Ayurveda is one of the world's oldest holistic health systems, but it can seem unfamiliar if you have never encountered it before.
What is Ayurveda?
Ayurveda is a traditional system of medicine that originated in India over 3,000 years ago. The word translates roughly to 'knowledge of life'. It takes a holistic view of health, considering physical, mental and lifestyle factors together rather than treating symptoms in isolation.
Core concepts
- Doshas: Ayurveda describes three core energies (Vata, Pitta and Kapha) believed to govern different aspects of body and mind
- Balance: wellbeing is understood as a state of balance between these doshas, individual to each person
- Lifestyle integration: diet, daily routine and stress management are considered as important as any specific treatment
How it is practised today
Modern Ayurvedic practice often includes therapies such as herbal treatments, specific massage techniques, dietary guidance and lifestyle recommendations, tailored to an individual's constitution and current imbalances. A first appointment is usually a consultation, where the practitioner assesses your constitution and current imbalances before recommending treatment. Read more about what an Ayurvedic consultation costs and what it involves.
Is it evidence-based?
Ayurveda sits primarily within complementary and traditional medicine rather than mainstream Western clinical guidance. Many people use it alongside, rather than instead of, conventional healthcare, and it is worth discussing with your GP if you have an existing medical condition.
Ayurveda in Chiswick, London
Omnia Lifestyle offers doctor-led Ayurveda in London from our clinic in Chiswick, W4, a short walk from Turnham Green station. Limited parking is available on request when booking. Treatments include Ayurvedic consultation, Ayurvedic massage and Panchakarma-based programmes.
Learn more about Ayurvedic treatment at Omnia Lifestyle, find Ayurveda near you in West London, or book a consultation.
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