

The metabolism of the digestive system. All diseases are caused by an imbalance of Agni.

Ama (Toxins)-

Improperly digested toxic particles that clog the channels in your body bringing on disease. They can be physical (Ama) as well as non-physical (Nadis) energy channels.