FACILITATOR REVEAL! Meet your facilitator for the third episode of PUSPA Workshop Series on 'Ayurvedic Living in Modern Times' happe...
Meet your facilitator for the third episode of PUSPA Workshop Series on 'Ayurvedic Living in Modern Times' happening on 3rd June 2020 from 11:00 AM-12:30 PM.
-Shweta Upadhyaya
Shweta Upadhyaya shuttles between Kathmandu and San Fransisco to nurture her passion for Ayurveda. She owns her Ayurvedic cooking and product companies named 'Rasalaya' and 'Laavanya Luxury Ayurveda' located in the USA and Nepal respectively. Having studied electrical and electronic engineering at San Jose State University, Silicon Valley and Fashion Merchandising at Paris Fashion Institute, Paris; she further preferred to study 'Ayurveda Bhaskar' from Gurukul style Ayurveda school 'Vedic Global', which nourished the deep-seated passion in her to become a life long learner of this very classical science and art of living.
NOTE:
1. This workshop is only for the pharmaceutical sciences students at SHAS, Pokhara University.
2. For registration, fill-up the form attached below.
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Ayurvedic Living In Modern Times
While more and more people want to manage their health holistically instead of in modern medicine, the ancient healing system Ayurveda is flourishing in Nepal. Homoeopathy, Siddha Unani, Ayursinga and allopathy are all on the rise and are increasingly coming into the mainstream in their effectiveness and efficacy. [Sources: 6, 13, 14]
The course was written by Vamadeva Pandit, a professor of Ayurveda at the University of California, San Francisco, and is recommended for students of all levels, from beginners to advanced medical students. The course is a unique opportunity to adapt Ayurveda to the modern world without losing its traditional foundations. The Unani medical system, based on medieval Arab practitioners, borrowed some of its basic principles and practices from Ayurveda. Buddhist and Jain traditions were also included and some books on Ayursinga were used in the course. It is taught in English, Hindi, Sanskrit, Gujarati, Bengali, Malayalam, Punjabi, Tamil and Telugu, as well as Sanskrit and Sanskrit. [Sources: 2, 18, 25]
It is difficult to study the effect of Ayurvedic medicine, as it is based on over 700 medicinal plants. It can be difficult and there is scepticism about the application of traditional medicine, and it is unusual for doctors to practice or combine Western medicine with it, although there are some trained Ayurvedic professionals who practice. There is no shortage of trained doctors in the world, but there is also no access to medical training and education in Ayurveda. [Sources: 5, 11, 24]
Traditionally shaped, Ayurveda has practical, effective and endless benefits, which we also use in the modern world. If we all work together, we can achieve the best results and improve the health of current and future generations. [Sources: 1, 21]
It is absolutely possible that everyone leads a healthy life according to the principles of Ayurveda philosophy. No matter where you are in the world, whether in India, the United States, Europe, Africa, Asia or elsewhere: A life according to the Ayurveda principle is possible. [Sources: 4]
Ayurveda is permeated by a body of knowledge and a way of life that not only enables one to live but also to be healthy. There is no doubt that the world in which we live is governed by the so-called laws of nature. [Sources: 12, 17]
The ancient wisdom of Ayurveda describes a number of ways to maintain balance as the variables in our lives change, and the same is true of them. Although there are many brilliant personalities and representatives of this kind in India and around the world, even outside India, what is recommended under the name "Ayurveda" varies greatly depending on the doctor or physician you visit or are in. Although most people who are interested in this may take up some of his principles to adopt on a daily basis, they are unlikely to change their lifestyle to adopt it, but rather slowly integrate his practices into their lives, preferably individually. [Sources: 8, 17, 21, 23]
Ayurveda places great emphasis on prevention and promotes the maintenance of health by balancing the needs of body, mind and soul - the physical balance as well as the physical and mental health of the own body. Ayurveda focuses on the cultivation of plants and the treatment of animal diseases but places greater emphasis on prevention. [Sources: 1, 19]
