Intro to Āyurveda
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Hi all, I'll be hosting a few live Āyurvedic classes on Insight Timer. These classes are from Module 1 of my Intro to Āyurveda course (beta version).
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MODULE 1: ESSENCE OF ĀYURVEDA
What is Āyurveda?
Where does Āyurveda come from?
From which philosophies has Āyurveda adopted its current framework?
Why do these philosophies play a key role in the comprehension and practice of Āyurveda?
PART 1
History
Vedas
Origin and timeline
PART 2
Literature
Bṛhat Trayī (Major Triad)
Laghu Trayī (Minor Triad)
PART 3
Philosophy / Framework of the Science
Ṣaḍdarśana (6 Philosophies)
Sāṅkhya: Puruṣa, Prakṛiti, Ahaṃkāra, Tri-Guṇas
Vedānta: Advaita Vedānta focus
MODULE 2: ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY - PART 1 - VĀTA
Philosophy cont. + Tri-Doṣa Theory + Vāta
Linking the philosophical framework to tri-dosa theory and introducing the 20 qualities or attributes as they relate to each doṣa (gurvādigunas).
Continuation of Sāṅkhya:
Elements: Pañca-mahābhūta
Intro to Tri-Doṣa Theory:
Vāta
Pitta
Kapha
Intro to Qualities & Attributes:
Gurvādigunas
Vāta: Characteristics + Normal Functions + Abnormal Symptoms
Gurvādigunas of Vāta
MODULE 3: ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY - PART 2 - PITTA
Pitta: Characteristics + Normal Functions + Abnormal Symptoms
Gurvādigunas of Pitta
MODULE 4: ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY - PART 3 - KAPHA
Kapha: Characteristics + Normal Functions + Abnormal Symptoms
Gurvādigunas of Kapha
MODULE 5: CYCLES OF TIME
Day, Season & Life Cycles
Introducing the 3 major cycles of time and how the doṣas are affected through each transition.
Day: Dina
Season: Ṛtu
Life: Avasthas
MODULE 6: PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS
Daily Practices and Practical Applications
What daily practices may I begin implementing now?
How may I begin applying Āyurvedic theory in my lifestyle?
Daily Routine: Dinacaryā, i.e. Abhyanga
3 Pillars of Ayurveda: Traya Upastambha: Āhāra, Nidrā, Brahmacarya