Essential Ayurvedic Terms and Their Meanings.

Ayurveda: The Eternal Science of Life and Wellness

Nourish Life, Nurture Health – Embrace Ayurveda and Meditation

 The Wisdom of Ayurveda and Meditation

Ayurveda, meaning "knowledge of life," is the ancient holistic healing system promoting balance among body, mind, and spirit. Meditation deepens this balance by calming the mind and expanding awareness. Together they foster vibrant health, mental clarity, and long-lasting peace.

Essential Ayurvedic Terms and Their Meanings.

1. Abhyanga – Ayurvedic oil massage that cleanses and balances doshas  

2. Agni – Digestive fire that controls metabolism  

3. Ama – Toxic undigested waste causing imbalance  

4. Dosha – Biological energies: Vata, Pitta, Kapha  

5. Vata – Movement and nerve energy  

6. Pitta – Metabolism and transformation energy  

7. Kapha – Structure and lubrication energy  

8. Prakriti – Individual constitution or natural body-mind type  

9. Ojas – Vital energy supporting immunity and vitality  

10. Dhatu – Body tissues like blood, muscle, fat, bone, marrow, reproductive tissue  

11. Srotas – Channels for nourishment and waste elimination  

12. Panchakarma – Five cleansing therapies for detoxification  

13. Nasya – Nasal therapy for sinus and mind cleansing  

14. Rasayana – Rejuvenation therapies and herbs  

15. Sattva – Purity and harmony state of mind  

16. Rajas – Activity and passion quality of mind  

17. Tamas – Inertia and heaviness quality of mind  

18. Dinacharya – Daily lifestyle routine for health  

19. Ritucharya – Seasonal regimen adapting to environmental changes  

20. Yoga – Union of body, mind, spirit through practice  

21. Meditation – Focused mindfulness practice for calm and healing  

22. Agada Tantra – Ayurvedic toxicology  

23. Bala – Strength and vigor  

24. Kapha – Dosha associated with earth and water elements  

25. Pitta – Fire element dosha controlling digestion  

26. Vata – Air and ether element dosha tied to movement  

27. Kaphaja Vikara – Diseases caused by Kapha imbalance  

28. Pittaja Vikara – Diseases caused by Pitta imbalance  

29. Vataja Vikara – Diseases caused by Vata imbalance  

30. Swedana – Herbal steam therapy  

31. Virechana – Purgation therapy  

32. Vasti – Herbal enema therapy  

33. Nadi Pariksha – Pulse diagnosis  

34. Hridaya – Heart and emotional center  

35. Mano – Mind  

36. Satmya – Habitual suitability or compatibility  

37. Nidana – Cause of disease  

38. Shodhana – Purification therapies  

39. Shamana – Palliative therapies  

40. Anupana – Medicine vehicle like water or honey  

41. Sleshma – Mucus or Kapha  

42. Prana – Life force  

43. Atma – Soul or spirit  

44. Asana – Physical posture in yoga  

45. Chakras – Energy centers  

46. Ras – Plasma or nutrient fluid  

47. Meda – Fat tissue  

48. Asthi – Bone tissue  

49. Majja – Marrow and nervous tissue  

50. Shukra – Reproductive tissue  

51. Ama Visha – Toxic metabolic poisons  

52. Vata Dosha – Movement disorders  

53. Pitta Dosha – Inflammation disorders  

54. Kapha Dosha – Congestion disorders  

55. Marma – Vital energy points  

56. Sneha – Oil or oleation therapy  

57. Kashaya – Astringent taste  

58. Lavana – Salty taste  

59. Tikta – Bitter taste  

60. Madhura – Sweet taste  

61. Katu – Pungent taste  

62. Amla – Sour taste  

63. Rasayana – Longevity therapy  

64. Dukha – Pain or discomfort  

65. Ojas – Essence of vitality  

66. Upaskara – Therapeutic treatments  

67. Nidra – Sleep and rest  

68. Swasthya – Health  

69. Vyadhi – Disease  

70. Ahar – Diet and nutrition  

71. Vihara – Lifestyle  

72. Satva Guna – Goodness nature  

73. Rajas Guna – Passionate nature  

74. Tamas Guna – Ignorance or inertia nature  

75. Kriya – Action or function  

76. Vata Vriddhi – Increase in Vata  

77. Pitta Vriddhi – Increase in Pitta  

78. Kapha Vriddhi – Increase in Kapha  

79. Shamana Chikitsa – Pacification therapy  

80. Shodhana Chikitsa – Cleansing therapy  

81. Ras – Nutrient essence  

82. Maha Vata – Large scale Vata  

83. Abhyara – Supportive therapy  

84. Bhakti – Devotion  

85. Manas – Mind  

86. Prakriti Vijnana – Knowledge of constitution  

87. Kriya Sharira – Physiology  

88. Sharira Rachana – Anatomy  

89. Upachaya – Growth or healing  

90. Vrudhi – Increase  

91. Kshaya – Decrease or wasting  

92. Agada – Poisons  

93. Ushna – Hot quality  

94. Sara – Essence or best part  

95. Srotodushti – Channel obstruction  

96. Vamana – Therapeutic vomiting  

97. Rakta Moksha – Bloodletting  

98. Bala Vidya – Knowledge of strength  

99. Ayurveda Darshana – Ayurvedic philosophy  

100. Yoga Darshana – Yoga philosophy

Meditation and Ayurveda: The Twin Pillars of True Health  

Meditation quiets the mind and sharpens focus, while Ayurveda balances the unique energies within each person. Their combined power improves digestion, immunity, mental clarity, emotional resilience, and physical vitality.

Health Is Wealth: The Ayurvedic Truth  

Ayurveda teaches that health is the greatest wealth. Meditation cultivates inner calm and strength, helping us meet life’s challenges with grace. Together, they offer a sustainable path to lifelong wellness and happiness.

Consult an Ayurvedic Doctor: Your Partner in Wellness  

Personalized Ayurvedic guidance can tailor therapies and meditative practices to individual needs, optimizing therapeutic outcomes and holistic healing.

Embrace the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda and meditation. Let balance, vitality, and peace blossom in every aspect of your life.