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An ancient traditional system of medicine, Ayurveda is considered to be the
oldest system of health care, with literature going back 5000 years and an oral
tradition that is much older. This healing system has been practiced in daily
life in India for more than 5000 years.
'Ayur' means 'Life' and 'Veda' means 'Science'. Thus Ayurveda is the 'Science of
Life'.
In Ayurveda, health is a state of spiritual and physical attainment. It is a
medical, metaphysical healing life science - the mother of all healing arts. The
practice of ayurveda is designed to promote human happiness, health and creative
growth. It is the science of daily living and this system of knowledge evolved
from the sage’s practical, philosophical and religious illumination which was
rooted in their understanding of the creation. Ayurveda helps the healthy person
to maintain health and the diseased person to regain health.
The body is made up of Tridoshas (Tri' means 'Three' and 'Doshas' mean 'Humours')
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Vata is Air, Pitta is Fire and Kapha is Water. Good health means a normalcy in
the Tridoshas, balance of metabolic, systemic and excretory functions, all five
senses and in the mind and spirit.
There are 7 constitutional doshas and each individual falls into any one of
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- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
- Vata-Pitta
- Pitta-Kapha
- Kapha-Vata
- Vata-Pitta-Kapha
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Vata is predominant in Old age, Pitta in the Middle age and Kapha in Childhood.
According to the season, Kapha is predominant early morning, Pitta in the
afternoon and Vata late at night.
For good health, each person has to maintain the balance of their doshas and not
aggravate it and an imbalance in them is the cause of illness. It is thus
essential to identify one's body type and follow dietary regimes according
to the seasonal regimes to maintain optimum health. Ayurvedic treatment helps to
restore this imbalance without any side effects. This helps in several
conditions including liver disorders, strokes, mental and muscular dystrophy,
rheumatic and chronic conditions.
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IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO UNDERSTAND THAT SIMPLY HAVING A |
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MASSAGE WITH AYURVEDIC OIL IS NOT AYURVEDIC TREATMENT. IF MASSAGE IS NOT
PROVIDED WITH PROPER MEDICATED OILS BASED ON DIFFERENT PERSONAL FACTORS, IT CAN
CAUSE PROBLEMS AT A LATER STAGE.
AYURVEDIC TREATMENT REQUIRES AN EXPERIENCED DOCTOR TO DECIDE WHAT TREATMENT IS
TO BE GIVEN, WITH WHAT COMBINATION OF OILS AND MEDICINES, AND IT HAS TO BE
DELIVERED BY WELL TRAINED THERAPISTS.
AUTHENTIC AYURVEDIC MASSAGES ARE UNLIKE WESTERN MASSAGES FOR THE FOLLOWING
REASONS:
Spa-like Ayurvedic massages can cause health problems.
Authentic ayurvedic massages are done by therapists of the same sex as the
patient.
A lot of medicated oil is used in the massage, chosen by a qualified,
experienced doctor.
The strokes of the massage are invigorating.
The massage is ideally done with two therapists simultaneously.
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| AYURVEDIC ABHYANGA(MASSAGE) |
The Ayurvedic doctor selects the ayurvedic oils based on
your body type which is used in the massage. In addition to the
beneficial effects of massage which reduces stress, improves
circulation and relaxes taut muscles, these ayurvedic oils have
a rejuvenating effect as they also help eliminate impurities.
They also reduce hair-loss and dandruff, condition the scalp,
and improve sleep and eyesight. This kind of oleation serves as
an absolute preventive measure against many ailments related to
the Vata dosha.
The massage is more effective when done by 2 therapists. There
is a lot of oil used in the massage and these massages are done
man-man and woman-woman only. |
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| PADHABHYANGA |
It is the massage of
the legs below the
knees which improves
circulation to the
extremities, is
beneficial for
diabetics, increases
joint mobility and
muscle tightness and
is useful in
destressing.
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SHIRODHARA |
| Shiro means head and
dhara is a steady
flow of warm
ayurvedic oil which
is specially
selected by the
ayurvedic doctor.
Dhara can also be
done with other
ingredients like
buttermilk, but they
are specifically
chosen as per the
condition.
Shirodhara involves
a continuous stream
of oil that is
gently swayed on the
forehead which
completely relaxes
the nervous system
and calms the mind.
