Life is a combination of body, the senses, the mind and the soul. They can’t be separated from each other and they can’t be neglected either. Thousands of years ago, Ayurveda (An ancient Indian system of medicine) was revealed to the rishis (saints) of India. They understood that Ayurveda could create as well as destroy the health of a person.Ayurveda or the ‘science longevity’ is the system of nature cure. It is known to promote positive health, natural beauty and long life.Although rooted in antiquity, Ayurveda is based on universal principles and is a living, growing body of knowledge – as useful today as it was in earlier centuries. Evidently Ayurveda believes in the treatment of not just the affected part, but also the individual as a whole.The emphasis is on prevention of bodily ailments and not just curing them. There are no distressing side effects and it has, today, become and internationally acclaimed form of healing, rejuvenation and healthy living.Ayurveda advises to carefully choose food suitable to one’s constitution and the season, so that body can heal itself. Ayurveda calls for self care and also development of positive routines and rituals that will help bring out the best in us. In Ayurveda everything is composed of five elements- space, air, fire, water and earth-which when combined, create the three doshas, vata (space and air), pitta (fire) and kapha (water and earth). Ayurveda urges us to delve deeper into ourselves and begin a journey of a healthy and well-balanced life. The more we nurture ourselves the more radiant we become mentally, spiritually, physically and emotionally.