Post by wren on Nov 9, 2006 11:20:47 GMT -5
The word 'Ayurveda' is derived from two words¡X'Ayus' meaning life and Veda meaning 'knowledge' or 'science'. So the literal meaning of the word Ayurveda is 'The science of life'.
Life or Ayus, according to Ayurveda, is a combination of senses, mind, body and soul. So Ayurveda does not just limit itself to the body or physical symptoms, but also provides comprehensive knowledge about spiritual, mental and emotional health. The traditional healing system of Ayurveda is based on a theory of balance between the body (physical), the soul (spiritual) and the mind (psychological).
Ayurveda has two main goals:
* To maintain the health of the healthy.
* To heal the sick.
The ultimate aim of Ayurveda is to always maintain good health and well-being. And health, according to Ayurveda, is not merely eliminating the physical symptoms of a disease, but also restoring the happiness of the person's mind and soul. Often people may not be suffering from physical problems but they may very unhappy and disturbed mentally. According to Ayurveda, such a person would be in a state of ill health.
Problems like depression, anxiety, nervousness, and insomnia, originate mainly from sickness of mind and soul. Unfortunately, most of our actions and activities today, are related to materialism and our physical body. We rarely pay attention to our other half, which is equally important¡Xthe mind and the soul. The diets and lifestyles we follow for achieving peace and happiness may not be healthy for our inner selves. Since we are no longer taught the importance of mental and spiritual health¡Xwe remain unhappy, depressed, anxious and insecure, despite our best efforts. This is clearly indicative of something being wrong in our approach.
Ayurveda helps us in our endeavor to find happiness in life by teaching us the appropriate lifestyles to adopt. It teaches us how to live in natural balance by following the right diet, daily regimen, lifestyle, actions and activities.
Ayurveda is the perfect solution for all our needs. Not only does it help people understand themselves and their needs, but it also provides guidelines on diet, lifestyle, exercise regimens and much more. But above all, Ayurveda teaches us to live in harmony within our society, with nature and with the universe at large, without disturbing the delicate natural balance.
ORIGINS
Ayurveda is as old as humanity itself. Before it was recorded down within ancient texts, the wisdom of Ayurveda was transmitted orally, from teacher to disciple, over thousands of centuries. These classical texts had been written anywhere between 4000 and 6000 BC. Although this knowledge developed in India, it does not belong to any particular country, religion or civilization.
Ayurveda is based on unchanging and universal principles which are inherent in the natural world. Ayurveda is eternal.
I've just started taking a course in Ayurveda, given that the approach is so much like the one I took on my own to heal myself.
Life or Ayus, according to Ayurveda, is a combination of senses, mind, body and soul. So Ayurveda does not just limit itself to the body or physical symptoms, but also provides comprehensive knowledge about spiritual, mental and emotional health. The traditional healing system of Ayurveda is based on a theory of balance between the body (physical), the soul (spiritual) and the mind (psychological).
Ayurveda has two main goals:
* To maintain the health of the healthy.
* To heal the sick.
The ultimate aim of Ayurveda is to always maintain good health and well-being. And health, according to Ayurveda, is not merely eliminating the physical symptoms of a disease, but also restoring the happiness of the person's mind and soul. Often people may not be suffering from physical problems but they may very unhappy and disturbed mentally. According to Ayurveda, such a person would be in a state of ill health.
Problems like depression, anxiety, nervousness, and insomnia, originate mainly from sickness of mind and soul. Unfortunately, most of our actions and activities today, are related to materialism and our physical body. We rarely pay attention to our other half, which is equally important¡Xthe mind and the soul. The diets and lifestyles we follow for achieving peace and happiness may not be healthy for our inner selves. Since we are no longer taught the importance of mental and spiritual health¡Xwe remain unhappy, depressed, anxious and insecure, despite our best efforts. This is clearly indicative of something being wrong in our approach.
Ayurveda helps us in our endeavor to find happiness in life by teaching us the appropriate lifestyles to adopt. It teaches us how to live in natural balance by following the right diet, daily regimen, lifestyle, actions and activities.
Ayurveda is the perfect solution for all our needs. Not only does it help people understand themselves and their needs, but it also provides guidelines on diet, lifestyle, exercise regimens and much more. But above all, Ayurveda teaches us to live in harmony within our society, with nature and with the universe at large, without disturbing the delicate natural balance.
ORIGINS
Ayurveda is as old as humanity itself. Before it was recorded down within ancient texts, the wisdom of Ayurveda was transmitted orally, from teacher to disciple, over thousands of centuries. These classical texts had been written anywhere between 4000 and 6000 BC. Although this knowledge developed in India, it does not belong to any particular country, religion or civilization.
Ayurveda is based on unchanging and universal principles which are inherent in the natural world. Ayurveda is eternal.
I've just started taking a course in Ayurveda, given that the approach is so much like the one I took on my own to heal myself.