Introduction to ayurveda- By Dr. Baldeep Kour

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Presentation for Clinical Training Program & Ayurveda Awareness Camp

INTRODUCTION TO AYURVEDA
Presentation for Clinical Training Program & Ayurveda Awareness Camp
Prestented by Dr. Baldeep Kour
Chief Ayurveda Consultant & Medical Director of DEEP AYURVEDA
B.A.M.S, N.D.D.Y, CC in Panchkarma
www.deepayurveda.com

Aims
Maintenance of health
Treatment of the diseased
Ayurveda

Health can be defined as a state of an individual in which
his doshas , dhatus, agni & malas are in equilibrium, at the
same time his manas, atma, sensory faculty are in a state of
well being and optimum efficiency.
Definition of Health according to
Ayurveda

As per the mythology Lord Brahma is considered to be the
founder of Ayurveda which was propagated to the people on
earth by sage Bharadwaja.
As per the preaching of sage Bharadwaja various seers wrote
their own treatises based on their fields of interest which in turn
lead to the emergence of 8 branches of Ayurveda.
History of Ayurveda

The entire practice of maintaining health is raised on the
pillars of three essential concepts.
These are:
Diet
Sleep
Sexual Practices & Other Behavioural patterns
Maintenance Of Health

Bruhatrayis
Charaka Samhita
Sushruta Samhita
Ashtanga Hrudaya
Laghutrayis
Sharangadhara samhita
Madhava nidana
Bhavaprakasha
Source material of Ayurveda

 Kayachikitsa
 Bala roga
 Graha roga
 Shalya tantra
 Shalakya tantra
 Visha chikitsa
 Jara chikitsa
 Vajeekarana chikitsa
BRANCHES OF AYURVEDA

People believe that Ayurvedic medicines do not have side effects,
the fact is that even Ayurvedic medicines cause adverse effects when
they are not used properly because treatment in Ayurveda is based
upon the individualistic approach.
Ayurvedic medicines take longer time to heal!
Response to a drug depends on chronicity of disease, age, selection
of drug & many other factors. If properly treated the patient will
definitely respond instantaneously.
Facts & Myths

Dinacharya
The fundamental rules of personal and social hygiene are to be
followed regularly, building up the immunity against most of the
ailments in order to enhance the quality of life and increase
longevity, is a task achievable even in the present lifestyle.
Health preservation / promotion
Methods

Right from waking up in the morning till sleeping at
night, all the daily routines have been given utmost
importance in Ayurveda.
Dinacharya

Brahmi muhurta
A healthy person should get up approximately two hours
before sunrise.
Before coming out of sleep one should observe that
digestion of food taken on previous night should be
complete which can be elicited by following signs
Waking Up Hours

Udgara shuddhi ( Pure Belching)
Utsaha ( Energy)
Yathochita Vegot sarga (Clearing of Daily Urges)
Laghuta (Lightness of Body)
Ksudha (Hunger )
Pipasa ( Thrust)
Jeerna Ahara Lakshanas
(Symptoms of proper digestion)

 Regular light exercises help the body to shape up, increase muscle
strength, improve appetite and maintains health.
 It gives the body the ability to withstand exertion, fatigue, and changes
in the climate such as fluctuations in temperature.
 Exercise is most beneficial in winter and spring. It is best when done
to the extent of half the exercising capacity. When sweat appears on
the forehead and armpits, respiration speeds up and one starts
breathing through the mouth, the exercise should be stopped.
Vyayama/ Exercises

Daily Abhyanga to whole body after exercise is indicated for
maintaining proper hygiene and functioning of tactile sensation.
It should be done with Luke warm oil in a direction away from
heart .
Excess pressure while massaging is to be avoided.
Bath is indicated after half an hour of Abhyanga (Body
Massage).
Abhyanga (Body Massage)

To carry out various tasks with full strength and vitality,
one should get enough amount of sleep every day.
Before going to bed one should meditate, and critically
examine one's own conduct. Usually six to eight hours
of sleep give sufficient rest to the body and mind.
Rest and Sleep

 Regular trimming of nails, beard and hair.
 Daily cleansing of nostrils, eyes, ears and feet.
 Use of perfumes and garlands made of fragrant flowers.
 Putting on clean clothes.
 Use of umbrella and shoes to protect from heat and dust.
 Covering the mouth while sneezing, laughing or yawning.
 Avoid seeing the sun directly.
 Avoid sleeping under a tree at night, etc.
Scientific Laws of Personal
Hygiene

