Ayurveda PPT

1. AYURVEDA- “ Art of Total Health Care” Ancient Holistic system of healing Most ancient system of medicine India’s traditional system of medicine Evolved 5000 yrs. back in India. Upa (Sub ) veda of Atharva veda Places equal emphasis on the body, mind and spirit

2. AYURVEDA- “Ancient Art of Healing” The word meaning of Ayurveda is AYUS + VEDA AYUS = LIFE VEDA = KNOWLEDGE Rather than a system of medicine it is a way of life Ayurveda believes in a close relationship between man and universe and the flow of cosmic energy in different forms between all living and non living things

3. AYURVEDA-OBJECTIVE “ Swasthasya swasthya samrakshanam Athurasya vikaraprasamanam ” To maintain the health of a healthy person To cure the health issue of a diseased person To live gracefully and harmoniously in balance of body ,mind and spirit Ayurvedic system focus on CURING of illness as well as PREVENTION & PROMOTION of health in Healthy individual

4. PANCHAMAHABHOOTHAS - “ Five Subtlest” These five elements are considered as the developmental stages of matter That which is rigid is PRITHVI - EARTH That which causes fluidity is APP - WATER That which causes heat is AGNI - FIRE That which causes mobility is VAYU - AIR That which causes space is AKASA - SPACE Every thing in the world is made up of five elements Predominance and permutations of elements in each matter makes different types of things in the world

5. AYURVEDA - FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES Fundamental principles of Ayurveda has developed from same principle as the development of whole world. That is PANCHAMAHABHOOTHA THEORY (Five Basic Elements Theory) Everything in the universe non living and living is composed of five basic elements

6. AYURVEDA – FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES THRIDOSHA(Bio-Energy) THEORY

7. AYURVEDA –FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES THRIDOSHA THEORY VATHA – AKASA(SPACE) + VAYU(AIR) PITHA – AGNI(FIRE) + APA(WATER) KAPHA – AP(WATER) + PRITHVI (EARTH )

8. Elements of the Three Doshas Vata Pitta Kapha Air + Ether Fire + Water Earth + Water Attributes of the Three Doshas Vata Pitta Kapha Dry Light Cold Rough Subtle Mobile Clear Oily Sharp (penetrating) Hot Light Mobile Liquid Heavy Slow Cold Oily Slimy (smooth) Dense Soft Static (stable) Cloudy (sticky) Dispersing (attribute, not a guna ) Fleshy (attribute, not a guna) Hard, Gross (guna but not a classical attribute) Astringent, Bitter (taste) Sour, Pungent (tastes) Sweet, Salty (tastes)

9. MOVENMENT Vata Dosha ’   – is the bodily wind principle. It can be translated as movement. That which moves is termed as ‘ Vata ’. It supports the two other Dosha . It also governs our sensory and mental balance and promotes mental adaptability and understanding. Vata controls the movement of blood in the circulatory system, air in the respiratory system, and excretions out of our body . It controls the nervous system and moves nutrients to cells and tissues for metabolism. It controls the thoughts and the activities of the mind. The intestines are the seat of Vata . Its qualities are dry, cold, subtle, light, mobile, rough, erratic, clear, fast, mobile, bitter, astringent, and pungent.

10. TRANSFORMATION ‘ Pitta Dosha ’  – is translated as Body ‘Fire’ and that which digests things. It is responsible for all chemical and metabolic transformations in the body. It also governs our mental digestion and our capacity to perceive reality and understand things. The small intestine, stomach, sweat glands, blood, fat, eyes and skin are the seats of Pitta. Its qualities are hot, oily, light, intense, fluid, sharp, soft, smooth, sour, pungent, and salty.

11. STABILITY & FLEXIBILITY ‘ Kapha Dosha ’  – is biological ‘Water’ and that which holds things together. It provides body and substance and gives support. It provides emotional support in life and governs such positive emotional traits as love, compassion, modesty, patience and forgiveness. It fills spaces in the body, giving biological strength, vigor and vitality. The chest is the seat of Kapha . Its qualities are oily, cool, heavy, stable, dense, smooth, dull, wet, slow, cloudy, sweet, sour, and salty.

