Ayurveda Flashcards

1
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What are the three doshas?

A

Vata
Pitta
Kapha

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What does Vata mean?

A

Air

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What does Pitta mean?

A

Fire

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4
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What does Kapha mean?

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Earth

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5
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What are the characteristics of Vata?

A

Imaginative, restless, lacks energy

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6
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What are the characteristics of Pitta?

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Intelligent, fiery, intense

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What are the characteristics of Kapha?

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Positive, calm, strong, lazy

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What is Ayurveda?

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A science that recognises that the body and mind has the capacity for self-healing and promotes a holistic approach to health and wellbeing

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9
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What does the word ‘Ojas’ mean?

A

Vigour

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10
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What is Ojas?

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A subtle form of water, the essential energy of the body which can be equated with the “fluid of life”.

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11
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What does the word ‘Tejas’ mean?

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Radiance

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12
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What is Tejas?

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A subtle form of the fire energy that contributes to how we digest life, thoughts, matter and visual impressions

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13
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What does the word ‘Prana’ mean?

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Life force

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14
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What is Prana?

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Prana is the life force that is found in all beings and is the subtle energy that fuels all functions of the mind and body and is responsible for respiration, the five senses and the mind.

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15
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What does the word ‘Agni’ mean?

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Fire

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16
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What is Agni?

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The energy that aids physical digestion, and how

Yogi’s digest life, our experiences, our relationships, our memories, etc.