The concept of psychotherapy in Ayurveda with special reference to Satvavajaya
AR Murthy, RH Singh
Department of Kayachikitsa, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi - 221 005, India
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A R Murthy Department of Kayachikitsa, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi - 221 005 India
Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None
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Ayurveda conceives in Life (Ayu) as a four dimensional entity i.e. Sarirendriya Satvatma Samyoga. Accordingly it adopts a comprehensive psychosomatic-spiritual approach to preservation of health and cure of diseases. Satvavajaya (psychotherapy) is described as a major non-pharmacological approach to treatment. This paper presents a critical study on the concept of Psychotherapy in Ayurveda with special reference to Satvavajaya.
