Yoga and Ayurveda in Rishikesh
I once asked an Ayurveda physician about the connection between Yoga and Ayurveda. He said – “Ayurveda is the science of life, yoga is the practice of the science”. Both have an inevitable connection with each other. They have originated as a part of the incredible systems from Vedic knowledge. Yoga has its roots in Yajur Veda, while Ayurveda originates from Atharva Veda.
Few Interesting Similarities between Ayurveda and Yoga –
- Both Ayurveda and Yoga emphasize maintaining a healthy body by keeping primary goals of Dharma, Arta, Kama, and Moksha
- Yoga and Ayurveda believes healing can happen only through a balance of Shareerika doshas and Manasika gunas.
- Both practices encourage cleansing the body through natural ways of detoxification. In Ayurveda, Panchakarma (five purificatory therapies) is enumerated to keep the health intact, and Yoga prioritizes the procedures of Shat karma (six purificatory techniques).
- The sciences have the almost same understanding of the physiology of the body. Yoga and Ayurveda believes the presence of 72,000 Nadis and seven chakras main energy centres in the body.
Importance of Yoga and Ayurveda in Our life
- Detoxifies and rejuvenates the body.
- The best remedy for stress management and manages anxiety.
- Promotes healthy, youthful, glowing skin and reduces aging.
- It helps to maintain healthy digestion and improves metabolism in the body.
- Reduces inflammation, prevents aches and pain, promote joint health.
- Regular practices of Yoga and mindfulness meditation helps to relax the mind and body.
- Ayurveda and Yoga promotes better self-care.
- Improves alertness and tackles emotional stress.
- Cleanse the body, supports healthy weight loss.
- Yoga benefits heart health lowers the blood pressure and unwanted cholesterol in the blood.
- The importance of Yoga is irreplaceable as it improves strength, balance, and flexibility.
- Regular Yoga practice brings more energy and brightens the moods. It also aids sound sleep and rest.
