Why one has to know Ayurveda in 21 century- explained in logical way to the common man.

• 1. What is AYURVEDA?

2. Ayu = life, The combination of body, mind, senses and the soul. 3. veda = science or knowledge 4. Widely regarded as the oldest form of healthcare in the world. Ayurveda is an intricate medical system that originated in India thousands of years ago.(approximately 5ooo yrs). AYURVEDA IS UPAVEDA OF ATHARVAVEDA 5. The Objective of Ayurveda: ("Swasthyas swasthya rakshanam") To protect health, prevent illness, and prolong life . ("Aturasya vikar prashamanamcha") To heal the sick ,eliminate diseases and dysfunctions of the body, alleviate the disorders in the diseased and preserve life. 6. How to protect health?! BY following the right Dietary Principles (Ahara Niymas ) Sleep (Nidra) Daily regimen (Dincharya) Seasonal regimen (Ritucharya) Good conduct / social behaviour (Sadavritta)According to ones BODY TYPE ( PRAKRUTI) 7. WHAT IS PRAKRITI?The word 'Prakriti' means 'nature' and this reflects the natural state of human beings on an anatomical, physiological, and psychological level. In Ayurveda, no two people are alike, or we can say that every person is born with a definite genetic constitution. The Prakriti, which may also be referred to as Dosha, is vital in determining our body type, behavior patterns, needs, and our predispositions. 8. Prakriti is a state which is formed at the time of fertilization due to eminence of dosha. It remains unchanged from fertilization till death 9. PRAKRITI OR BODY TYPE 10. 5 ELEMENTS or PANCHAMAHABHUTA Every particle in the physical creation is composed of 5 basic fundamental building blocks of nature called THE ELEMENTS.All the living as well as the non living matter is seen to be comprised of varying proportion of these five fundamental elements called PANCHAMAHABHUTAS. 11. TRIDOSHAS A specific combination of elements gives us our Doshas which are our specific body constitutions(PRAKRITI)The Doshas are three forms of energy that work as a team in the body, like executives of an organization. 12. TRIDOSHAS The three predominant Doshas, Vata, Pitta and Kapha are the forces that create one's Prakriti. 13. Use of knowing Prakriti For the individual, basic knowledge of the Prakriti helps in choosing Diet- appropriate foods, lifestyle factors, Daily and Seasonal regimen, exercise regimes, and even suitable professions. Knowing one's Prakriti holds the key to health, liberation, and ultimately, self-realization. that will ensure wellness and longevity 14. Use of knowing Prakriti 15. Other Benefits of knowing PRAKRITI Disease susceptibility and Prakriti: By knowing your Prakriti and following correct diet and lifestyle you can prevent some of the diseases you are prone toPreventive health care according Prakriti: Ayurveda also prescribes various foods and lifestyles according to one's Prakriti and suggests that one should follow these guidelines to prevent various disorders and to promote health. 16. Thus, analysis or knowledge of Prakriti is essential for all persons to remain healthy and to achieve the goals of a human life. 17. Purpose of Ayurveda! 18. What is the purpose of LIFE (Ayurveda) ! ?The sole purpose of Ayurveda is to maintain the health of an individual to facilitate him achieve his four fold goal...Personal, familial and social obligatory duties: (Dharma) Monetary and other material gains: (Artha) Desires or pleasures: (Kama) Liberation after freedom from the above three worldly bonds: ( Moksha) 19. CONCLUSION to fulfill all the desires of our life we need to stayhealthy. Ayurveda teaches us all the natural laws of life to be healthy always in order to fulfill all of our desires. 20. Health is the way to achieve, what you desire 21. adres: ul. Zamkowa 6, 34-436 Czorsztyn telefon/fax: +48 18 265 0367 , +48 18 265 0435 e-mail: [email protected] [email protected]