Svastha Health

Namaste

Namaste! (Nah.MUS.thay) : acknowledging the divine within each other

Welcome to Svastha Health. This blog is a free ayurvedic health resource portal. We aim to pull together existing Ayurvedic resources and explain them in a modern day context, so that this ancient knowledge is accessible to everyone. Here is a brief description of what you can find on this blog:

• Ayurveda 101--a short introduction to ayurveda and the basic philosophy behind this healing science
• Ayurvedic Body Therapies--articles on various body therapies in ayurvedic healing
• Essential Oils--articles on essential oils and their various benefits
• Finding an Ayurvedic Practitioner--recommended links to find a practitioner near you
• Herb of the Month--monthly articles on herbs including eastern and western medicinal uses, where you can buy herbs, and how to use them; includes links to research, recipes, and organic bulk suppliers
• Simple Tips for Everday Wellness--bitesize tips to improve your health; every little bit helps
• Vata, Pitta, Kapha--(we recommend you read Ayurveda 101 before visiting this section) links to surveys to figure out your ayurvedic constitution and imbalances; includes basic tips on how to start specific imbalances holistically

This resource is continually being added to, so please check back often for blend of Eastern and Western perspectives on health. Our goal is to empower you to bring greater balance, and thus greater wellness, into your life....best, Svastha

What is Svastha?

Svastha (Sanskrit) is the Ayurvedic term for health. Literally translated, Svastha means "established in the self." This translation illuminates the Ayurvedic perspective of health as a state of harmony among all aspects of the self: physical, spiritual, and mental. To be established in oneself connotates both a healthy sense of esteem and life purpose, as well a vibrant spiritual connection with the universe.

In Ayurveda, imbalances give root to disease, and thus health is not defined by the absence of disease; being physically disease free is just one of the many benefits of being in balance.

Svastha Health is dedicated to reviving this ancient wisdom for greater balance and self-awareness....welcome and enjoy!

What is Ayurveda?

Ayurveda (pronounced aah-yure-vay-dha)=the knowledge of life.

"Life" itself is defined as the "combination of the body, sense organs, mind and soul, the factor responsible for preventing decay and death, which sustains the body over time, and guides the processes of rebirth" (Charaka Samhita).  So you can begin to imagine how comprehensive this knowledge is!Simply stated, Ayurveda is a holistic healing system to harmonize the body, mind, and soul. Most all modern healing modalities have their roots in Ayurveda (reiki, acupuncture, herbalism, yoga, aromatherapy, sound, color, and gem therapies).

Brief History: The first evidence of human writing dates back to 7000BC: these texts originated in India and contain the knowledge and philosophy of ancient Vedic society. These Sankscrit texts, came after many years of conveying this knowledge base through oral tradition, so the true origins of Vedic sciences are even older. Ayurveda is one of the many great sciences from these sentinel texts. The ancient rishis(sages) used Ayurveda to maintain their health so they could  continue unimpeded on their quest for enlightenment.