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    KYM Institute of Yoga Studies

    (A Unit of Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram)


    Yoga Teacher Training Programme (YTTP) 2023-25 | National Batch
    Module – II
    Ayurveda | Handout 2
    Faculty : Dr. Madhumitha

    Copyright Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram. The information contained in the handout is meant as a guideline for
    students of the Yoga Teacher Training Programme (2023-25 ). Please do not copy or circulate without the prior written
    permission of Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram.
    The University of Trans-Disciplinary Health Science and technology , Bangalore – /tdu.edu.in/
    Psychiatry & Psychology - Bhuta Vidya

    • Diseases of the mind – (that which is invisible to the eye) eg, mania,
    depression, mental stress.

    • Spl. Method of diagnosis & treatment of mental diseases.

    • Treatment includes gems (Mani), Chanting prayers (Mantra),


    medicaments (Oushadha – Herbs), diet, yogic therapies, spiritual
    practices, etc. to pacify the psychological disturbances of the
    patient.

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    Prevention & Promotion - Rejuvenation - Rasayana

    • Rasayana is a special type of treatment containing various methods


    of rejuvenation.
    – To improve physical, mental and moral qualities.
    – It prevents old age, restores youthfulness, improves the complexion & the
    voice, increases physical strength and immunity, strengthens memory and
    intelligence.
    • Cleanse the system by under going Purification (Panchkarma).
    – Diet, Medicine & Activity which help in improving digestive system &
    final absorption of micro nutrients.
    • Philosophy is to establish good health rather than just curing disease.

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    Virility - Vajikarana

    • Quality of being Virile.

    • Study of disorder of reproductive system.

    • Principle – To Treat infertility by nourishing the whole


    person including the reproductive tissues & sexual
    fluids.

    • Prevention of birth disorders & having a healthy child.

    • “Horsepower” – herbs, Rejuvenation, etc.

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    Topics

    1. Meaning of the term Āyur and Veda


    2. Aim of Āyurveda
    3. Protection of health by preventing diseases – an important aspect of Āyurveda
    4. Origin of Āyurveda
    5. The Aṣtāṅga of Āyurveda
    6. Āyurveda on how to prevent diseases and how moderation is the key for
    maintaining good health

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    Basic principle of Ayurveda

    Five state Theory Foundation


    (Panchamaha bhuta siddhanta)

    Relation of Macrocosm & Microcosm Understanding


    (Loka purusha samyata)

    Similar – Dissimilar theory


    Application
    (Samanya Vishesha )

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    Relationship between Macrocosm and Microcosm in the
    Upayoktha

    ‘Yat Brahmande Tat Pinde’


    Ref : Puranas

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    Panchamahabhutas in Macrocosm and
    Microcosm (Upayoktha)

    Akash
    (Space)

    Vayu
    (Air)

    Agni
    (Fire)

    Jala
    (Water)

    Prithvi
    (Earth)

    8
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    Physiological Expression of the Panchamahabhutas

    Doshas
    (The 3 fundamental physiological functions)
    Vata – Akash (Space)+Vayu (Air)
    Pitta – Agni (Fire)+Jala (Water)
    Kapha – Prithvi (Earth) + Jala (Water)

    9
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    Prakruti : It is the unique inherent configuration of the
    Doshas in individuals
    (Upayoktha)
    • Vata (Ekaja)
    • Pitta (Ekaja)
    • Kapha (Ekaja)
    • Vata – Pitta (Dvandvaja)
    • Pitta – Kapha (Dvandvaja)
    • Kapha – Vata (Dvandvaja)
    • Sama

    Self study practical 1.2


    10
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    Dosha Dhatu Mala Moolam Hi Shareeram

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    Samanya Vishesha Siddhanta

    “ Samanyam Vriddhi Karanam”


    ‘ Similar increases similar’

    “Hrasa heturvisheshashcha”
    ‘Opposite reduces’

    (Cha Su 1/44)

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    Application of the aim of Ayurveda
    • Knowledge of what & why of biological changes
    (karya-karan vivechna) that occur in life
    processes (ayu) due to a number of
    circumstances.

    • How to restore the disturbed physiological


    imbalances through diet, life style, herbs etc.

    • Most importantly how to maintain health


    (swasthya)

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    How to be healthy….?

    Nidra Brahmacharya (Celibacy)


    (Sleep)

    Ahara
    (Food)

    नित्यं नितािार नििारसेिी समीक्ष्यकारी निषयेष्वसक्तः ।


    दाता समः सत्यपरः क्षमािाि् अप्तोपसेिी च भित्यरोगः ॥ ah.su
    A person who takes ‘Hita ahara’(wholesome food), follow disciplined life style,
    judiciously selective, not indulging in excessive sensory pleasures, balanced
    approaches towards daily events, equanimity, truthfulness, forgiving and respectful to
    knowledgeable persons…… achieves good health.

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    Topics

    1. Characteristics of good health


    2. Trayopasthambā-s
    3. Vegadhāranna
    4. Śodhana
    5. Rasāyana & Vajīkarana

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    Svastha Lakshana

    The characteristics of good health include good appetite, digestive capability,


    assimilation, proper passage of urine, feces, flatus, feeling of lightness in the
    body, feeling happy, well functioning sense organs, good sleep, strength,
    complexion, well functioning Agni.

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    Characteristics of good health

    • Good voice, complexion, good growth of the body, increase in


    strength, feels hungry, enjoys and appreciates food, proper
    digestion in a proper time frame, getting good sleep, proper
    passage of flatus, urine, feces, mind is happy, sense organs are
    functioning well are all characteristics of good health.

    The University of Trans-Disciplinary Health Science and technology , Bangalore – /tdu.edu.in/

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