1. OM
Ayurveda

2. What is Ayurveda
A HOLISTIC SCIENCE OF LIFE, whose principles are applied to maintain Health of the----
Body
Mind
Soul

3. AYURVEDA
Āyus + Veda = Ayurveda Ayus means -> longevity(refers to all aspects of life from birth to death) Veda means - > “ knowledge” or “science”(at the deepest level).

4. EIGHT BRANCHES OF AYURVEDA
 Kaaya-chikitsa Internal medicine.
Kaumarabhrtyam Pediatrics.
Shalya-chikitsa Surgery.
Shalakaya tantra Eye & ENT.
 Bhuta vidya Demonic possession(psychiatry)
Agadtantra Toxicology.
Rasayana Immunity and rejuvenation.
Vajikaranam Aphrodisiacs & improving
health of progeny

5. AIM OF AYURVEDA
To promote, protect and maintain the health of a healthy person.
To treat and prevent the disease of a person.

6. Topics
Tridosha
Prakriti
Diet

7. BASIC PRINCIPLES OF AYURVEDA
Theory of Pancha mahabhuta (five basic elements).
Tridoshas (Three doshas): Regulator of body metabolism.
Driving force - Agni (biological fire).
Application of Ayurvedic fundament for betterment of our lives.

8. PANCHMAHABHOOTA
All matter in the universe is comprised of five elements. These are known as panchamahabhuta:
Akasha -ether - auditory sensation of sound (sharsda) sensory organ - ear.
Vayu air - sensation of touch (sparsha) – sensory organ- skin
Thejo fire visual impute of colour (rupa) sensory organ- eyes
Apo water taste sensation (rasa) sensory organ- tongue
Pruthuvi - earth - sensation of smell &odour (gandha) sensory organ - nose

9. AKASH(SPACE)

10. VAYU (AIR)

11. PRITHVI (EARTH)

12. AGNI (FIRE)

13. JAL(WATER)

14. CHARACTERS OF PANCHAMAHABHOOTA
Human body has definite mass :Prithvi
Human body has definite motion : Vayu
It contains several structures :Akaasha
It shows definite color, brightness and accomplishes digestion :Teja
All structure are have strong bonding with each other :Jala

15. PANCHAMAHABHOOTA & THREE DOSHAS (HUMOURS)
The three Doshas have the following composition
Panchamahabhootas are concerned:
Vata Space + Air
Pitta Fire + Water
Kapha Water + Earth

16. PANCHMAHABHOOTAS & PERCEPTION OF 6 TASTES
Each taste that is perceived by the tongue has also been said to comprise of Panchamahabhootas in different proportions. A definite combination of two basic elements forms 6 types of taste. These are as follows :
Sweet Earth + water----Banana., milk, natural sugar.
Sour Earth + Fire ----Yogurt , fermented foods , peaches , apricots, cherries, apples
Salt Fire + Water ---- Salts
Bitter Fire + Air spinach , coffee, neem , orange peel, dark vegs
Pungent Fire+ space spices(black pepper, ginger)
Astringent Earth + Air amla, arjuna, jamun

17. POST-DIGESTIVE EFFECT
Sweet and Salty Rasa Sweet Vipaka
Sour Rasa Rasa Sour Vipaka
Pungent ,Bitter and Astringent Rasa Pungent Vipaka  

18. TRIDOSHAS
VATA DOSHA
PITTA DOSHA
KAPHA DOSHA

19. DOSHAS IN RELATION TO BODY PARTS

20. DOSHAS AND STAGES OF LIFE
Childhood Kapha dominance
Young age Pitta dominance
Old age Vata dominance

21. Doshas and Time of the Day

22. DOSHAS AND SEASONS

23. Tridosha with taste agents
To Increase, Supplement
To Decrease, Calm
Vata
pungent, bitter, astringent
sweet, sour, salt
Kapha
Pitta
sour, salt, pungent
sweet, bitter, astringent

24. Doshas and their Functions
Vata separation/movement
Pitta conversion/transformation
Kapha --- cohesion/liquidity

25. Functions of VATA
Vata promotes and regulates the activities of the mind.
Vata governs the intestinal motility facilitating the downward movement of food we consume.
Vata governs whole process of respiration.
Vata generates consciousness and expression.
Vata stimulates the activities of Pitta and Kapha .
Vata assists in the fusion of the sperm and ovum to create the zygote, ensures it's healthy development and expulsion from the uterus.
Vata stimulates the expulsion of wastes from the body.

