Ayurveda and Yoga are ancient Indian sciences dating back to the Upanishads, written between 1000-5000 BC. They have been practiced for thousands of years in the land for the healing of body, mind, and consciousness. However, while Ayurveda deals more with the health of the body, yoga deals with purifying the mind and consciousness, but in actual practice, they complement one other.The ancient rishis were the original masters of Indian sciences. They considered good health as an essential asset on the path toward self-realization and god-realization. |
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Both Ayurveda and Yoga offer many ways to prevent and heal various disorders as well as to cleanse and rejuvenate the body. |
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Besides sharing a philosophical foundation, both systems have many similarities in relation to attitude, nutrition, diet, hygiene, exercise, cleansing practices, as well as spiritual practices.
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Both recognize that keeping the body healthy is vital for fulfilling the four aims of life: Dharma , Artha , Kama , and Moksha (liberation).
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Both recognize that the balance of doshas (humors), dhatus (tissues), and malas (waste products) is essential for maintaining good health.
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Both share virtually the same metaphysical anatomy and physiology, which consists of 72,000 nadis (subtle channels), 7 main chakras (energy centers), 5 bodily sheaths, and the Kundalini Shakti (energy).
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Both advocate the use of diet, herbs, asana, pranayama, meditation, mantra, astrology, prayer, puja, and rituals for healing the entire being.
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Both encourage physical health as a good foundation for mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being
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The list does not end here. There are a number of other similarities between the two practices.Alternative lifestyles and stressful schedules are contributing to reduced health. The inability of modern medicines to allay all sicknesses and diseases has led an increasing number of people to Ayurveda and Yoga. Ayurveda alone with Yoga is proving the ancient practitioners of India to be correct in their assessment of human body. |
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Ayurveda is India’s traditional, natural system of medicine that has been practiced for more than 5,000 years. Ayurveda in Sanskrit literally means "science of life" or "practices of longevity." Ayurveda was the system of health care conceived and developed by the seers (rishis) and natural scientists through centuries of observations, experiments, discussions, and meditations.For several thousand years their teachings were passed on orally from teacher to student; about the fifth to sixth century BC, elaborately detailed texts were written in Sanskrit, the ancient language of India. For many years Ayurveda flourished and was used by rich and poor alike in India and Southeast Asia.Ayurveda emphasizes prevention of disease, rejuvenation of our body systems, and extension of life span. The profound premise and promise of Ayurveda is that through certain practices, not only can we prevent heart disease and make our headaches go away, but we can also better understand ourselves and the world around us, live a long healthy life in balance and harmony, achieve our fullest potential, and express our true inner nature on a daily basis. |
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The word yoga means "union" in Sanskrit, the language of ancient India where yoga originated. We can think of yoga as the union occurring between the mind, body and spirit.Elaborating on yoga can run into volumes. It is more than just a physical treatment of the body. It is a path to spiritual ecstasy. It is a way to reach your identity independent of religion and belief. It is a science, which aims at the harmonious development of the body, the mind and the soul. Yoga aims at controlling the mind and its modifications. It is consists of ancient theories observations and principles about the mind and body connection, which is now being proven by modern Science.Today mostly, what is known of yoga is Asana (Postures), Pranayam (breathing techniques), Kriya (cleansing activities) Bandha , and Mudra .Originally, Yoga had eight ladders. Yam, Niyam, Asana, Pranayam, Prathyhar, Dharna, Dhyaan, and Samadhi. |
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