Ayurveda is the science of a long and healthy life. It is the oldest known health-system looking back to a more than 5000 year old tradition rooted in the old Indian scriptures of the Vedas.
Ayurveda is a system of prevention and healing. It shows us how to keep ourselves healthy, vital and full of joy while growing old. Ayurveda refers to the unity of body, mind and soul. It considers the interdependence of the whole organism with nature and environment as well as the correlation of different organic-systems within the body.
The science of Ayurveda is based on a concept of 3 different bio-energies (the 3 Doshas: Vata, Pitta, Kapha). The constitution-types of Vata, Pitta and Kapha indicate all our inherent attributes. In every human being the specific composition of Doshas defines the physical characteristics, the individual unique look and all personal likes and dislikes. These subtle energies control the biological, physiological and psychological functions of body and mind.
The imbalance of Doshas indicates the first state of an illness. Ayurveda is the knowledge of how to maintain or regain the balance of the Doshas on all levels of being by following means:
Experience the extensive world of Ayurveda and discover the well-being-effect of balance at the Yoga Vidya retreat center. Our pleasant and well kept Ayurveda-oasis invites you to enjoy all kinds of Ayurvedic treatments like oil-massages, Sirodhara (steady stream of oil on forehead), herbal packs, etc. Therapy-treatments for different diseases are available.
Choose from a wide range of Ayurvedic-treatments and packages to meet your individual needs:
Let our affectionate and friendly Ayurveda team comfort you with a variety of oil-massages, flower-baths, herbal packs and so much more...... More information >>>
A qualified team of therapists and alternative practitioners, under the direction of Dr. Padmavati, will help you cure diverse types of disease.
More than 120 seminars yearly will provide you knowledge about the authentic and appropriate Ayurvedic style of living, food and nutrition and how to integrate Ayurveda in everyday life.
Our 42 Ayurvedic training courses will help you gain profound knowledge of the science of Ayurveda and show you how to use it professionally.
Our Yoga Wellness packages and seminars offer besides Yoga and Ayurveda a wide range of additional activities such as swimming, sauna, massages, moor packs, Nordic walking, etc. for more vitality.
The vast variety of Ayurveda courses and arrangements is unique in Europe and only offered by Yoga Vidya.
Characteristic for all Ayurveda courses and seminars at the Yoga Vidya retreat center is the classic combination of Ayurveda with Yoga and Meditation for a deeper holistic experience.