Philosophy and Holistic Health Flashcards
What is holistic health?
All aspects of an individual’s needs whether it be psychological, physiological, emotional, etc are taken into consideration and seen as a whole rather than individual separate parts
What is holism?
The concept or belief that all of the properties of a system cannot function by the component parts alone
How does holism relate to yoga?
Yoga heals, strengthens and unifies all parts of the mind, body and spirit
What is the difference between treating the symptoms vs. the cause?
If symptoms are treated you merely mask them, you don’t treat the underlying cause and therefore don’t actually heal
What is the Vital Force?
Prana, the energy of life which is found in all things
What are the five majoy prana vayus?
- Prana
- Apana
- Udana
- Samana
- Vyana
What is prana vayu responsible for?
Cardiac function and respiration
What is apana vayu responsible for?
The elimination of waste products
What is Udana vayu responsible for?
Producing sounds through the vocal apparatus, such as speaking, singing, laughing, and crying
What is Samana vayu responsible for?
The process of digestion and cell metabolism
What is Vyana vayu responsible for?
expansion and contraction processes of the body, e.g. the voluntary muscular system
What are the three yogic principles?
- Illness begins at the spiritual level and if not corrected, progresses to the emotional, mental and physical levels
- Disease is often a last resort the body will use to wake up the patient
- Illness and injury represents an opportunity for learning and growth
What is the first yogic principle?
Illness begins at the spiritual level and if not corrected, progresses to the emotional, mental and physical levels
What is the second yogic principle?
Disease is often a last resort the body will use to wake up the patient
What is the third yogic principle?
Illness and injury represents an opportunity for learning and growth
