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Energy Anatomy



Ayurveda: Traditional

Indian Medical System



Ayurveda: Traditional Indian Medical System

Ayurveda, which means knowledge or science (Veda) of life( Ayur), is the ancient Indian medical system.

During the colonial period of India’s history when foreigninterests ruled, Ayurveda was outlawed & India westernized.

Recent years have seen India regains its cultural identity &

worldwide interest develop in Ayurveda. Classical Ayurvedic texts state that treating a patient

effectively involves treatment of that patient as a whole – i.e.treating their consciousness, mind, & body.

Ayurveda seeks to establish homeostasis within the patient.

The foundation of the balance is 3 organizing principalsknown as “doshas”. Disease is related to an imbalance in thedoshas.

Vata, Pitta, & Kapha are used to describe a dosha & body type.





Vata Dosha - Motion

Vata is expressed in all motion, functionally associated withactivities of the locomotor system,circulation, & cellular transportfunctions.

Vata is of great importance in allhomeostatic mechanisms.

In the natural world, Vata isexpressed in wind & in themovement of water.

A combination of air (essenceof hearing) and space(essence of touch).

In the human body, the seats of Vata are the large intestine, pelviccavity, bones, skin, ears, & thighs.

Vata is considered the “lead”dosha because of its quality ofmobility or motion.



Pitta Dosha – Energy Production

Pitta is the dosha that isexpressed in metabolicactivities & processesinvolving energy exchange.

Pitta is associated withglandular activities – hormone production &digestion.

In the natural world, Pittais expressed in sunshine &

fire.

In the human body, theseats of Pitta are smallintestine, stomach, sweatglands, blood, skin, & eyes.



Kapha Dosha - Structure

This dosha governs thestructure & cohesion of theorganism.

Responsible for physicalstrength, tissue resilience, &proper body structure,

including cellular biochemicalorganization. In the natural world, Kapha is

expressed in solid structuralelements such as earth & rocks.

In the human body, the seats of

Kapha are chest, lungs, & thespinal fluid, which surroundsthe spinal cord.

The structures of bone, muscle,& fat are also associated withKapha.



Vata Body Type – Slender Build

This body type is typicallycharacterized by a slender build with prominentfeatures, joints & veins, &cool, dry skin.

Vata types are often moody,

enthusiastic, imaginative andimpulsive, quick to grasp newideas & undertake newprojects- but poor atcompleting them.

Vata types may eat & sleep

erratically, as their energyfluctuates. The Vata type is prone to

insomnia, nervous disorders(hyperactivity & anxiety),constipation, cramps, & PMS.



Pitta Body Type – Medium Build

This body type is typically ofmedium build, strength, &endurance.

Pitta types are often wellproportioned & easily maintain

body weight. The Pitta person is usually fair,

with red or blond hair, freckles & aruddy complexion.

Pitta types have a sharp intellect,can be critical, & often have anexplosive temper.

Pitta types are efficient in their

daily habits, eating, & sleeping ona regular schedule. The Pitta type is prone to stomach

ailments, ulcers/heartburn,hemorrhoids, acne, & perspireheavily.



Kapha Body Type – Heavy Build

This type is typicallycharacterized by a solid, heavy,& strong body with a tendencyto be overweight.

Kaphas have slow digestion,cool, damp, pale skin & thick

oily hair. The Kapha type is generally

slow to eat, slow to act, & slowto anger.

They sleep long & deeply,tending to procrastinate.

They can be quite stubborn. The Kapha type is prone to

problems of high cholesterol,obesity, sinus ailments &allergies.



Ayurvedic Assessment or Diagnosis

Most people are a mixture of Dosha characteristicsor body types such as Vata-Pitta or Pitta-Kapha.

Each person is unique and therefore has their own“constitution” which involves individual strengths

and weaknesses. The Ayurvedic assessment or diagnosis is used to

determine the patient’s type or constitution.

