The word Ayurveda means "science of life"(ayur=life , veda=science,knowledge)
Among the purposes of this ancient science,the most important are:
-maintaining our bodies healthy by a correct lifestyle
-removing illness by strenghtening our immune system
According to Ayurveda,illness appears when our energies become disturbed-inside our body,and in interactions between human-human and human-nature.
To understand Ayurveda,one must know about the 5 elements that constitute life:Earth,Water,Fire,Air,Ether(=space)
Every element is atributed to the 5 senses that humans possess.
-Earth means stability,shape,mass.
=>Associated sense it SMELL
=>Qualities:heavy,rough,inert,stable,dense.
-Water means fluidity.
=>Associated sense is TASTE
=>Qualities:cold,heavy,soft,mobile,gelly,fluid.
-Fire means warmth.
=>Associated sense is SIGHT
=>Qualities:warm,subtle,light,rough,dry,sharp.
-Air means movement,expansion.
=Associated sense is TOUCH
=>Qualities:lightness,clear,rough,fine.
-Ether means the lack of al resistance.
=>Associated sense is HEARING
=>Qualities:lightness,fine,smoothness.
That's all for now.Stay tuned to find out more:D.
