“Ayur” is the Sanskrit work for life and “veda” for knowledge . Followers and those in the know swear by Ayurvedic practices and insights, and say that the rituals, when followed diligently, can work wonders. What is Ayurveda? “Ayurveda is a 5,000-year-old science, yet its principles have survived many pandemics and are still relevant today. With just a little effort, anyone can incorporate Ayurveda into their regimen for lifelong health and longevity,” says Rekha Radhamony. The fourth-generation Ayurvedic doctor has a degree in Ayurvedic medicine and surgery, consults with clients around the world and practises at the Acharya Ayurveda & Panchakarma Hospital, which was established by her family in