Ayurveda: Mental and physical well being

Mental and physical exercises meant to isolate the ego fromThe body and mind are designed to hone concentration, give peace ofMind and improve health. There are 8 stages of training

1. Disciplined behavior or yama
2. Self purification or niyama
3. Body postures or asanasv
4. Controlled breathing or
5. Control of the sense or pratyahara
6. Fixing of the mind on a certain point or dharanav
7. Meditation or dhyanav
8. A state of the mind where one experiences total tranquility And well being or Samadhi

Panchakarma
A five-fold treatment for mental and physical well being. It tunes theBody, mind, breath and nerves and purifies blood.