And what is Ayurveda anyway?

Good description in a nutshell (from a now-defunct webpage):

An ancient Indian system of preventive health care. (The name means "knowledge of life.") According to this system, bodily health is determined by three biological principles, called doshas: Vata, which regulates movement; Pitta, which regulates metabolism; and Kapha, which regulates structure.

Want to find your dosha? Mine is carb-loving Kapha (no suprise - I never could get on the Atkins bandwagon).

Oh and if you're looking for an authentic Ayurvedic holiday in India, check out Enchanting-India. The company is run by a couple of my b-school classmates and offers excellent custom travel packages.

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