Ayurhacker

Introduction of Ayurveda, her history and applicability of her practices in the practice of DIY medicine.

DESCRIPTION:

AYURVEDA is traditional medicinal system practiced in Indian Subcontinent for several millenniums. Today, it has been widely accepted as one of the Complimentary Alternative Medicine in many parts of the world where “spiritualism” and “yoga” are popular. In the region of its origins, it has been practiced as technical and practical traditional medicine, providing better cure for the number of chronic disease while in the foreign lands, especially in West, the majority of practice is limited to the simple oil massage along with daily life regimen. It offers number of practices both simple and technical based on the unique view and understanding of human body. It also offers commonly available herbs for the practical treatments of number of disease. The presentation is to introduce some of the Ayurvedic clinical techniques and seeks the possible collaborative effort in the practice of DIY medicine.

KILLS/KNOWLEDGE addressed:

1. Basic theory of Ayurveda 2. Similarity of DIY medicine philosophy and ancient Ayurvedic practices 3. Introduction of some General medicine / Gynecological cases. 4. Simple practical skills Participants OUTCOMES: • OBJECTIVES 1: ◦ Participants cultivate some understanding in the unique views of AYURVEDA. • OBJECTIVES 2: ◦ Participants will understand that the similarity between current DIY practice at Calafou and Ayurveda. • OBJECTIVES 3: ◦ Participants will be exposed to some of Ayurveda's unique approach to certain disease, possibly generate some idea for the next possible Gynepunks project employing Ayurveda's approach. • OBJECTIVES 4: ◦ Be able to practice some of the simple treatment/gynac treatment AGNEDAS and ACTIVITY: amount of time: 120~240 minutes. 4 items. It will be discussed accordingly.