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Aryuveda Flashcards

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Aryuveda

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The science or wisdom of life

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Ayus

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Life

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Veda

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Science or wisdom

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Vata

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Ether + Air (2-6)

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Pitta

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Fire + Water (stomach- high blood pressure, restlessness) (10-2)

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Kapha

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Water + Earth (heaviness, excess mucous) (2-6)

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prakriti

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A natural constitution

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monodoshic

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Governed by a single dosha

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tridoshic

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governed by all three

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Sita

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Cool/cooling

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Vata

Ether + Air

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light
cold
dry
rough
hard
mobile
subtle
clear
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Pitta

Fire + water

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light
sharp
hot
oily
liquid
malodorous
spreading
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Kapha

water + earth

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heavy
dull
cold
oily
smooth
dense
soft
stable
gross
slimy, cloudy
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Vata Elements

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Ether + Air

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Vata Gunas

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Dry, light, cold, rough, hard, subtle, mobile, clear

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Vata Seasons

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Late Fall/Winter

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Vata main site in the body

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Colon

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Vata Main Function

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Movement and Communication

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Vata Time of Life

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Wisdom years, 60+

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Vata time of day

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2:00- 6:00 am and pm

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Vata attributes

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Light bones and muscles
Long, straight frame
cool skin
Slim
Enthusiastic
Social
Creative
Adaptable
Learns quickly, forgets quickly
Moves quickly
variable digestion
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Vata causes of imbalance

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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
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Vata signs of imbalance

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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
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dinacarya Ayaya

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Daily actions for creating a long life

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Ways to balance vata

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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
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Pitta elements

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fire + water

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Pitta gunas

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oily, light, hot, [penetrating, sharp, spreading, malodorous

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Pitta season

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Summer

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Pitta main site in the body

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small intestine

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Pitta main function

A

transformation + digestion

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Pitta time of life

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Active, middle years (15-50)

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Pitta time of day

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10:00-2:00 am and pm

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Pitta attributes

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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
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Pitta causes of imbalance

A 
hot, oily, spicy, sharp foods
over-scheduled professional and personal life
excessively intense interactions
hot climates/summer months
active middle years
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Pitta signs of imbalance

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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

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Ways to balance Pitta

A 
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
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Kapha elements

A

water + earth

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Kapha Gunas

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Heavy, dull/slow, dense, sticky,cool, stable, smooth, soft, unctuous

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Kapha Season

A

spring

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Kapha main site in the body

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stomach + Lungs

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Kapha main function

A

structure, cohesion, lubrication

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Kapha time of life

A

childhood, conception to puberty

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Kapha time of day

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6:00- 10:00 am and pm

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Kapha attributes

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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
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Causes of Kapha imbalance

A 
sedentary lifestyle
heavy, dense, oily, sticky foods
lack of variety
cool + wet climates/spring months
childhood
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Signs of Kapha imbalance

A 
cold, cough, congestion
seasonal allergies
weight gain
lethargy, depression
attachment, greed
stubbornness
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Ways to balance Kapha

A 
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
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What are the Gunas?

A

sattva (goodness, constructive, harmonious)
rajas (passion, active, confused)
tamas (darkness, destructive, chaotic)

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What are the gunas associated with Vata?

A 
light
cold
dry
rough
hard
mobile
subtle
clear
50
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What are the gunas associated with Pitta?

A 
light
sharp
hot
oily
liquid
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What are the gunas associated with Kapha?

A 
heavy
dull
cold
oily
smooth
dense
soft
stable
gross
slimy, cloudy

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