By
[http://EzineArticles.com/expert/Vishnu_Dass/5718]Vishnu Dass
Ayurveda and yoga are sister Vedic sciences that have
been united for thousands of years for the sake of healing body, mind, and
consciousness. Generally speaking, Ayurveda deals more with the health of the
body, while yoga deals with purifying the mind and consciousness, but in
reality they complement and embrace each other.
The ancient rishis (seers) were the original masters of
all Vedic sciences. They understood that good health is a great asset on the
path toward Self-realization. If the body is neglected it can easily become an
obstacle to spiritual practice. Anyone who has practiced meditation for any
length of time would agree to how difficult it can be to sit still for long
periods of time without feeling discomfort and fatigue. Both yoga and Ayurveda
are mutually supportive and offer many ways to prevent and heal various
disorders as well as to cleanse and rejuvenate the body.
