Living Ayurveda Yoga Alchemy Part II | Session 1 with Maria GarrĂŠ www.mariagarre.com
Wh a t i s Ay u r v e d a ? •
Etymology of word: AYUR (life) + VEDA (study/knowledge)
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A comprehensive system of of medical knowledge
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The wisdom of healing both inner and outer
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considered the oldest and most holistic medical system with an uninterrupted practice © Maria Garre. 2017. www.mariagarre.com | ABQ NM 87108
ROOT AND FOUNDATIONAL Ayurvedic Ancient Texts
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Charaka: Charaka Samhita
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Sushruta: Shusruta Samhita
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Vaghbata: Ashtanga Hridaya
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KEY PRINCIPLES Ayurvedic Ancient Texts •
PANCHA MAHA BHUTA (5 elements)
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DRAVYAGUNA: substance is made up quality (guna) + action (karma)
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Causal relationship: the law of cause + effect
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Tri-Doshic Theory © Maria Garre. 2017. www.mariagarre.com | ABQ NM 87108
ELEMENTS Ether - clear, light, subtle, soft, cool manifests the idea of connection, allowing for interchange between all material mediums, communication, and self expression. Home of all objects.
Air - mobile, cold, dry, light, rough, subtle idea of subtle movement, manifesting ideas of direction, velocity and change giving basis for thought. keeps everything in motion.
Fire - hot, sharp, light, dry, subtle idea of light, allows for perception and movement from place to place. transformation and metabolism
Water - cold, liquid, dull, soft, oily, slimy idea of liquidity, flowing motion, life giving. brings things together/cohesive
Earth - heavy, hard, static, dense, dull, gross idea of solidity, stability, resists movement. foundation and support Š Maria Garre. 2017. www.mariagarre.com | ABQ NM 87108
ELEMENTS IN THE BODY Ether - space in the mouth, nose, GI tract, respiratory tract, abdomen, thorax, capillaries, lymphatics, tissues, cells
Air - larger movement of muscles, heartbeat, expansion/contraction of lungs, movements of intestinal tract, all movements of nervous system
Fire - metabolism, gray matter of brain cells, intelligence, retina, body temperature, digestion, thinking
Water - secretions of digestive juices, mucus membranes, plasma, cytoplasm, synovial fluid, interstitial fluid
Earth - bones, cartilage, nails, muscles, tendons, skin, hair. Š Maria Garre. 2017. www.mariagarre.com | ABQ NM 87108
Ether - Akasha clear, light, subtle, soft, cool expansive, freedom, formless, communication, expression, vibration ears - hearing - vocal chords - speech home of space is the head associated with Vata Dosha Š Maria Garre. 2017. www.mariagarre.com | ABQ NM 87108
Air - Vayu mobile, dry, rough, cold,subtle, light, clear movement in a particular direction skin - touch - hands - grasping/receiving home of vayu is chest, heart, lungs associated with Vata dosha Š Maria Garre. 2017. www.mariagarre.com | ABQ NM 87108
Fire - Agni
hot, sharp, penetrating, dry, bright, subtle transformation, metabolism, comprehension, understanding eyes - vision- feet - locomotion home of agni is the solar plexus Š Maria Garre. 2017. www.mariagarre.com | ABQ NM 87108
Water - Apas or Jala liquid, cool, dull, soft, oily, heavy, slimy malleable, fluid, purification, cleansing, soothing, lifegiving tongue - taste - reproductive organs - procreation home of apas is upper pelvis associated with Pitta + Kapha dosha Š Maria Garre. 2017. www.mariagarre.com | ABQ NM 87108
Earth - Prithvi or Bhumi static, heavy, dull, gross, smooth, rough, hard, dense, cool strength, foundation, stamina, endurance, immunity nose - smell - excretion - anus home of prirthvi is lower pelvis and legs associated with Kapha dosha Š Maria Garre. 2017. www.mariagarre.com | ABQ NM 87108
Doshas + Elements Ether and Air - VATA
Fire and Water - PITTA
Water and Earth - KAPHA
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DOSHAS VATA SPACE + AIR mobile, cold, subtle, clear, dry, rough, light
PITTA FIRE + WATER hot, sharp, pungent, spreading, oily, light
KAPHA WATER + EARTH liquid, heavy, cool, static, dense, smooth, oily, sticky
“Vata, pitta and kapha move in the whole body producing good or ill effects upon the entire system, according to their normal or aggravated states. Their normal state is balance and their aggravated state is illness.� Charaka Samhita
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Tri-Doshic Theory prakriti + vikruti Copyright New Mexico School of Yoga & Maria Garre, 2016 all rights reserved. May not be duplicated or distributed without permission.
Doshic Theory Tri Dosha: we are combination of all three doshas 50.0 37.5 25.0 12.5 0.0 Vata
Pitta
Kapha
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Prakriti vs. Vikruti Prakriti
Vikruti
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VATA
PITTA
KAPHA
VATA
PITTA
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KAPHA
heavy
light
slow/dull
sharp
cold
hot
oily
dry
smooth
rough
dense
liquid
soft
hard
principle “like increasing like” and
static
mobile
“opposites balancing opposites” is
cloudy/sticky
clear
gross
subtle
LIKE INCREASES LIKE All of nature has qualities that impact on our constitutional well being. Ayurvedic principle that like increases like, meaning that the qualities of our constitution can be added to by qualities that are similar to it. This
central to understanding how Ayurvedic treatments work.
