Balance Programme

The program “Equilibrium” is inspired by the theory and practice of traditional Tibetan medicine (Sowa Rigpa), which is one of the oldest systems for prevention and treatment, still practiced today.

From Eastern wisdom and thousands of years of experience comes the understanding that everything in nature is made up of five basic elements: space, wind, fire, water and earth. They determine the characteristics of all living and non-living things in nature and the environment, including our organism.

In our mind and body, the elements manifest as energies: the element of wind creates the energy of wind; the element of fire, the energy of bile; the elements of water and earth, the energy of mucus. The variety in the manifestation of these three types of energies forms the so-called constitution of man and determines his unique features.

Each type of energy is governed by one of the so-called “three poisons” or basic states: attachment, anger, and misunderstanding (distorted/deluded perception). These three basic disturbing emotions, often in combinations with each other, are taken as the root cause of any imbalance of energies and consequently malaise, illness. Secondary factors that amplify or calm the predispositions we have are our diet, lifestyle, seasonal conditions, and the influence of microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, etc.).

If we can figure out which of the “poisons” is dominant in our constitution, we have a starting point from which to build a sensible, healthy lifestyle that will support our efforts to channel our life force effectively. As additional means to this end, we can use so-called internal (intake of herbs and herbal formulas) and external therapies (sauna, massages, baths, moxy, etc.).