26. Functions of PITTA
Pitta generates and maintains some natural urges, like hunger, thirst.
Pitta represents various secretions, responsible for digestion.
Pitta regulates the complexion and luster of skin.
Pitta helps in the maintenance of vision.
Pitta supports certain mental phenomenon like intellectual comprehension, Conviction, courage. 
It causes "Thermo-regulation" ,which is an important function of Pitta. 

27. Functions of KAPHA
Kapha maintains the structural integrity and confines Individual organs to their specific location.
It protects the bodily organs against physiological injury.
Kapha imparts immunity against diseases.
It maintains the fluid balance.
Mental phenomenon like, intellectual stability, determinations are governed by Kapha.

28. GUNAS
Properties OF
Doshas

29. VATA Dry : It resembles dryness of skin and dull hair.
Quick : Quick ability to learn, restless in activity, impulsive mind & nature, short sleep, and fast speech.
Cold : Cold increases Vata.
Light : Fasting for several days increase Vata and makes body light.

30. PITTA
Hot : Leads to inflammation, fever, flushed hot skin, short temper and anger.
Sharp : Sharp body and mind, speech, sharp learning ability.
Moist : Sweating.
Fluid : Pitta is in a liquid state for example like juices from stomach and pancreas.
Sour : Bad breath, body odor are a result of this property of Pitta(CAUSES FERMENTATION)
Bright & Shiny :Brightness and shine in the body is related with Pitta. It is Pitta which gives the body shiny luster and brightness.

31. KAPHA Heavy : Heaviness in the body is associated with Kapha.
Sweet : Sweet things increase Kapha Increase in weight is the function assigned to sweetness of Kapha. Soft : It resembles soft hair and soft skin.
Slow : Sluggishness in work, slow but steady learning process and longevity of life.

32. TYPES OF DOSHAS
Each Dosha is further divided into five types depending on the place where it is located (site) and the functions (action) it carries out.

33. TYPES OF VATA PRANA VAYU Site: Brain, Nose, Throat Site of action:
Head is the vital performer of Vata. Prana Vayu performs vital function of respiration, Heart functions, emotions and all the sense stimulation come under direct control of this type.

34. UADANA VAYU Site: - Chest and throat. Site of action:
Nose, Umbilical region and throat
It acts in upward direction.
It is mainly associated with orientation of speech.
Production of energy and power in the body are linked with Udana Vayu.
It regulates of respiration.

35. SAMANA VAYU Gastrointestinal tract. Site of action:
Mixing of ingested food with digestive juices and enzymes that are required to act on food material is the prime function of this type.
Regulates peristaltic movements and appropriate secretion of juices into the digestive system.

36. VYANA VAYU Site of action: Whole body
This vayu flows in pranic channels called nadis & influences all other vayu Performs functions involving almost all systems and each and every cell.
It maintains the blood circulation in the physical body& gives body shape, flexibility & sensitivity
Is responsible for nerve impulse conduction & the perception of touch by means of skin.
Maintains the rhythm of the heartbeats, dilatation and constriction of vessels.

37. APANA VAYU Site: Pelvis, Urinary Tract and the Reproductive system
Site of action :
Pelvic Urinary Tract and Reproductive system.
This acts in downward direction.
Responsible for elimination of waste products like urine and stool.
For passage of menstruation bleed every month and for sexual functions.

38. TYPES OF PITTA PACHAK PITTA Site: Stomach & small intestines.
Responsible for digestion. The efficacy of digestion is controlled by making it hot, slow, more or less
The smallest, atomic types of cells receive the nutrient through the digestion and it differentiates food into nutrients and waste products.

39. RANJAKA PITTA Site: Liver, spleen, liver red blood cells.
The complex process of production of blood cells, balancing blood chemistry.
Gives pigmentation to the skin & the red color to the blood
Supply of nutrients to the organs through the circulation are all controlled and regulated by it.

40. ALOCHAKA PITTA Site: Eyes Maintains good Sight and Vision.
It performs the actual process of vision.
Any vision related disorder irrespective of anatomical structure involved is associated with this type.

41. SADHAKA PITTA Site: Heart
It controls the memory and contenment of the person.
The dharma, artha, kama and moksha are being controlled by it, as the heart is the main place for securing all these.
The intellect, memory and the retention are all controlled by the sadhaka pitta.
The feelings of anger, happiness, love and devotion are associated with Sadhaka Pitta.

