Ayurveda (Knowledge of Life Science)

Question 1

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.

Answer 1

Ayurveda

Question 2

Ayurveda works with what aspects of the human condition?

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Spirtual
Mental
Emotional
Physical

Question 3

Where did Ayurveda originate from and how many years old?

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5,000 Years Old

Beginnings orginating in the Himalayn Mountain Region

Question 4

Referred to as primordial nature. It is the ultimate substance behind the universe of matter and mind.

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Prakriti

Question 5

Known as pure consciousness. Prakriti is not conscious itself but rather must be illuminated by this.

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Purusha

Question 6

Considered to be the qualities of nature. They are conditions of physical and psychic energy.

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The 3 Gunas

Question 7

What are the three Gunas?

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Tamas
Rajas
Sattva

Question 8

Represents all that is heavy and dull. Characterisitics heavy, dull, inertia, static.

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Tamas

Question 9

Represents stimulation and activity. Characterisitics are pure, light, balance.

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Rajas

Question 10

Indicates the pure state with the qualities of light and love. Characteristics are active, stimulating, restless, intensity, constant activity.

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Sattva

Question 11

Ayurveda uses a psycho-physical model to diagnose and treat each individual. These models are known as…

Answer 11

Doshas

Question 12

What is the system called where each individual has all three aspects of all three doshas but the individual degree varies?

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Tri-doshic system

Question 13

What are the three doshas?

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Vata
Pitta
Kapha

Question 14

The symbol of air and its principle is movement.

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Vata

Question 15

The symbol of fire and its principle is transformation.

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Pitta

Question 16

The symbol of water and is the principle of potential energy and lubrication.

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Kapha

Question 17

What are the essences of each dosha?

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Prana - Vata Dosha
Tejas - Pitta Dosha
Ojas - Kapha Dosha

Question 18

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?

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Essence - Prana

Dosha - Vata Dosha

Question 19

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?

Answer 19

Essence - Tejas

Dosha - Pitta Dosha

Question 20

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?

Answer 20

Essence - Ojas

Dosha - Kapha Dosha

Question 21

What are the five senses of Prana, Tejas, and Ojas?

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Sight, Sound, Touch, Smell, and Taste

Question 22

The five elements: Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Ether represent…

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Solid, Liquid, Radiant, Gaseous, and Etheric Forms

Question 23

Represents our stability and grounded connection.

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Earth

Question 24

Gives the idea of flowing motion and allowing the flow of life.

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Water

Question 25

Sheds light and heat producing movement and higher perception.

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Fire

Question 26

Governs the idea of more subtle movement giving us direction and change.

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Air

Question 27

Represents the interconnectedness and interchange of all things.

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Ether

Question 28

Known as our digestive fire.

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Agni

Question 29

If agni does not function properly the resulting matter is…

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Ama or undigested food. Ama is toxic.