AYURVEDA Basic Principles their practical application Prof Dr

AYURVEDA Basic Principles & their practical application Prof. Dr. ABHIMANYU KUMAR M Sc (Psy) MD (Ayurveda), DCA, D. Yoga, Ph. D (Ayurveda) DIRECTOR ALL INDIA INSTITUTE OF AYURVEDA New Delhi (India) & Director General CENTRAL COUNCIL FOR RESEARCH IN AYURVEDIC SCIENCES e mail : ak_ayu@yahoo. co. in

Problems of Modern Life-Style l STRESS- Physical, mental, emotional. l HEALTH PROBLEMS- Physical, mental and emotional diseases (including psychosomatic disorders). l DISTURBD FAMILY RELATIONS. l VIOLENCE & CRUELTY. l CORRUPTION/ DISHONESTY/ IMMORALITY. l DRUG ADDICTION. l NEGLECT OF LAW & ORDER AND ETHICAL, MORAL AND SOCIAL DISCIPLINE.

AYURVEDA LIFE-STYLE IS ABLE TO OFFER BEST SOLUTION OF THE PROBLEM

APPROACH OF AYURVEDA *PHILOSOPHICAL * HOLISTIC *HUMANISTIC AYURVEDA More Life and Health oriented than Disease and Treatment

Human body is inherently endowed with an unique power of SELF DEFENCE SPONTANEOUS HEALING (against injury and disease) Role of Medicine To assist the Nature

Dharma(Religion) Four Goals Of Human behavior Artha (Wealth) Kama (Pleasure) Moksha( Salvation)

LOKA (Cosmos) PURUSHA (Individual) Constant interaction To Maintain Homeostasis

Ayurvedic Theory of Life (Ayu) SHARIRA (Physical Body) ATMA (Conscious element) LIFE (Ayu) SATTVA (Psyche) INDRIYA (Senses)

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN Ayurveda and Modern Medicine AYURVEDA Modern Medicine # Experiential Science. # Experimental Science. # Holistic or Totalistic. # Analytical approach. # Functional oriented science. # Structure or organ oriented.

AYURVEDA’S APPROACH OF LIFE STYLE MANAGEMENT IS PRAKRITI (Ayurveda Body & Mind constitution) BASED

WHY TWO PERSONS ARE NOT SAME ? PHYSICALLY & MENTALLY

YES, IT IS DUE TO THE UNIQUE COMPOSITION OF PRAKRITI (CONSTUTUTION) IN EVERY INDIVIDUAL

PRAKRITI (Ayurvedic Body-Mind Type) Determine the total Personality (Physique, Physiology & Psyche)

Prakriti (Ayurvedic Body-Mind Type) n i l u f e s u s I Understanding of human life. l Health status. l Disease susceptibility. Preventive & promotive health care. l Treatment. l l

PANCHMAHABHUTAS (Five basic elements) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. AKASHA ( Ether / space) VAYU (Air / motion ) TEJA ( Fire / radiant energy ) JALA (water / cohesive factor ) PRITHVI ( Earth / mass )

The Theory of Tri-dosha Panchamahabhuta AKASHA Biological applications of Panchamahabhuta VATA VAYU (Motional energy) TEJA PITTA JALA PRITHVI (Chemical activities) KKAPHA (Solid substratum)

WHAT IS PRAKRITI ? Panchamahabhuta DOSHAS Genetically determined relative proportion of DOSHAS within the normal range.

PRAKRITI PHYSICAL (SHARIRIKA) MENTAL (MANASIKA)

PHYSICAL CONSTITUTION DEPENDING UPON THE RELATIVE PREPONDERANCE OF THE THREE DOSHAS PHYSICAL CONSTITUTION IS OF SEVEN TYPES

PERSONALITY TRAIT VATA PRAKRITI §VERY SENSITIVE AND REACT QUICKLY TO CHANGES IN THEIR ENVIRONMENT. §EXCEPTIONALLY CHANGEABLE LIFE STYLE. §SOMETIMES DEMAND COMPANIONSHIP BUT OTHER TIMES DEMANDS SOLITUDE.

§LOVE TO TRAVEL FOR FUN. §FIND DIFFICULT TO CONCENTRATE ON ONE THING §RECOGNISE THE NEED OF SELF DEVELOPMENT BUT ARE RARELY CONSISTENT WITH ANY ONE PROGRAMME

PERSONALITY TRAIT PITTA PRAKRITI COURAGEOUS * PRACTICAL IN LIFE. * BELIEVE IN FAIR PLAY * MAKE FRIENDS EASILY CONSIDERING THEIR UTILITY. * DEDICATED TO THEIR OWN SELF-DEVELOPMENT. *

Pitta Prakriti WELL ORGANISED LIFE STYLE. GOOD IN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT. ENJOY THE COLD WINTER AND DISLIKE THE SUMMER. FOND OF SLEEPING PREFER TO TAKE SWEETS.