It is very
beneficial in
conditions like
hypertension,
anxiety, insomnia
and psychiatric
problems and also is
effective for
paralysis, senile
dementia and other
neurological
disorders and
improves the memory
as well. |
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ELLAKIZHI |
| Finely chopped
herbal leaves and
herbal powders are
warmed in medicated
oil and bundled in a
poultice which is
used for the
fomentation massage.
In cases of
rheumatism and other
diseases,
fomentation in the
affected area brings
great relief.
Ellakizhi promotes
better circulation,
relieves stress, and
treats osteo-arthritis.
It is also
ministered to those
with spondylosis and
sports injuries
resulting from soft
tissue inflammations
and joint pains. |
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AYURVEDIC UDVARTANAM |
This specialised
massage uses ayurvedic powders or
churnas to help
reduce obesity,
impart mobility to
the joints and
strengthen muscles.
The most promising
benefit is an all
over slimming and
toning effect on the
body.
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CHOORNASWEDAM |
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A linen bag filled
with churna
(medicated powder)
is used for
fomentation, the
duration of which
varies according to
disease conditions.
This is effective
for ailments due to
Vata and Kapha
disorders as it
produces a
therapeutic sweat,
which relieves
neurological
disorders,
rheumatism and
arthritis. |
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NETHRA THARPANAM |
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This is a special
Ayurvedic treatment
to set right the
degenerative changes
in the retina and
lens of the eyes, to
strengthen the optic
nerve, ciliary
muscles, and to
correct the
refractive errors in
diabetic
retinopathy, etc. |
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THALAM |
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Application of
medicated paste on
the crown of the
head is called
Thalam. Thalams are
of various types
according to the
nature of the
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PICHU |
This is a palliative
treatment for
ailments in the head
region. It is good
for diseases
affecting the
cranial nerves due
to Vata disorders.
The treatment is
named after the
folded piece of
cloth used to cover
the crown called the
pichu.
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KSHEERA DOOMA |
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This is a
traditional Kerala
Ayurvedic treatment
meant for disorders
of facial nerve and
different
neurological
disorders of facial
muscles. This is
very important in
treating facial
palsy. |
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VASTI |
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It involves holding
warm ayurvedic oils
on the affected
areas, that help
immensely in cases
of lower back
problems, cervical
problems, arthritic
knees and in cases
of hypertension and
cardiac related
conditions. |
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Kati
Vasti
This is
a
special
ayurvedic
treatment
for
lower
backache
or
sciatica
of
different
etiology.
Warm
ayurvedic
oil is
held on
affected
area on
the
lumbosacral
region.
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Greva
Vasti This is a special
ayurvedic treatment
for different kinds
of neck complaints
including cervical
spondylitis, I.V.
disc prolapses,
arthrosis, etc.
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Janu
Vasti
This is a special
ayurvedic treatment
for the knee joint
conditions like
arthritis, tendon
injuries, sprain,
etc.
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Hrud
Vasti
This is a special
ayurvedic treatment
for a variety of
heart diseases
including angina
pectoris,
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TRADITIONAL BEAUTY
TREATMENTS |
The secret of
beauty, according to
Ayurveda, is Ojas –
the subtle quality
of vigour or
vitality, which is
the superfine
essence of the seven
dhatus. If one stays
healthy in body,
mind and spirit,
one’s Ojas stay
strong and this
force creates a
radiant inner self
and a beautiful
outer self.
However, for
enhancing physical
beauty, Ayurveda
recommends a number
of time-honoured
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AYURVEDIC
FRUIT/VEGETABLE
FACE
PACK |
| This treatment
includes procedures
like cleansing,
massage, herbal
steam, gentle scrub,
nutrifiying packs,
toning, rejuvenating
and moisturizing.
This is done with
combination of
ayurvedic herbs
based on the
constitution, and
fresh fruits and
vegetables according
to skin types. This
nourishes the skin
by providing
vitamins and
minerals and
rejuvenating the
pores. The pack
heals and lightens
scars, evens out the
color tone, soothes
and moisturizes the
skin and makes the
skin soft and
supple. It also
stimulates the
deepest layer of the
skin to make healthy
new growth. |
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AYURVEDIC
REJUVENATION –
PANCHAKARMA
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AYURVEDIC ANTI-AGEING |
Ayurveda, from time
immemorial focussed
on anti-aging and
rejuvenation
programmes to
prevent disease
process and to
maintain an optimum
healthy state. This
is recommended for
anyone above the age
of 40 for 14-21 days
anually and any one
above 60 years for
21 days anually.
