Ayruveda Flashcards
What is a nadi?
(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)
What is a dosha?
Over or under abundance of certain qualities / body type (3) pita, vata, kapha.
What does ayurveda in Sanskrit mean?
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.
what type of creativity do the doshas correspond with?
fundamental and conditioned creativity
what type of modality does the dosha pitta correspond with?
all conditioned mentality, may have a creative approach to the mental body.
What type of modality does the dosha vata correspond with?
conditioned creativity
What type of modality does the dosha kapha correspond with?
conditioned without creativity
What element does pitta correspond with?
water and fire
What element does vata correspond with
ether and air
What element does kapha correspond with?
earth
Define amma
toxic parts that accumulate in the body to cause blockages of energy flo / illness / ailments