Ayurvedic Diagnostic techniques include detailedhistory taking, observation & palpation withparticular attention to the (12) pulses, tongue, eyes,nails, hair, skin, & urine.



Ayurvedic Treatment

Once a diagnosis has been made, the AyurvedicTreatment plan will typically include four treatmentmethods that are designed to bring balance orhomeostasis to the patient.

These four main treatment methods or forms areCleansing & Detoxification (Shodan), Palliation (Shaman), Rejuvenation (Rasayana) & Mental Hygiene /

Spiritual Healing (Satvajaya).

The major modalities used to facilitate these methodsinclude the use of Diet, Herbs, Massage (primarily, withmedicated oils & ghee (a liquid butter), Sunlight,Exercise, Breathing, & Meditation.



Traditional Chinese Medicine



Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

A written system for more than 4500 years

Has many aspects in common with other ancientsystem, Ayurvedia, the traditional medicine ofIndian

Nei Ching or Classic of Internal Medicine writtenabout 2500 BC & today is still the basic reference

Theories developed to explain all observed naturalphenomena

TCM anatomical, physiological, and pathologicalhypotheses have been developed without the benefitof dissection or other modern analytical tools



TCM

In TCM, health is viewed as an expression of a balance – homeostasis – of all forces acting on & within the body

Disease is viewed as a disruption of that balance

Basic to the system is the concept of Qi or Chi(the natural energy of the universe) thatcirculates throughout the body

Concepts of Yin and Yang first referenced in the Book of

Changes (700 BC) System also includes 5 Element Theory (300 BC) which

represents different qualities of all natural phenomenon



Concept of Yin and Yang



Yin & Yang

Yin/yang are opposites ofthe same phenomenon

Life force or chi contains both yin & yang

Yin and yang represent a balance of complementaryforces.

When balanced, body,mind, and spirit arehealthy.

When out of sync, stresson entire system results insymptoms.



TCM 5 Element Theory



TCM 5 Element Theory

A basis for examination,diagnosis, and treatment

Wood, fire, earth, metal,and water

Each organ represented by

an element & each elementhas many qualities

A human being is areflection of universe &elements are a metaphor forlife processes

