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What is AyurvedaWhat is AyurvedaA HOLISTIC SCIENCE OF A HOLISTIC SCIENCE OF LIFE, whose principles are LIFE, whose principles are applied to maintain Health of applied to maintain Health of the---- the---- BodyBody MindMind Soul Soul
AYURVEDAAYURVEDA Āyus + Veda = Ayurveda Āyus + Veda = Ayurveda
Ayus means Ayus means -> longevity(refers -> longevity(refers
to all aspects of life from birth to death)to all aspects of life from birth to death) Veda means Veda means - > “ knowledge” or - > “ knowledge” or
“science”(at the deepest level).“science”(at the deepest level).
EIGHT BRANCHES OF EIGHT BRANCHES OF AYURVEDAAYURVEDA
Kaaya-chikitsa --- Internal Kaaya-chikitsa --- Internal medicine.medicine.
Kaumarabhrtyam Kaumarabhrtyam --- Pediatrics.--- Pediatrics. SShalya-chikitsahalya-chikitsa --- Surgery. --- Surgery. Shalakaya tantra --- Eye & ENT.Shalakaya tantra --- Eye & ENT. Bhuta vidya ---- Bhuta vidya ---- Demonic Demonic
possession(psychiatry) possession(psychiatry) Agadtantra Agadtantra --- Toxicology. --- Toxicology. Rasayana --- Rasayana ---
Immunity and rejuvenation.Immunity and rejuvenation. Vajikaranam -Vajikaranam --- Aphrodisiacs & -- Aphrodisiacs &
improvingimproving health of progenyhealth of progeny
AIM OF AYURVEDAAIM OF AYURVEDA
To promote, protect and maintain To promote, protect and maintain the health of a healthy person.the health of a healthy person.
To treat and prevent the disease of a To treat and prevent the disease of a person.person.
Topics Topics TridoshaTridosha
PrakritiPrakriti
DietDiet
BASIC PRINCIPLES OF BASIC PRINCIPLES OF AYURVEDAAYURVEDA
Theory of Pancha mahabhuta (five basic elements). Theory of Pancha mahabhuta (five basic elements). Tridoshas (Three doshas): Regulator of body Tridoshas (Three doshas): Regulator of body
metabolism. metabolism. Driving force - Agni (biological fire). Driving force - Agni (biological fire). Application of Ayurvedic fundament for betterment of Application of Ayurvedic fundament for betterment of
our our lives.lives.
PANCHMAHABHOOTAPANCHMAHABHOOTA
AAll matter in the universe is ll matter in the universe is comprised of five elements. These are comprised of five elements. These are known as panchamahabhuta:known as panchamahabhuta:
AkashaAkasha -ether - -ether - auditory sensationauditory sensation of sound (sharsda) - sensory organ of sound (sharsda) - sensory organ - ear- ear..
VayuVayu - air - - air - sensation of touch (sensation of touch (sparsha) – sensory organ- sparsha) – sensory organ- sskin kin
ThejoThejo - fire - - fire - visual impute of colour (rupavisual impute of colour (rupa) - sensory organ- ) - sensory organ- eyes eyes
ApoApo - - water - water - taste sensationtaste sensation (rasa) - sensory organ- (rasa) - sensory organ- tonguetongue Pruthuvi Pruthuvi - earth - - earth - sensation of smellsensation of smell &odour (gandha) - sensory organ - &odour (gandha) - sensory organ - nose nose
AKASH(SPACE)AKASH(SPACE)
VAYU (AIR)VAYU (AIR)
PRITHVI (EARTH)PRITHVI (EARTH)
AGNI (FIRE)AGNI (FIRE)
JAL(WATER)JAL(WATER)
CHARACTERS OFCHARACTERS OFPANCHAMAHABHOOTAPANCHAMAHABHOOTA
Human body has definite Human body has definite
mass :mass :PrithviPrithvi Human body has definite motion Human body has definite motion : Vayu : Vayu It contains several structures :It contains several structures :Akaasha Akaasha
It shows definite color, brightness and It shows definite color, brightness and
accomplishes digestion accomplishes digestion :Teja :Teja
All structure are have strong bonding with All structure are have strong bonding with each other each other :Jala :Jala
PANCHAMAHABHOOTA & PANCHAMAHABHOOTA & THREE DOSHAS (HUMOURS)THREE DOSHAS (HUMOURS) The three Doshas have the following The three Doshas have the following
composition composition Panchamahabhootas are concerned:Panchamahabhootas are concerned:
Vata - Space + AirVata - Space + Air Pitta - Fire + Water Pitta - Fire + Water Kapha - Water + Earth Kapha - Water + Earth
PANCHMAHABHOOTAS & PANCHMAHABHOOTAS & PERCEPTION OF 6 TASTEPERCEPTION OF 6 TASTESS
Each taste that is perceived by the tongue has also been said to
comprise of Panchamahabhootas in different proportions. A definite combination of two basic elements forms 6 types of taste. These are as follows :
Sweet - Earth + water----Banana., milk, natural Sweet - Earth + water----Banana., milk, natural sugar.sugar.
