Aryuveda Flashcards
Aryuveda
The science or wisdom of life
Ayus
Life
Veda
Science or wisdom
Vata
Ether + Air (2-6)
Pitta
Fire + Water (stomach- high blood pressure, restlessness) (10-2)
Kapha
Water + Earth (heaviness, excess mucous) (2-6)
prakriti
A natural constitution
monodoshic
Governed by a single dosha
tridoshic
governed by all three
Sita
Cool/cooling
Vata
Ether + Air
light cold dry rough hard mobile subtle clear
Pitta
Fire + water
light sharp hot oily liquid malodorous spreading
Kapha
water + earth
heavy dull cold oily smooth dense soft stable gross slimy, cloudy
Vata Elements
Ether + Air
Vata Gunas
Dry, light, cold, rough, hard, subtle, mobile, clear
Vata Seasons
Late Fall/Winter
Vata main site in the body
Colon
Vata Main Function
Movement and Communication
Vata Time of Life
Wisdom years, 60+
Vata time of day
2:00- 6:00 am and pm
Vata attributes
Light bones and muscles Long, straight frame cool skin Slim Enthusiastic Social Creative Adaptable Learns quickly, forgets quickly Moves quickly variable digestion
Vata causes of imbalance
eating dry, light, cold, rough foods extended periods of travel or movement over-stimulation of the senses Excess talking cold climates/winter months wisdom years
Vata signs of imbalance
dry skin, joints, hair and nails gas, bloating, constipation insomnia all nerve diseases and twitches low back pain inability to focus, scattered, restless fear, anxiety, nervousness Loneliness Talking quickly and losing train of thought
dinacarya Ayaya
Daily actions for creating a long life
Ways to balance vata
gentle yoga belly breathing, nadi shodhana abhyanga- self massage, with sesame oil routine mindful eating and silent dining warm, wet foods cooked with oil sour, sweet + salty tastes avoid caffeine and dry, raw, rough foods walk in nature reduce sensory stimulation set aside quiet time before bed prioritize ritual
Pitta elements
fire + water
Pitta gunas
oily, light, hot, [penetrating, sharp, spreading, malodorous
Pitta season
Summer
Pitta main site in the body
small intestine
Pitta main function
transformation + digestion
Pitta time of life
Active, middle years (15-50)
Pitta time of day
10:00-2:00 am and pm
Pitta attributes
medium size warm oily, reddish skin fine hair light sensitive eyes intense gaze gains and loses weight easily learns quickly, remembers ordered, organized focused and disciplined competitive, goal oriented moves with intention strong digestion
Pitta causes of imbalance
hot, oily, spicy, sharp foods over-scheduled professional and personal life excessively intense interactions hot climates/summer months active middle years
Pitta signs of imbalance
inflammation
rashes, hives, acne
heartburn, sour burps
indigestion
loose stools, diarrhea
burning, irritated, itchy, bloodshot eyes
anger, frustration, irritation, agitation
extreme competition, criticism and judgment
Ways to balance Pitta
gentle yoga belly breathing swimming cooling down volunteering, acts of kindness and generosity avoid overbooking favor nourishing, cooling, simple foods sweet, bitter and astringent tastes avoid caffeine, alcohol, spicy and fried foods
Kapha elements
water + earth
Kapha Gunas
Heavy, dull/slow, dense, sticky,cool, stable, smooth, soft, unctuous
Kapha Season
spring
Kapha main site in the body
stomach + Lungs
Kapha main function
structure, cohesion, lubrication
Kapha time of life
childhood, conception to puberty
Kapha time of day
6:00- 10:00 am and pm
Kapha attributes
broad frame, curvy strong, great endurance and immunity smooth and cool skin thick and wavy hair gains weight easily, loses with difficulty\learns with repetition, long memory routine and structured steady, dependable, loyal, calm generous, compassionate moves slowly, talks slowly steady/slow digestion
Causes of Kapha imbalance
sedentary lifestyle heavy, dense, oily, sticky foods lack of variety cool + wet climates/spring months childhood
Signs of Kapha imbalance
cold, cough, congestion seasonal allergies weight gain lethargy, depression attachment, greed stubbornness
Ways to balance Kapha
vigorous yoga stimulating pranayama some caffeine avoid meat, whey, sugar and dairy varied mental and physical stimulation dry brush, stimulating massage sauna, steaming, fast/deep massage
What are the Gunas?
sattva (goodness, constructive, harmonious)
rajas (passion, active, confused)
tamas (darkness, destructive, chaotic)
What are the gunas associated with Vata?
light cold dry rough hard mobile subtle clear
What are the gunas associated with Pitta?
light sharp hot oily liquid
What are the gunas associated with Kapha?
heavy dull cold oily smooth dense soft stable gross slimy, cloudy
