Ayurveda,
the world’s first medical system, is a science which considers the
relationship of body processes, the outside environment, diet
and emotional health. Illness is seen as an "imbalance" which
can be restored through natural treatment using meditation, herbs
and cleansing.
Ayurvedic healing
is an ancient, complex system of medicine. For more background information about
Ayurveda. (Click here)
This section of the Herbal Healing Journey is
presented in two parts:
Part 1, includes Pages
16 to 20
of the Workbook, and contains the Ayurvedic Constitution Questionnaire.
Part 2 includes Pages
21 to
27
of the Workbook.
Begin by reading Page 16.
If you have already done the "Constitution Questionnaire" featured on the
Home Page, go on to Page 21, and read up to Page 27, taking note of the
suggestions for keeping your constitution in balance found on those pages. Then do Exercise 6.
If you haven't done the "Constitution Questionnaire" Click
here to do it now. But before
you leave this section, be sure to read the information on dosha below.
 Constitution (Dosha)
At the heart of Ayurvedic medicine is the concept
that the elements are represented in the human body through Doshas (pronounced
Doe-sha). As you will see when you do the questionnaire, you are either a Vata,
Pitta or Kapha dosha (or a combination of any of these) Respectively, these Sanscrit
words mean Air, Fire and Water. The chart on Page 49 of the Herbal
Healing Playful Workbook will make the relationship of the doshas easier to understand.
Now that you have identified your dosha, or constitution,
read Pages 22 to 27 to learn more about
constitutions.
Assignment Review:
- Read Pages 16, and 21 to 27.
- Do the "Constitution Questionnaire".
- Do Exercise 6 on Page 21.
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