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- Ayurveda, which
deals mainly with the physical body;
- Yoga, which deals mainly with the spirit, and
- Tantra, which is mainly concerned with the mind.
Yoga and Tantra are paths to freedom from dependence on the world.
- True freedom is the ability to be totally adaptable -.
Yoga relies on progressive restriction of inputs from outside;
Tantra relies on transmutation of all external inputs so that one is
no longer dependant on them.
But can take them or leave them at will.
Yoga and Tantra
can help make an individual independent.
Yogic and Tantric practices should not be followed without at least
a rudimentary foundation
of Ayurvedic knowledge.
Ayurveda is most concerned with the physical basis of Life,
concentrating on its harmony to induce harmony of mind and spirit,
Ayurveda embraces all health disciplines by uniquely suggesting a
treatment regime appropriate for each individual, looking at the
problem/disease from its roots, treating the whole person not just
the organ or system involved.
According to Ayurvedic philosophy, the entire cosmos is an interplay
of the energies of the 5 elements - Ether (space), Air, Fire, Water
and Earth. (as in TCM -Traditional Chinese Medicine) Ayurveda groups
the 5 elements into three basic types of energy or functional
principles that are present in everybody and everything, AKA the 3 doshas:
Vata, Pitta and Kapha or deviations, organizational powers
of nature, constitutions or humours/principles, binding the 5
elements into flesh.
Every dosha is composed of the 5 elements. However, 2 elements
predominate in each:
Vata: Ether and Air
Pitta: Fire and Water
Kapha: Water and Earth.
Dosha is that which can become vitiated and then affects the bodily
tissues, leading to disease. As long as the doshas are normal in
quality and quantity, they maintain a healthy psychophysiology.
The
moment they go out of balance, they corrupt, vitiate or pollute the dhatus (bodily tissues) and then they become dosha. (here meaning
impurity)
Vata, Pitta and Kapha are the very foundation of Ayurveda
** Find out which dosha you are by filling out the attached
dosha
assessment **
Healing Treatments in Ayurveda consist of:
- Elimination of the root cause(s)
- Treatment of the condition
- Rebuilding of the body and the continuing support of a
rejuvenation program (which will include a balance mix of:
appropriate diet to balance out disturbed dosha, massage/appropriate
treatments, herbs, Yoga, meditation)
For a list of
treatments
see Ayurveda panel.
AYURVEDA IN MONTREAL:
Available for consultations and treatments at
BALNEA, Montreal:
http://www.balnea.ca/en/
For Consultation, appointment or query please contact Liliana Galvis:
liliananamaste@gmail.com
blog:
http://lilypodyoga.blogspot.com
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"Lead me from darkness into Light.
Lead me from untruth into truth.
Lead me from mortality into immortality.”
Information obtained from: Textbook of Ayurveda.
Fundamental Principles. By: Vasant Lad, M.A.SC.
Albuquerque, New Mexico
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