Sour - Earth + Fire ----Yogurt , fermented foods , Sour - Earth + Fire ----Yogurt , fermented foods , peaches , apricots, cherries, applespeaches , apricots, cherries, apples
Salt - Fire + Water ---- SaltsSalt - Fire + Water ---- Salts Bitter - Fire + Air ----spinach , coffee, neem , Bitter - Fire + Air ----spinach , coffee, neem ,
orange peel, dark vegsorange peel, dark vegs Pungent - Fire+ space ---- spices(black pepper, ginger)Pungent - Fire+ space ---- spices(black pepper, ginger) Astringent - Earth + Air --- amla, arjuna, jamunAstringent - Earth + Air --- amla, arjuna, jamun
POST-DIGESTIVE POST-DIGESTIVE EFFECTEFFECT
Sweet and Salty Rasa ------ Sweet Sweet and Salty Rasa ------ Sweet VipakaVipaka
Sour Rasa Rasa ------ Sour Sour Rasa Rasa ------ Sour Vipaka Vipaka
Pungent ,Bitter and Astringent Rasa Pungent ,Bitter and Astringent Rasa ---- Pungent Vipaka---- Pungent Vipaka
TRIDOSHASTRIDOSHAS
VATA DOSHAVATA DOSHA
PITTA DOSHAPITTA DOSHA
KAPHA DOSHAKAPHA DOSHA
DOSHAS IN RELATION TO DOSHAS IN RELATION TO BODY PARTSBODY PARTS
DOSHAS AND STAGES DOSHAS AND STAGES OF LIFEOF LIFE
Childhood ----- Kapha dominanceChildhood ----- Kapha dominance
Young age ----- Pitta dominanceYoung age ----- Pitta dominance
Old age ------ Vata dominanceOld age ------ Vata dominance
Doshas and Time of the Doshas and Time of the DayDay
DOSHAS AND DOSHAS AND SEASONSSEASONS
Tridosha with taste agentsTridosha with taste agents
DoshDoshaa
To Increase, To Increase, SupplementSupplement
To To Decrease, Decrease, CalmCalm
Vata Vata pungent, pungent, bitter, bitter, astringent astringent
sweet, sour, sweet, sour, salt salt
KaphKapha a
sweet, sour, sweet, sour, salt salt
pungent, pungent, bitter, bitter, astringent astringent
Pitta Pitta sour, salt, sour, salt, pungent pungent
sweet, sweet, bitter, bitter, astringent astringent
Doshas and their FunctionsDoshas and their Functions
Vata --- separation/movementVata --- separation/movement
Pitta --- Pitta --- conversion/transformationconversion/transformation
Kapha --- cohesion/liquidityKapha --- cohesion/liquidity
Functions of VATAFunctions of VATAVataVata promotes and regulates the activities of promotes and regulates the activities of the mind. the mind. Vata governs the intestinal motility Vata governs the intestinal motility facilitating the downward movement of food facilitating the downward movement of food we consume.we consume.Vata governs whole process of respiration.Vata governs whole process of respiration.VataVata generates consciousness and expression. generates consciousness and expression.VataVata stimulates the activities of stimulates the activities of Pitta Pitta and and KaphaKapha . .Vata Vata assists in the fusion of the sperm and assists in the fusion of the sperm and ovum to create the zygote, ensures it's healthy ovum to create the zygote, ensures it's healthy development and expulsion from the uterus. development and expulsion from the uterus. VataVata stimulates the expulsion of wastes from stimulates the expulsion of wastes from the body. the body.