PERSONALITY TRAIT KAPHA PRAKRITI l USUALLY SLOW AND NEVER IN HURRY TO GET ANYWHERE. l NEVER TAKE RAPID FIRE DECISION. l LAISSIEZ-FAIR ABOUT EVERY THING IN LIFE. l VERY LOYAL FRIENDS. l GOOD LISTENER. l HAVE ATTACHMENT, POSSESSIVENESS & GREED. l PREFER WARMTH.

MANASIKA PRAKRITI (Mental constitution) IS A RESULT OF THE ACTIVITY OF THE THREE GUNAS AT THE TIME OF CONCEPTION.

Three Gunas l SATVA GUNA. l RAJAS GUNA. l TAMAS GUNA.

Manasika Prakriti (Mental constitution) Classified into 16 sub-types.

SATVA MAKES THE PERSON: l l l PURE. CLEAN IN THOUGHTS. COURTEOUS TO ELDERS. BALANCED MIND. ATTACHED TO KNOWLEDGE.

RAJAS MAKES THE PERSON: l l l EXTROVERT. ADMIRER OF GOOD FOOD, STRONG PERFUMES. GENEROUS TO SUBORDINATES. RESULT ORIENTED. FAST ACTING.

TAMAS MAKES THE PERSON: l l l INERT. RELUCTANT. PERVERTING. UNTIDY. MALICIOUS.

Relation of Doshas and three mental types (gunas) l A. VATA MENTAL CHARACTERS i. Sattvika- Energetic, positive mental energy, adaptive, flexible, strong sense of humanity, quick in comprehension and good in communication. l ii. Rajasika- Restless, agitated, indecisive, unreliable, anxious, nervous, hyperactive, disturbed. l iii. Tamasic- Depressed, fearful, dishonest, self destructive, tendency to sexual perversions, mentally disturbed, prone to drug addiction

B. PITTA MENTAL CHARACTERS l i. Sattvika- Clear, perceptive, intelligent, discriminating, courageous, warm, friendly, leadership abilities, l ii. Rajasika- Ambitious, critical, dominating, aggressive, impulsive, manipulating, angry, proud l iii. Tamasic- Destructive, criminal, involved in illegal activities.

B. KAPHA MENTAL CHARACTERS l i. Sattvika- Peaceful, calm, stable, loving, supportive, nurturing, devoted, loyal. l ii. Rajasika- Materialistic , attached, greedy, requires comfort and luxury, sentimental. l iii. Tamasic- Lethargic, dull, thief, insensitive, apathetic.

Sharir a(Body ) D I E T S L E E P R E G U L A TE D S E X

PRESENT TREND OF LIFE STYLE EATING Rapid and Mechanical act

Vata Consttution Appetite & Digestion ALWAYS ANXIOUS TO EAT. USUALLY EAT LESS THAN THEY WANT. APPETITE IS VARIABLE. CONSTIPATION. EXPERIENCE VARIATIONS IN BOWEL HABIT.

Pitta Constitution APPETITE & DIGESTION GOOD APPETITE & ENJOY EATING. ALWAYS READY TO EAT. RARELY CONSTIPATED. STOOLS YELLOWISH & WELLFORMED SOMETIMES LOOSE SOMETIMES STOMACH BECOMES VERY SENSITIVE. (EVEN MILK, FIGS & DATES. )

Kapha Constitution APPETITE & DIGESTION l MODERATE DESIRE FOR FOOD. l PRONE TO EMOTIONAL EATING. l LIKE TO TAKE LIGHT BREAKFAST. l DIGESTION IS FAIR. l BOWEL HABIT IS REGULAR. l IF CONSTIPATED, THEN RESPOND WITH MEDIUM STRENGHTH LAXATIVE.

RASAS( TASTE) OF FOOD LIKE OUR BODY, FOOD IS ALSO MADE UP OF FIVE ELEMENTS (PANCHA MAHABHUTA). l l RIGHT BALANCE OF 5 ELEMENTS IN FOOD MAKE BALANCE OF DOSHAS IN OUR BODY. GOOD HEALTH & LONGEVITY

Basic Functions of different Tastes l Madhura(sweet): Provides a sense of satisfaction. l Amla(sour): Provides Refreshing Sense. l Lavana (Salt): In Small Amount Increases Digestive Capacity. l Katu (Pungent): Hottest Of All The Tastes. l Tikta (Bitter): Coldest & Lightest Among All. l Kashaya (Astringent): May Slow Down The Digestion.

