Healthy Living through Dosha Healing (Ayurveda)

Book Excerpts Chapters 5 & 6 – Healthy Living through Dosha Healing (Ayurveda)

About The Book – Healthy Living through Dosha Healing (Ayurveda)

Three childhood friends part ways only to meet after nine long years. But the reunion takes an unexpected turn, forcing them down a road they never dreamed of. Along the way, they find out several things about each other that are both shocking and heart-wrenching. More importantly, each finds out things about herself – things that change who she is forever. After a lifetime of questions, they finally find the answers. And all this because of one man who introduces them to the ancient wisdom of ayurvedic dosha healing.

The book – Healthy Living through “Dosha Healing” is health fiction based on hard facts and centuries’ old knowledge that will touch you. As you turn the pages and get intimate with the lives of each of the friends, you will find yourself drawing parallels to your own self and your life. And before you know it, you too will be pulled onto the path of dosha healing, much like the three friends, and be transformed inside out. If you thought that ayurveda was boring and had only to do with your physical health, you are about to find out how wrong you are.

Book Excerpt – Chapter 5

One of the sheets of papers that he carried, Dr Wizard displayed before them a table to aid self-identification….

Table name: What type are you?

One of the sheets of papers that he carried, Dr Wizard displayed before them a table to aid self-identification….

What type are you?

S.No

Physical Features & Mental Temprament

VATA

(AIR)

PITTA

(FIRE)

KAPHA (PHLEGM)

Body appearance

Thin, lean body

Sensitive and proportionate body.

Full and symmetrical body, tendency of obesity.

Skin color

Blackish

Yellowish or reddish

Fair complexion

Skin appearance

Dry, rough and cracked skin with swollen and visible veins.

Pimples, moles, freckles etc. and reddish lips, ears, hands etc

Slimy, smooth, soft and oily skin

Hair texture

Rough, hard and brittle hair.

Sparse hair growth and premature greying and hair falling

Thick, black and greasy hair, maybe curly

Eyes

Dusky and sunken eyes with blackish tinge

Yellow or red coloured

White and lubricous

Mouth

Dry

Dry and burning sensation

More production of secretions, phlegm

Tongue

Dry, fissured blackish and stained

Reddish colour with black tinge and Ulcerated.

White, moist and coated.

Taste

Astringent and distorted

Bitter and sour

Sweet taste in mouth

Voice

Cracked and heavy pitch.

Clear speech

Sweet and impressive

Thirst

Misleading and unclear

More or excessive

Less

Hunger

Hunger pattern and digestion keeps varying

Good digestive power and more hunger.

Less hunger, feeling of fullness after food.

Sweat

Less and without smell

More, hot and smelly

Normal and cold

Urine

Slightly yellowish with blue tinge

Yellowish and hot, perhaps with red tinge.

Whitish, thick and frothy, somewhat slimy

Faeces

Less frequent, constipated, hard, dark and fragile.

Loose, hot, smelly and with burning sensation

Solid and slimy, perhaps with mucous.

Nails

Rough, blackish and dry

Reddish or yellowish

White and unctuous

Gait

Fast

Normal

Slow

Dreams

Flying in the skies

Fire, flame, candles, sun lightening, stars

Sea, rivers, waterfalls, lotus etc

Sleep pattern

Less sleep

Less or normal sleep

More sleep, lethargy

Nature

Impulsive, Impatient, hasty, hyper, fast, short tempered, indecisive, cowardly.

Hot tempered, irritating, logical, intelligent, witty, brave, clever, ascetic

Sober, patient, humble, stable, tolerant, unexcited, calm and composed, disciplined, lazy and slow

Pulse

Zigzag, fast and irregular

Impulsive, heavy and jumping

Smooth, weak and slow

Diseases

Vata Type 80 diseases

Pitta Type 40 diseases

Kapha Type 20 diseases

Intolerance

Cold

Hot

Cold

Book Excerpt – Chapter 6

“I said I was not in the mood. But that doesn’t mean I didn’t do it. I had to, because Rahul convinced me over the phone,” she admitted.

“So, it was Rahul who made you do your self-identification worksheet?’ this time Kavya was frowning deliberately sounding cynical.

“He didn’t make me do anything. I did it because what he said made sense. He said that I shouldn’t disregard what Dr Ayur Wizard could be offering us. Because he did some research on Ayurveda and found that the ancient Indian science is authentic and has helped millions of people. The science is essentially self-explained and relates mainly to how to live our life. It has been, is and always will be the same for mankind. And also that it can’t be overlooked,” said Pia.

“Now, now look who’s talking!” said Vani exasperated.

Kavya was taking it all in, like a silent spectator.

“Rahul made me realize that there’s no harm in trying,” she said.

“Finally, some sense,” said Vani.

“So, at least, I went through the set of questions” said Pia.

“And you’ve found that you are a Pitta personality?” this came from Kavya, who finally broke her silence.

Pia nodded.

“What about you?” Vani asked Kavya, who seemed eager to share her guess with her friends.

“I am Kapha type. Actually, I had suspected this all along and the 90-95 per cent scoring I got in the self-identity questionnaire confirmed it. Knowing that whatever I am—my physique, basic nature, preferences is natural—brought in a kind of peace.”

“The Kapha type of person is naturally slow and steady” Kavya continued. “So, people like me are calm and composed. They are also ‘naturally’ sweet-toothed and this explains my craving for sweets, chocolates and ice-creams,” she said, almost salivating imagining her favourite foods.

“So, you are clear about your personality and therefore would be patiently waiting for tomorrow’s class?” queried Pia.

“Not really” said Kavya, sounding confused for the first time. “I am so convinced that I am a naturally Kapha person. This has helped me accept myself with all the good and the bad, because that’s who I am naturally. Now, I’m really not sure whether I need to go through the tedious healing sessions with Dr Ayur Wizard,” she said.

“I think you have a point there,” said Vani. “Let’s assume that you are right about you being Kapha type and Pia being Pitta type. And let’s say I am Vata type. If we are naturally meant to be the way we are, what help can we expect in this case?” she wondered. “I mean, what healing could he have to offer us if God has made us so?”

“True. But don’t you think there’s all the more reason we should go and find out? Let’s just attend tomorrow’s class and see how it goes. We have our goods and we have our bads, as per his hypothesis. So now let’s see how he plans to help us. If we find that this guy is trying to play with our sentiments, then we’ll give it to him,” said Pia banging her fist on the coffee table. Once again, it was decided that they would give Dr Wizard another chance.

Basics of Dosha Healing

• You must know and understand your basic dosha type

• Try to keep your basic dosha in its natural harmony.

• Watch out for any variation or aggravation in your basic dosha.

• Be prepared to incorporate everyday diet and lifestyle modifications according to your dosha type or Prakriti.

About the Author:

Dr. Sonica Krishan is an author and speaker in the areas of healthy and joyous living through ayurveda, meditation, yoga, and other contemplative practices. Her books include “Herbal Healers,” “Home Remedies,” “Healing through Ayurveda,” and “Healing through Ayurveda Herbs in your Kitchen Garden, available at Amazon. www.drsonicakrishan.com”

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