42. BHRAJAKA PITTA
Site:
Skin Gives the natural glow, luster, color and brightness to the skin.

43. TYPES OF KAPHA
The primary functions of Kapha are structural stability and to bring about moistness/lubrication.
Kapha acts as lubricating and/or insulating material between the surfaces where maximum friction is expected.

44. KLEDAKA KAPHA Site: Stomach
It is situated between the inner linings of the mucous membranes of the stomach.
It lubricates the food, helps them to mix with juices & forms a protective covering over the inner line of gastric mucosa.

45. AVALAMBAKA KAPHA Site: Chest, lungs
It keeps the chest, lungs, and back very strong.
It facilitates strong muscles and protects the heart.

46. BODHAKA KAPHA Site: Tongue Helps in the identification of tastes.
Salivation and primary lubrication of food are its prime functions.

47. SHLESHAKA KAPHA Site: Joints It lubricates every joint in the body.
The union among the cells is controlled by shleshaka kapha.
Keeps the joints and tissues well lubricated.

48. TARPAKA KAPHA Site: Head and sinus cavities.
Keeps the nose, mouth, eyes moist and well protected.

49. VITTATED DOSHAS Vittated Prana Vayu : Asthma
Vittated Samana Vayu : Indigestion
Vittated pachak Pitta : I.B.S,indigestion
Vittated Ranjak Pitta : Anemia
Vittated Shleshaka Kapha : Arthritis
Vittated Bodhaka Kapha : Loss of taste.

50. SYMTOMS OF VATA IMBALANCE
Prana Vata - Worries, overactive mind, sleep problems, difficulty in breathing.
Udana Vata - Dry coughs, sore throats, earaches, general fatigue.
Samana Vata - Slow or rapid digestion, flalulence, intestinal cramps, poor assimilation, weak tissues.
Apana Vata - Intestinal cramps, menstrual problems, lower back pain, irregularity, diarrhea, constipation, flatulence,infertility.
Vyana Vata - Dry or rough skin, nervousness, poor blood flow, stress-related problems.

51. TIPS TO BALANCE VATA
Abhyanga (daily ayurvedic massage with sesame oil).
Warm temperatures. Stay warm in cold, windy weather .
Eat warm & cooked foods.
Go early to bed have lots of rest and sleep.
Favor warm, oily, heavy, sweet, sour, and salty tastes.
Reduce light, dry, cold, pungent, bitter and astringent foods.
Avoid raw foods, juices.
Fasting is avoided.
Excessive aerobic activity should be avoided.

52. SYMPTOMS OF PITTA IMBALANCE
Alochaka Pitta - Blood shot eyes, poor vision blindness ,cataract.
Bhrajaka Pitta - Skin rashes, acne,cancer.
Sadhaka Pitta - heart diseases. Anginapectoris (heart pain), loss of memory, loss of intellect and anger, sadness and defects in taking proper decisions.
Pachaka Pitta – Hyperacidity,gastric ulcers.
Ranjaka Pitta - Early greying of hair, anger, toxins in blood .

53. TIPS TO BALANCE PITTA
Avoid sesame and mustard oils, fish, mutton, fasting, acidic fruits, alcohol, meat and fatty & oily foods. Have coconut oil.
Avoid hot temperatures and food.
Favor cool, heavy, dry, sweet, bitter and astringent foods.
Reduce pungent, sour, salty, warm, oily and light foods
Moderation in work , don't overwork.
Regular mealtimes, especially at noon.

54. SYMPTOMS OF KAPHA IMBALANCE
Tarpaka Kapha- Sinus congestion, poor sense of smell.
Bhodaka Kapha - Poor sense of taste, food cravings due to lack of fulfillment.
Kledaka Kapha - Impaired digestion, poor absorption.
Avalambaka Kapha - Lethargy, respiratory problems, lower back pain.
Sleshaka Kapha - Weight gain, oily skin, loose or painful joints.

55. TIPS TO BALANCE KAPHA Vigorous regular exercise.
Warm temperatures ,Stay warm in cold.
Fresh fruits, vegetables and legumes.
Favor pungent, bitter, astringent, light, dry and warm foods.
Reduce heavy, oily, cold, sweet, sour and salty foods.
Early to bed, early to rise.