The Ayurvedic Understanding of the Disease Process

26/08/2025 28 min
The Ayurvedic Understanding of the Disease Process

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Episode Synopsis


This episode looks at the Ayurvedic understanding of how disease begins in the body and mind. Rather than focusing on symptoms, it explains how imbalances in digestion, doshas, and emotional patterns give rise to illness. It offers grounded insight into restoring harmony through conscious choices and deeper self-awareness.
In this episode, you will learn:

How Vata drives 70% of imbalances
Why weak Agni leads to toxin buildup
The role of emotions in disease formation
How doshas influence physical symptoms
Why Ojas is key to immunity and healing

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction to health and consciousness
(00:09) Ayurvedic perspective on disease
(00:47) The three pillars: Body, mind, and consciousness
(02:17) The role of doshas in health
(03:44) Mental and psychological factors
(04:49) External and environmental influences
(05:41) Spiritual and cosmic factors
(07:09) Understanding vata imbalances
(10:35) Pitta and its effects
(11:51) Kapha and its impact
(14:30) The importance of agni
(17:05) The role of toxins (amma)
(18:59) Ojas: The essence of vitality
(19:58) The seven bodily tissues
(22:38) Mind-body connection
(23:41) Conclusion and final thoughts

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