1. KNOW YOUR SELF
WELCOME

2. Clarity by practicing YOGA
Clarity in Life
PATANJALI’S Contribution
CHITTA – Mind
VAACHA – Speech
SHAREERA - Body
Clarity by practicing YOGA
Using Polite language
Practicing AYURVEDA

3. AYURVEDA AYU + VEDA = AYURVEDA “AYU” means Life &
“VEDA” stands for Science
“Science of life” Or “Knowledge of life”
Thus the term Ayurveda stands for science in which the knowledge of life exists, by knowing which one can enjoy longer and healthier life

4. Goals of Ayurveda Maintenance of health in healthy
Relief of abnormal states of health in ailing

5. Health is….. PRAKRUTI SUKHA – Leading life in accordance with nature
DHATU SAAMYA – Balanced state of constituents of life
Signs and symptoms of health
Desire for food (Normal appetite)
Uneventful process of digestion and metabolism
Proper elimination of wastes
Feeling of lightness
Focused senses
Timely sleep
Good strength and complexion
Mindfulness

6. Need for good health Substrata of life SATHVA ATMA SHAREERA
DHARMA – Duty/Virtuous acts/Moral conduct/Integration
ARTHA – Achievement/Goals/Fruits of work
SUKHA – Joy/Happiness/Pleasure/delight
MOKSHA - Liberation
Substrata of life
SATHVA
ATMA
SHAREERA

7. Universe and the Man Man is the epitome of the universe
There exists as much diversity in him as in the Universe outside him
Also there is as much similarity in the universe as in Man.

8. ATMA Module responsible for CHETANA
CHETANA all expressions of life with senses
Purpose – Gain knowledge
PRANA DHARANA – Sustenance of Life
JEEVANA VRUTTI – Life activities
Devoid of any idiosyncrasy

9. Hosts for diseases SHAREERA – Physical body SATHVA – Mind
All diseases affect the body and mind, thus they are psychosomatic.
VATA, PITTA, KAPHA – Bodily pathogenic factors
RAJAH, TAMAH – Pathogens of mind

10. Doshas VATA – Air + Space Influenced by RAJAS PITTA – Fire + Water
Influenced by SATVA
KAPHA – Earth + Water
Influenced by THAMAS
KAPHA
PITTA
VATA

11. Qualities of VATA: ROOKSHA = Dry LAGHU = Light SHEETA = Cold
KHARA = Rough
SOOKSMHA = Minute (All pervading)
CHALA = Mobile
Like the CROW

12. Qualities of PITTA SNEHA = Unctuous TEEKSHNA = Sharp (Penetrating)
USHNA = Hot
LAGHU = Light
VISRA = Viscous
SARA = Fluid
DRAVA = Liquid
Like the EAGLE

13. Qualities of KAPHA GURU = Heavy SHEETA = Cold MRUDU = Soft
SNIGDA = Unctuous
MANDA = Slow
STHIRA = Stable
SANDRA = Think
Like the SWAN

14. BODY TYPE fixing during conception
Depending on Parental constitutions
Condition of the Womb
Season
Diet of the parents etc.,
7 Verities
VATA, PITTA, KAPHA,
VATAPITTA, VATAKAPHA, PITTAKAPHA & VATAPITTAKAPHA

15. RAW VATA Body – lean, unsightly Skin – dry and rough
Hair – Scanty and dry
Voice – harsh, weak, broken
Sleep – unsound
Activity – talking, hasty, excitable, fearful, change mind quickly

16. RAW VATA Learning – quick to learn, quick to forget
Likes and dislikes – likes hot, dislikes cold
Personality traits – vain, cruel, jealous, impulsive, bites nails when tense
Strength – short-lived
Friendship - unsteady

17. RAW PITTA Body – medium, loose limbs Skin – soft, yellowish tone
Lips, Nails, Palms, Eyes – reddish tone
Hair – bald, gray hair
Voice – soft, melodious
Sleep – moderate
Activity – intelligent, irritable, quarrelsome

18. RAW PITTA Learning – good memory, fast learning
Likes and dislikes – likes cold, dislikes hot
Personality traits – courageous, helpful, discriminating
Strength – medium
Friendship – steady, choosy

19. RAW KAPHA Body – hefty, large body frame Skin – smooth and oily
Hair – soft, thick, long
Voice – melodious
Sleep – deep
Activity – slow, methodical

20. RAW KAPHA Learning – slow to learn, never forgets
Likes and dislikes – likes hot
Personality traits – patient, cheerful, broad-minded, amiable disposition, liberal, generous
Strength – constant
Friendship – steady, deeply attached

21. ROUTINE – BALANCING VPK
Wake up
Attend nature calls
Brush teeth
Gargle
Scrape tongue
Oil massage
Shower

22. ROUTINE - BALANCING VPK
Shower
Yoga/meditation
Food and work
Evening activities
Prepare for next day