In this workshop hosted by Root and Rise Ayurveda we will learn to observe the world in terms of the five elements -ether, air, fire, water, and earth and their corresponding qualities or gunas. We will learn how the elements combine to form biological energies within us called doshas- vata, pitta, and kapha. We will explore the extent to which these elements and therefore doshas exist within each of us. Each of us is born with a unique proportion of the doshas within us. This natural born proportion is called prakruti. Over time as a result of life, we struggle to maintain that original recipe of the elements we are born with and imbalance begins to occur. These imbalances are called vkriti. We will look at common vkriti issues and teach practical treatments to alleviate not just the symptoms but the root causes of everyday aliments. The Ayurvedic clock as it pertains to each of our stages in life, the seasons, and daily schedule will be used to illustrate how our lifestyle choices can help bring us into balance.