What is Ayurveda?
What Is Ayurveda 10 Minute Read Facebook Twitter Youtube Introduction Ayurveda is the ancient Indian system of natural and holistic medicine which advices on complete well-being of living beings. Ayurveda means “Science of life” (the Sanskrit root Ayur means “longevity” or “life” and Veda means “Science” or Knowledge). The knowledge of Ayurveda was passed orally through a lineage of sages in India until it was collated into text more than five thousand years ago. While allopathic medicine tends to focus on the management of disease, Ayurveda bestows us with the knowledge of how to prevent disease and how to eliminate its root cause if it does occur. Very few health systems in the world define life (ayu) based on the coordination of the soul (atma), mind (manas), the senses (indriyas), and the body (sharira). Inherent in Ayurvedic principles is the concept that you are capable of taking charge of your own life and healing. Ayurveda was handed down to mankind from the sages of ancient India, who were said to have been imbued with the knowledge of health and healing through their meditation. Decades of clinical experience in India and abroad has helped to validate this system of medicine. Ayurveda comprises the elements of medicine and diet, yoga, meditation, massage therapy and detoxification. Here we are focused on massage therapy alone. The oldest known texts on Ayurveda are the Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, and the Ashtanga Hrudaya. These texts detail the affect that the five elements found in the cosmic system – Earth, Water, Fire, Air, Space – have on our individual system, and expound on the importance of keeping these elements balanced for a healthy and happy life. Ayurvedic Basic Principles The five elements (PANCHA MAHA BOOTHAS) The Tri-Doshas (Bodily humours) Dhatus (tissue) The basic or natural constitution (Prakriti) Ayurveda recognises two ultimate universal principles of spirit and substance from which arise the five great elements: Prithvi – Earth, App – Water, Tejas or Agni – Fire , Vayu – Air, and Akash – Ether or ‘Cosmic’. All the living and non-living things in this universe are made up these five elements in a particular combination. From the above five elements, the three biological forces or ‘Doshas’ arise in order to manage the biological functions in the body. The Doshas are the underlying energetic forces behind the workings of both body and mind. These energies combine to create the unique qualities of each individual. Ayurveda names these basic energies Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Vatha arises as subtle form from Ether and Air, Pitha from Fire and Water and Kapha from Earth and Water. Everybody has all three energies, though people experience each of them to a greater or lesser degree. These energies also have functional responsibilities within the body. Each of us also has one element that tends to get out of balance more easily that the others and this is termed our “dosha” status. Dosha literally means ‘fault’ or which can malfunction. It comes from ‘dush’ meaning error and relates to the prefix ‘dys’ (from Greek), as in dysfunctional. Vata is composed of air and ether and is the energy responsible for movement, circulation, the transport of nervous impulses and prana, the life force. People who are born with high amounts of Vata tend to feel spacey, anxiety-ridden and isolated when they are out of balance. They are not good at managing their energy levels. They are prone to dry skin, constipation, pain, panic attacks, anorexia, addictions, and sciatica among other things. When they are in balance, they are creative, clear, spontaneous, funny and always planning a trip somewhere new. Regularity, relaxation, warmth and sleep help to keep Vata in balance. Pitta is composed of fire and water and is the energy responsible for metabolism, the digestive fire, enzyme production and heat. People who are born with high amounts of Pitta tend to feel irritated, jealous, critical, self-critical, competitive, impatient and bitter when they are out of balance. They are prone to inflammations, skin, liver and eye disorders, heartburn, and sensitive teeth among other things. They manage their energy well. When they are in balance, they are highly intellectual, leaders, brave, teachers and love to be the centre of attention. Kapha is composed of earth and water and is the energy responsible for storage, protection, lubrication, mucus and the production of fats and oils. People who are born with high amounts of kapha tend to be greedy, apathetic, slow, heavy, and cloudy-headed when they are out of balance. They are prone to hypothyroidism, obesity, clogged arteries, oily skin, and diabetes among other things. They tend to hoard and store their energy. When they are in balance, they are compassionate, steady, articulate, healthy, sweet, and reliable, and love food, sleep and laughter. Letting go, embracing change and activity as well as avoiding too much routine helps to keep Kapha in balance. These are recognized as being fundamental to all life and are seen in the processes of growth, maintenance, and decay. Their actions are named anabolism, metabolism, and catabolism in the western sciences. Life, light, and love exemplify all these energies and are found in our environments at every moment on every level. These energies combine in limitless ways to create the unique qualities of each individual. When you become aware of these qualities within yourself, you take the first steps toward creating a healthy life. Ayurveda assists you in identifying these energies in your body and shows you how to more fully experience their gifts and to gain freedom from their limitations. By working with the body’s unique nature, you are able to create true health. In the Ayurvedic approach to life and health, we recognize how these energies are at work at each moment in our bodies and minds. When we recognize this, we can begin to create balance for ourselves by countering the destructive forces with positive actions. There are seven types of tissues or bodily structures collectively categorised as per their function called Dhatus.
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