Ayurveda Foundations
Ayurveda is considered the source of many modern body therapies, including this foot-based practice.
Foot reflexology
Ayurvedic services are believed to have been practiced in India for approximately this many years.
5,000 years
Ayurveda views the human body not as solid matter, but as this constantly changing form.
Energy and intelligence or a dynamic energy system
This Sanskrit term refers to a client’s unique constitutional body–mind type made up of three energies.
A dosha or constitutional body mind type
Ayurveda teaches that outer beauty is the result of this, not just a cosmetic event.
Overall good health
This Ayurvedic-inspired therapy focuses on balancing energy flow through the body.
Polarity therapy
Ayurvedic skin care and body treatments commonly incorporate herbal oils, steams, wraps, and these topical applications.
Herbal exfoliants and masks
This Ayurvedic concept explains why every sound, sight, smell, touch, taste, and emotional interaction in the spa can be healing or harmful.
The six-sense approach
These are the three doshas that exist in every individual.
Vata, Pitta, and Kapha
Ayurvedic beauty includes three aspects: outer beauty, inner beauty, and this “secret” aspect that holds the balance.
Secret beauty energy, insight, inspiration that supports choices and habits
Ayurveda contributed to modern medical practices, including this invasive field often used today in aesthetics.
Surgery or cosmetic surgery
The guiding principles of Ayurvedic treatments are outlined in these ancient texts.
The Vedas
Which “sense” is considered the most important for building long-term client loyalty?
Heart feeling
This term describes a client’s original dosha blueprint determined at conception.
Prakruti
Marma points connect through subtle energy channels called these, 72,000 are said to converge at the navel.
Nadis
Why is Ayurveda considered a holistic system rather than a single treatment method?
It integrates physical therapies, medical practices, and energetic/spiritual modalities
How do Ayurvedic principles enhance modern spa treatments?
By adding intention, personalization, and whole-person balance
Why does Ayurveda emphasize observing a client’s lifestyle, body language, and emotional state?
To design personalized treatments that support the client’s natural balance and goals.
This term refers to the client’s current dosha imbalance or present energetic state.
Vikruti
A client’s marma network may become “closed” by these two common causes besides diet/lifestyle.
Physical trauma and stress
How does understanding Ayurveda’s influence enhance an esthetician’s scope of practice?
It supports informed customization, ethical integration, and expanded wellness offerings?
Why is understanding Ayurvedic principles important for estheticians offering these services?
To deliver authentic treatments, educate clients confidently, and avoid superficial or misrepresented services.
What are the five great elements called in Sanskrit?
The panchamahabhutas
Excess of this element may result in redness, inflammation, or irritation.
Fire
In Shirodhara, stimulating the ajna marma is said to send a message to the brain to release this neurotransmitter linked to the pleasure response.
Serotonin