Ayurveda or the 'science of longevity' is the Indian system of nature cure. It is known to promote positive health, natural beauty and long life. Although rooted in antiquity, Ayurveda is based on universal principles and is living, growing body of knowledge as useful today as it was in earlier centuries. It is said that Ayurveda is old as the world itself. Its basis is the spiritual knowledge of the ancient seers of India and the cosmic consciousness in which they lived.

Its strength lies in its broad, all encompassing view of the dynamic inter-relationship between organic physiological process, external factors including climate, life work and diet along with the internal psychological and spiritual condition. Ayurveda, with its tridosha or three humours system, is able to provide a complete understanding of the cause of health in terms of metabolic balance. Disease is simply understood as an imbalance between the nerve energy (vata), catabolic fire energy (pitta) and anabolic nutritive energy (kapha). All foods and experiences have an effect on the overall balance of these respective humours. Ayurveda therefore aims to keeps the three humours in equilibrium.

Only then can perfect health be attained and maintained. In Ayurveda Diagnosis is more subjective than objective. But the comprehensive ness of the examination offsets any deficiencies because of subjectivity of the diagnosis. Ayurveda aims to solve many health problems. Thousands flock to India from all over the world in search of Ayurvedic healing. Kalari treatment, like Ayurveda has its roots in an age-old tradition, but only a few exponents remain today.