Akasha
SpaceThe field of potential.
Vayu
AirThe principle of movement.
Agni
FireThe principle of transformation.
Jala
WaterThe principle of cohesion.
Prithvi
EarthThe principle of structure.
Prakriti vs. Vikriti
Most health advice treats everyone as a biological average. Ayurveda recognizes yourPrakriti—your unique genetic blueprint.
When stress or lifestyle shifts pull you away from this baseline, you enter Vikriti (imbalance).Restore your balance →
BaselinePrakriti
ImbalanceVikriti
The Definition of Health
Health is a state where Doshas, digestive fire (Agni), tissues, and waste are in balance, accompanied by a happy soul and clear mind.
The Three Doshas
Sync Your Life
With Nature
Biological Rhythms
6A-10AKapha • Stability
10A-2PPitta • Digestion
2P-6PVata • Creative
Core Concepts
Ayurvedic Encyclopedia
- Prakriti
- Your unique genetic constitution or 'nature' determined at conception.
- Vikriti
- Your current state of imbalance. Ayurveda aims to move you back to your original Prakriti.
- Mahabhutas
- The 'Five Great Elements'—Space, Air, Fire, Water, and Earth.
- Gunas
- The three fundamental qualities of nature: Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas.
- Dhatus
- The seven layers of tissues in the body, ranging from plasma to reproductive tissue.
- Prana
- The vital life force that governs all physical and mental functions.
- Srotas
- The channels through which nutrients, waste, and energy flow.
- Agni
- Biological fire. It governs digestion, metabolism, and transformation.
- Ama
- Undigested food and metabolic waste. The root cause of most imbalances.
- Ojas
- The essence of vitality, immunity, and spiritual strength.
- Dinacharya
- The science of daily routine aligned with the sun's cycles.
- Ritucharya
- Seasonal protocols for health and biological stability.