Ayurveda (Knowledge of Life Science) Flashcards
Known to be the science of life. Considered the sister science to the practice of yoga. Most well known holistic medical systems in the world.
Ayurveda
Ayurveda works with what aspects of the human condition?
Spirtual
Mental
Emotional
Physical
Where did Ayurveda originate from and how many years old?
5,000 Years Old
Beginnings orginating in the Himalayn Mountain Region
Referred to as primordial nature. It is the ultimate substance behind the universe of matter and mind.
Prakriti
Known as pure consciousness. Prakriti is not conscious itself but rather must be illuminated by this.
Purusha
Considered to be the qualities of nature. They are conditions of physical and psychic energy.
The 3 Gunas
What are the three Gunas?
Tamas
Rajas
Sattva
Represents all that is heavy and dull. Characterisitics heavy, dull, inertia, static.
Tamas
Represents stimulation and activity. Characterisitics are pure, light, balance.
Rajas
Indicates the pure state with the qualities of light and love. Characteristics are active, stimulating, restless, intensity, constant activity.
Sattva
Ayurveda uses a psycho-physical model to diagnose and treat each individual. These models are known as…
Doshas
What is the system called where each individual has all three aspects of all three doshas but the individual degree varies?
Tri-doshic system
What are the three doshas?
Vata
Pitta
Kapha
The symbol of air and its principle is movement.
Vata
The symbol of fire and its principle is transformation.
Pitta
The symbol of water and is the principle of potential energy and lubrication.
Kapha
What are the essences of each dosha?
Prana - Vata Dosha
Tejas - Pitta Dosha
Ojas - Kapha Dosha
An essence of one of the doshas. The primal life force that governs the unfolding of the higher states of consciousness and is the underlying current of what dosha?
Essence - Prana
Dosha - Vata Dosha
An essence of one of the doshas. The inner radiance or inner fire that governs our higher perceptual capacities and is the underlying current what dosha?
Essence - Tejas
Dosha - Pitta Dosha
An essence of one of the doshas. The primal vigor of stored up energy that is the basis for physical and mental endurance and is the underlying current of what dosha?
Essence - Ojas
Dosha - Kapha Dosha
What are the five senses of Prana, Tejas, and Ojas?
Sight, Sound, Touch, Smell, and Taste
The five elements: Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Ether represent…
Solid, Liquid, Radiant, Gaseous, and Etheric Forms
Represents our stability and grounded connection.
Earth
Gives the idea of flowing motion and allowing the flow of life.
Water
Sheds light and heat producing movement and higher perception.
Fire
Governs the idea of more subtle movement giving us direction and change.
Air
Represents the interconnectedness and interchange of all things.
Ether
Known as our digestive fire.
Agni
If agni does not function properly the resulting matter is…
Ama or undigested food. Ama is toxic.