12. VATHA- “The Leader” Formed by the combination of space and air elements Motivating force in the body Responsible for controlling the nerve impulse and all higher cerebral functions Controls cell division and organ formation Responsible for elimination of waste products Vatha controls the mind and controls all the gross and subtle movements in the body. General Qualities Dryness, lightness, coldness, roughness, subtlety and motility are the qualities

13.     VATA Basic Function Governs bodily functions concerned with movement Qualities Moving quick, light, cold, minutes, rough dry, leads the order doshas . Results of Balance Mental alertness Proper formation of body tissues Normal alimentation Strong immunity Sound sleep Sense of exhilaration Results of Imbalance Dry or Rough Skin Constipation Common fatigue ( non-specific cause ) Tension headaches Underweight Insomnia Intolerance of cold Anxiety, worry

14. PITHA- “The Energiser ” Forms from Fire element Controls the digestion and metabolic functions of transformation Thus it is responsible for formation of tissues and waste products from the food that is ingested Controls body temperature , anxiety , thirst , hunger and sexual desire. General Qualities Oily in nature, sharp acting, hot, light, viscous, flowing and fluid in nature

15.     Pitta Basic Function Governs bodily functions concerned with heat, metabolism, and energy production Qualities Hot, sharp, light, acidic, slightly, oily. Results of Balance Normal heat and thirst mechanism Strong digestion Sharp intellect Lustrous complexion contentment Results of Imbalance Rashes, skin inflammations Heartburn Premature graying, baldness Hostility, irritability Visual problems Excessive body heat

16. Earth and water Cohesiveness and building up process Provides basic substratum of the body and controls the strength and immunity. It also responsible for growth , reproduction and sense of well being. General Qualities Oily in nature,cold,heavy,slow acting, smooth, viscous, rigid KAPHA- “The Nourisher ”

17.     Kapha Basic Function Governs bodily functions concerned with physical structure , and fluid balance Qualities Heavy, oily, slow, cold, steady, solid, dull. Results of Balance Muscular strength Strong immunity Affection, generosity, courage, dignity Healthy, Normal, Joints Vitality and stamina Stability of mind Results of Imbalance Oily skin Sinus congestion Obesity Slow digestion Nasal allergies Lethargy, dullness

18. PRUKRITI-Psychosomatic Constitution Ayurveda , the Indian traditional system of medicine describes a unique concept “ P rakriti ”, genetically determined , categorizing the population into several subgroups based on phenotypic characters like appearance, temperament and habits. The concept is claimed to be useful in predicting an individual’s susceptibility to a particular disease, prognosis of that illness and selection of therapy.

19. Body Constitution- Your Uniqueness Constitution or Body-mind typology is an important concept in Ayurveda. Every individual has different physical , physiological and psychological functions. Maintenance of health ,prevention of disease, achieving longevity and treatment depends on this fundamental theory of understanding human being.

20. KAPHA PRUKRITI KAPHA - Fair complexion, oily skin with a heavy built - Thick , black colored & curly hair - Large eyes with a dreamy vision - Slow & steady gait - Prolonged , feeble voice - Food habits are generally poor. Tend to eat less and can withstand hunger and thirst . Aversion to sweet dishes is a common feature in Kapha personality . A steady and reliable mind is an asset with Kapha prakriti , but it lacks self-initiation. Their decision is measured and always correct. At the same time they are slow. They are bestowed with an excellent memory, but grasping may be poor. Kapha prakriti has an excellent endurance and exemplary stress tolerance. It has a deep-rooted determination but lacks an initiative to start. Its temperament is highly conservative. Kapha prakriti tends towards perfectionism. They are highly quality conscious.

