Ayurveda is the science that deals with the four types of Ayu: Hitayu, Ahitayu, Sukayu and Dukhayu. The goals of Ayurveda are to protect health and manage disease through maintaining the four types of Ayu. Ayurveda originated from ancient India as a holistic system focused on balancing the body, mind and spirit.

1. Introduction to
Ayurveda
Dr.Anand Katti

2. Definition of Ayurveda
The science that deals with
• Four types of Ayu
• Measure of Ayu
• Management of Ayu

3. Types of Ayu
• Hitayu
• Ahitayu
• Sukayu
• Dukhayu

4. 1) Swasthya rakshana
2) Vikara prashamana
Ayurveda Prayojana

5. Origin of
Ayurveda