Balance Through Ayurveda

What is Ayurveda?

Ayurveda is an ancient Indian holistic healing system that
teaches us that true beauty and wellness come from balance. The word
"Ayurveda" comes from Sanskrit, where "Ayur" means life and
"Veda" means knowledge or science. Thus, Ayurveda is often referred
to as the "Science of Life." Ayurveda recognises that health is about
harmony with nature and it takes a personalised approach to each person’s
unique needs. Ayurveda is based on the belief that everything in nature is made up of three energies, known as doshas: Vata (air + ether), Pitta (fire + water), and Kapha (earth + water). Each of us has a unique combination of these doshas that govern our physical, emotional and mental states. When our doshas are in balance, we feel vibrant, grounded and alive in our natural flow. When imbalances arise, they reflect in our mind and body, including our hair and skin.

Each of us has a unique combination of these doshas and identifying which one is predominant in your body can help you understand your needs — including what your hair and skin needs.

THE THREE DOSHAS:

  • VATA (AIR & ETHER)

    Nature: light, dry, cold, creative, quick

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    In Balance:

    Mind: creative, inspired, flexible

    Body: high energy, graceful

    Hair: fine, light, soft

    Skin: dry, thin, cool to touch, radiant when cared for

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    Out of Balance:

    Mind: anxiety, fear, overthinking

    Body: joint pain, insomnia

    Hair: dry, brittle, prone to frizz or breakage

    Skin: excess dryness, rough, premature aging

  • PITTA (FIRE & WATER)

    Nature: hot, sharp, intense, focused, ambitious

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    In Balance:

    Mind: intelligent, courageous, decisive

    Body: toned, strong metabolism

    Hair: soft, silky,

    Skin: warm, radiant, glowing

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    Out of Balance:

    Mind: anger, irritability, jealousy, perfectionism

    Body: inflammation, overheating

    Hair: thinning, early greying, sensitivity to heat

    Skin: acne, sensitivity, greasy

  • KAPHA (EARTH & WATER)

    Nature: heavy, stable, nurturing, calm, slow

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    In Balance:

    Mind: peaceful, loving, patient, grounded

    Body: strong, steady energy

    Hair: thick, lustrous, vibrant

    Skin: smooth, well-hydrated, bright

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    Out of Balance:

    Mind: lethargy, stubbornness, attachment

    Body: sluggish digestion, congestion

    Hair: oily scalp, heaviness, dandruff

    Skin: excess oil, puffiness, congestion

In Ayurveda, our doshic balance is not fixed — it is a living, breathing rhythm that shifts with the seasons, our emotions, our life stages and even the time of day.

By tuning into ourselves with awareness and gentleness, we begin to notice the subtle patterns that rise and fall within. We may feel the restless winds of Vata stirring our thoughts, the sharp fire of Pitta intensifying our drive, or the slow waters of Kapha pooling into stillness. Each pattern carries a message, a mirror reflecting the state of our inner world.

Self-inquiry reveals these rhythms not as problems to fix, but as invitations to return to balance. The more we listen, the more we understand when to ground the airiness, cool the heat, or awaken the stagnation within. In this way, Ayurveda becomes not just a healing system, but a lifelong conversation with our ever-changing self.