Ayurvedic Anatomy

– Week 7 –

Objectives for the current week’s lesson:

This lesson we examine the srotas that control intake of nourishment and excretion of wastes. These are of great importance when performing clinical examination and questioning and much of Ayurvedic internal medicine relies on accurate assessment of them.

Class Objectives:

    • Review and introduce: 3 intake / 3 excretion Srotamsi.
    • Define and discuss origin, mula, mukha, marga, organs and normal functions of the 3 intake Srotamsi (Prana, Anna, Ambu).
    • Define and discuss origin, mula, mukha, marga, organs and normal functions of the 3 excretory Srotamsi (Purisha, Mutra, Sveda).

    Refresher of the preliminary readings + Worksheet:

    Textbook of Ayurveda, Vol.1

    • Ch. 7 pp.181-185 intake srotas
    • Ch.7 pp. 189-193 excretory srotas

    Worksheet

     

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    Homework/Challenge:

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    4. Your homework will be reviewed and you’ll receive confirmation and notes when we’ve checked completion.

    Homework:

    Textbook of Ayurveda Vol.1

    • Ch. 7 pp.188-189 shukra and artava, rajah, stanya vaha srotas
    • Ch.7 pp. 193- 205 Mano vaha Srotas

    Worksheet