Mental Health Through the Lens of Ayurveda – Part 1
Update: 2025-09-16
Description
Mental health is a reflection of inner and outer imbalance. This episode explores how Ayurveda views mental health as more than a chemical issue. It is a profound interplay of body, mind, soul, and nature. Rooted in Vedic psychology, this approach offers a deeply compassionate, holistic, and soul-centered path to emotional healing and balance.
In this episode, you will learn:
- Why emotions are intelligent messengers
- The Ayurvedic view of mental illness and imbalance
- How the gunas shape mental clarity or confusion
- The role of ego, intellect, and consciousness in healing
- Why digestion is key to emotional well-being
Timestamps:
- (00:00 ) Introduction to mental health and Ayurveda
- (00:19 ) The epidemic of mental health issues
- (01:10 ) Conventional treatments vs. Ayurveda
- (01:36 ) Ayurveda's holistic approach to mental health
- (02:42 ) Understanding the mind-body connection
- (03:58 ) The role of emotions in Ayurveda
- (05:17 ) Exploring the Ayurvedic model of mental health
- (07:42 ) The subtle anatomy of the mind
- (12:46 ) The three gunas: Sattva, rajas, and tamas
- (16:46 ) Doshas and mental health
- (21:21 ) The importance of the heart in mental health
- (23:55 ) Compassion and mental balance
- (24:14 ) Ayurveda's perspective on mental imbalance
- (24:40 ) Restoring natural balance
- (25:42 ) The role of gut health
- (26:08 ) Stress and its impact
- (26:35 ) Disruption between body and mind
- (30:04 ) Misuse of sense organs
- (33:23 ) The effects of time and change
- (38:12 ) Living in alignment with purpose
- (40:58 ) Healing through compassionate inquiry
- (44:39 ) Conclusion and next steps
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