Ayurveda
Ayurveda, the knowledge of life and longevity, is the oldest, most comprehensive scientific discipline, a complete health care system or healing system that was preached and practiced in the ancient times by omniscient sages. Closely associated with the Indian thought process, the origin of this system can be traced to the Vedas, the earliest codified knowledge body, which deals with all aspects of the universe.
Ayurveda is also known as the " Science of Awareness". The word has its origin from two Sanskrit terms -"Ayus" which means life and "Veda" which means knowledge. Ayurveda it literally means knowledge about life.The basic philosophy of Ayurveda is to make people aware of their life style, diet, exercise and mental activities to achieve prefect balance in mind, body and soul. Thus Ayurveda focuses on absolute perfect health and NOT disease whereas the modern medicines stress only on the body and neglects the mind, senses and the soul. Any infirmity in the mind, senses and soul leads to illness in the Ayurvedic definition.
The system of Ayurveda medicine evolved over thousands of years through processes of experience, observation, experimentation and intuition. It is the most practical and sensible preventive system in the world. It is practiced intact even in today's technology driven world. Ayurvedic system of medicine prescribes time tested and trusted methods to improve your physical and mental activity.
Ayurveda medicines has ways to totally rejuvenate the body and mind These procedures improve your physical and mental activities measurably using botanical preparations. While modern medicines prescribes medicine which concentrate on maladies, Ayurveda focuses its main attention on health, its insistence on keeping the mind and spirit strong by orbiting the inherent vital strength with herbal remedies and natural invigorating methods.
Body Immunization & Longevity Therapy
The degenerative diseases of joints are characterized by pain, stiffness and swelling. Ayurveda can help in improving flexibility and strength of the muscles surrounding the joints through oil massages, medicines, regular intake of ayurvedic ghee preparations etc. These treatments have no side effects even when followed on a long term basis.
Sedentary habits and unnatural stress can make the body more prone to nervous breakdown, insomnia, headaches and other disorders. To prevent this from happening, the body needs to be revitalized and rejuvenated. The body can be made more active with the help of different ayurvedic oil massages and heat applications. The oil massages and heat applications open up the pores of the skin leading to greater perspiration. The perspiration cools up the entire body and also leads to the efficient working of the four channels of elimination i.e. Skin, Kidney, Lungs and Bowels. As a result of this, the body is cleansed from inside, causing better circulation and greater pull by contracting the muscles. The bones becomes firmer and the joints, stronger and flexible. Stronger bones and flexible joints help in the smooth functioning of the system.
ABHYANGAM
This total body massage with herbal oils tones the skin, rejuvenates and strengthens all the tissues so as to achieve ideal health and longevity. This increases primary vitality (Ojas) and resistance. It is also beneficial to the eyes and gives sound sleep. It is also is a cure for rheumatism. Abhyangam keeps your body fit, control fat, reduces sagging and makes the skin younger, reduces stress and increases circulation when massaged with medicated oils
SHIRODHARA
A treatment where the patient is made to lie on a special wooden bed (droni) after which, the medicated oil/milk/buttermilk are poured in a prescribed continuous stream on the head by the therapist, who is also assisted by two other therapists. For the oil application on the head, a wide mouthed earthen vessel with a hole at the bottom is hung about two inches from the patient's forehead. A thread hangs forth from the hole along which the oil flows. The prescribed liquid is then poured into the vessel and on the upper forehead in a steady stream. The liquid drippings are collected and the oil is poured back into the vessel. The patient is then given a warm water bath or toweled off. This treatment continues depending on the severity of each case, in order to alleviate fatigue, improve memory, restore equilibrium and is also effective in cases involving insomnia, migraine, ear nose diseases, spondilitis and paraplegia
HERBAL STEAM BATH (SWEDANA
A gentle application of warm herbal oil is first done over the body. Next the individual is made to sit, keeping the head out, inside a steam chamber that lets out herbal steam from medicinal herbs makes the individual perspire profusely that promote cohesion between cells. The steam will open up the very small pores of the skin thereby removing all wastes and pacifying the three doshas. A great therapy for toning the skin and giving it a special glow.
NASYAM
A therapeutic treatment for the nose, throat, sinus and head. The face, shoulders and chest are massaged with specific herbal oil and made to perspire. The Herbal extracts/herbal oil in exact doze is measured and instilled into the nostrils, while inhaling.
After this process, the area around the nose, chest, palms and foot are massaged vigorously. This Ayurvedic therapy can provide a miraculous remedy for congestion, allergies, sinusitis, headaches, migraine and other nasal infections. This therapy will cleanse, purify and strengthen the nasal passages allowing you to breathe fully and easily again. This treatment is highly effective for headaches, sinusitis, migraine and rhinitis.