Introduction Ayurveda in 40 slides prakruti

Ayurveda, an ancient Indian healing system, emphasizes balance in bodily systems through diet, herbal treatments, and yogic breathing. It is based on three doshas (vata, pitta, kapha) that constitute one's health. Ayurveda aims to harmonize body, mind, and spirit, promoting holistic well-being and preventing illness through natural and personalized approaches.

1. ayurveda Meaning of life

2. Ayurveda Science of healthy life ( Ayu - life ; Veda- science/knowledge) 5000 years old consciousness based system of healing in India Foundation for perfect health lifestyle program Health is the state of vibrant balance in which all the layers of ones life are integrated – Physical Metal Emotional Spiritual

3. Yoga – Sanskrit word

4. Healthy body Feel rested upon awakening Skin had a healthy glow Tongue is pink and clear Body feels light regardless of your weight Feel centred throughout the day with clear mind Strong digestion Feel energised & enthusiastic Rarely get sick

5. Unhealthy body Bad breath Coated tongue Dull appetite Delicate digestion Fatigue Depression Low immunity Sluggish elimination

6. Mind Body Constitution Universal constitution Solid Liquid Gas Fire Space Physiological constitution Vata (space/gas) Pitta (fire/liquid) Kapha (solid/liquid)

7. Who am I ? Feature Vata Pitta Kapha Frame Thin Symmetrical build Broad, stout or thick. Weight Low Moderate Heavy; difficulty to lose Eyes Small and active. Penetrating gaze. Big/ pleasant eyes Skin Dry, rough / thin Warm, reddish / sensitive Thick, moist and smooth Hair Dry, brittle / frizzy. Thinning /greying tendency Thick and oily hair Joints  Thin & prominent  Loose and flexible. Large, round & padded Sleep Not sound Moderately sound sleeper,  Deep and long Heat Cold hands & feet Warm -prefer cooler climate Don’t like cold/wet days Bowel Constipated Loose / irritable Soft and regular Emotions Anxious or nervous Short tempered Lazy or depressed Memory Quick but Short term Average Slow but Long term Strength Weak Medium Very strong Talk Talkative Dominative Minimum talk Digestion Varies with emotions Always a bit high Low / skip meals

8. Vata – resembles Wind Butterflies & Birds Characteristics Thin body built Energetic and Initiative Creative Cold feet & hands Moves and talks quickly Resists routine Welcome new experiences Imbalanced Overactive mind Anxiety / Worry Inconsistency Dry skin & hair Variable digestion & sleep Constipation/Gas/Bloating

9. Pitta – Fiery in nature Lion & Tiger Characteristics Medium built Courageous leaders Strong digestion Warm body temperature Sound sleep for short periods Sharp intellect Direct and precise Stays close to routine Imbalanced Angry / Aggressive Irritable Excess critical Judgemental skin / hormone disease Inflammation Indigestion

10. Kapha – Grounded and slow Swan & Turtles Characteristics Strong body Smooth skin & thick hair Deep sound sleep Slow moving Good stamina Easy-going Methodical thoughtful Enjoys routine and loyal Imbalanced Dull Inert Needy Attached Congested Overweight Overly protective

11. Natural tastes Taste Nutrition Ingredients Sweet Protein, carbs & fats Most nutritive, build tissues Grains, dairy, bread, pasta, starchy vegetables, fruits, nuts, oils, sugar, animal products Sour Organic acids Promotes appetite , digestion Citrus fruits, sour fruits, tomatoes, yogurt, cheese, pickles, vinegar, alcohol Salty Mineral salts Promotes digestion and taste Salts, seafood, sauces, packed food like sausage etc Chilli Essential oil Stimulates digestion, detoxifies Cloves, Mustard, Pepper, Cinnamon, Thyme Bitter Alkaloids, glycosides Anti-inflammatory and detoxifying Green yellow veggies, green leafy veggies Astringent Tannin, fibre Healing and compacting beans , legumes, lentils, pomegranate, tea

12. How to Balance dosha ?

13. Do you know incompatibility? Don’t Eat With Beans Fruits, Cheese, Eggs, Fish, Milk, Meat Eggs Fruits especially melons, Beans, cheese, fish, milk, meat, curd. Fruits As a rule shouldn’t be taken along milk, Curd Grains Fruit, tapioca Hot drinks Mangoes, cheese, fish, meat, curd Lemon milk, tomato, curd Melon dairy products, eggs, fried food, grains, starch. Milk Bananas, cherries, sour fruits, fish, meat, curd Curd Fruit cheese, eggs, fish, hot drinks, meat, milk, nightshades. 

