Ayurveda, translated in Sanskrit to mean "the knowledge of life", is an Indian holistic healing modality that dates back thousands of years. Ayurveda exists to keep one in an optimum state of health in body and mind while an individual seeks their form of enlightenment. Respecting the individual within everyone by addressing the unique elemental influence in each person's constitution with combinations of air, ether, fire, water & earth and using this knowledge to heal through balancing those elements. Healing with Ayurveda may include lifestyle adjustments, dietary changes, herbs, color therapy, aroma therapy, massage therapy, sound therapy and many other unique treatments.