Ayurveda is the traditional natural healing system of India, dating back over 5,000 years. An ancient Sanskrit word, Ayurveda literally means “the science of life”. Ayurveda is the sister science of Yoga: it is the healing side of Yoga, while Yoga is the philosophical/spiritual side of Ayurveda. Together, Yoga and Ayurveda provide a complete, holistic approach to physical well-being and emotional balance. In the simplest terms, Ayurveda views health and disease as the end result of how we interact with our environment.