Functions of PITTAFunctions of PITTAPitta generates and maintains some Pitta generates and maintains some natural urges, like hunger, thirst.natural urges, like hunger, thirst.Pitta represents various secretions, Pitta represents various secretions, responsible for digestion.responsible for digestion.Pitta regulates the complexion and luster Pitta regulates the complexion and luster of skin.of skin.Pitta helps in the maintenance of vision.Pitta helps in the maintenance of vision.Pitta supports certain mental Pitta supports certain mental phenomenon like intellectual phenomenon like intellectual comprehension, Conviction, courage. comprehension, Conviction, courage. It causes "Thermo-regulation" ,which is It causes "Thermo-regulation" ,which is an important function of Pitta. an important function of Pitta.
Functions of KAPHAFunctions of KAPHA Kapha maintains the structural Kapha maintains the structural integrity and confines Individual integrity and confines Individual organs to their specific location.organs to their specific location.It protects the bodily organs against It protects the bodily organs against physiological injury.physiological injury.Kapha imparts immunity against Kapha imparts immunity against diseases.diseases.It maintains the fluid balance.It maintains the fluid balance.Mental phenomenon like, Mental phenomenon like, intellectual stability, determinations intellectual stability, determinations are governed by Kapha.are governed by Kapha.
GUNASGUNAS
Properties Properties OFOF Doshas Doshas
VATAVATA Dry Dry :: It resembles dryness of skin and dull It resembles dryness of skin and dull
hair.hair.
Quick Quick :: Quick ability to learn, restless in Quick ability to learn, restless in activity, impulsive mind & nature, short sleep, activity, impulsive mind & nature, short sleep, and fast speech. and fast speech.
Cold Cold :: Cold increases Vata. Cold increases Vata.
Light Light :: Fasting for several days increase Vata Fasting for several days increase Vata and makes body light.and makes body light.
PITTAPITTA Hot : Hot : Leads to inflammation, fever, flushed hot skin, Leads to inflammation, fever, flushed hot skin,
short temper and anger. short temper and anger.
Sharp :Sharp : Sharp body and mind, speech, sharp learning ability. Sharp body and mind, speech, sharp learning ability.
Moist :Moist : Sweating. Sweating.
Fluid :Fluid : Pitta is in a liquid state for example like juices from Pitta is in a liquid state for example like juices from stomach and pancreas.stomach and pancreas.
Sour :Sour : Bad breath, body odor are a result of this property Bad breath, body odor are a result of this property of Pitta(CAUSES FERMENTATION)of Pitta(CAUSES FERMENTATION)
Bright & Shiny Bright & Shiny ::Brightness and shine in the body is related Brightness and shine in the body is related with Pitta. It is Pitta which gives the body shiny luster and with Pitta. It is Pitta which gives the body shiny luster and brightness. brightness.
KAPHAKAPHA
Heavy :Heavy : Heaviness in the body is Heaviness in the body is associated with Kapha. associated with Kapha.
Sweet Sweet :: Sweet things increase Kapha Sweet things increase Kapha Increase in weight is the function assigned Increase in weight is the function assigned to sweetness of Kapha.to sweetness of Kapha.Soft Soft :: It resembles soft hair and soft It resembles soft hair and soft skin. skin.
Slow Slow :: Sluggishness in work, slow but Sluggishness in work, slow but steady learning process and longevity of life.steady learning process and longevity of life.
TYPES OF DOSHASTYPES OF DOSHAS
Each Dosha is further divided into Each Dosha is further divided into five types depending on the place five types depending on the place where it is located (site) and the where it is located (site) and the functions (action) it carries out. functions (action) it carries out.
TYPES OF VATATYPES OF VATA
PRANA VAYUPRANA VAYU Site:Site: Brain, Nose, ThroatBrain, Nose, Throat
Site of action:Site of action: Head is the vital performer Head is the vital performer
of Vata. Prana Vayu performs vital of Vata. Prana Vayu performs vital function of respiration, Heart functions, function of respiration, Heart functions, emotions and all the sense stimulation emotions and all the sense stimulation come under direct control of this type. come under direct control of this type.
