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What is Ayurveda?

May 2, 2014 · 8 Comments

What is Ayurveda

 

What is Ayurveda?

Thousands of years before modern medicine provided scientific evidence for the mind-body connection, the sages of India developed Ayurveda, which continues to be one of the worlds most sophisticated and powerful mind-body health systems.

A sister science to yoga, the term Ayurveda is composed of two Sanskrit words – Ayu meaning life & Veda meaning knowledge or science. This “Science of Life” originated in India over 5000 years ago, making it one of the world’s oldest health care systems. It is not merely a health care system to treat ailments but a complete philosophy that encourages the pursuit of a healthy lifestyle.

According to Ayurveda each individual is unique, a combination of physical, mental & emotional characteristics which are known as his/her constitution (Prakruti). Many factors, both internal as well as external can affect this constitution eg. One’s emotional state, diet, daily food choices, season and weather, physical trauma, job and family relationships. Once we understand that these factors can cause an imbalance in our constitution we have a choice to take appropriate action to nullify or minimise their effects.

Ayurveda is a personalized approach to health, and knowing your mind-body type allows you to make optimal choices about diet, exercise, supplements, and all other aspects of your lifestyle Ayurveda is a complete knowledge of life that teaches us how to live in tune with nature and elevate ourselves into the higher realms of happiness – the ultimate goal in life.

Ayurveda recognises three primary energies, Vata, Pitta & Kapha. Together they regulate every physiological and psychological characteristic from basic cellular processes to the most complex biological functions. When these forces are in a state of natural balance the defence mechanism of the body works at peak efficiency.

 

Vata – represents momentum. The element associated with Vata is Air

Pitta – represents metabolism. The element associated with Pitta is Fire

Kapha – provides substance and support. The element associated with Kapha is Water

 

Life challenges us with many opportunities. Although there is much over which we have little control, we do have the power to determine our diet and lifestyle. To maintain balance and health it is important to give attention to these decisions. Diet, lifestyle and the use of products containing herbs appropriate to individual constitution strengthen the body, mind and consciousness which enhances ones natural beauty.

 

 

Want to learn more about Ayurveda?


Check out The Handbook of Ayurveda.

 

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  1. Lou says

    May 2, 2014 at 12:07 pm

    Sounds like an awesome range…. ayurveda is such a fascinating system!

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    • Natural New Age Mum says

      May 3, 2014 at 3:44 pm

      It is very interesting! Do you know your dosha?

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  2. Kirri White says

    May 3, 2014 at 7:23 pm

    Fascinating. I’ve learnt a little about Ayuveda from Corona and taken some advice about eating certain foods for my emotional state, but I don’t know what my dosha is.

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    • Natural New Age Mum says

      May 5, 2014 at 7:34 am

      You can do the quiz on Felicity’s website and find out! 🙂 It is very interesting.

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  3. Jyothi says

    June 29, 2014 at 11:53 am

    Excellent.

    Simple and easy to understand.

    Thanks for sharing this.

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    • Natural New Age Mum says

      June 30, 2014 at 1:37 pm

      Thanks for stopping by Jyothi! 🙂

      Reply

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