AYURVEDA
The name "Ayurveda" is made up of two words, ayur and veda referring to life and knowledge respectively. Joined together they mean "the science of life and longevity". Although it is considered a science of medicine it is different since the basic principle of this ancient Indian medical system describes that treatment is not merely curing of disease.Being extraordinary from the modern medical science it has a holistic approach towards diseases as Ayurveda deals with the mental, spiritual and physical body complex. More than the specific sickness it is the patient who is sought to be treated.
This theory has been a part of history for the last 5000 years. The knowledge of Ayurveda was originally passed on from teacher/Guru to disciple in the form of one to one lessons without the use of any written books. Later the knowledge was codified in the form of books (around 1000 BC). Reference of this science can also be seen in the Vedas the ancient Indian text of knowledge.
This eternal science has deep connection with the Indian philosophies viz. Sankhya, Naya, Vahishesheka, Yoga, Mimansa and Vedanta. Here the great connection has been depicted and elaborated as the co-relation between the universe and man.
It is based on the principles of Pancha Mahabhuta (five great elements) and Tridosha (three Biological humors) theory. Ayurveda describes in detail the principles of preservation and promotion of health as well as prevention and cure of diseases. It treats man as a whole. As the medicines used in Ayurveda are only plants, the side effects are nil.
The science of life and longevity guides us to maintain the balance in these three biological forces, as the imbalance in these, according to Ayurveda is the cause of all the ailments, which mankind is suffering from.
Ayurveda, Indian Herbal Medicine
Saturday, April 7, 2007
Ayurvedic rejuvenation treatments
Ayurvedic rejuvenation treatments
Abhyanga
Is the name of the synchronized oil treatment, adjusted to each individual. During Abhyanga the patient is gently massaged by two therapists simultaneously, in a set manner. Ladies are treated by female therapists; gentlemen by male therapists. Abhyanga dislodges from the body tissues those toxins and waste products that have already been dissolved by the earlier procedures. Abhyanga is carried out in silence, which helps to harmonize the body's functions. Silence and rest are important components in the process of activating the body's own self-healing mechanisms. The Abhyanga massage uses herbal essences and choice ingredients specially put together for the individual patient. These ingredients are prepared together with soothing oils.
Svedana
The oil massage is often followed by a herbal steam bath with specially selected medicinal herbs. This dilates the vessels and thereby assists the detoxification of the system. The term Svedana includes many different forms of heat treatment. The heat can be dry or damp, applied locally or to the whole body.
Shirodhara
A relaxing treatment to the head, in which a stream of warm oil flows evenly over the forehead, lasting for some time. Shirodhara treatment is done in absolute silence. It leads to deep relaxation and a balanced state of rest in mind and body. Men and women alike experience it as a high point of Panchakarma applications.
Nasya
Sinus inflammations, disturbed memory or irritating sounds in the ear (e.g. tinnitus) are problem situations that can be improved through Nasya. Thorough massages to head, shoulders and neck, inhalations and compresses are the well-balanced techniques of this effective therapy. An additional benefit of Nasya therapy, according to Ayurveda, is that it is said to strengthen the mind and intellect.
Pinda Sveda
Small linen bags filled with a specially prepared mixture are applied locally to relieve pain. An additional major role in this therapy is played by the highly effective Ayurveda herbal oils which are specially selected by the doctor for the parts of the body that are painful. The effect of the herbal extracts is to relieve the pain, and to relax and build up the affected area.
Pizhichill
is a special form of treatment, half way between oil massage and heat treatment. In this so-called 'royal treatment' a gentle, synchronized massage is carried out under a constant flow of warm herbal oil. This treatment is highly valued by all guests and produces good results in cases of joint problems and muscle tension.
