AYURVEDA- FIVE SENSE THERAPY

Kapha, Pitta and Vata

FIVE SENSE THERAPYKAPHA

Classical writings in Ayurveda have included scattered references to material that today is
described as sense therapy. This term is used to indicate the causal relationship of
sensory data in all its forms for influencing physiology and health. From modern
quantum physics we can describe an underlying theme that every sense impression is
fundamentally vibration. The ancients called this energy prana. Matter and energy are
both fundamentally vibrationprana. The operation of this principle is e!plained thusly"
#f a sound$ for e!ample$ is introduced into a body then that body will increase its
vibratory activity according to the frequency$ duration$ and intensity of that sound
%quality and quantity&. 'hile the ears are thought to be the e!clusive receptor of sound$
actually Ayurvedic thin(ing holds that every cell in the body is a door of perception
hears %feels& the sound. Thus every cell is a receptor for all sensory modes. 'hile it)s
not important to our thesis or for understanding of the phenomenon called sound$ it
should be noted that Ayurveda accepts the idea that the real sense organs are not the gross
ears$ s(in$ eyes$ tongue$ and nose. *ubtle energies in the mind are the real organs
which are uniquely suited to perceiving energy in a form we happen to call sound$ etc.
Further$ these subtle organs communicate with the environment by subtle forms %called
tan matras in *ans(rit& of the gross elements of creation+space$ air$ fire$ water$ earth.
The created universe is indeed made up of these five gross elements but they are only the
more physical e!pression of energetic forms called$ hearing$ touch$ sight$ taste$ smell$
respectively. ,ac( to our thesis$ whenever one e!periences energy then the value of that
energy increases in the body. This energy has form %intelligence& and gives instruction to
the body in a predictable manner. -enerally$ this means that we understand how sound
e!periences$ etc can influence how the body)s governing principles vata$ pitta$ (apha
respond. .ecall that the body is totally governed by the functioning of vata$ pitta$ and
(apha and anything that influences them will therefore affect the functioning of the body
+for health or disease. #n this light we have prepared the following information with
regard to the sense values appropriate to help influence the governing principles bac(
into proper functional balance. These themes may be followed for a few wee(s$
minimum$ to several months or more and for ma!imum benefit all senses should be
addressed.

*/012" .igveda$ -andharvaveda %e!." ,hupali 3 *hri ragas 45 6M&$ #ndian and
'estern Classical$ bright$ and lively but not loud music

T/0C7" daily mustard or 8 and corn oil massage9 scalp$ hands and feet massage with
eucalyptus or camphor oil before bed9 gently rub essential oils %balanced by aromatic$
spicy$ dry scents&" camphor$ :uniper$ eucalyptus$ hina$ (adam$ (ewara$ (hus$ saffron$
tulasi etc.& to third eye$ temple%s&$ throat$ heart %sternum&$ navel

*#-7T" colors red$ yellow$ orange$ purple$ and indigo %buy acetates from art suppliers
and wrap water container and place in sunlight ;< hours then drin( at least one glass per
day or place acetate in front of lamp and bathe in the light for ;= minutes daily&$ means
wal($ play$ wor( in natural environs where bright stimulating colors abound$ wear
clothing with predominance of red$ yellow$ orange$ purple$ and indigo

TA*T>" during the day chew quarter to half slice of fresh ginger root %? piece every
hour& or ?@;= fenugree( seeds or a clove

*M>AA" %balanced by aromatic$ spicy$ dry scents& wear or vaporiBe essential oils such as"
camphor$ :uniper$ eucalyptus$ hina$ (adam$ (ewara$ saffron$ tulasi %may be placed on the
points above or 8 and on the soles of feet and scalp9 vaca powder may be sniffed
occasionally during the day
FIVE SENSE THERAPYPITTA

Classical writings in Ayurveda have included scattered references to material that today is
described as sense therapy. This term is used to indicate the causal relationship of
sensory data in all its forms for influencing physiology and health. From modern
quantum physics we can describe an underlying theme that every sense impression is
fundamentally vibration. The ancients called this energy prana. Matter and energy are
both fundamentally vibrationprana. The operation of this principle is e!plained thusly"
#f a sound$ for e!ample$ is introduced into a body then that body will increase its
vibratory activity according to the frequency$ duration$ and intensity of that sound
%quality and quantity&. 'hile the ears are thought to be the e!clusive receptor of sound$
actually Ayurvedic thin(ing holds that every cell in the body is a door of perception
hears %feels& the sound. Thus every cell is a receptor for all sensory modes. 'hile it)s
not important to our thesis or for understanding of the phenomenon called sound$ it
should be noted that Ayurveda accepts the idea that the real sense organs are not the gross
ears$ s(in$ eyes$ tongue$ and nose. *ubtle energies in the mind are the real organs
which are uniquely suited to perceiving energy in a form we happen to call sound$ etc.
Further$ these subtle organs communicate with the environment by subtle forms %called
tan matras in *ans(rit& of the gross elements of creation+space$ air$ fire$ water$ earth.
The created universe is indeed made up of these five gross elements but they are only the
more physical e!pression of energetic forms called$ hearing$ touch$ sight$ taste$ smell$
respectively. ,ac( to our thesis$ whenever one e!periences energy then the value of that
energy increases in the body. This energy has form %intelligence& and gives instruction to
the body in a predictable manner. -enerally$ this means that we understand how sound
e!periences$ etc can influence how the body)s governing principles vata$ pitta$ (apha
respond. .ecall that the body is totally governed by the functioning of vata$ pitta$ and
(apha and anything that influences them will therefore affect the functioning of the body
+for health or disease. #n this light we have prepared the following information with
regard to the sense values appropriate to help influence the governing principles bac(
into proper functional balance. These themes may be followed for a few wee(s$
minimum$ to several months or more and for ma!imum benefit all senses should be
addressed.