21. KAPHA PRUKRITI Kapha prakriti is caring and deeply involved in emotional relations. However, they fail to convey emotional feelings due to a reserved attitude. The temperament is highly reliable and faithful. Kapha constitution is frequently prone to an imbalance in Kapha . As a result, they are frequently subjected to: -Indigestion -Metabolic conditions like diabetes -Hyper-reactive immunity problems like auto-immune disorders - Metabolic disorders due to sedentary nature Kapha element in human personality provides a constructive stability in all phases of human endeavour . It is the root of determination and excellent endurance. In today's context, we need the stability of Kapha prakriti in all productive areas. Maybe their role is restricted to routine tasks.

22. PITTA PRUKRITI Pitta - Bright complexion, delicate skin, medium built - Little, brown colored straight hair - Bright eyes with penetrating vision - Fast & steady gait - Penetrating & commanding voice Pitta persons have a good appetite and digestion. Stress eating is phenomenon of Pitta constitution. They have an unnoticeable enthusiasm but lack creativity. A Pitta person is very articulate but is generally reserved about sharing. This personality is dominated by high level of conviction. An equally dominant feature is overconfidence. Pitta personality always has a focused, self-centered mind. Cunning is a part of its target orientation. Its decisions are quick, bold and success oriented.

23. PITTA PRUKRITI They excel in every activity they choose. For that purpose, they employ all resources indiscriminately. Pitta constitutions do not allow you to be generous. They are proud of their achievements. At the same time, they are thankless to the contributions by others . Relations with Pitta prakriti are also highly materialistic. They are generally shrewd and purposeful. One needs to oblige their supremacy to involve them emotionally . A child with a Pitta prakriti is delicate but very intelligent. He or she cannot tolerate heat and cries if forced to wear warm clothes, rashes erupt at the slightest provocation and constipation is a word that does not exist in his or her vocabulary. The suckling Pitta prakriti child is so sensitive that if the mother eats spicy food, he or she gets ulcers in the mouth accompanied by fever - a sure sign that the Pitta dosha of the child is upset .

24. PITTA PRUKRITI Pitta constitution is frequently prone to an imbalance in Pitta. As a result, they are frequently subjected to: - Acidity and Peptic ulcers - Skin diseases like hyper-sensitive reactions, Photo-dermatitis - Inflammatory conditions in other organs - Psycho-somatic diseases, due to persistent stress - Frequency of food intake and concurrent aberrations in Pitta element, obesity and metabolic disorders are likely. Pitta element in human personality contributes to a constant progression through an uncompromising attitude. In today's context, the aggressive nature of Pitta and its performance orientation are in high demand in every sphere of life. Unfortunately, it is also likely to bring conflicts in the surrounding.

25. VATA PRUKRITI Vata - Dark complexion, dry skin & thin built - Scanty, wavy, dry and brittle hair - Small eyes with curious looks - Fast, unsteady gait - Hoarse, rapid voice. - Food intake is generally irregular. Sweet and Salty tastes are generally preferred by Vata constitution. A Vata personality bubbles with enthusiasm but lacks confidence. They are highly creative but lack the consistency needed to translate ideas into action. They have an excellent grasp but may not have good memory and retention. They excel in the field of fine arts but are poor performers in sports. A Vata person is highly talkative, but lacks articulation. The confidence level of Vata prakriti is fragile. Anxiety levels of a Vata personality are normally high. Their endurance levels and tolerance to stress is poor. Vata temperament is more often driven by impulsiveness. Thus, they are very generous. Also, they manage bodily energies in a poor fashion. Due to lack of mental & physical consistency and endurance, their performance levels in every sphere of life tend to fluctuate often.

