Ayurveda 101 Educational Course
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This 50 minute video presentation will give you a foundational knowledge of Ayurveda and allow you to dive deeper into the ancient healing wisdom of Ayurveda.
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Ayurvedic Principles
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Ayurvedic medicine relies on two main principles when offering treatments or chikitsas of “like increases like” and “opposites balance”. These two Ayurvedic principles determine every treatment plan for a client or patient. By utilizing the 20 main qualities, an Ayurvedic professional can use the Ayurvedic principles to create a complimentary treatment, diet and lifestyle plan that brings the body, the mind and the spirit into balance.
Read MoreAyurveda Definition
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There are many ways to define Ayurveda, but I think the best is to look at the Ayurvedic definition of health outlined in the Sushruta Samhita: “One who is established in Self, who has balanced dosha, balanced agni (digestive fire), properly formed dhatu (tissue systems of the body.), proper elimination of mala (wastes products), well functioning srotamsi (bodily processes) and whose mind, soul and senses are full of ananda (bliss), is called a healthy person.”
Read MoreHistory and Origin of Ayurveda
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Ayurveda is an Indian medical science that is over 5,000 years old. Some consider it to be the oldest form of medicine in the world. In fact Ayurveda is first mentioned in the great historical books of India called the Vedas which were compiled around 1200 B.C. The great Ayurvedic Physicians Charaka and Sushruta then interpreted the Ayurvedic information from the Vedas and each wrote Samhitas which are collections of medical teachings or sacred texts. These Samhitas are written as stanzas of prose and Ayurvedic Physicians still memorize and lyrically recite them.
Read MoreWhat Is Ayurveda?
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Ayurveda is an ancient healing system started in India over 6000 years ago. “Ayur” means life and “Veda” means knowledge, science or wisdom. Ayurveda is often referred to as “the science of life” or “the science of longevity.” It is a medical science that is used to heal the body, mind, and spirit.
Read More"What Is Ayurveda" - Marissa Mele of Five Prana on the Planet Prana Podcast
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Listen to Marissa Mele of Five Prana as she discusses "what is Ayurveda" on the Planet Prana Podcast. This episode and it is a great overview of Ayurveda for any of you who may be looking to get an introduction to Ayurveda or for those of you who have been asking the question "what is Ayurveda"?
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