About
These guides introduce its main ideas from the classical texts — Charaka, Sushruta and Vagbhata — and from the Bhagavad Gita: the three doshas, the daily routine (dinacharya), living with the seasons (ritucharya), the six tastes and sattvic food. They show how much of Ayurveda is woven into Hindu life — from waking before sunrise to the six-taste Ugadi pachadi and festival fasts.
They are for general information only, not medical advice. For any health concern, consult a qualified doctor or a registered Ayurvedic physician, and do not stop prescribed medicine.
Living by Ayurveda
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The Three Doshas — Vata, Pitta, Kapha त्रिदोष
The three functional energies of the body and mind
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Dinacharya — the Ayurvedic Daily Routine दिनचर्या
A healthy day from Brahma muhurta to bedtime
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Ritucharya — Living with the Seasons ऋतुचर्या
How Ayurveda adjusts food and routine through the six seasons
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The Six Tastes (Shad Rasa) षड्रस
Sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter and astringent — a balanced plate
Frequently asked questions
What is Ayurveda?
India's traditional science of life and health, which aims to preserve health and restore balance.
Is this medical advice?
No. These pages are general information; consult a qualified doctor or registered Ayurvedic physician for health concerns.
Who is the god of Ayurveda?
Dhanvantari, the divine physician, honoured on Dhanteras.