26. VATA PRUKRITI - The health conscious Vata types need to remember that a salad meal is not a complete meal. This may help in losing weight but alongside it will give backaches, joint aches and cracking joints - a sure indication that Vata is vitiated. The Vata prakriti child is typically never satisfied, always cranky and has a wiry appearance. He or she is more prone to diarrhoea and teething troubles with accompanying stomach distention or loose motion. Vata constitution is prone to an imbalance in Vata . As a result, they are more frequently subjected to: - Constitution problems, Flatulence - Respiratory problems - Anxiety neurosis & stress induced problems - Immunity disorders The Vata element in human personality contributes to cultural and scientific evolution of society through its creative approaches. In today's context, we need the creativity and imagination of Vata personality in the fields of advertising, creative designing, research, academics etc. But they can't take up high task professions.

27. Formation of Constitution At the time of union of sperm and ovum , predominance of Five elements decides the constitution of every individual. Once this proportion is sets, generally it remains permanent for the lifetime of that individual.

28. Factors responsible for formation of “ Prakruti ” Nature of sperm& ovum at time of conception Nature of the condition inside the uterus Food and other regimens adopted by mother during pregnancy Nature of 5 elements comprising the foetus

29. Depending upon the predominance of three functional biostatic energies. (VATHA, PITHA , KAPHA) we can classify the individual into different constitutions There are 7 Body Types explained in Ayurveda. Single Dosha Predominant- Vata , Pitta, Kapha Duel Dosha Predominant Vata -Pitta Vata-Kapha Kapha -Pitta Trodosha Predominant Vata -Pitta- Kapha

30. Importance of understanding-Body Types As there is predominance of biostatic energies in each individual, each type requires substance different or opposite to the constitution to maintain health. For ex: Vata type of people possess qualities of coldness, dryness and lightness. Hence these persons requires food which is warm and oily. Otherwise, there is always a tendency for vatha to increase, giving rise to vatha disease

31. Importance of understanding-Body Types Tolerance of food , drinks , environment and even the benefits of treatment depends on the type of constitution. By understanding the constitution of individual , one can choose appropriate food, drinks and environment Hence for maintenance of health, every individual should know his Body CONSTITUTION ( Prakriti ) ( Individual Uniqueness )

32. Assessment of Body Constitution To assess your CONSTITUTION, fill out the form and mark the answer according to your own personal long term nature. If two answers apply for the same question, mark them both If none is applicable leave it blank.

33. AYURVEDA BODY TYPE ANALYSIS-PRAKRUTI PAREEKSHA VATA PITTA   KAPHA Body Frame Thin, lanky, slim with thin muscles Medium, symmetrical with good muscle development Stocky, round, broad or large Weight Lose weight easily Constant weight Gain weight easily Chest Sunken, ribs showing Medium chest Broad, large chest Hips Slender, thin hips Medium hips Wide, Heavy Hips Schedule Irregular schedule / eating times Long workday Good at keeping a routine Sleep Light sleeper Sleep well, average length Sleep deep & long, trouble waking up Appetite Irregular/small appetite Strong hunger Steady, moderate appetite

34. Thirst Irregular Thirst Strong/frequently thirsty Rarely Thirsty Digestion Gas, irregular digestion Steady, strong digestion Slow, heavy digestion Skin Thin skin Warm & rosy skin Thick, cool skin Hair Dry, dark, frizzy hair Fine, straight, gray, reddish hair Thick, wavy hair Eyes Sunken, small, active, dark eyes Sharp, gray, green, light brown eyes Large, calm, loving eyes Lips Thin lips Bright red lips, face or palms Large, smooth lips Speech Talks quickly Sharp language Slow, monotonous speech Emotions Anxiety, fear, uncertainty Anger, irritable, ambitious, analytical Calm, greedy, stagnant Mood Mood changes quickly Intense emotions Steady emotions

35. Personality Creative, imaginative Intelligent, efficient, perfectionist Caring, calm, patient Conflict makes me Conflict makes me restless Conflict makes me angry, irritable Conflict makes me depressed, lazy Wealth Poor, spends frivolously Medium wealth, spends on luxuries Rich, holds on to money Social Make and change friends often Friends are work related, change with job Friendships are long lasting, sincere Stamina Short bursts of energy Medium stamina Steady, high stamina Climate Avoids cold Avoids heat Avoids humidity Activity Hyperactive, quick Moderate pace, goal oriented activity Slow and steady activity

