2. 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 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 VATA PITTA KAPHA

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

23. SUGGESTED READING Know Your Constitution, Dr. Robert Svoboda Ayurveda – Self-Healing, Dr. Vasant Lad Yoga of Herbs, Dr. Vasant Lad and David Frawley