The History of Ayurveda in the United States

Interest in Ayurveda slowly grew in the United States during the 1970’s and early 1980’s, though the seeds of Ayurveda had been planted and nurtured decades earlier. In 1995, I found myself at the frontline of its development when I began at the California College of Ayurveda.

Ayurveda: A Brief History of an Ancient Healing Science

Ayurveda is considered the “mother of all healing sciences.” It is the profound, vast, ancient wisdom that teaches us how to live lives of balance. Ayurveda has been around since the dawn of human existence on Earth. As we celebrate our 20th Anniversary, let’s take a brief look at the history of this ancient science. Since it is so ancient, dates are estimates only: