Ayurveda

Question 1

Name the three Doshas.

Answer 1

Vata, Pitta, and Kapha

Question 2

What are some characteristics of Vata?

Answer 2

Airy, cold, erratic, creative, inspired, petite, light hearted, ether and air

Question 3

What are some characteristics of Pitta?

Answer 3

Intense, hot, inflamed, determined, anger, intelligent, medium height and build, fire and water

Question 4

What are some characteristics of Kapha?

Answer 4

Grounded, calm, stable, stubborn, reliable, loving, compassionate, water and earth

Question 5

What is Ayurveda?

Answer 5

Science that recognizes that the body is self-healing and works to rebalance the self to relieve the mind and body of disease

Question 6

What is the concept of Prana?

Answer 6

Life force, the subtle energy that fuels the mind and body

Question 7

What is the concept of Ojas?

Answer 7

Vigor of life or primal energy within the heart, supports the entire immune system and endurance

Question 8

What is the concept of Tejas?

Answer 8

Radiance or digestion of life, thoughts, matter, and visual impressions, also creates Agni