Ayurvedic medicine - is balancing the flow of energy in the body. The body is seen as
having seven energy centre called 'chakras' this are termed as spinning vortexes of
energy
Ayurvedic comes from the Sanskrit words 'ayus' and 'veda' meaning 'science of life'
Is a holistic approach which treats the whole person, minds, body and spirit
They aim to balance flow of energy or 'prana in the body in order to alleviate symptoms of disease and prevent ill health
This is encourages people to achieve balance by living in
harmony with themselves and their environment and by taking
control of every aspect of their life thereby putting the body 'at
ease'
These are located in a vertical line running down the
body are classified as high or lower