The Tridoshic Way: Finding Harmony Through Food
If you’re even slightly familiar with Ayurveda, you’ve likely heard of the three fundamental “types” or doshas: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. According to Dr. Avilochan, the goal isn’t to identify with just one of these doshas, but rather to keep all three in balance. When one becomes dominant, it can lead to an imbalance in the body—and eventually, a lack of ease, or dis-ease. This is where a trained Ayurvedic doctor becomes essential. As Dr. Avilochan explained, it typically takes 7–8 consultations to properly assess a person’s doshic makeup and offer a specific dietary and lifestyle plan. Ayurvedic healing is not one-size-fits-all—it’s a gentle unfolding, rooted in observation, patience, and deep wisdom.
Feeling Off Balance? Here Are a Few Trusted Ayurvedic Experts in NYC
If you're curious about starting this kind of journey—or just don't feel like you're operating at your best—here are a few practitioners we deeply trust:
Dr. Nidhi Pandya
Raised in India and now practicing in New York City, Dr. Pandya is a virtuoso in Ayurvedic medicine. She created the Inner Climate Framework, blending ancient Ayurvedic theory with a modern, intuitive understanding of the body. Her work spans sleep, mood, hormonal shifts, and more—and her upcoming book, Your Body Already Knows, is a must-read for anyone wanting to understand how to listen to their body with deeper awareness.
Dr. Minisha Sood
Dr. Sood practices at 5th Avenue Endocrinology and personally changed my life when she diagnosed a brain tumor years ago. While best known for her expertise in hormonal health, she’s also incredibly knowledgeable in Ayurvedic principles—and seamlessly weaves them into her care when appropriate. She’s a rare bridge between East and West, and we’re lucky to have her in NYC.
The Morrison Center
Led by Dr. Jeffrey Morrison, The Morrison Center brings together a team of holistic professionals, including homeopathic and Ayurvedic practitioners. Their work often centers around healing food intolerances, hormone imbalances, and chronic inflammation—many of the same issues Ayurveda addresses with food-first protocols.
So, Where Does Laroot Fit In?
If you're relatively healthy and simply want to stay in balance, that’s where Laroot’s food philosophy comes in. Our menus are designed to support tridoshic balance—meaning they help keep Vata, Pitta, and Kapha in harmony through mindful, seasonal ingredients. The Ayurvedic wisdom behind our weekly meals isn’t just theoretical—it’s built into everything we do, from how our breakfast warms you up to how we pair herbs and vegetables with your natural rhythms. Food can be the medicine. And sometimes, it’s also the easiest place to start.
LOTS OF LOVE,
Natasha