“Ayur-what?”

That may be your first reaction when you hear the word ayurveda, but this traditional form of Indian medicine is becoming much more mainstream in Durango with the establishment of a new downtown wellness center – Surya Health and Wellbeing – that offers ayurvedic consultations and products. ayurvedic medicine focuses on diet, digestion and nutrition to help restore the body. From ancient Sanskrit, “ayurveda” translates to the “science of lifespan.” To learn more, visit Surya Health and Wellbeing at 1032 Main Ave., 382-8332.