UADANA VAYUUADANA VAYU Site: - Site: - Chest and throat.Chest and throat.
Site of action: Site of action: Nose, Umbilical region and throatNose, Umbilical region and throat
It acts in upward direction. It acts in upward direction. It is mainly associated with orientation of speech. It is mainly associated with orientation of speech.
Production of energy and power in the body are linked Production of energy and power in the body are linked with Udana Vayu. with Udana Vayu.
It regulates of respiration. It regulates of respiration.
SAMANA VAYUSAMANA VAYU
Site:Site: Gastrointestinal tract. Gastrointestinal tract.
Site of action:Site of action: Gastrointestinal tract.Gastrointestinal tract.
Mixing of ingested food with digestive juices and Mixing of ingested food with digestive juices and enzymes that are required to act on food material is the enzymes that are required to act on food material is the prime function of this type. prime function of this type.
Regulates peristaltic movements and appropriate Regulates peristaltic movements and appropriate
secretion of juices into the digestive system.secretion of juices into the digestive system.
VYANA VAYUVYANA VAYU Site of action:Site of action: Whole bodyWhole body This vayu flows in pranic channels called nadis & This vayu flows in pranic channels called nadis &
influences all other vayuinfluences all other vayu Performs functions involving Performs functions involving almost all systems and each and every cell.almost all systems and each and every cell.
It maintains the blood circulation in the physical body& It maintains the blood circulation in the physical body& gives body shape, flexibility & sensitivitygives body shape, flexibility & sensitivity
Is responsible for nerve impulse conduction & the Is responsible for nerve impulse conduction & the perception of touch by means of skin.perception of touch by means of skin.
Maintains the rhythm of the heartbeats, dilatation and Maintains the rhythm of the heartbeats, dilatation and constriction of vessels. constriction of vessels.
APANA VAYUAPANA VAYU Site: Site: Pelvis, Urinary Tract and the Reproductive Pelvis, Urinary Tract and the Reproductive
systemsystem Site of action :Site of action : Pelvic Urinary Tract and Reproductive Pelvic Urinary Tract and Reproductive
system. system. This acts in downward direction.This acts in downward direction. Responsible for elimination of waste products like urine Responsible for elimination of waste products like urine
and stool. and stool. For passage of menstruation bleed every month and for For passage of menstruation bleed every month and for
sexual functions.sexual functions.
TYPES OF PITTATYPES OF PITTA PACHAK PITTAPACHAK PITTA Site:Site: Stomach & small intestines.Stomach & small intestines. Responsible for digestion. The efficacy of Responsible for digestion. The efficacy of
digestion is controlled by making it hot, digestion is controlled by making it hot, slow, more or lessslow, more or less
The smallest, atomic types of cells receive the The smallest, atomic types of cells receive the nutrient through the digestion and it nutrient through the digestion and it differentiates food into nutrients and waste differentiates food into nutrients and waste products.products.
RANJAKA PITTARANJAKA PITTA Site:Site: Liver, spleen, liver red blood cells.Liver, spleen, liver red blood cells.
The complex process of production of The complex process of production of blood cells, balancing blood chemistry. blood cells, balancing blood chemistry.
Gives pigmentation to the skin & the red Gives pigmentation to the skin & the red color to the bloodcolor to the blood
Supply of nutrients to the organs through Supply of nutrients to the organs through the circulation are all controlled and the circulation are all controlled and regulated by it.regulated by it.
ALOCHAKA PITTAALOCHAKA PITTA Site: Site: EyesEyes
Maintains good Sight and Vision. Maintains good Sight and Vision. It performs the actual process of vision. It performs the actual process of vision. Any vision related disorder irrespective of Any vision related disorder irrespective of
anatomical structure involved is anatomical structure involved is associated with this type. associated with this type.
SADHAKA PITTASADHAKA PITTA Site: Site: HeartHeart It controls the memory and contenment of the person.It controls the memory and contenment of the person. The dharma, artha, kama and moksha are being The dharma, artha, kama and moksha are being
controlled by it, as the heart is the main place for controlled by it, as the heart is the main place for securing all these.securing all these.
