Ayurveda Yoga and Nature Cure

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Item Code: IDE695
Author: Dr. T.L. Devaraj
Publisher: Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd.
Language: English
Edition: 2003
ISBN: 9781845570316
Pages: 303 (Figures: 60)
Cover: Paperback
Other Details 8.5" X 5.5"
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Book Description
From the Jacket:

An ancient science of medicine, Ayurveda has postulated some of the best principles for maintaining and preserving the health of any individual. It lays down certain rules, not only for healthy living, but also for hygiene - a key requisite for health.

The characteristic pressures of modern age are bound to lead to deviations from the safe routines of diet and habit, and so, to imbalances of health. To those suffering on account of these, Ayurveda provides relief. This book covers several such aspects of this system. Also included in the text are various asanas, which help to maintain health and cure common disorders.

The book will prove to be valuable not only for general readers, for whom it contains matter related to the prevention of diseases, protection of health and prolongation of life, but also for those students of Ayurveda, who are studying for their B.A.M.S. degrees, as it covers their required curriculum.

Preface

Ayurveda, an ancient science of medicine practiced in India, has postulated some of the best principles for maintaining and preserving the health of any individual. It lays down certain rules, not only for healthy living, but also for hygiene – a key requisite for health.

Health is an important factor in attaining individual goals, whether it be wealth or happiness, material or spiritual, or indeed Moksha or salvation. Ayurveda stresses that the four influencing factors that play their part in gaining Moksha in the after-life are:

		1. Dharma		truthful living
2. Artha generating money and resources
3. Kama fulfillment of desires, including the sexual
4. Moksha, itself attainment of life's ultimate goal: Salvation
Ayurveda propounds healthy living by following a set of regimen – on a seasonal, daily and even nightly basis, coupled with sadvritta. Regimes encompass food and activity and these are detailed in this book.

The modern age is characterized by pressures – hurry, worry, the pressures of making a quick buck and the temptations of corruption. These are bound to lead to deviation from the safe routines of diet and habit, and so, to imbalances of health. The old practices of eating meals at fixed times, starting the day with exercise, supplemented with oil baths and massage, all contributed in keeping old age at bay, by keeping one's body in prime fitness, by keeping the eye keen.

However, in modern India, deviation from these principles and the effect of all manner of pollution, from food adulteration to pollution in the air and water, down to even the very lifestyles that are led, is the order of the day. Ayurveda offers relief to those suffering on account of these, whether rich or poor, in all walks of life. This book covers the ameliorating aspects of Ayurveda, for the individual and for communities. The book has four sections starting with Part A which details the historical background and basis concepts of Ayurveda before moving on to socially related issues such as Family Planning. Ayurveda developed in order to address such community needs and this segment will examine issues of contraception and conception – such as conceiving a child of desired gender. Part B deals with topics such as the environmental perspectives of Ayurveda and issues related to the construction of communities – whether they happen to be schools, villages or cities or even just a basic lavatory. Both past and present practices are explained for the benefit of readers.

There is a special section, Part C, which is devoted to Nisargopacharam or Nature Cure, based upon the axiom of the five bhutas – air, earth, fire, water and space. These are the basic components that make up every human being, though the proportions vary from person to person. The fact is that these elements, the five bhutas, make up nature itself, Man being only a microcosm of the macrocosmic universe. This section is illustrated with photographs.

Also illustrated is the next section of the book, Part D, which deals with the subject of Yoga Vijnanam, the linkage of Yoga with Ayurveda. Postures, such as Asanas and Pranayama, which help to maintain health and can cure health problems, are explained for the benefit of the readers.

This book should prove to be valuable not only for general readers, for whom it contains matter related to the prevention of disease, protection of health and prolongation of life, but also for those students of Ayurveda who are studying for their B.A.M.S. degrees, as it covers their required curriculum.

About the Author:

Dr. T.L. Devaraj is a consultant Ayurveda physician in Bangalore. Former Principal, Government Ayurveda Medical College, Bangalore, he is the well-known author of Speaking of Ayurvedic Remedies for Common Diseases: Simple Remedies Based on Herbal Medicines (Sterling, 2001) and Speaking of Ayurvedic Herbal Cures (Sterling, 2001).

CONTENTS

Prefacev
AcknowledgementViii
Part A

PRINCIPLES OF HEALTH AND LONGEVITY


(SWASTHAVRITTA VIJNANAM)
1. Derivation and Definition of Swasthavritta3
2. Historical background of Swasthavritta 6
3. The Physically Perfect Human Body8
4. Daily Duties and Health14
5. Sleep and Health25
6. Sex and Health27
7. Seasonal Conduct and Health30
8. Doshas and Health34
9. Spiritual and Mental Health39
10. Satvadi Gunas and Health41
11. Mental Health43
12. Measures to Maintain Health47
13. The Defective Constitution51
14. Ojas and Health 53
15. Perspective About Food55
16. Swasthavritta in Women59
17. Swasthavritta in the Young and Old63
18. The Right Conduct (Sadvritta) 65
19. The Impact of Occupation on Health68
20. Public Health72
21. Health for the Military76
22. Prevention of Disease79
23. Maintaining Health Statistics82
24. Modern Nutrition84
25. Samshodhana and Samshamana89
26. Rasayana and Vajeekarana98
27. Effect of Location103
28. School Health Programmes105
29. Family Welfare Programmes106
30. Prophylactic Measures108
31. Disposal of Faeces117
32. Public Health Administration121
33. Ayurveda and Family Planning123
Part B

THE SCIENCE OF SOCIAL AND PERSONAL HYGIENE


(SAMAJIKA SWASTHAVRITTA VIJNANAM AND VAIYUKTIKA SWASTHAVRITTA)
34. The Science of Social and Personal Hygiene (Janapada Dwamsa) 137
35. Country or Area (Desha) 140
36. The Food We Eat (Ahara) 145
37. Water (Udaka) 152
38. Air Pollution159
Part C

NATURE CURE


(NISARGOPACHARAM)
39. Introducing Nisargopacharam167
40. Hydrotherapy 169
41. Mudbath and Prakshslana172
42. Steam Inhalation and Sudation Therapy179
43. Sauna Bath181
44. Massage184
45. Fasting186
46. Exercise (Vyayama) 188
47. Enema Therapy (Vasti Karma) 190
48. Vaginal Douche (Yoni Prakshalana) 192
49. The Sun Bath194
Part D

THE SCIENCE OF YOGA

(YOGA VIJNANAM)
50. How Ayurveda Relates to Yoga (Swasthavritta Vijnanam) 199
51. Description of Yoga in Ayurveda203
52. The Role of Yoga as a Safeguard for Health206
53. The Origin and Structure of Yoga210
54. Regulations for Yoga Learners216
55. The Sun Salutation (Surya Namaskara) 219
56. Some Important Postures (Asanas) 224
57. Breath Control (Pranayama) 241
58. Cleaning Internal Tracts and Facets of Yoga (Shatkarma and Samadhi) 253
59. Conception of Ida and Pingla263
60. Nasal Therapy (Nauli Karma) 266
61. Flushing the Intestines (Vasti Karma) 269
62. Exercising the Eyes (Trataka) 271
63. Sub-Routines (Bandha) 273
64. Yoga and Ayurveda as Relievers of Stress and Unhappiness276
65. Rajayoga and Hathayoga279
66. The Power of Prayer (Naishtika Treatment) 283
Herbal chart285
Bibliography291

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