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Ayurveda - Traditional Medicine - and Yoga, Ancient Sister Sciences
Together they take care of both body and spirit...Ayurveda and yoga are sister sciences that have been used in harmony for thousands of years to heal the body, mind, and consciousness. By definition, Ayurveda deals more with the health of the body, while yoga helps one purify the mind and consciousness, but in reality they complement and embrace each other.The ancient rishis (seers) were the original masters of all Vedic science and created the traditional medicine known as Ayurveda. They understood that good health is a great asset on the path toward Self-realization. If you neglect the body, it can easily become an obstacle to progress on the spiritual path. Anyone who has practiced meditation would certainly agree to the difficulty in sitting still for long periods of time without feelings of discomfort and fatigue. Both yoga and Ayurveda are mutually supportive and offer many ways to prevent and heal various disorders as well as to cleanse and rejuvenate the body. Besides sharing a philosophical foundation, both systems have many similarities in relation to attitude, nutrition, diet, hygiene, exercise, cleansing practices, and spiritual practices. Historically, a yoga student first lived close to and served a guru for many years. During this time, he would learn healthy habits. Thus the basic Ayurvedic principles for health and longevity were passed from generation to generation, orally, serving as a foundation for a life of sadhana (spiritual practice). Nowadays, the teachings of yoga are easily available to everyone. And with or without the traditional foundation, many leap headlong into its practice. This is a mixed blessing... More people are turned on to the teachings, but much is often lost without the parampara, or close guidance gained at the feet of an accomplished master. With this in mind, modern yoga practitioners would greatly benefit from a basic knowledge of Ayurveda to help establish a healthy daily routine. And to adjust their yogic practice according to one's individual constitution, their dosha (humor or personality type), the season, and so on, to prevent disease and promote longevity. What are the similarities between yoga and the traditional medicine, Ayurveda?
It is obvious that Ayurveda and yoga not only complement each other. Both sciences actually embrace each other as they share similarities and fundamental principles on many levels. Students of yoga will find great value if they include a study of Ayurveda tIn heir lives. These two sciences go hand in hand and can help one to achieve optimal health, peace, and longevity. For a more detailed look at the Ayurvedic approach to Yogic Practices (Asanas, Meditation, etc.), please visit Best Yoga For Life's articles on Ayurveda and Yogic Practices. About the author: Vishnu Dass, NTS, LMT, CAyu, is an Ayurvedic practitioner and educator and the Director of the Blue Lotus Ayurveda Center - Ayurvedic Clinic and School, in Asheville, NC, where he offers health consultations, panchakarma, rejuvenating therapies, diet and lifestyle counseling, yoga and yoga therapy, therapeutic massage, educational programs and workshops, and more. For more information, visit: www.bluelotusayurveda.com Publisher's Note: Any student of yoga or Ayurveda should make sure that their bodies are clear of toxins. Make sure that the water you drink and bathe in is pure. For more information about safe drinking water, visit our sister website, Diet Cures, at Healthy Water.
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