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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

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 ÂŠ 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. ÂŠ 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 ÂŠ 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 ÂŠ 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 ÂŠ 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 ÂŠ 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 ÂŠ Maria Garre. 2017. www.mariagarre.com | ABQ NM 87108

Doshas + Elements Ether and Air - VATA

Fire and Water - PITTA

Water and Earth - KAPHA

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

â&#x20AC;&#x153;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.â&#x20AC;? Charaka Samhita

Doshic Theory Tri Dosha: we are combination of all three doshas 50.0 37.5 25.0 12.5 0.0 Vata

Pitta

Kapha

Prakriti vs. Vikruti Prakriti

Vikruti

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VATA

PITTA

KAPHA

VATA

PITTA

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

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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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

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

KAPHA Lubrication and cohesion. Supplies “glue’ that holds things together in the body - plaster. Lubricates joints, moisturizes skin, maintains immunity, water balance, and secretions.

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

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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AYURVEDA’S DEFINITION OF HEALTH samadosha, samagnischa samadhatumala kriyaha prasanna atmenindriya manaha swasthya ityabhidheeyate