In order to live a healthy and active life, a sound mind in
the sound body is very essential. Therefore, to maintain
the healthy status of the mind, Ayurveda prescribes a
code of social as well as personal conduct, known as
"Sadvritta".
Ethical regimen

Specific regimen has been mentioned for the 6 seasons
(shishira, vasanta, greeshma, varsha, sharad. Hemanta)
Rutu Charya (Seasonal Regimens)

Vamana In Vasanta Rutu
Virechana In Sharat Rutu
Basti In Varsha Rutu
Karnapoorana
Akshi tarpana
Shirodhara, Shiropichu etc ….. & many more.
Seasonal Regimens

As per Ayurveda, food affects the mind also by causing either an
increase or decrease in the three qualities of mind, i.e., Satva guna,
Rajo guna and Tamo guna. The food recipes can be classified as
Satvika, Rajasika or Tamasika depending upon the effects.
Importance of food

In today's present scenario it has become really important for
each one of us to maintain a good health. With so much of
pollution in the environment, food adulteration, untimely
working hours and unhealthy lifestyle it has become mandatory
for everyone to look after his /her own health. That's why the
Dinacharya is to be followed in accordance with the present
context.
Application In Today's Scenario

Waking up in the morning is always good for health. But
if you are working late nights, then you should set your
biological clock accordingly. Six to eight hours sleep is a
must. Drinking a glass of Luke-warm water helps to
flush out all toxins accumulated overnight in the body.

As we say 'cleanliness is next to godliness' in this case cleanliness is
also very important factor to maintain good health because personal
hygiene is really important. Clean teeth and mouth. Brushing of
teeth should be repeated after every meal. Cleaning of tongue
freshens up the mouth and also stimulates the secretions of digestive
enzymes. Proper cleaning of nose, ears and washing eyes with warm
water held in mouth for moments is advised. Keep your hair
trimmed, nails filed and wear clear, clean clothes .

A regular self-massage with herbal oil is necessary for every
person.
It makes the skin supple, enhances blood circulation,
encourages quicker removal of the wastes and relaxes the body.
Along with food, hygiene, sleep exercise and meditation is also
very important.
Regular light exercises help the body to shape up, increase
muscle strength, improve appetite and maintain health.

Yoga, swimming, walking and even laughing are excellent options.
Your dressing is also important so always wear clean, airy and light
clothes of natural fibers like cotton, wool, linens, or silk.
 Similarly breakfast, lunch and dinner should be done on time to
maintain the regularity.

For living a normal healthy life , it is necessary that the natural
urges has to be passed in time without suppressing them.
Non suppressible urges are urine, faeces, semen, flatus, vomit,
sneeze, yawn, belching, tears, hunger and thirst. If they are
suppressed they cause various diseases.
Suppressible urges are lobha, shoka, bhaya, krodha, irshya, lajja
and atiraga.
Vega Dharana/Udeerana

Panchakarmas are the five purificatory procedures
which include:
1.Vamana
2.Virechana
3.Vasti
4.Nasya
5.Raktamokshana
PANCHAKARMAS

Vamana In Vasanta Rutu
Virechana In Sharat Rutu
Basti In Varsha Rutu
Karnapoorana
Akshi tarpana
Shirodhara, Shiropichu etc ….. & many more.
Panchakarmas as per seasons

Diet plays a vital role in the maintenance of good health and in the
prevention and cure of diseases. In ancient Indian scriptures, food
has been compared with the God, (Annam Brahmam) since it is the
main factor, which sustains and nourishes life. In Shrimad Bhagvad
Geeta, Lord Krishna has compared himself with the digestive fire,
which assimilates and digests all the four types of food in order to
maintain the life.
Importance of food

Diet is given maximum importance in healthy as well as
in diseased status. It is said in ancient Indian literature
that if dietetics is followed, medicine is not needed and
if dietetics is not observed, even medicines are not
useful.
Diet

Body constitution is of three types
1. Vata prakruti
2. Pitta prakruti
3. Kapha prakruti
Assessment of Prakriti
(Body Constitution)

Each individual is recommended to follow specific diet
& activities based on his prakruti.
For example individual having Kapha prakriti should
involve more in physical activities like exercise whereas
a person of vaata constitution is not supposed to do so.
Specific recommendation of diet
and activities

Thanks
Prepared & Presented By
Dr. Baldeep Kour
Chief Ayurveda Consultant & Medical Director
DEEP AYURVEDA CLINIC & PANCHKARMA CENTER

Introduction to ayurveda- By Dr. Baldeep Kour

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