Emotion Regulation Mechanisms and Ayurveda

The basic concept of emotional equilibrium revolves around the mechanisms to reinforce positive emotions and restrain from negative emotions. The application of Ayurvedic principles of dharaneeya vegas and sadvritta has role in the prevention and treatment of various emotional disturbances. Incorporating the concepts of tridosha and triguna from Ayurveda parallel to the modern physiological understandings can bring about harmony not only in the psychosocial well-being, but also in the principles and practice of integrative medicine.