Intro to Ayurvedic medicine Flashcards
Name the three Doshas.
The three spoils which can go out of balance.
Vata
Pitta
Kapha
What are some characteristics of Vata?
Ether and air elements
Airy, cold, erratic, restless, lacks energy
Imaginative, creative, inspired, petite, light hearted,
What are some characteristics of Pitta?
Fire and water
Intense, hot, fiery, inflamed, anger,
determined, intelligent, medium height and build
What are some characteristics of Kapha?
Water and earth
Stubborn, lazy,
grounded, positive, calm, strong, stable
reliable, loving & compassionate
What is Ayurveda?
A Science which
Irecognizes the body is self-healing and works to rebalance itself to relieve the mind and body of disease
Promotes a holistic approach to health and wellbeing
What is the concept of Prana?
Life force which is found in all living beings.
The subtle energy responsible for all functions of the mind and body
respiration, the five senses and the mind.
What is the concept of Ojas?
A subtle form of water energy equated with the “fluid of life”.
Vigor of life or primal energy within the heart
Supports immune system and endurance
What is the concept of Tejas?
A Glowing radiant Intelligence
A subtle form of the fire energy responsible for understanding and digesting the world through thoughts, matter, and visual impressions
Also creates Agni
What does Vata mean?
Air
What does Pitta mean?
Fire
What does Kapha mean?
Earth
What does the word ‘Ojas’ mean?
Vigour
What does the word ‘Tejas’ mean?
Radiance
What does the word ‘Prana’ mean?
Life force
What does the word ‘Agni’ mean?
Fire
