Svasthavrtta Flashcards
The state of complete physical, sensory, mental, and spiritual well-being
Svastha
Ayurvedic Science of Prevention
Svasthavrtta
Sanskrit for science or information
Vrtta
Consists of the sarīra(physical body), indriyas(sense organs), satva(mind), and atma(soul)
Jīvita(Life)
Good health is the foundation to achieve what four goals in Jivīta(life)
Kāma: Activities/enjoyment
Artha: Prosperity
Dharma: Codes of Conduct
Moksa: (Liberation)
Healthy is needed for the three Eșanas or desires and cravings. What are they
Prāna Eșana: Life
Dhana Eșana: Wealth
Paranoia Eșana: Heavens
What is the goal of. Svasthavrtta
To achieve, maintain, and preserve health and prevent disease.
What are the three pillars of life
Āhāra
Brahmacarya
Nidrā
Daily routines that can have lots of benefits
Dinacaryā: Daily Routines
Rātricaryā: Nightly Routines
Seasonal routines to help counter the dosic qualities of the time of the year
Rtucarya
Due to their nature of being able to change their mind easily Vāta people should work on _________
Sticking to a routine
Pitta people should avoid being to tense and should work on __________ to help them enjoy life and relax
Cooling down
Due to their tendency to not want any change in their life Kapha people should would on bringing ________
Variety to their activities
When is the best time to meditate? Sattva Guna most prevalent
Mornings
Having a bowel movement first thing in the morning is a sign of _________
Good Health