The intellect, memory and the retention are all The intellect, memory and the retention are all controlled by the sadhaka pitta.controlled by the sadhaka pitta.
The feelings of anger, happiness, love and devotion The feelings of anger, happiness, love and devotion are associated with Sadhaka Pitta.are associated with Sadhaka Pitta.
BHRAJAKA PITTABHRAJAKA PITTA Site: Site: SkinSkin
Gives the natural glow, Gives the natural glow, luster, color and brightness to the luster, color and brightness to the skin. skin.
TYPES OF KAPHATYPES OF KAPHA The primary functions of Kapha are The primary functions of Kapha are
structural stability and to bring about structural stability and to bring about moistness/lubricationmoistness/lubrication..
Kapha acts as lubricating and/or Kapha acts as lubricating and/or insulating material between the surfaces insulating material between the surfaces where maximum friction is expected. where maximum friction is expected.
KLEDAKA KAPHAKLEDAKA KAPHA Site:Site: Stomach Stomach It is situated It is situated between the inner linings between the inner linings
of the mucous membranes of the stomach. of the mucous membranes of the stomach. It lubricates the food, helps them to mix It lubricates the food, helps them to mix
with juices & forms a protective covering with juices & forms a protective covering over the inner line of gastric mucosa. over the inner line of gastric mucosa.
AVALAMBAKA KAPHAAVALAMBAKA KAPHA Site:Site: Chest, lungs Chest, lungs It keeps the chest, lungs, and back It keeps the chest, lungs, and back
very strong. very strong. It facilitates strong muscles and It facilitates strong muscles and
protects the heart. protects the heart.
BODHAKA KAPHABODHAKA KAPHA Site:Site: Tongue Tongue Helps in the identification of tastes. Helps in the identification of tastes. Salivation and primary lubrication Salivation and primary lubrication
of food are its prime functions. of food are its prime functions.
SHLESHAKA KAPHASHLESHAKA KAPHA Site:Site: JointsJoints It lubricates every joint in the body. It lubricates every joint in the body.
The union among the cells is controlled The union among the cells is controlled by shleshaka kapha.by shleshaka kapha.
Keeps the joints and tissues well Keeps the joints and tissues well
lubricated. lubricated.
TARPAKA KAPHATARPAKA KAPHA Site:Site: Head and sinus cavities.Head and sinus cavities.
Keeps the nose, mouth, eyes moist Keeps the nose, mouth, eyes moist and well protected.and well protected.
VITTATED DOSHASVITTATED DOSHAS Vittated Prana Vayu : Vittated Prana Vayu : AsthmaAsthma Vittated Samana Vayu :Vittated Samana Vayu : Indigestion Indigestion Vittated pachak Vittated pachak Pitta Pitta ::
I.B.S,indigestion I.B.S,indigestion
Vittated Ranjak Pitta : Vittated Ranjak Pitta : AnemiaAnemia Vittated Shleshaka Vittated Shleshaka Kapha Kapha :: Arthritis Arthritis Vittated Bodhaka Vittated Bodhaka Kapha Kapha :: Loss of Loss of
taste.taste.
SYMTOMS OF VATA SYMTOMS OF VATA IMBALANCEIMBALANCE
Prana VataPrana Vata - Worries, overactive mind, sleep - Worries, overactive mind, sleep problems, difficulty in breathing. problems, difficulty in breathing.
Udana VataUdana Vata - Dry coughs, sore throats, - Dry coughs, sore throats, earaches, general fatigue. earaches, general fatigue.
Samana VataSamana Vata - Slow or rapid digestion, - Slow or rapid digestion, flalulence, intestinal cramps, poor flalulence, intestinal cramps, poor assimilation, weak tissues. assimilation, weak tissues.
Apana VataApana Vata - Intestinal cramps, menstrual - Intestinal cramps, menstrual problems, lower back pain, irregularity, problems, lower back pain, irregularity, diarrhea, constipation, flatulence,infertility. diarrhea, constipation, flatulence,infertility.
Vyana VataVyana Vata - Dry or rough skin, nervousness, - Dry or rough skin, nervousness, poor blood flow, stress-related problems. poor blood flow, stress-related problems.
