Basis of Ayurveda
Ayurveda
is defined as the “science of life” and said to be as old as
the consciousness of man. “Ayur” refers to all
aspects of life from birth to death and permeates all
aspects of our nature. “Veda” means knowledge
or learning. Ayurveda is a system of healing that considers
man and his environment from a practical, philosophical and
spiritual revelation. The knowledge contained in Ayurveda
includes both the physical and metaphysical aspects of life
and considers the entirety of the human being as a
combination of mind, body and immortal soul.
According to
the Vedic Scriptures, believed to be written approximately
1500 B.C. - 2500 B.C, Ayurveda originates from the creative
intelligence of the universe. Transmitted to the Vedic
Rishis (seers) through their meditations and
transcribed in Sanskrit prose, the Vedas teach that this
creative intelligence is comprised of love, compassion and
an innate will to heal; that human beings are a
manifestation of this creative intelligence, imbued with
“cosmo-genesis” - the will of life to evolve to higher
states of consciousness. It is precisely this will that
holds the key to self healing.
Ayurveda
demonstrates how human beings are manifestations of an
expanding universe, that our dynamic relationship with food,
herbs, emotions, lifestyle habits, seasons and astronomical
influences affect us on all levels of our being. Ayurveda
classifies these factors in a language that connects us to
the universe within ourselves (microcosm) and to the
universe around us (macrocosm).
Understanding
and living in harmony with Dharma (the
laws of the Universe) is the basis for Ayurveda and the
basis for self healing. This all encompassing system
demonstrates how to access and harness our inherent healing
power. Recognizing
this brings you to an understanding of the practices you
need in order to experience the
continuum of self healing™.
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