Ayurveda was codified into a text called the Charaka Samhita by the legendary physician Charaka in the second century BC. It since travelled with traders and scholars to China, Egypt, Arabia and Europe, laying the foundation for plant-based healing all over the world. Ayurveda expounds a way-of-life, focusing on the balance between mind, body and soul, where true beauty comes from within. It uses fundamental concepts of balance and harmony to assess the inherent disposition individuals are born with, called Prakruti. This in turn is shaped by the governing forces of all Life, or the Doshas. Ayurveda views individuals as a microcosm of nature based on how synchronised the individual’s Doshas are. Doshas in a state of imbalance are believed to be in Vikruti, leading to a weakened immune system and potential disease. The main Doshas are Vata, Pitta, Kapha, present in every living being. They represent the 5 elements (Air, Fire, Earth, Water, Ether) of Nature in different proportions.
Ayuwell is about Working on a Principal to Keep Balances in doshas by using the principles of Ayurveda and Rejuvanate the body, mind and soul
Recognizing that human beings are a part of nature. Ayurveda describes three fundamental energies that govern our inner and outer environments,movement, transformation, and structure. These three primary forces are responsible for the characteristics of our mind and body. Though they are the biological forces and maintain harmony and health when they are in equilibrium, the unbalance in them can lead to various health issues.
Know Your Dosha
VATA DOSHA
Vata Dosha People tend to be ‘airy’ in movement and speech. They are Creative, sociable, artistic and talkative, well informed and aware, but prone to switch interests and pursuits. They are light sleepers and fast walkers with fluctuating digestion and prone to nervousness and anxiety. They derive their enjoyment by activities involving speed and mobility, but don’t possess long-term endurance or stamina. When in balance: Originative and imaginative, able to stick to a productive routine, jovial, mentally alert, tranquil, patient, and contented. People are generally thin and find it hard to gain weight, because of this; Vatas have very little energy reserve and can tire easily and get themselves out of balance.
PITTA DOSHA
Pitta Dosha People are ‘fiery’. Highly passionate, competitive, and sharp-minded. They are prone to anger, aggression, jealousy, and impulsiveness and like to assert their individuality. They are strong-willed, persuasive, perceptive, and discriminating. They are prone to acne, acidity, and dehydration. When in balance: Sharp memory, strong metabolism, ability to keep going without getting ‘burnt out’ easily, flourishing in leadership positions, ability to influence with strong oratory and action. People are generally of medium size and well proportioned. They have a medium amount of physical energy and stamina. Fire is a characteristic of Pitta.
KAPHA DOSHA
Kapha Dosha People are the calmest of the 3, ‘grounded’, and relatively ‘slow moving’. They are tranquil, placid, laid-back, and not easy to irritate.They are prone to depression, lethargy, excessive sleeping, and can suffer from a sluggish digestion and respiratory trouble. When balanced: Calm, reflective, compassionate, spiritual, and nourishing, giving and protective towards others. An understanding of our Doshas can help us make healthy and productive lifestyle decisions so that we can be stronger and more peaceful versions of ourselves. People tend to have sturdy, heavy frames, providing a good reserve of physical strength and stamina. This strength gives Kaphas a natural resistance to disease .
Old is gold
Surya Namskar
In morning, an old habit in India to pay regards to God Sun by offering water was mainly because looking at Sun rays through water or directly at that time of the day is good for eyes and also by waking up to follow this routine, we become prone to a morning lifestyle and mornings are proven to be the most effective part of the day.
Datun
Neem and Babool were majorliy used as oral care in India .Those twigs have strong anti-bacterial and anti-microbial properties.This traditional practice is also said to be effective in fighting germs, maintaining the alkaline levels in your saliva, keeping bacteria at bay, preventing plaque and also giving you whiter teeth.
Worshiping Tulsi
In flora of India Tulsi is considered as a mother ; Which is Basil in botany, has many medicinal properties to treat physical issues. Moreover, the aroma of Tulsi averts mosquitoes and other insects; and people used to plant Tulsi near their houses because it is belived that snakes do not tread near the Tulsi plant.
Charan Sparsh to elders
It’s something we were encouraged to do daily. Usually, the person whose feet you are touching is either old or pious and there is a great deal of sciece behind touching feet of them is that we touch feet by bending down and it is an act to reduce ego, thus the heart emits positive thoughts and energy, which reaches you through their hands and toes.
Namaste
Namaste or Namaskar is a tradition we follow to greet people by joining our palms. which are denoted to the pressure points of our body parts. Pressing them together activates the pressure points which helps us remember that person for long time. And, no germs since we don’t get in any physical contact!
Sitting on floor
Sukhasan is the position we normally use for Yoga asanas. it is regarding sitting in the “Sukhasan” position and then eating. Sitting in this position while eating helps in improving digestion as the circulatory system can focus solely upon digestion and not on our legs dangling from a chair or supporting us while we are standing.
Spice to sweet
Spicy things activate the digestive juices and acids and ensure that the digestion process goes on smoothly , sweets or carbohydrates pull down the digestive process and this is the significance of this eating methodology. Hence, sweets were always recommended to be taken as the last item.
Ear Piercing
The Western world has taken over the idea, and so they are getting their ears pierced to wear fancy earrings as a mark of fashion. Since unknown time, it is believed that ear piercing helps in the development of intellect, the power of thinking and decision making faculties.
Wearing Toe Ring
Wearing toe rings strengthens the uterus and thus helps in keeping the regularity in menstrual cycles and Silver is a good conductor so it can assimilate the polar energies from Earth and passed it to the whole body. A nerve from the second toe connects itself to heart.
Festive Cleaning
Festive season usually starts from winter and ends in monsoon. Because of heavy rainfall many homes needs repair and renovation after it so Rainy season wasn’t a good time for everyone . That is why time before diwali was considered the period during which everyone can indulge themselve in cleaning and beautification of their home.
Mahendi
Weddings are stressful, hence the stress causes headaches and fevers. The excitement mixed with nervous anticipation can take its toll on the bride and groom. Mehndi is a very powerful medicinal herb, besides lending color to the hands. Applying mehndi on the hands and feet, where house nerve endings, can prevent stress as it cools the body and keeps the nerves from getting tense.
Basic Yoga
Tadasana ,Vrikshasana (Tree Pose),Adho Mukho Svanasana (Downward Facing Dog Pose),Trikonasana (Triangle Pose),Kursiasana (Chair Pose),Naukasana (Boat Pose),Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose),Paschimottanasana ,Child’s Pose,Sukhasna,Raised Arms Pose (Urdhva Hastansana),Standing Forward Bend (Uttanasana)Staff Pose (Dandasana)