PRESENTED BY:

MRINALIKA SETHI
CLASS : VII-C, ROLL NO. 23
CONVENT OF SACRED HEART

AYURVEDA

Ayurvedic
medicine is
a
system
of Hindu
traditional medicine native
to
the
Indian subcontinent and
a
form
of
alternative medicine. The oldest known Ayurvedic
texts
are
the Surutha Sahit and
the
Charaka Sahit.
These Classical Sanskrit texts
are among the foundational and formally compiled
works of Ayurveda.
CHARAK

By the medieval period, Ayurvedic practitioners

developed a number of medicinal preparations and
surgical procedures for the treatment of various
ailments.[3] Practices that are derived from
Ayurvedic medicine are regarded as part of
complementary and alternative medicine,[4]and
along with Siddha Medicine and Traditional
Chinese medicine, forms the basis for systems
medicine.[5]
Ayurveda is at present well integrated into the
Indian National health care system, with state
hospitals for Ayurveda established across the
[

HISTORY OF AYURVEDA
IN INDIA
The true history of Ayurveda starts from
the time of the Holy books, the Vedas.
Ancient mythology contends that the
concept and essence of Ayurveda was
revealed by the creator of the world
himself Lord Brahma.
Here are four Vedas. They are
1.Rigveda
2. Yajurveda
3. Samaveda
4. Atharvaveda
The Vedas date back to about five
thousand years. They preach the
philosophy of life. The Atharvaveda
contains the principles of healing on
which Ayurveda is based. 'Ayur' means
'life' in Sanskrit. Ayurveda is the most
ancient science of healing which
enhances longevity. It has influenced
many of the older traditional methods of

Aryavarta, the native land of Aryans, covers

a large area surrounding the Himalayas and
is believed to be the place where the Rishis
and Munis lived. At present it covers areas
in countries like Nepal, India, Pakistan,
Bhutan and Tibet. The civilizations of these
countries are deeply influenced by the
unique intellectual contributions of these
Rishis and Munis.

DEFINITION OF AYUS
The English translation of ayus is life.
In the Vedic context, the definition of life
is broader than simply chronological
lifespan. It does not mean the age of a
person; the number of years lived on
Earth measured from birth until the
present day. Ayus is much more than
that, it is a combination of the:
Body sarira, Senses indriya, Mind manas,
Soul atma
Together,
these
four
factors
are
responsible for sustaining the life air or
force (prana) in the body, and each must
be present in order to produce ayus. If
any one of the above factors is absent,
we cannot say there is life/ayus.
Everything on Earth has a physical body

OBJECTIVE OF AYURVEDA
There are two complementary aims of this discipline. The
first is to maintain the health of those who arewell. This
entails specific diet and nutrition,hygiene, living habits,
exercises and stabilizingtechniques. Following these
guidelines enables a healthy person to maintain health
and increase their life-span. The other is to cure
diseases of those who are sick. This aspect relates to
various diseases, their causes, diagnosis, remedies and
therapies to cure and preventrelapses of illness.
A patient being treated with Ayurveda is considered as
the total combination of body, mind, senses and soul.
The Ayurvedic doctor aims to achieve complete health
for the patient, not just to suppress or alleviate
troubling physical symptoms. The approach is to
diagnose the root cause and eliminate it, allowing
genuine healing to take place.

Astanga Ayurveda
The practical tenets of Ayurveda are divided into eight sections or
branches. eight sections are called "Astanga Ayurveda". These
sections include:
INTERNAL MEDICINE

SURGERY

ORGANIC MEDICINE

PEDIATRICS

Aphrodisiac remedies

Rejuvenating remedies

TOXICOLOGY

SPIRITUAL HEALING.

HISTORY OF AYURVEDA IN
THAILAND
Traditional Thai medicine is an ocially recognized
healing system alongside modern Western biomedicine
and Traditional Chinese Medicine in Thailand today.
Traditional doctors (moboran or mo phaen boran), as
defined by the government, are those practicing the
healing arts by means of knowledge gained from
traditional texts or study which is not based on
science. This definition stands in contradistinction to
biomedical doctors,
Thai
medical
whose training
is based on science.
systemsthe
scholarly
practices
based on Ayurveda
and centered around
the mo boran, and a
very
dierent
tradition
based
Among
poor

Thai Yoga Massage

Traditional Thai Massage, also
known in the West as Thai
Massage or Thai Yoga Massage
has its roots in India, in the
Indian Yoga tradition and in
Buddhism. It combines Hatha
Yoga
techniques
and
the
spiritual commitment of working
with "Loving Kindness". These
ancient
arts
have
a
close
relationship
with
traditional
Chinese medicine and Japanese
Shiatsu.
The practices that grew into
Thai
massage
travelled
to
Thailand from India over 2,000
years ago. They were brought by

A
complete
Thai
massage
incorporates
a
traditional
combination
of
Acupressure,
energy meridian work and Yogalike stretching. Acupressure is
achieved through the use of the
therapists
hands,
thumbs,
elbows, forearms, feet and knees.
In combination with this the
therapist manipulates, adjusts
and stretches muscles to provide
a
comprehensive
bodywork
experience designed to improve
overall health and wellbeing.
Energy pathways are cleared,
muscles are elongated, joints are
mobilized, internal organs and all
bodily functions are supported to
move towards a more balanced
state. It stimulates and balances
the flow of healing energy within

THAI MASSAGE FOR SPORTS AND

INJURIES

It is also an eective sports injury

treatment and excellent for sports
enhancement,
providing
a
full
stretching program as part of a
fitness program. A flexible body is
necessary for performance and
fitness. The slow, deep, unhurried
massage
and
stimulation
of
acupressure points speeds repair of
injured muscles and soft tissues and
restores normal function. All sports
enthusiasts can benefit from this
type of massage. Thai bodywork
received regularly will significantly
reduce the risk of injury, allowing
sportsmen and women to train
safely and eectively.
This therapy treats many conditions