AYURVEDABasic Principles & their

practical application

Prof. Dr. ABHIMANYU KUMAR M Sc (Psy) MD (Ayurveda), DCA, D.Yoga, PhD (Ayurveda)

DIRECTORALL INDIA INSTITUTE OF AYURVEDA

New Delhi (India)&

Director GeneralCENTRAL COUNCIL FOR RESEARCH IN AYURVEDIC SCIENCES

e mail : ak_ayu@yahoo.co.in

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Problems of Modern Life-Style

STRESS- Physical, mental, emotional.

HEALTH PROBLEMS- Physical, mental and emotional diseases (including psychosomatic disorders).

DISTURBD FAMILY RELATIONS.

VIOLENCE & CRUELTY.

CORRUPTION/ DISHONESTY/ IMMORALITY.

DRUG ADDICTION.

NEGLECT OF LAW & ORDER AND ETHICAL, MORAL AND SOCIAL DISCIPLINE.

AYURVEDA LIFE-STYLE

IS ABLE TO OFFER BEST SOLUTION OF THE PROBLEM

APPROACH OF AYURVEDA

*PHILOSOPHICAL * HOLISTIC *HUMANISTIC

AYURVEDA More Life and Health oriented than Disease and Treatment

Human body is inherently endowed with an unique power of

SELF DEFENCE

SPONTANEOUS HEALING

(against injury and disease)

Role of Medicine To assist the Nature

Dharma(Religion)

Artha (Wealth)

Kama (Pleasure)

Moksha( Salvation)

Four Goals Of

Human behavior

LOKA (Cosmos) PURUSHA

(Individual)

Constant interaction

To

Maintain

Homeostasis

Ayurvedic Theory of Life (Ayu)

LIFE(Ayu)

ATMA(Conscious element)

INDRIYA(Senses)

SATTVA(Psyche)

SHARIRA(Physical Body)

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN Ayurveda and Modern Medicine

AYURVEDA

# Experiential Science.

# Holistic or Totalistic.

# Functional oriented

science.

Modern Medicine

# Experimental Science.

# Analytical approach.

# Structure or organ oriented.

AYURVEDA’S APPROACH OF

LIFE STYLE MANAGEMENT

IS PRAKRITI (Ayurveda Body & Mind constitution) BASED

WHY TWO PERSONS

ARE NOT SAME ?

PHYSICALLY & MENTALLY

YES,

IT IS DUE TO THE UNIQUE COMPOSITION OF PRAKRITI (CONSTUTUTION) IN EVERY

INDIVIDUAL

Determine the total Personality(Physique, Physiology & Psyche)

PRAKRITI(Ayurvedic Body-Mind Type)

Prakriti (Ayurvedic Body-Mind Type)

Understanding of human life. Health status.

Disease susceptibility. Preventive & promotive health care.

Treatment.

Is useful in

PANCHMAHABHUTAS(Five basic elements)

1. AKASHA ( Ether / space)

2. VAYU (Air / motion )

3. TEJA ( Fire / radiant energy )

4. JALA (water / cohesive factor )

5. PRITHVI ( Earth / mass )

The Theory of Tri-dosha

Panchamahabhuta Biological applications of

Panchamahabhuta

VAYU

AKASHA

TEJA

JALA

PRITHVI

VATA(Motional energy)

PITTA(Chemical activities)

KKAPHA(Solid substratum)

WHAT IS PRAKRITI ?

Genetically determined

relative proportion of

DOSHAS within the

normal range.

Panchamahabhuta

DOSHAS

PRAKRITI

PHYSICAL(SHARIRIKA)

MENTAL(MANASIKA)

DEPENDING UPON THE RELATIVE PREPONDERANCE OF

THE THREE DOSHAS

PHYSICAL CONSTITUTION IS OF

SEVEN TYPES

PHYSICAL CONSTITUTION

PERSONALITY TRAIT VATA PRAKRITI

VERY SENSITIVE AND REACT QUICKLY TO CHANGES IN THEIR ENVIRONMENT.

EXCEPTIONALLY CHANGEABLE LIFE STYLE.

SOMETIMES DEMAND COMPANIONSHIP BUT OTHER TIMES DEMANDS SOLITUDE.

LOVE TO TRAVEL FOR FUN.

FIND DIFFICULT TO CONCENTRATE ON ONE THING

RECOGNISE THE NEED OF SELF DEVELOPMENT BUT ARE RARELY CONSISTENT WITH ANY ONE PROGRAMME

PERSONALITY TRAITPITTA PRAKRITI

COURAGEOUS*

PRACTICAL IN LIFE.*

BELIEVE IN FAIR PLAY*

MAKE FRIENDS EASILY CONSIDERING THEIR UTILITY.*

DEDICATED TO THEIR OWN SELF-DEVELOPMENT.*

Pitta Prakriti

WELL ORGANISED LIFE STYLE.

GOOD IN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT.

ENJOY THE COLD WINTER AND

DISLIKE THE SUMMER.

