The Ancient Ayurvedic Writings
by Michael Dick, MSThe Great Three Classics of AyurvedaCharaka SamhitaThe Charaka Samhita is believed to have arisen around 400-200 BCE. It is felt to be one of the oldest and the most important ancient authoritative writings on Ayurveda. It is not known who this person was or, if indeed, this represents the work of a “school of […] Tongue and Corresponding Organ Locations
The ancient art of tongue diagnosis also describes quite characteristic patterns that can reveal the functional status of respective internal organs merely by observing the surface of the tongue. The tongue is the mirror of the viscera. A discoloration and /or sensitivity of a particular area of the tongue indicates a disorder in the organ […] So’Ham Meditation
Inhale from 9 inches away from the nostrils and mentally say ‘so…ooo’ as you inhale. Bring your awareness to the ‘so’ as that ‘so’ goes inward, into the center of the brain and center of your body, then stops. Stay there for a fraction of a second, then exhale as you feel and say ‘hammmm’ […] Empty Bowl Meditation – The Complete Guide
Empty Bowl Meditation (Kevala Kumbhak)Sit comfortably and quietly with palms up and open, placed on knees, like empty bowls. Open the mouth slightly and touch the tongue to the roof of the mouth, behind the front teeth. Pay attention to the breath. Let the lungs breathe with no effort on your part. Breath is object […] Doshas: Their Elements and Attributes
ELEMENTS OF THE THREE DOSHAS Vata Pitta Kapha Air + Ether Fire + Water Earth + Water ATTRIBUTES OF THE THREE DOSHAS Vata Pitta Kapha Dry Oily Heavy Light Sharp (penetrating) Slow Cold Hot Cold Rough Light Oily Subtle Mobile Slimy (smooth) Mobile Liquid Dense Clear Soft Static (stable) Cloudy (sticky) Commentary by Michael Dick […] Virechana
by Vasant Lad, BAM&S, MAScVirechana is the administration of purgative substances for the cleansing of pitta through the lower pathways. Give virechana 3 days after vamana.
Panchakarma Home Cleanse
by Vasant Lad, BAM&S, MASc
Since we are assessing three doshas and four to six seasons, this chart serves as a guideline. In more northern climates or higher elevations, the winter period will be longer, Nasya Treatment
by Vasant Lad, BAM&S, MAScThe nose is the door to consciousness and the pathway to our inner pharmacy. Medications that are administered via the nasal passages affect the mind,
Basti Treatment
by Vasant Lad, BAM&S, MASc, Ayurvedic PhysicianMedications given by enema primarily treat vata dosha, which is the main etiological factor in the manifestation of diseases. Vata is the force behind the elimination and retention
Introduction to Panchakarma
Ayurveda emphasizes preventative and healing therapies along with various methods of purification and rejuvenation. Ayurveda is more than a mere healing system; it is a science and an art of appropriate living that helps to achieve longevity. It can guide every individual in the proper choice of diet, living habits and exercise to restore balance […] 