This programme
consists of
different
Panchakarma and
other special
Ayurvedic programmes
based on the
person's health and
body constitution.
An elaborate
description of this
process of
revitalization has
been described in
the classical texts.
According to Charaka,
this miraculous
change can be
brought about if one
goes through a
prescribed 6-month
course of
rejuvenation. But
this rigorous and
disciplined process
of classical
Ayurvedic
rejuvenation is
virtually impossible
in modern times.
The Ayurvedic
Rejuvenatory
treatment practised
today is called
Panchakarma.
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PANCHAKARMA |
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Panchakarma therapy
is performed in 3
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- Purvakarma –
preparatory
procedures that help
the body discard the
toxins present in
the stomach and
tissues and help
facilitate the
toxins to move to
the alimentary
canal.
- Pradhanakarma –
main treatment which
is designed as per
each individual’s
needs
- Paschatkarma –
post treatment care
includes the diet
regimen and the
other dos and
don’ts.
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‘Pancha’ means
‘five’ and ‘karma’
means ‘action.’ This
five-fold
purification therapy
aims at correcting
the imbalance of the
doshas - Vata, Pitta,
Kapha in order to
maintain their
inherent
equilibrium. During
each season of the
year, one or more of
the doshas
accumulate, which
causes an imbalance
and makes the body
prone to illness. It
involves five
cleansing
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VAMANA - inducing
vomiting specially
for kapha related
illnesses like
asthma, coughs,
chronic colds,
psoriasis, acne,
arthritis, diabetes
and other kapha
disorders. This is a
painless,
drug-induced emetic
process.
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VIRECHANA -
inducing purgation
specially for
elimination of Pita
related toxins from
the body. Here,
drugs that stimulate
bowel movements are
induced for the
expulsion of excess
Pita.
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NASYA - nasal
cleansing by the
application of
medical oils or
powders. The
nostrils are
considered the
Doorway to the Brain
and nasal
application of oils
is helpful in
conditions like
allergic sinusitis,
migraines and
epilepsy. If the
Nasya therapy has
been carried out
effectively, Kapha
related toxins from
the paranasal
sinuses are
eliminated and the
region nourished.
Due to this, the
patient feels great
relief in the head
and clarity of the
sense organs.
Breathing becomes
completely
unobstructed which
gives sound sleep at
night. Olfactory
improvement is also
felt. Nasya is
excellent for
chronic sinusitis,
headaches, throat
diseases, chronic
colds, chest
congestion,
epilepsy, catarrh,
migraine, voice
constraint, eye
diseases and
cervical spondilitis.
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VASTI - medicated
enema is
particularly good
for alleviating
excess Vata. Vasti’s
effects are directly
felt in the colon,
the prime abode of
the Vata. With the
application of a
series of purifying
and nourishing
Vastis, the morbid
doshas and other
toxins trapped for
long in the tissues
are eliminated. This
restores the
equilibrium of the
humours. Vasti is
good for spleen
disorders, colic,
calculus, kidney
stones and many
other diseases due
to a Vata disorder.
It helps in chronic
constipation, low
back pain,
rheumatoid
arthritis, obesity,
sciatica, various
neurological
disorders like
multiple sclerosis,
epilepsy, dystrophy
and atrophy of
nerves and muscles. – Sneha Vasti – enema
using medicated oil
which remains in the
colon and rectum for
a short period of
time to absorb the
toxins and eliminate
them out of the
body.
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NIROOHA VASTI –
enema using a
special combination
of herbal
decoctions, paste,
powders and oils. It
has an effect on the
nervous system to
help eliminate the
imbalances in Vata.
RAKTHAMOKSHANA – to
remove impurities
from the blood
through leech
therapy or other
methods.
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This 5-fold
treatment during
Panchakarma has not
only been intended
for elimination of
disease-causing
toxins but also to
replenish the
tissues with
nourishment. This is
why it is often
termed as
Rejuvenation
Therapy.