Each element is a yin-yangrelationship of twomeridians



5 Element – Sheng & Ko Cycles

Contains the sheng orcreative circle

Five-pointed starindicates the ko or

control cycles betweenpaired meridians locatedat star’s tips

Each element controls

another & is controlled by a third



Fire Earth

Red Tongue –speech &

Hands - touch Scorched/burnt smell Bitter taste Sweat

Heart, Pericardium, SI &Triple Heater Meridian

Arteries/Veins Joy/Sadness

Yellow

Mouth – taste Fragrant sweet smell

Sweet taste

Saliva

Spleen, Pancreas &Stomach

General tissues/muscles

Worry

Qualities of 5 Elements



Metal Water

White/Gray

Nose – smell Rotten/fish smell

Pungent – spicy taste

Mucous

Lung & LI Skin

Grief

Blue/Black

Ears – hearing Putrid/urine smell

Salty taste

Urine

Kidney & Bladder CNS, bones, Fluids

Fear




Wood

Green

Rancid/bad cheese smell Sour taste

Tears

Liver & Gall bladder

Muscles, tendons,ligaments

Anger




F R O M T H E A Y U R V E D I C S Y S T E M

Chakra System



Figure 1-3 Major Chakras



1st : Base or Root chakra 2nd: Navel or Sacral Chakra

Color: red

Location: perineum Earth Element

Kidneys & adrenals

Emotion of fear Focus: physical

survival, materiality& grounding

Color: orange

Location: at sacrum level

Water Element

Yin aspect of kidneys, ovaries,testes & prostrate

Emotion of healthy attitude

toward own sexuality, self-esteem, & joy

Focus: sexual, sensuality &creative energy

Chakra Basics



3rd: Solar Plexus 4th: Heart

Color: yellow

Location: at solar plexus

Fire Element

Stomach, spleen, pancreas,liver & gall bladder

Emotion of anger

Focus: digestion,receiving & personalpower

Color: green, can also be with a pink center

Location: physicalheart

Air Element

Heart, lungs and thymus

Emotion of love Focus: harmony, self-

love, & expression oflove

Chakra Basics



5th: Throat Chakra 6th: Brow Chakra

Color: blue Location: base of

throat Ether Element Thyroid, parathyroid, &

hypothalamus

Focus: self-expression,communication, &giving

Color: indigo Location: center of

forehead Pituitary gland &

hypothalamus Focus: intellect,

understanding,insight, intuition &creativity

Also called Third Eye

Chakra Basics



7th: Crown Chakra Yin & Yang Balance

Color: violet

Location: wheresagittal & coronalsutures meet – baby’s soft spot

Pineal gland

Focus: spirituality

Yin: upper 3 chakras

#5-7 Heart chakra is

balanced in Yin & Yang

Yang: lower 3 chakras

#1-3

Chakra Basics



Kundalini



Kundalini

Kundalini is thoughtto be an energy that islike a snake andcoiled at the root

chakra and sacrum. Through activities

such as kundalini yoga and mediation,

the energy will riseup through thechakras.



BOX 11-10

THE 12 MAIN MERIDIANS

Meridian System



Yin/Yang and Meridians

Meridians arepathways ofcirculating chi

Acupoints (tsubo)are highconductivity pointson meridians thatcan affect chi

Yin and yangmeridians work inpairs.



Yin Meridians

Yin meridians are considered “female” andhave a “negative” charge.

Functions draw energy of substance and

nurturing in and restore or reproduceLocated on the inside soft areas of the body and

flow from the feet up in Chinese anatomicposition

Associated with parasympathetic ANS responsesand functions of the solid organs essential to life



Yang Meridians

Yang meridians are considered “male” witha “positive” charge.

Energy of transformation and transportation isexpended in short bursts and moves out from the

bodyFlow downward, on the backs of the arms and

legs

Associated with sympathetic ANS responses andhollow organs, whose functions are supportive, but not essential, to life



Yin Meridians Yang Meridians

Pericardium

Liver Kidney

Heart

Spleen Lung

Triple Heater

Gall Bladder Bladder

Small Intestine

Stomach Large Intestine

Yin & Yang Meridians Box 11-9





Meridian System

There are12 pairs of bilateral & 2 midlinemeridians.

There are various extra

meridians relating to organs &functions.

Additional points on earsurfaces, hands, & face havespecific reflex effects.

Internally associated withorgans & externally with head,trunk, & extremities

Energy flows from nerve tractslocated in fascial grooves



Meridian Basics

Lung: Yin End Hand 3-5 am Metal Element

Large Intestine: Yang Begin Hand 5-7 am Metal Element

Stomach: Yang End Foot 7-9 am Earth Element

Spleen: Yin Begin Foot 9-11 am Earth Element

Heart: Yin End Hand 11am-1pm Fire Element Small Intestine: Yang Begin Hand 1-3 pm Fire Element

Bladder: Yang End Foot 3-5 pm Water Element

Kidney: Yin Begin Foot 5-7 pm Water Element

Pericardium: Yin End Hand 7-9 pm Fire Element

Triple Warmer: Yang Begin Hand 9-11 pm Fire Element

Gall Bladder Yang End Foot 11pm-1am Wood Element

Liver Yin Begin Foot 1-3 am Wood Element



Chinese Clock

A 24 hour map of whenthe Qi flows into and outof each meridian

Each 2 hour segmentrepresents the peakoperating time of thatmeridian



Central or ConceptionMeridian

Governing Meridian

2 Midline Meridians or Vessels



Large Intestine Meridian



Gall Bladder Meridian



Liver Meridian



Heart Meridian



Small Intestine Meridian



Kidney Meridian



Lung Meridian



Pericardium Meridian



Spleen Meridian



Stomach Meridian



Triple Warmer Meridian



Bladder Meridian

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