Ayurveda - The Beginners Guide
Introduction to Ayurveda
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Introduction
“The wisdom of life” or the “Knowledge of longetivity” – Ayurveda is the ancient philosophy from the Vedas in India. The practice originated in India, 5000 years ago and is well documented in Sanskrit in the Indian Vedas.
Ayurveda is the art of living…It’s the way one lives life. Understanding our true energetic constitution and doing things everyday to stay in that state, is key to health.
The definition of health in Ayurveda is not about being free of disease or ailment, its about being your best self. When one lives completely in harmony internally as well as externally with the environment, they are aligned with their true self and then can live and fulfill their life’s purpose.
Becuase Ayurveda recognizes the importance of individualized constitution and therefore care, this form of medicine can only be practiced with big emphasis on education and self care. When one commits to living the Ayurvedic lifestyle one is learning techniques and personalizing tools to incorporate in one's daily life. -
Ayurvedic lifestyle is a daily conscious practice
The Ayurvedic lifestyle puts big emphasis on:
- A conscious daily care routine
- Wholesome yet simple nutrition (according to the place you live and in harmony with nature)
- Regular Physical exercise
- Daily Meditation
- Massage
- Herbal therapy
- Adequate rest
- Emphasis on Fresh air, Pure water and daily sunshine