Questions | Please answer and bring any questions to our AYS Office Hours. We will discuss the homework together at that time.
1. Read Chapters one and two in Dr. Lad’s Textbook of Ayurveda
2. Read Chapters one, two, three and four in Dr. Frawley’s book, Yoga and Ayurveda
Additional Reading, if desired: The Seven Systems of Indian Philosophy, by Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, Yoga for Your Type, by Dr. David Frawley
3. Please outline three mixed-level classes using Ayurvedic principles.
Construct well-rounded classes to support right movement, in the five prana vayus.
Identify three asanas to support each vayu.
4. Please write a summary of the chapters in Dr. Frawley’s book (This can be done in whatever manner feels most comfortable to you, such as an outline or narrative format.)
Questions | Please answer and bring any questions to our AYS Office Hours. We will discuss the homework together at that time.
1. What is the meaning of Ayurveda?
2. Why do you find it important to study the philosophical background of Ayurveda?
3. How are Samkaya, Yoga, and Ayurveda related?
4. What are the four Vedas?
5. What are the seven systems of Indian Philosophy?
6. Please identify the one system of Indian Philosophy you find most interesting and
explain how Ayurveda is related to that system of thinking.
7. What is the “Asthanga” of Ayurveda?
8. Please explain what Purusha and Prakriti are and how they are related to Ayurveda.
9. What are the five elements and how do they manifest as the sense organs, organs of
action, and the chakras?
10. How do the Gunas relate to the Tanmatras?
11. How do the Gunas relate to Manas Prakruti?
12. Why is it important to understand the principle of cause and effect?
13. To which aspect of Ayurveda do you feel most connected?
14. How do you see yourself incorporating Ayurveda into your practice as a teacher/educator/ health care professional?
15. What are the four goals of life? What do you feel is your dharma?
Please begin your daily journal. Consider asking yourself questions such as noticing the five elements in your daily life: foods you eat,
In nature/weather, in your mood, and elemental effects that may be present at different times of day Begin to notice the changes in your doshas each day. Examine your interpersonal relationships pertaining to the doshas. How does Prakruti impact whom you relate to, and how do you perceive that relationship?
Please complete your homework before you take the quiz for unit one. Bring any questions, or concepts that you would like to discuss to our Office Hours.