*/012" .igveda$ *amaveda$ -andharvaveda %e!." Ma(ansa raga ??6M C DAM&$ .ain
.aga$ #ndian and 'estern Classical$ soft$ moderate speed$ and comple! music

T/0C7" daily sesame or 8 and sunflower oil massage9 scalp$ hands and feet massage
with sandalwood$ bhringara:a$ brahmi$ *t Eohn)s 'ort oil before bed9 gently rub essential
oils %lavender$ :asmine$ rose$ mint$ (adam$ (ewara$ (hus$ mitti$ saffron$ sandalwood$
:atamamsi$ etc.& to third eye$ temple%s&$ throat$ heart %sternum&$ navel

*#-7T" colors blue$ green$ purple$ and indigo %buy acetates from art suppliers and wrap
water container and place in sunlight ;< hours then drin( at least one glass per day or
place acetate in front of lamp and bathe in this colored light for ;= minutes daily&9 wal($
play$ wor( in natural environs where blue %water& abounds$ wear clothing with
predominance of blue$ green$ purple$ and indigo

TA*T>" during the day chew whole fennel seeds or coriander seeds %?@;= pieces& every
hour

*M>AA" %balanced by sweet$ cool$ and dry scents& wear or vaporiBe essential oils such
as" :asmine$ rose$ mint$ (adam$ (ewara$ (hus$ mitti$ saffron$ sandalwood %may be placed
on the points above or 8 and on the soles of feet and scalp&.
FIVE SENSE THERAPYVATA

Classical writings in Ayurveda have included scattered references to material that today is
described as sense therapy. This term is used to indicate the causal relationship of
sensory data$ in all its forms$ for influencing physiology and health. From modern
quantum physics we can describe an underlying themethat every sense impression is
fundamentally vibration. The ancients called this energy prana. Matter and energy are
both fundamentally vibrationprana. The operation of this principle is e!plained thusly"
#f a sound$ for e!ample$ is introduced into a body then that body will increase its
vibratory activity according to the frequency$ duration$ and intensity of that sound
%quality and quantity&. 'hile the ears are thought to be the e!clusive receptor of sound$
actually Ayurvedic thin(ing holds that every cell in the body is a door of perception
hears %feels& the sound. Thus every cell is a receptor for all sensory modes. 'hile it)s
not important to our thesis or for understanding of the phenomenon called sound$ it
should be noted that Ayurveda accepts the idea that the real sense organs are not the gross
ears$ s(in$ eyes$ tongue$ and nose. *ubtle energies in the mind 8 body are the real
organs which are uniquely suited to perceiving energy in a form we happen to call
sound$ etc. Further$ these subtle organs communicate with the environment by subtle
forms %called tan matras in *ans(rit& of the gross elements of creation+space$ air$ fire$
water$ earth. The created universe is indeed made up of these five gross elements but they
are only the more physical e!pression of energetic forms called$ hearing$ touch$ sight$
taste$ smell$ respectively. ,ac( to our thesis$ whenever one e!periences energy then the
value of that energy increases in the body. This energy has form %intelligence& and gives
instruction to the body in a predictable manner. -enerally$ this means that we understand
how sound e!periences$ etc can influence how the body)s governing principlesvata$
pitta$ (apharespond. .ecall that the body is totally governed by the functioning of vata$
pitta$ and (apha and anything that influences them will therefore affect the functioning of
the body+for health or for disease. #n this light we have prepared the following
information with regard to the sense values appropriate to help influence the governing
principles bac( into proper functional balance. These themes may be followed for a few
wee(s$ minimum$ to several months or more and for ma!imum benefit all senses should
be addressed.

*/012" .igveda$ *amaveda$ -andharvaveda %e!." .am(ali 3 Aalat ragas DF AM9
Ma(ansa raga ??D 6M&$ .ain .aga$ #ndian and 'estern Classical$ soft$ slow$ low
pitched$ sustained sounds

T/0C7" daily sesame oil massage$ scalp$ hands and feet massage with sesame$
bhringara:a$ brahmi$ *t Eohn)s 'ort oil9 gently rub essential oils %lavender$ hina$ :asmine$
:atamamsi$ etc.& to third eye$ temple%s&$ throat$ heart %sternum&$ navel

*#-7T" colors green$ yellow$ orange$ and red %buy acetates from art suppliers and wrap
water container and place in sunlight ;< hours then drin( at least one glass per day or
place acetate in front of lamp and bathe in this colored light for ;= minutes daily&$ means
wal($ play$ wor( in natural environs where green abounds$ wear clothing with
predominance of green$ yellow$ orange$ and red

TA*T>" during the day chew quarters of sliced fresh ginger root %one or two pieces every
hour&$ candied ginger root$ small piece of citrus %lemon$ orange$ etc&$ or ?@;= fennel
seeds

*M>AA" %balanced by sweet$ warm$ and sour scents& wear or vaporiBe essential oils such
as" orange$ clove$ geranium$ hina$ :asmine$ (adam$ (ewara$ mitti$ rose$ saffron$
sandalwood$ tulasi$ :asmine$ lavender %may be placed on the points above or8and on the
soles of feet and scalp

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