Unfortunately, the current strategy for modernising Ayurveda is based on a human-centred biomedical approach that has led to the medicalisation of Ayurveda. [Sources: 22]
If one can trace the resurgence of Ayurveda today to one particular thing, it is the increasing scientific awareness of the importance of human-centred medicine in the modern world. The idea has been pushed by schools such as Banaras Hindu University (BHU) and the connotations of linking the science of Ayurveda are good - perceived by Ayurvedic doctors in India. Since Ayurveda has become more popular and institutionalized throughout India, and almost 80 per cent of people use it, it is taught using methods similar to Western medicine. [Sources: 5, 9, 15, 20]
The website created by Baylor University compared the principles of Ayurveda with modern medicine. Western medicine is phenomenal when it comes to acute illnesses, but Ayurveda has incredible solutions when it comes to more lifestyle choices - related problems such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer. [Sources: 3, 16]
I am passionate about how the ancient practice of Ayurveda can be applied to modern life. Speaking of "Ayur Veda and Modern Science," I will give a brief overview of how to acquire it, as well as some tips and tricks for a healthy life in the modern world. [Sources: 0, 10, 15]
Ayurveda has been living in the United States since I first came across it on a trip to India to explore yoga. This website offers a comprehensive overview of Ayur Veda and modern science, as well as some tips and tricks for a healthy life in modern times. I am currently an assistant professor at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, where we are implementing the application of solid medicine as a treatment for chronic diseases and studying ancient Siddha texts that have remained hidden from the public for centuries. The alternative medicine system refers to the "science of life" as medicinal herbs, changes in diet and lifestyle and the restoration of the body's own health. [Sources: 3, 5, 7, 9]
Sources:
[0]: https://www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/2011/929083/
[1]: https://www.watkinsmagazine.com/ayurveda-interview-with-dr-jayarajan-kodikannath
[2]: https://www.yogaopenspace.com/aryuveda-course
[3]: https://www.pbs.org/frontlineworld/stories/india701/interviews/ayurveda101.html
[4]: https://retreatkula.com/blog/ayurvedic-lifestyle-tips/
[5]: https://www.everydayhealth.com/alternative-health/healing-therapies/ayurvedic-medicine.aspx
[6]: https://holisticprimarycare.net/topics/traditions/ayurveda-in-america-how-indias-ancient-health-sciences-can-heal-american-medicine/
[7]: https://mavendoctors.io/women/mind-body-wellness/10-ayurvedic-habits-and-their-benefits-for-a-healthier-life-K57SPI2080KLDpwzjMyh5Q
[8]: https://www.ayurvedajoy.com/blog/2017/4/26/applying-ayurveda-in-modern-day-life-why-the-ancient-wisdom-of-ayurveda-is-so-relevant-today-for-our-busy-modern-lives
[9]: https://www.hinduismtoday.com/modules/smartsection/item.php?itemid=6025
[10]: https://kripalu.org/resources/vata-stage-life-10-tips-aging-better-ayurveda
[11]: https://www.thermofisher.com/blog/behindthebench/modern-science-backs-up-ancient-knowledge-of-ayurveda/
[12]: https://www.kaayurveda.com/articles/ayurveda-amp-covid-19-qampa-with-kirsten-ahern
[13]: https://www.alliedacademies.org/articles/what-is-ayurvedic-health-care-and-how-is-it-applicable-to-the-modern-day-8667.html
[14]: https://www.euronews.com/living/2019/05/13/personalised-wellness-how-to-access-the-ancient-science-of-ayurveda
[15]: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2876924/
[16]: https://www.tazaayurveda.com/thisworks/ask-the-doctor-ayurveda
[17]: https://markbunn.com.au/blog/ayurveda-vedic-science-the-science-of-life
[18]: https://www.verywellfit.com/ayurvedic-diet-for-weight-loss-4154620
[19]: https://www.ayurveda.com/resources/articles/ayurveda-a-brief-introduction-and-guide
[20]: https://www.smartmeetings.com/magazine_article/modern-wellness-is-having-a-moment
[21]: https://paavaniayurveda.com/blogs/the-ayurvedic-lifestyle/ancient-ayurveda-for-your-modern-life
[22]: https://www.internationalhealthpolicies.org/blogs/the-role-of-ayurveda-in-health-and-well-being-and-its-continuing-relevance-for-today/
[23]: https://coveteur.com/2020/05/21/practice-ayurveda-tips/
[24]: https://apa.uk.com/articles/ancient-modern
[25]: https://food.ndtv.com/health/the-ayurvedic-diet-to-improve-your-health-and-well-being-1434740
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