FOND OF SLEEPING

PREFER TO TAKE SWEETS.

PERSONALITY TRAIT KAPHA PRAKRITI

USUALLY SLOW AND NEVER IN HURRY TO GET ANYWHERE.

NEVER TAKE RAPID FIRE DECISION.

LAISSIEZ-FAIR ABOUT EVERY THING IN LIFE.

VERY LOYAL FRIENDS.

GOOD LISTENER.

HAVE ATTACHMENT, POSSESSIVENESS & GREED.

PREFER WARMTH.

MANASIKA PRAKRITI(Mental constitution)

IS A RESULT OF THE ACTIVITY OF THE THREE GUNAS AT THE TIME OF

CONCEPTION.

IS A RESULT OF THE ACTIVITY OF THE THREE GUNAS AT THE TIME OF

CONCEPTION.

SATVA GUNA.RAJAS GUNA.TAMAS GUNA.

Three GunasThree Gunas

Manasika Prakriti(Mental constitution)

Classified into 16 sub-types.

SATVA

MAKES THE PERSON:

PURE. CLEAN IN THOUGHTS. COURTEOUS TO ELDERS. BALANCED MIND. ATTACHED TO KNOWLEDGE.

RAJASMAKES THE PERSON:

EXTROVERT. ADMIRER OF GOOD FOOD, STRONG

PERFUMES. GENEROUS TO SUBORDINATES. RESULT ORIENTED. FAST ACTING.

TAMAS

MAKES THE PERSON:

INERT. RELUCTANT. PERVERTING. UNTIDY. MALICIOUS.

Relation of Doshas and three mental types (gunas)

A. VATA MENTAL CHARACTERS i. Sattvika- Energetic, positive mental energy,

adaptive, flexible, strong sense of humanity, quick in comprehension and good in communication.

ii.Rajasika- Restless, agitated, indecisive, unreliable, anxious, nervous, hyperactive, disturbed.

iii.Tamasic- Depressed, fearful, dishonest, self destructive, tendency to sexual perversions, mentally disturbed, prone to drug addiction

B. PITTA MENTAL CHARACTERS

i. Sattvika- Clear, perceptive, intelligent, discriminating, courageous, warm, friendly, leadership abilities,

ii. Rajasika- Ambitious, critical, dominating, aggressive, impulsive, manipulating, angry, proud

iii.Tamasic- Destructive, criminal, involved in illegal activities.

B. KAPHA MENTAL CHARACTERS

i. Sattvika- Peaceful, calm, stable, loving, supportive, nurturing, devoted, loyal.

ii. Rajasika- Materialistic , attached, greedy, requires comfort and luxury, sentimental.

iii. Tamasic- Lethargic, dull, thief, insensitive, apathetic.

DIET

SLEEP

Sharira(Body

)REGULATED

SEX

PRESENT TREND OF

EATING

Rapid and Mechanical act

LIFE STYLE

Vata ConsttutionAppetite & Digestion

Vata ConsttutionAppetite & Digestion

ALWAYS ANXIOUS TO EAT.

USUALLY EAT LESS THAN THEY WANT.

APPETITE IS VARIABLE.

CONSTIPATION.

EXPERIENCE VARIATIONS IN BOWEL HABIT.

Pitta ConstitutionAPPETITE & DIGESTION

Pitta ConstitutionAPPETITE & DIGESTION

GOOD APPETITE & ENJOY EATING.

ALWAYS READY TO EAT.

RARELY CONSTIPATED.

STOOLS YELLOWISH & WELLFORMED SOMETIMES LOOSE

SOMETIMES STOMACH BECOMES VERY SENSITIVE. (EVEN MILK, FIGS & DATES.)

Kapha ConstitutionAPPETITE & DIGESTION

MODERATE DESIRE FOR FOOD.

PRONE TO EMOTIONAL EATING.

LIKE TO TAKE LIGHT BREAKFAST.

DIGESTION IS FAIR.

BOWEL HABIT IS REGULAR.

IF CONSTIPATED, THEN RESPOND WITH MEDIUM STRENGHTH LAXATIVE.

RASAS( TASTE) OF FOOD

LIKE OUR BODY, FOOD IS ALSO MADE UP OF

FIVE ELEMENTS(PANCHA MAHABHUTA).

RIGHT BALANCE OF 5 ELEMENTS IN FOOD MAKE BALANCE OF

DOSHAS IN OUR BODY.

GOOD HEALTH & LONGEVITY

Basic Functions of different Tastes

Madhura(sweet): Provides a sense of satisfaction.

Amla(sour): Provides Refreshing Sense.

Lavana (Salt): In Small Amount Increases Digestive Capacity.

Katu (Pungent): Hottest Of All The Tastes.

Tikta (Bitter): Coldest & Lightest Among All.

Kashaya (Astringent): May Slow Down The Digestion.

Consideration of Ayurvedic Dietetics

Nature (Prakriti) of the Consumer.