14. Minimise Frozen Leftovers Unnatural Microwaved Canned

15. Things to remember Include all the tastes in each meal Eat in a quiet settled comfortable environment Quantity should be according to appetite Sit down to eat Reduce ice cold food/ drinks and deep fried

16. Routine for Health

17. Daily lifestyle Vata time (2-6a) – fresh, awaking– meditation Kapha time (6-10a) – slowing – exercise Pitta time (10-2p) – hotter – largest meal/less activity Vata time (2-6p) – focused, productive – meditation Kapha time (6-10p) – slowing – bed time Pitta time (10-2p) – detox– deep sleep

18. Morning regimen Wake up at the same time 6AM Brush teeth & Clean tongue Empty the bladder and bowel Swish the mouth with warm oil Perform flexibility exercises Self massage with warm oil 5 min before shower Do not skip breakfast

19. Noon regimen Eat lunch slowly in a calm place Don’t eat full stomach No ice cold drinks after meals 15 min walk after the meal is good Day time sleep must be avoided After meal activities with minimum mental stress

20. Evening regimen Self massage Warm water shower Soupy dinner for easy digestion Reading self help / spiritual books Meditation for 30 minutes before bed Warm feet massage for better sleep Follow same time for sleep

21. Exercise for balancing Vata Pitta Kapha Enjoy grounding & slower paced exercises Enjoy medium paced cooling exercises Enjoy vigorous and longer exercises Tai chi Yoga Walking Short hikes Light bicycling Jogging Brisk walking Swimming Biking Outdoor activities Running Aerobics Dance Active yoga Weight training

22. Meaning of Life Diet Regimen Specific Herbs intake External therapies Yoga and Breath exercise Meditation Spiritual thoughts or self-help

23. Spice Medicine

24. Paste of Pepper powder ¾ tsp + ghee (1 tsp) – reduces pain in piles Honey + pepper powder ( ¼ tsp) – 4 times daily – reduces bronchospasm Pepper powder( ½ tsp)+ghee(1tsp)+honey(2tsp)+rock salt (1pinch)- stops dry cough Asafetida powder + pepper powder (1:1) – 4 times/ day- for flatulence Anti Dermatosis Anti Diabetic Anti Cancerous Anti Histamine Anti Oxidant

25. Kitchen Herbs A paste of ginger powder & turmeric – sudden effect in boil A few drops of ginger juice quick action in ear aches Dry ginger paste with hot water sudden effect in headaches Small piece of ginger + rock salt – reduces indigestion Ginger juice 3tsp + honey 2 tsp – cold, cough, asthma Diuretic Laxative Energy booster Debility killer Aphrodisiac

26. Kitchen Herbs Eye wash with cumin boiled water (after cooling) – reduces conjunctivitis Paste of powder of cumin, turmeric and alum- for mastitis , piles Cumin powder 1 tsp+ warm water – reduces diarrhea Gargle with coriander seed decoction – stops stomatitis urinary infection – drink coriander seed decoction 1 glass each hour Coriander seed + liquorice ( ½ tsp each) 3 times a day before meals for cough

27. Kitchen Herbs Juice Suddenly reduces skin irritation due to mosquito bite Lemon oil is used in various purposes like shampoo Lemon juice reduces heart diseases according to ayurveda Lemon juice + honey (1 tsp each) empty stomach– improves immunity Cardiac Tonic Anti - diarrheal Hematinic Antipyretic Antihistamine

28. Kitchen Herbs Soak 2 tbsp. of powder in water overnight, use as shampoo– for silky hair Prepare a gruel of fenugreek seeds- for breast milk Take 1tsp powder daily with hot water empty stomach – for obesity Daily massage with sesame oil strengthens the gums Sesame oil + Nutmeg oil – reduces swelling in joints Sesame oil, milk, turmeric, cumin, black cumin (equal)- helps to remove black dots on face

29. First surgeons

30. Massage – Abhyanga

31. Kativasti – for back pain Nasal drops – for Sinuses

32. Sirodhara – Head wash

33. Ear drops - Karnapurana Eye drops - Akshi tarpana

34. Diagnosis after Pulse Reading

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