TIPS TO BALANCE VATATIPS TO BALANCE VATA Abhyanga (daily ayurvedic massage with Abhyanga (daily ayurvedic massage with sesame sesame
oiloil). ). Warm temperaturesWarm temperatures. Stay warm in cold, windy . Stay warm in cold, windy
weather .weather . Eat warm & cooked foods. Eat warm & cooked foods. Go early to bed have lots of rest and sleep. Go early to bed have lots of rest and sleep. Favor warm, oily, heavy, Favor warm, oily, heavy, sweet, sour, and saltysweet, sour, and salty
tastes.tastes. Reduce light, dry, cold, Reduce light, dry, cold, pungent, bitter andpungent, bitter and
astringent foods.astringent foods. Avoid raw foods, juices.Avoid raw foods, juices. Fasting is avoided. Fasting is avoided. Excessive aerobic activity should be avoided.Excessive aerobic activity should be avoided.
SYMPTOMS OF PITTA SYMPTOMS OF PITTA IMBALANCEIMBALANCE
Alochaka PittaAlochaka Pitta - Blood shot eyes, poor - Blood shot eyes, poor vision blindness ,cataractvision blindness ,cataract..
Bhrajaka PittaBhrajaka Pitta - Skin rashes, acne,cancer. - Skin rashes, acne,cancer. Sadhaka PittaSadhaka Pitta - - heart diseases. heart diseases.
Anginapectoris (heart pain), loss of memory, Anginapectoris (heart pain), loss of memory, loss of intellect and anger, sadness and loss of intellect and anger, sadness and defects in taking proper decisions.defects in taking proper decisions.
Pachaka PittaPachaka Pitta – Hyperacidity,gastric – Hyperacidity,gastric ulcers.ulcers.
Ranjaka PittaRanjaka Pitta - Early greying of hair, - Early greying of hair, anger, toxins in blood .anger, toxins in blood .
TIPS TO BALANCE TIPS TO BALANCE PITTAPITTA
Avoid sesame and mustard oils, fish, Avoid sesame and mustard oils, fish, mutton, fasting, acidic fruits, alcohol, mutton, fasting, acidic fruits, alcohol, meat and fatty & oily foodsmeat and fatty & oily foods. Have coconut . Have coconut oil. oil.
Avoid hot temperatures and food. Avoid hot temperatures and food. Favor cool, heavy, dry, sweet, bitter and Favor cool, heavy, dry, sweet, bitter and
astringent foods. astringent foods. Reduce pungent, sour, salty, warm, oily Reduce pungent, sour, salty, warm, oily
and light foods and light foods Moderation in work , don't overwork. Moderation in work , don't overwork. Regular mealtimes, especially at noon.Regular mealtimes, especially at noon.
SYMPTOMS OF KAPHA SYMPTOMS OF KAPHA IMBALANCEIMBALANCE
Tarpaka Kapha-Tarpaka Kapha- Sinus congestion, poor Sinus congestion, poor sense of smell.sense of smell.
Bhodaka KaphaBhodaka Kapha - Poor sense of taste, - Poor sense of taste, food cravings due to lack of fulfillment. food cravings due to lack of fulfillment.
Kledaka KaphaKledaka Kapha - Impaired digestion, - Impaired digestion, poor absorption.poor absorption.
Avalambaka KaphaAvalambaka Kapha - Lethargy, - Lethargy, respiratory problems, lower back pain.respiratory problems, lower back pain.
Sleshaka KaphaSleshaka Kapha - Weight gain, oily - Weight gain, oily skin, loose or painful joints. skin, loose or painful joints.
TIPS TO BALANCE TIPS TO BALANCE KAPHAKAPHA
Vigorous regular exercise. Vigorous regular exercise. Warm temperatures ,Stay warm in Warm temperatures ,Stay warm in
cold. cold. Fresh fruits, vegetables and legumes. Fresh fruits, vegetables and legumes. Favor pungent, bitter, astringent, Favor pungent, bitter, astringent,
light, dry and warm foods. light, dry and warm foods. Reduce heavy, oily, cold, sweet, sour Reduce heavy, oily, cold, sweet, sour
and salty foods. and salty foods. Early to bed, early to rise.Early to bed, early to rise.
