Ayurveda (Knowledge of Life Science) Flashcards
Known as the science of life.
Ayurveda
What aspects of the human condition does Ayurveda work with?
Spirtual, Mental, Emotional, and Physical
Where did this system of healthcare originate from and how old is it?
Himilayan Mountain Region
5000 years old
The texts of Ayurveda we have today are estimated to be how old…
3000 years old
Ayurveda focuses on prakriti. What is prarkriti?
Means primordial nature. It is the ultimate substance behind the universe of matter and mind.
Prakriti or this primal matter is not consious itself but is rather illuminated by…
Purusha or pure consciousness
Considered to be the qualities of nature. They are the conditions of physical and psychic energy.
The 3 Gunas
What are the 3 Gunas?
Tamas
Rajas
Sattva
This represents all that is heavy and dull. Can be descirbed as heavy, dull, inertia, static. One of the 3 Gunas.
Tamas
This signifies stimulation and activity. Can be described as active, stimulating, restless, intensity, constant activity. One of the 3 Gunas.
Rajas
This indicates the pure state with the qualities of light and love. Can be described as pure, light, and balance.
Sattva
What color is associated with Tamas?
Grey
What color is associated with Sattva?
Pale Pink
What color is associated with Rajas?
Red
Ayurvedya uses this model as a psycho-physical model to diagnose and treat each individual and is known as…
Doshas
Doshas is often called a…
Tri-doshic system
What are the three doshas?
Vata
Pitta
Kapha
The symbol of air and its principle of movement. Dosha
Vata
The symbol of fire and its principle is transformation. Dosha
Pitta
The symbol of water and is the principle of potential energy and lubrication. Dosha
Kapha
The essence of each Dosha operates on a more subtle level. Each essence is associated with a specific dosha. What are these essences?
Prana
Tejas
Ojas
Our primal life force that governs the unfolding of higher states of conciousness and is the underlying current of the Vata Dosha.
Prana
Our inner radiance or inner fire that governs our higher perceptual capacities and is the underlying current of the Pitta Dosha.
Tejas
Our primal vigor is the stored up energy that is the basis for physical and mental endurance and is the underlying current of the Kapha Dosha.
Ojas
Prana, Tejas and Ojas function through the use of…
The five senses: sight, sound, touch, smell, and taste.
The five senses are our first filter to the context outside our physical form. We experience receptive and active roles often spoken of symbolically as the…
The five elements: Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Ether; each representing solid, liquid, radiant, gasious 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
Air can be linked to?
Pranayama (breathwork), Water, Vinyasa, Earth Standing Postures
Fire can be linked to?
Bandhas
Ether can be linked to?
Meditation
Known as our digestive fire.
Agni
If agni does not function properly the resulting matter is…
Ama or Undigested Food
What does signs of a healthy agni include?
A pink tongue, healthy appetite (hungry at meals), good energy, regular bowel movements, radiant skin, clear mind.
What does signs of a weak agni include?
A whitish coating on the tongue (sign of ama), loss of appetite, poor skin quality, inconcsitient or irregular bowel movements, bloating, gas, lethargy, and a heavy or clouded mind.