This therapy also
combats neurological
ailments like
paralysis,
arthritis,
rheumatism,
dermatological
problems, and mental
disorders. |
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SPECIAL AYURVEDIC
TREATMENTS
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AYURVEDIC
HOT
STONE
MASSAGE |
This exotic massage
is a signature
treatment of SOUKYA,
the special protocol
being developed
here.
After application of
the ayurvedic oil
based on your body
type, the hot lava
stones are used to
massage your body.
Excellent for tired
and aching muscles
and to destress the
body making you feel
lighter than ever.
It relieves spasms
of the muscles by
improving the
circulation. It also
tones the muscles,
relaxes the nerves,
helps mobilize fat
in a mild way and
removes the
stiffness from the
joints and improves
posture. |
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AYURVEDIC DEEP
TISSUE MASSAGE |
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An intensive
treatment that works
on neuro muscular
tissues, strengthens
the nervous system
and tones the body.
The strong and
vigorous massages
with deep pressure
used in the strokes
helps the very
stressed body and
also helps in weight
loss. It tones the
muscles and helps to
get rid off deep
seated toxins. |
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PIZHICHAL |
| ‘Pizhi’ means
‘Squeezing’ and
‘Chil’ means
‘Vigorous movement.’
It is a procedure of
squeezing large
quantities of warm
medicated oil all
over the body with
one hand and
massaging with the
other hand. When
administered many
times in succession
is found to
alleviate pains and
is very
invigorating. This
is a unique
contribution of
Kerala. It has also
been proved to be
highly effective on
its own for treating
diseases caused due
to vitiation of the
Vata humour,
especially
hemiplegia, paralysis,
muscle
spasms
and
other
degenerative
diseases
affecting
the
muscles.
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you from illnesses
and builds up your
immunity for a
healthy life. It is
very useful for
rheumatic diseases,
sexual weakness,
blood pressure,
nerve weakness and
helps to arrest the
ageing process. |
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NAVARAKIZHI/SHASTIKA
SHALI PINDA SWEDA |
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A bolus of Navara or
Shastika rice cooked
with milk and herbal
decoctions is made
into a fist-sized
bundle called a
kizhi which is used
for fomentation.
This is done after
the application of
medicated oil over
the whole body and
this induces a
sweat. It has its
proven efficacy and
indicated in
muscular disorders,
neurological
anomalies from
paralysis to
neuralgias,
emaciation, and
blood related
disorders. This in
healthy individuals
gives a sedation
effect, improves
blood circulations
and metabolism,
makes body feels
lighter and relaxed.
It makes skin soft
and gives special
luster and glow. It
is used not only as
part of Panchakarma
but also as an
effective treatment
for many diseases
due to Vata
disorders. This
strengthening
formulation helps
combat neurological
disorders,
rheumatism,
arthritis, and
malnutrition of
limbs. |
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SHIROLEPAM |
This is the
application of
herbal preparations
in paste over the
hairy part of the
head for 30 to 60
minutes.
Ingredients of the
paste vary according
to the nature of the
ailment. This is
helpful in treating
sleep disorders,
headache,
herriplegia, facial
paralysis,
trigeminal
neuralgia, hair
falling, premature
graying, dandruff,
etc. |
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AVAGAHA SWEDAM |
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It is a kind of
immersion bath where
the patient is made
to sweat while
sitting in a tub
filled with a
specific warm
medical decoction
for the whole body
or different parts
of the body like the
hips or feet. This
is good for
rheumatism, painful
urination, hernia,
lower backache,
arthritis, etc. |
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SPECIAL AYURVEDIC
FACE PACK |
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An exotic facial
using fresh, natural
beauty enhancing
herbs like milk
cream, curd, mint,
honey, turmeric and
various other
ayurvedic herbs. The
fresh herbs
rejuvenate the skin
and the aromas relax
the mind. It also
helps remove scars,
improves the
complexion and it
soothes and
moisturizes the
skin. |
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AYURVEDIC
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DEAD
SEA
FACE
PACK |
| A complete facial
procedure using a
combination of
ayurvedic herbs and
the highly
nourishing and
detoxifying mud from
the Dead Sea. The
high mineral content
of the mud is what
makes it so
effective in
detoxifying and
rejuvenating the
skin by improving
the flow of
nutrients to the
skin surface. |
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