What is Ayurveda?

Ayurveda is an ancient holistic medicine that originated in India. The word “Ayurveda” is derived from the Sanskrit words “Ayur” (life) and “Veda” (knowledge or science), which translates to “the science of life”.
Ayurveda focuses on achieving a balance between the body, mind and spirit to promote good health.
It encompasses various aspects including nutrition, herbal medicine, yoga, meditation, massage and cleansing techniques. Ayurveda treats each individual as unique and aims to treat the cause of illness rather than just the symptoms. It is a holistic approach that focuses on prevention and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Ayurveda has a wide range of applications and can be used to treat a variety of physical, mental and emotional conditions. The main goal of Ayurvedic treatment is to restore the balance between the three doshas (Vata, Pitta and Kapha), strengthen the body’s natural healing mechanisms and promote overall well-being. The cause and origin of all diseases lies in the mind (our thinking, beliefs, conditioning) and therefore treatments at saktiisha are aimed at first understanding why an imbalance has arisen.

What can I get Ayurvedic therapy for? *1

Ayurveda can be used as a treatment method for all imbalances. As prevention or as complementary care for healing for, among others, the following conditions:

Hormonal imbalance: PMS
Thyroid disorders (hypo/hyper)
Menopause
Stress & Burnout
Behavioral disorders
ADHD
Digestive disorders
Diabetes
Eating disorders
Addictions
PTSD
Insomnia

*1 It is important to emphasize that Ayurveda does not offer quick fixes, but follows a holistic approach to health. The treatment focuses not only on suppressing symptoms, but also on identifying and treating the underlying cause of the condition. The treatment plan is tailored to the individual constitution (Prakriti) of the person, making it a very personal approach to healing.