Ayurveda – The Ancient Science for a Healthy, Harmonious Life
Ayurveda, the science of life , is one of the oldest holistic health systems in the world – a treasure of Indian wisdom that is over 5,000 years old and still impresses with its depth and relevance today.
The word Ayur means life, Veda means knowledge – Ayurveda is therefore the knowledge of life itself.
Its origins lie in the Vedas, the oldest sacred texts of India, particularly in the Atharva Veda. Ayurveda is not merely a medical system, but a philosophy of life that harmonizes body, mind, and spirit.
In our fast-paced, stressful world, Ayurveda is more relevant than ever. Instead of suppressing symptoms, Ayurveda considers the human being holistically – in their physical, mental, and emotional dimensions. It shows us ways to maintain health and promote healing through lifestyle, diet, and awareness.
Ayurveda teaches that illness arises from an imbalance of natural forces. This balance can be restored through targeted nutrition, daily rhythms, mindfulness, herbal medicine, and massage. In this way, healing becomes a process of self-discovery and inner harmony.
An imbalance of the doshas leads to disharmony and illness – both physical and mental. Ayurveda offers precise ways to restore this balance through conscious lifestyle, diet, massage, and herbal medicine.
Yoga Vihar – Traditional Ayurveda for Today's Times
At Yoga Vihar, we combine ancient Ayurvedic wisdom with the needs of modern times. At Yoga Vihar, you have the opportunity to experience a personal Ayurvedic consultation with Yoga Acharya Sivan – in either German or English. Acharya Sivan combines decades of experience in yoga, meditation, and Ayurveda and will sensitively guide you on your path to a deeper understanding of your own constitution and life energy.
In your individual consultation you will learn:
- which doshas are dominant in you
- which diet, routines and lifestyle support you
- how you can use yoga, breathing exercises (pranayama) and meditation effectively
- which Ayurvedic treatments or herbs are good for you
This personal consultation is ideal if you want to understand yourself better, gain energy and sustainably improve your well-being.
Yoga Vihar Ayurveda Treatments and Training
Ayurvedic consultations – personal advice on health, nutrition, and lifestyle.
Traditional Ayurvedic massages – e.g., Abhyanga (full-body oil massage), Shirodhara (oil forehead treatment), Kizhi (herbal compress massage), or Udvartana (powder massage).
Workshops & training courses – for everyone who wants to understand, experience, or professionally apply Ayurveda. Discover how Ayurveda harmonizes body, mind, and soul – gently, naturally, and sustainably. Yoga Vihar invites you to discover the science of life – and to experience health as a path to greater awareness.
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