Consideration of Ayurvedic Dietetics l Nature (Prakriti) of the Consumer. l Taste of food articles. l Doshika status of food articles. l Method of preparation. l Combination of food articles. l Emotional effect. l Environmental considerations. l Time. Quantity. l

NIDRA (Sleep) Recurring natural function of the body Sleep provides: • Healthy body • Strength • Virility • Sharpened Senses • Long Life

NIDRA (Sleep) Untimely & inadequate Sleep • Fatigue • Weakness • Sterility • Numbed Senses • Other illnesses

How much sleep do you need ? l Vata constitution: 6 -7 hours. l Pitta constitution: 7 -8 hours. l Kapha constitution: 8 -9 hours.

Disturbance in Normal Sleep pattern Day Night Sleep Awaken Kapha Vata Body more unctuous Dryness in body

SEX DRIVE Vata Constitution THINK A LOT ABOUT SEX DESIRE CHANGES FREQUENTLY. FIND FANTASIES MORE SATISFYING. THAN PHYSICAL ACT. FERTILITY IS LOWER THAN AVERAGE.

Pitta Constitution AMPLE SEXUAL DESIRE. ABLE TO BALANCE THE DESIRE & IT’S FULFILLMENT. DELAYED SEXUAL GRATIFICATION PUT THEM TO ANGER. AVERAGE IN FERTILITY.

Kapha Constitution l STEADY DESIRE. l AROUSAL IS SLOW, BUT ONCE AROUSED REMAIN FOR LONG TIME. l FERTILLITY IS EXCELLENT.

Regulated sexual activities l Too much sexual acts aggravate Vata. l Vata-person should have less sex. l Pitta-person should have moderate sex. l Kapha-person could tolerate more sex. l Un-satisfying sex and sex with different partner destroyes ojas (vital force).

LIVE IN TUNE WITH NATURE Follow the rules of Nature according to your Prakriti ( Body mind Type) and observe DAILY & SEASONAL REGIMEN

SEASONS l VATA SEASON: Fall and Winter. (Cold, windy, dry & light) l KAPHA SEASON: Spring. (Wet and cool) l PITTA SEASON: Summer. ( Hot, sometimes humid)

Fall and Winter Season l Tends to provoke Vata. l If not regulated, causes anxiety, insomnia, constipation, high B. P. , dry skin. l Balanced Vata-(Positive vata qualities)- Enthusiasm, energy, creativity. l Maintain a regular schedule. l Massage with warm oil. l Don’t miss any meal. l Take warm food and drinks.

Spring season l Tends to provoke Kapha. l If not regulated, causes heaviness and dullness. Tendency of depression. Respiratory problems. l Balanced Kapha-(Positive Kapha qualities)- happiness, strength, l Enjoy hot food. l Good amount of exercise. l Cut down sugar consumption. l Deep and vigorous massage. good immunity, romance.

Summer season l Tends to provoke Pitta. l If not regulated, causes inflammatory conditions, fever, hyperacidity, anger. l Balanced Pitta-(Positive Pitta qualities)- Good energy, vitality, l strength, clarity of mind. Enjoy to drink cold water l Massage with cool oil. l Avoid spicy food. l Enjoy sweets.

BALANCE YOUR VATA l Enjoy rich & nourishing food rich with sweet, salty and sour taste. Use spices in moderation. l Do gentle exercise, relaxation (meditation). Avoid too much physical / mental exertion. l Massage with warm oil-sesame, almond. l Listen calm, classical music. l Bright calming colors & their combinations- gold, blue, green, orange, white helps to keep vata in balance form. l Use sweet, warm and calming fragrances (Jasmine, rose, sandalwood, eucalyptus). l Cultivate peace, fearlessness. Take support of family and friends.

BALANCE YOUR PITTA l Enjoy food which is neither too heavy nor too light. It should be rich with sweet, bitter and astringent taste. Use cooling spices ( Turmeric, coriander, fennel ) l Do moderate exercise, relaxation (meditation). l Massage with cool oils- coconut, sunflower. l Listen cool and soft music. l Cool colors & their combinations- white, blue, green help to keep Pitta in balance form. l Use sweet and cool fragrances (Sandalwood, Jasmine, Rose) l Cultivate friendship, courtesy, forgiveness. Release anger, resentment. Listen other people’s point of view.

BALANCE YOUR KAPHA l Enjoy light diet. It should be rich with pungent, bitter and astringent taste. Use spices liberally. l Do vigorous exercise. Strong aerobics and jogging. l Massage ( strong & deep) with stimulating oils- mustard. l Listen strong and energizing music. Enjoy singing. l Bright and stimulating colors & their combinations. l Use light and warm fragrances (Musk, Cedar, Myrrh, Eucalyptus) l Cultivate detachment, serve to others, unconditional love.

AYURVEDA TIMELESS AND UNBOUNDED

Ayurveda approach for Life Style Management will be able to accept the challenges met with an individual as well as Social Life, National or International affairs.

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