Ayurveda Flashcards
What is Ayurveda?
East Indian philosophy and medical system used for thousands of years
What does Ayurveda stand for?
The science of life
What is prana?
Life force
What is swastha?
Balance
What are the three doshas?
Vata, pitta, kappa
What elements are Vata
Air and ether
What does Vata control in the body?
Breathing, movement, nervous system, heartbeats, eye blinks
What are Vata emotions?
Lightness, fear, anxiety
Where is Vata stored?
In the colon
What is the Vata time?
2-6
What is the Vata time of year?
Autumn to early winter (cold dry windy)
What are Vata colors?
Earth tones, red, green, orange
What types of foods should vata eat?
Heavily grounded foods
What elements are pitta?
Fire and water
What do pittas control?
Digestion, metabolism, hunger, thirst, hormones, enzymes, body temp.
What was pitta emotions?
Anger, hatred, jealousy
Where is pitta stored?
Small intestine, bile, stomach, sweat glands, blood, fat, and skin
What time of day is pitta time?
10-2
What time of year is pitta?
Mid to late summer (hot humid)
What are pitta colors?
White, blue, lavender, purple, mauve, green and pastels.
What are alpha elements
Water and earth
