When someone is in a state of mental health, they are able to identify their strengths, manage the stresses of daily life, deal with difficult circumstances, continue to be productive, and give back to their community. Ayurveda explores the inner workings of the mind, assigning qualities to Rajas, Tamas, and Satva. Although Rajas stimulates mental activity and directs thoughts and actions, too much Rajas causes irritability and overthinking. Tamas reduces mental activity, which promotes relaxation and sleep; however, too much Tamas causes depression and sluggishness. Satva guna promotes mental harmony by balancing Tamas and Rajas. While some stress is inevitable in life, excessive or ongoing stress can be detrimental to one’s health and upset the vata-pitta balance.
At Back to Roots, we treat mental health holistically, incorporating medication, diet, Ayurvedic treatments, and lifestyle. This approach calms your emotions and promotes physical and mental relaxation, which ensures that you reach a state of mental balance.