Taste of food articles.

Doshika status of food articles.

Method of preparation.

Combination of food articles.

Emotional effect.

Environmental considerations.

Time. Quantity.

NIDRA (Sleep)

Recurring natural function of the body

Sleep provides:

• Healthy body

• Strength

• Virility

• Sharpened Senses

• Long Life

NIDRA (Sleep)

Untimely & inadequate Sleep

• Fatigue

• Weakness

• Sterility

• Numbed Senses

• Other illnesses

How much sleep do you need ?

Vata constitution:

6-7 hours.

Pitta constitution:

7-8 hours.

Kapha constitution:

8-9 hours.

Sleep

Kapha

Body more unctuous

Awaken

Vata

Dryness in body

Disturbance in Normal Sleep pattern

Day Night

Vata Constitution

THINK A LOT ABOUT SEX.

SEX DESIRE CHANGES FREQUENTLY.

FIND FANTASIES MORE SATISFYING.

THAN PHYSICAL ACT.

FERTILITY IS LOWER THAN AVERAGE.

SEX DRIVE

AMPLE SEXUAL DESIRE.

ABLE TO BALANCE THE DESIRE & IT’S FULFILLMENT.

DELAYED SEXUAL GRATIFICATION PUT THEM TO ANGER.

AVERAGE IN FERTILITY.

Pitta Constitution

Kapha Constitution

STEADY DESIRE.

AROUSAL IS SLOW,BUT ONCE AROUSED REMAIN FOR LONG TIME.

FERTILLITY IS EXCELLENT.

Regulated sexual activities

Too much sexual acts aggravate Vata.

Vata-person should have less sex.

Pitta-person should have moderate sex.

Kapha-person could tolerate more sex.

Un-satisfying sex and sex with different partner destroyes ojas (vital force).

LIVE IN TUNE WITH NATURE

Follow the rules of Nature according to your

Prakriti ( Body mind Type) and observe

DAILY & SEASONAL REGIMEN

SEASONS

VATA SEASON: Fall and Winter.

(Cold, windy, dry & light)

KAPHA SEASON: Spring.

(Wet and cool)

PITTA SEASON: Summer.

( Hot, sometimes humid)

Fall and Winter Season

Tends to provoke Vata.

If not regulated, causes anxiety, insomnia, constipation, high B.P., dry skin.

Balanced Vata-(Positive vata qualities)- Enthusiasm, energy, creativity.

Maintain a regular schedule.

Massage with warm oil.

Don’t miss any meal.

Take warm food and drinks.

Spring season Tends to provoke Kapha..

If not regulated, causes heaviness and dullness. Tendency of depression. Respiratory problems.

Balanced Kapha-(Positive Kapha qualities)- happiness, strength, good immunity, romance.

Enjoy hot food.

Good amount of exercise.

Cut down sugar consumption.

Deep and vigorous massage.

Summer season Tends to provoke Pitta.

If not regulated, causes inflammatory conditions, fever, hyperacidity, anger.

Balanced Pitta-(Positive Pitta qualities)- Good energy, vitality, strength, clarity of mind.

Enjoy to drink cold water

Massage with cool oil.

Avoid spicy food.

Enjoy sweets.

BALANCE YOUR VATA

Enjoy rich & nourishing food rich with sweet, salty and sour taste. Use spices in moderation.

Do gentle exercise, relaxation (meditation). Avoid too much physical / mental exertion.

Massage with warm oil-sesame, almond.

Listen calm, classical music.

Bright calming colors & their combinations- gold, blue, green, orange, white helps to keep vata in balance form.

Use sweet, warm and calming fragrances (Jasmine, rose, sandalwood, eucalyptus).

Cultivate peace, fearlessness. Take support of family and friends.

BALANCE YOUR PITTA

Enjoy food which is neither too heavy nor too light. It should be rich with sweet, bitter and astringent taste. Use cooling spices ( Turmeric, coriander, fennel )

Do moderate exercise, relaxation (meditation).

Massage with cool oils- coconut, sunflower.

Listen cool and soft music.

Cool colors & their combinations- white, blue, green help to keep Pitta in balance form.

Use sweet and cool fragrances (Sandalwood, Jasmine, Rose)

Cultivate friendship, courtesy, forgiveness. Release anger, resentment. Listen other people’s point of view.

BALANCE YOUR KAPHA

Enjoy light diet. It should be rich with pungent, bitter and astringent taste. Use spices liberally.

Do vigorous exercise. Strong aerobics and jogging.

Massage ( strong & deep) with stimulating oils- mustard.

Listen strong and energizing music. Enjoy singing.

Bright and stimulating colors & their combinations.

Use light and warm fragrances (Musk, Cedar, Myrrh, Eucalyptus)

Cultivate detachment, serve to others, unconditional love.

AYURVEDA

TIMELESS AND UNBOUNDED

Ayurveda approach for

Life Style Management will be able to accept the challenges met with an

individual as well as Social Life, National or International affairs.

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