Ayurveda places great emphasis on preventative measures that will enable one to maintain and improve health. Of course, Ayurveda defines health a little differently than what most of us are accustomed to. According to the principles of Ayurveda, Swastha (a healthy person) is defined as such:
• A person who has maintained their Prakriti (body`s natural state of being).
• Has their three Doshas functioning properly.
• Has proper Agni (digestive power).
• Proper functioning of Dhatus (the seven tissues in accordance to the principles of Ayurveda).
• Eliminates wastes and toxins accumulated in the body properly and in a timely manner.
• Sharpness of the senses of touch, taste, smell, and vision are also indicated.
• Mentally speaking one should have a clear, calm, stable and peaceful state of mind.
Of course it`s important to remember that we also live in a society and as a result it is important to surround ourselves with good people. One unhappy person can sometimes affect a whole group. Since happiness is such an important part of overall health it`s very important to maintain and have healthy and happy connections with the people in our lives.
Piece of cake right?
Not to worry if we don`t have all of these things going on in our lives at the moment. Ayurveda gives us many tips and routines to achieve the balance in life that is perfect health. It allows us to connect with nature and our surroundings and gives us great insight into ourselves both physically and mentally. Over the following weeks we will share with you many healthy tips that you can use to balance your doshas and improve your health and well-being. This will be in a series of blog articles known as Dinacharya (daily routines). Looking forward to sharing many Ayurvedic tips with you soon!