36. DOSHA ANALYSIS   Vata Pitta Kapha Physical Constitution frame thin, lanky, boney and taller or shorter than average average build and size, weight centered in middle heavy, stocky, broad and either very tall or very short weight low, difficulties in gaining weight moderate, no difficulties in gaining or loosing weight heavy, difficulties in loosing weight appetite unpredictable, irregular, variable strong, cannot skip meals and will have to eat again after 3 or 4 hours constant but can skip meals easily and tolerate hunger and thirst amount of food very variable, sometimes a lot, sometimes a little usually a lot, can eat large quantities at once usually not much, can feel full with a little skin texture thin and dry, cool to touch, rough smooth and warm, oily T-zone thick and moist/greasy, cold complexion dark, tans easily fair with freckles, moles, prone to sunburn pale and hardly tans

37. hair dry, brittle and curly/frizzy soft, straight and fine thick and wavy, tends to get greasy eyes small and dry, blink a lot penetrating gaze, reddish sclerae large and moist, white sclera lips thin and dry, often chapped pink and soft full and smooth teeth crooked, irregular with receding gums yellowish, gums easily bleed large, white and straight fingers & nails delicate, small and long fingers with chipped nails regular fingers with pink and soft nails wide, angular fingers with large and hard nails voice low volume, hoarse and cracking loud and sharp pleasant, harmonious, low pitch body temperature feels colder than others; cold feet and hands feels hotter that others; palms, feet and face warm or hot normal, palms and feet cool perspiration scanty with little odor intense during physical activities or when it gets hot, sharp smell constant and moderate, sweet smell sleep light sleeper, awakes easily and may have difficulties falling asleep sleeps deep and even, hardly needs more than 8 hours sleep long and sound sleeper, has difficulties awakening even after long hours of sleep

38. walk fast with a light step average speed, determined step slow pace, steady step weather prefers warm climates, dislikes windy dry and cold days prefers cooler climates, dislikes heat adaptable to most climates but can't stand cold and rainy days Mental Constitution temperament lively and enthusiastic, likes to change purposeful and intense, likes to convince easy going and accepting, likes to support social independent but insecure, nervous in new situations outgoing, assertive, accessible, leader nature follower, good listener, accommodating, lots of friends negative traits uncertain and jumpy furious and bossy greedy and possessive under stress becomes anxious and worried becomes irritable and aggressive becomes withdrawn and passive talk very talkative; fast, diffused speaking talkative, good speaker, good at arguments slow, steady speaker, limited speech, cautious memory short attention span, forgets things easily moderate, remembers details clearly and forgets rather slowly excellent long-term memory, hardly forgets anything learning type mainly verbal, might have difficulties in truly understanding lots of visual imagery, learns efficiently feelings and emotions involved, usually grasping late but ultimately understanding well

39. dreams flying, searching, restless, prone to nightmares fighting, violent, passionate and colorful few, sentimental, romantic, watery, sad love falls in and out of love easily intense, passionate love affairs long term relationships full of affection and love creativity distinct and detailed ideas in many areas inventive in technical or scientific areas creative when dealing with business things decisions making decisions often feels like a problematic and difficult process makes decisions quickly and determined take their time to think things through interests travelling, dancing, arts sports, politics, luxury business, food, literature finances spends easily, doesn't save much and often feels poor spends money on certain chosen things, luxury saves money, spends freely on food and entertainment activity hyperactive, restless active, enjoys exercise and competition somewhat lethargic sex drive extreme or none at all passionate and dominating constant and loyal beliefs erratic, rebel, changing determined, strong principles permanent, doesn't change easily lifestyle erratic, free and unattached bustling, well planned regular, gets into a rut easily

40. DOSHA SCORE VATA : PITHA : KAPHA : BODY TYPE ( Prakruti ): IMBALANCE ( Vikruti ) :

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