Ayurveda,
Yoga and Tantra are all parts of
the ancient life disciplines that have been practiced in India for
centuries. They find mention in the
scriptures of the Vedas and Upanishads. The purpose of each
practice is to help the individual achieve longevity, rejuvenation
and self-realization. The practice of yoga is an important,
natural, preventive measure to ensure good health. The father of
yoga, Patanjali, described eight areas of yoga: the natural
regulation of the nerves system; discipline; cleansing; postures;
concentration; contemplation; the awakening of awareness; and the
state of perfect equilibrium.
Yogic
exercises have both preventive and curative value. Yogic practices
for the treatment of stress and stress related disorders (such as
hypertension, diabetes, asthma and obesity) are remarkably
effective.
Employing
ayurvedic diagnosis and treatment, yogis deal effectively with
these disorders. Ayurveda indicates which type of yoga is suitable
for different constitutions. Considered a prerequisite for
spiritual health, meditation forms part and parcel of yogic
practice. It awakens the intelligence to make life happy and
creative. The awakening of this creative intelligence is the
benediction of meditation
Ayurveda,
therefore, aims to keep the three humorous in equilibrium
for only then can perfect health be attained and
maintained. Ayurvedic treatment is carried out through the
internal and external use of herbal medicine in a
coordinated or integrated manner, as well as through
surgery. Herbs are used to eliminate excesses and
strengthen deficiencies
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