Ayruveda Flashcards

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What is a nadi?

A

(meridian) subtle (vital) energy pathways of the body that moves energy (prana) circulates. prana can only circulate when the nadis are clear and strong. (no chakra blocks)

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What is a dosha?

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Over or under abundance of certain qualities / body type (3) pita, vata, kapha.

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What does ayurveda in Sanskrit mean?

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veda means to reveal knowledge, ayur means prolonged life. so basically it means to have the knowledge to have a long healthy life in harmony with nature.

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what type of creativity do the doshas correspond with?

A

fundamental and conditioned creativity

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what type of modality does the dosha pitta correspond with?

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all conditioned mentality, may have a creative approach to the mental body.

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What type of modality does the dosha vata correspond with?

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conditioned creativity

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What type of modality does the dosha kapha correspond with?

A

conditioned without creativity

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8
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What element does pitta correspond with?

A

water and fire

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9
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What element does vata correspond with

A

ether and air

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10
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What element does kapha correspond with?

A

earth

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11
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Define amma

A

toxic parts that accumulate in the body to cause blockages of energy flo / illness / ailments

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