Nature’s Mirror: Self-Discovery Through Ayurveda

Natalie Wohlstadter
Jul 10, 2020
2 min read

Updated: Oct 9

Remembering the Wisdom of Ayurveda

Ayurveda is one of the world’s oldest systems of medicine, dating back over 5,000 years. It arose from states of deep meditation, when ancient Rishis—seers and sages of the Himalayas—perceived the universal laws of nature directly within their own bodies and minds.

Ayurveda, therefore, is not a man-made system, but a nature-made science—a body of wisdom remembered and experienced through inner realization. In attunement with the rhythms of Nature, Ayurveda offers us a timeless guide for restoring harmony and balance within body, mind, and spirit.

Ayurveda in Our Modern World

Fast forward 5,000 years to the present day. How does this ancient science apply to our modern lives?

Perhaps now more than ever, the world needs the healing intelligence that Ayurveda provides. Modern life often pulls us away from the natural world—away from rhythm, rest, and relationship with the elements that sustain us. This disconnection shows up as imbalance: in our bodies, our minds, and our collective well-being.

Ayurveda teaches us how to return—how to reconnect with the nature around us, and with our true nature within us. The path to healing is inward. After all, Ayurveda itself was discovered not by seeking outside answers, but through the inner realization of the laws of both external and internal nature.

Understanding Prakruti:

Your Unique Nature

At the heart of Ayurveda lies the concept of Prakruti, a Sanskrit word meaning “nature”—both internal and external.

Your Prakruti is your original constitution: the unique combination of physical, mental, and emotional qualities that form your inherent nature. It is established at the moment of conception and remains constant throughout your life.

Understanding your Prakruti allows you to live in harmony with your environment—through choices in diet, lifestyle, behavior, and relationships that support balance rather than disturbance.

Discovering your Prakruti is not about labeling yourself; it is a journey of self-inquiry—an invitation to remember your authentic nature and live in alignment with it.

Explore Your Prakruti

You can begin exploring your Prakruti by taking the constitution quiz linked below. Because Prakruti reflects your inherent nature, answer the questions based on how you remember yourself as a child—or as far back as you can recall—rather than how you feel in the present moment.

The quiz will offer a broad understanding of your constitution. For a deeper, more accurate picture, you are invited to schedule a full Ayurvedic consultation with Ayurved Healing Home, where we will explore your Prakruti and current state (Vikruti) in depth.

The knowledge of your Prakruti forms the foundation of your healing journey. From this understanding, we can craft a personalized diet and lifestyle plan that supports balance, vitality, and the remembrance of your true Self.