VATA associated with movement. governs breathing, blinking, muscle and tissue movement, pulsation of heart, all movements of cytoplasm and cell membrane, nervous system.
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VATA CHARACTERISTICS Voice
Fast talker, jumps from subject to subject, dry, hoarse
Skin
cold, dry, thin, dark, tans easily, rough and cracked
physical frame
very tall or short, thin, delicate and slender, irregular, prominent joints, low weight, large/irregular teeth
Hair
thin, curly, wiry, dark, frizzy
Nails/Hands
dry, rough, irregular, ridges, flake and brake easily, long and thin fingers
Eyes
gray, dark blue, dark brown, small, tiny
Digestion
variable, irregular, nervous appetite, easily skip meal and forget to eat, bloating, constipation, flatulence
Sleep
irregular, light, scanty, possible insomnia, waking 2-4 am
Energy Levels
erratic, comes in waves, low stamina, stimulant use, variable
Mood/Mind
variable, creative, inspirational, easily excitable, learn fast and forget easily
VATA IMBALANCE
dry, cold, light, mobile, subtle, rough, irregular, clear All vata imbalances will be dominated by at least one guna and our job is to understand which one, why and how
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CLASSIC SYMPTOMS OF VATA IMBALANCES •
dry, rough skin
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insomnia
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constipation
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fatigue
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headaches
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intolerance to cold
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underweight or losing weight
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anxiety, worry, restlessness
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attention deficit, hyperactivity, inability to focus Copyright New Mexico School of Yoga & Maria Garre, 2016 all rights reserved. May not be duplicated or distributed without permission.
PITTA Expressed as metabolism. Governs digestion, absorption, assimilation, nutrition, metabolism, body temperature, all transformations.
PITTA CHARACTERISTICS Voice
loud, sharp, precise, focused, dominating, exacting
Skin
warm,coppery,flushed easily, oily, acne or rash prone, sensitive, sun sensitive
physical frame
medium, defined muscles, athletic, balanced weight, sharp features, medium teeth (yellowish)
Hair
premature gray, straight, blond/brown/red, falls easily
Nails/Hands
soft, strong, pliable, pink and warm, medium hands and fingers
Eyes
light color, sharp, piercing, light sensitive, irritated easily
Digestion
strong, hunger brings irritation, low blood sugar sensitive, loose stools, regular BM
Sleep
average sleep, light sleep, hard to fall asleep, night owl
Energy Levels
good, regular energy, consistent, competitive and driven
Mood/Mind
positive, determined, intense, intelligent, accomplished, can hide emotions of hurt, sadness
PITTA IMBALANCE hot, sharp, penetrating, slightly oily, bright All pitta imbalances will be dominated by at least one guna and our job is to understand which one, why and how
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CLASSIC SYMPTOMS OF PITTA IMBALANCES •
rashes
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inflammatory skin conditions (including acne)
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stomach aches - pain
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diarrhea
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controlling or manipulative behavior
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visual problems or burning eyes
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excessive body heat
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hostility, irritability
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excessive competitive drive
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KAPHA Lubrication and cohesion. Supplies “glue’ that holds things together in the body - plaster. Lubricates joints, moisturizes skin, maintains immunity, water balance, and secretions.
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KAPHA CHARACTERISTICS Voice
soft, deep, slow, dull, slow speech, calm
Skin
thick, cool and clammy, oil, smooth, burns but then tans
physical frame
large bone, stocky, solid, strong, wide hips or shoulders, difficult losing weight, large white teeth
Hair
thick, abundant, shiny, wavy, often brown
Hands/Nails
strong, large, thick, white, soft, symmetrical, small hands, stocky fingers
Eyes
large, white, bright, frown, thick eyelashes and brows
Digestion
slow digestion, stable appetite, can skip meals, comfort eating
Sleep
heavy sleep, loves to sleep, difficulty waking
Energy Levels
solid, strong stamina, hard to motivate, slow to start
Mood/Mind
strong, loving, attachment, loyal, hard to change
KAPHA IMBALANCE cold, liquid, heavy, static, solid, oily, slow All kapha imbalances will be dominated by at least one guna and our job is to understand which one, why and how
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CLASSIC SYMPTOMS OF KAPHA IMBALANCES •
oily skin
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slow digestion
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sinus congestion
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nasal allergies
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asthma
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obesity
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skin growths
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possessiveness, neediness
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apathy
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depression
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difficulty paying attention Copyright New Mexico School of Yoga & Maria Garre, 2016 all rights reserved. May not be duplicated or distributed without permission.
AYURVEDA’S DEFINITION OF HEALTH samadosha, samagnischa samadhatumala kriyaha prasanna atmenindriya manaha swasthya ityabhidheeyate
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