Fundamentals of Ayurveda

1. Fundamentals
and basis
of Ayurveda

2. “Swasthasya swastha
rakshitam” means keep
the healthy, well as
long as possible is the
motto of Ayurveda

3. More than 80% of illnesses are
either minor or self correcting.
here Ayurveda helps without any
side effects. Also excellent in
chronic illnesses for long time
management being cost
effective, time tested and safe
emergencies need allopathy

4. What is health as per Ayurveda?
•Ayurveda defines health as “the
physical, mental, spiritual and social
well being”
•Are we healthy with respect to the
definition?
•Resort to Yoga and Ayurveda that
addresses the question to the core.
•Can help you maintain your health.

5. Root cause of disease
Human body is composed of 5
elements (Pancha Maha Bhutas) viz.
Space, Air, Fire, Water and Earth.
These 5 elements, in various
combinations, form three physical
Doshas: Vata, Pitta and Kapha.
It is their state of disequilibrium that
leads to ill health.

6. Vata
Agency of propulsion: Chief
controller of
•Movements.
•Stimulations.
•Divisions.

7. Pitta
Agency of interchanging: Aids
bio chemical functions
•Metabolism.
•Hormones.
•Digestive enzymes.

8. Kapha
Agency of cohesion:
•Fluids.
•Immunity.
•Other binding agents.

9. Madhura (Sweet)
Increases Kapha
Amla (Sour)
Liquefies Kapha,
vitiates both
Kapha and Pitta
Lavana (Salt)
Incites Kapha,
vitiates Pitta
Katu (Spicy)
Increases Pitta
and vitiates Vata
Tikta (Bitter)
Vitiates Vata
Kashaya
(Astringent)
Increases Vata
Rasaas – Vs – Doshas

10. Stress
Any influence that disturbs the
natural balance of a person’s body
or mind.
It’s like a violin string, too much
tension, the string will snap; too
little will not produce any music.

11. Stress Causes
Stage 1: Increase heart and respiratory rate,
disturbed digestion, emotional imbalance,
decreases the immunity.
Stage 2: Headache, sleeplessness, skin
disorders, decreased sexual interest,
increased infections due to collapsed immune
system.
Stage 3: You will become irritable, aggressive,
restless, inefficient, withdrawn, moody and with
an uncontrollable urge to cry nervous break
down.

12. Solution
Rejuvenating
Therapies

14. Rejuvenation
•Rejuvenate, literally means ‘to
make young again’.
•Rasayana Chikitsa is the
golden way to attain longevity.
•Detoxifies body and Kills the
stress.

15. Rejuvenation
Miraculous change can be brought
about if ‘a man with resolution and
purpose, full of faith and with no
sins of the heart and who wishes for
the well being of all the creatures’
undergoes a prescribed 6-8 weeks
course of rejuvenation, which is
possible in modern times.

17. Rejuvenation Therapy comprising:
45 min Abhyangam (synchronized
massage) 30 min Siroodhaara
followed by 20 min medicated
Steam Bath keeps, healthy-ones-
healthy and improves the ones with
poor health. Based on individual
needs 14-28 days sessions every 3
yrs between 25 & 75 yrs

18. The cost of therapy may be
between Rs. 4000-6000 / day in
India based on facilities. The
cost will be Rs. 60000 to Rs.
150000 Now AYUSH Govt. india
instructed all insurance cos to
cover Ayurvedic therapies by
health insurance

19. How it works
•Induces deep relaxation, relieving both mental
and physical fatigue.
•Improves circulation to the muscles, reducing
inflammation and pain.
•Increases healing processes.
•Increases the ability of kidneys to function
efficiently.
•Improves digestion, assimilation and
elimination.
•Improves body flexibility

20. Benefits
•Eliminates toxins generated by waste matters
and bacteria.
•Removes excess fat from skin.
•Makes the skin glossy and soft.
•Promotes Sound sleep.
•It offers the perfect way to regain a holistic
balance and freedom from the grip of tension.
•Improves marital bliss for either sex
•Offers flowery skin texture & skin radiance

21. Very helpful in
•Arthritis
•Spondilosis
•Paralysis
•Joint pains
•Low back pains
•Degenerative
maintenance
•Psoriasis
•Skin problems
•Diabetes
•Sinusitis
•PCOD/ PMT/ Thyroid
•Infertility
•Obesity
•Paralysis
•Poor circulation
•Hypertension
•C F S
•Poor immunity
•Depression
•Allergies
•Varicose veins
It is panacea

22. Spread the word you
may help to improve
the quality of life of
your near and dear

23. For more info
K S N Murthy
Wellness Coach
91 98480 13958
healthxlnc@gmail.com
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Sreyas Ayurvedic
Family Counseling center