The principle of biological individuality is central to Ayurvedic diagnosis and treatment. There is an unseen but well perceived link between mind and body exerting a deep and powerful influence over the body in terms of health and longevity.

Maharishi Ayurved has identified the points of connection between mind and body.  The specific meeting point of mind and body, has constellation of unique psychophysiological characteristics that constitute the individual. 

Following is a brief description of the components of our body as described by Ayurveda

DOSHAS

• Fundamental principles of the physiology.
• Regulate and govern thousands of separate functions in mind / body system.
• They are of three types:-
• Vata dosha (V) represents motion and flow.  Physiologically, it is at the basis of respiration, circulation and neuromuscular activity.  Vata imbalance predisposes to diseases of the nervous system, chronic pain, cardiac arrhythmias, rheumatic disorders, constipation, anxiety and insomnia. Its chief site in the body is in the Large Intestine.
• Pitta dosha (P) directs all metabolic activities, energy exchange and digestion.  Pitta imbalance predisposes to peptic ulcers, hypertension, inflammatory bowel diseases, skin diseases and allergic reactions.  It is also responsible for anger, envy and jealousy and its chief site in the body is around the Navel region.
• Kapha dosha (K) represents structure and cohesion and fluid balance. Kapha imbalance predisposes towards diseases of the respiratory system, sinusitis, diabetes mellitus, obesity, atherosclerosis and tumors.  It is also responsible for feelings of attachment and greed. Its chief site in the body is in the Chest.
• When VPK, are in balance, health  is optimal and when the balance is disturbed, health problems surface.

AGNIS

• Fire (heat), in our body, takes the form of the digestive Juices, known as Agni.
• Ayurvedic treatment is mostly about sustaining and balancing the Agnis.
• They have the qualities of heat and transformation, and are responsible for cooking and digestion of food.
• It is of 13 types :-
• Jatharagni (Digestive Secretions) is made up of five Bhootagnis and is mainly located in the stomach, large and small intestines. It converts food into nutrient plasma that circulates throughout the body and it.
• 5 Bhootagnis (Earth, Water, Fire, Air, Space)
• 7 Dhatuagnis (Plasma, Blood, Muscle tissue, Fat tissue, Bone tissue, Bone marrow & tissue of the nervous system, reproductive tissue)
• Effects of Agni:-
• Balanced Agni:-
• Clear Complexion
• Energy
• Happiness
• Clarity of Mind
• Enthusiasm
• Long Life Span
• Weak Agni:-
• Dullness
• Gas
• Giddiness
• Bloating
• Bad Breath
• Pain
• Factors affecting Agnis:-
• Fasting and Over-eating
• Eating before digestion of meals
• Eating during indigestion
• Eating unwholesome food
• Suppression of natural urges
• Faulty elimination habits
• Non-adaptation to place, season or climate
• Negative Emotions (anger, worry, sorrow, fear)

DHATUS

• Three Doshas express themselves through Dhatus.
• Dhatus which in turn makeup body organs.
• They are of seven types:-
• Rasa - Plasma, the first product of digestion and metabolism.
• Rakta  - Blood, including haemoglobin
• Mamsa - Muscle tissue
• Meda  - Fat tissue
• Asthi   - Bone tissue
• Majja  - Bone marrow, tissues of the nervous system
• Shukra - Reproductive tissues
• Balanced Dhatus mean normal development of body Structure.
• Imbalance in any one of Dhatus leads to abnormalities in body structure and its development.

• Post-digestion, the human body eliminates waste products, called Anna Malas, mainly in the form of foeces and Urine.
• However in the process of forming of Dhatus, waste products, called Dhatu Malas are also produced, except by Shukra Dhatu which produces no Dhatu Mala.
• Types of Malas:-
• Phlegm (Kapha) produced by Rasa.
• Bile (Pitta) produced by Rakta.
• Excreta from the outer openings (Ear, Eyes, Mouth, Nose, Roots of hair ) produced by Mamsa.
• Sweat produced by Meda.
• Head and Body Hair, Nails produced by Asthi.
• Oily substances in the eyes, skin and foeces produced by Majja.
• If the Malas are not eliminated properly, toxins start accumulating resulting into onset of diseases.