Abhyanga
Is the name of the synchronized oil treatment, adjusted to each individual. During Abhyanga the patient is gently massaged by two therapists simultaneously, in a set manner. Ladies are treated by female therapists; gentlemen by male therapists. Abhyanga dislodges from the body tissues those toxins and waste products that have already been dissolved by the earlier procedures. Abhyanga is carried out in silence, which helps to harmonize the body's functions. Silence and rest are important components in the process of activating the body's own self-healing mechanisms. The Abhyanga massage uses herbal essences and choice ingredients specially put together for the individual patient. These ingredients are prepared together with soothing oils.
Svedana
The oil massage is often followed by a herbal steam bath with specially selected medicinal herbs. This dilates the vessels and thereby assists the detoxification of the system. The term Svedana includes many different forms of heat treatment. The heat can be dry or damp, applied locally or to the whole body.
Shirodhara
A relaxing treatment to the head, in which a stream of warm oil flows evenly over the forehead, lasting for some time. Shirodhara treatment is done in absolute silence. It leads to deep relaxation and a balanced state of rest in mind and body. Men and women alike experience it as a high point of Panchakarma applications.
Nasya
Sinus inflammations, disturbed memory or irritating sounds in the ear (e.g. tinnitus) are problem situations that can be improved through Nasya. Thorough massages to head, shoulders and neck, inhalations and compresses are the well-balanced techniques of this effective therapy. An additional benefit of Nasya therapy, according to Ayurveda, is that it is said to strengthen the mind and intellect.
Pinda Sveda
Small linen bags filled with a specially prepared mixture are applied locally to relieve pain. An additional major role in this therapy is played by the highly effective Ayurveda herbal oils which are specially selected by the doctor for the parts of the body that are painful. The effect of the herbal extracts is to relieve the pain, and to relax and build up the affected area.
Pizhichill
is a special form of treatment, half way between oil massage and heat treatment. In this so-called 'royal treatment' a gentle, synchronized massage is carried out under a constant flow of warm herbal oil. This treatment is highly valued by all guests and produces good results in cases of joint problems and muscle tension.
YOGA
YOGA
Yoga is one of India's oldest and most comprehensive stereological traditions, which has developed a vast arsenal of physical and mental techniques geared to gain control over the nervous system in order to achieve, at will, conscious and supraconscious states of transcendence. In order to appreciate the unique contribution of Yoga to our understanding of the human condition, this age-old tradition is best viewed from the kind of broad perspective of the human potential that characterizes transpersonal psychology and psychosomatic medicine. Yoga is primarily concerned with personal transcendence on the part of a "normal" or healthy individual; Yoga therapy aims at the holistic treatment of various kinds of psychological or somatic dysfunctions ranging from back problems to emotional distress.
Yoga understands the human being as an integrated body-mind system, which can function optimally only when there is a state of dynamic balance.
Styles:
Although there are many styles of yoga, the differences are usually about emphasis, such as focusing on strict alignment of the body, co-ordination of breath and movement, holding the postures, or the flow from one posture to another. All of the styles share a common lineage. The founders of three major styles -- Astanga, Iyengar and Viniyoga - were all students of Krishnamacharya, a famous teacher at the Yoga Institute at the Mysore Palace in India. Disciples of the famous guru Sivananda created two other styles, Satyananda Yoga and Sivananda Yoga. No style is better than another; it's simply a matter of personal preference. More important than any style are the teacher is the student-teacher relationship.
We have come up with packages for individuals who want to understand and strike a balance between body, mind and soul. Our packages are designed to provide you the best of Yoga in the most suitable environment under the guidance of experienced teachers and masters of this ancient Indian science of living a positive, disease-free and long life. We are using the "Satyananda" and "Sivananda" styles of Yoga for the courses and retreats, which we organize at the various locations in India mainly at and around Rishikesh in the foot hills of Himalayas.
Yoga is one of India's oldest and most comprehensive stereological traditions, which has developed a vast arsenal of physical and mental techniques geared to gain control over the nervous system in order to achieve, at will, conscious and supraconscious states of transcendence. In order to appreciate the unique contribution of Yoga to our understanding of the human condition, this age-old tradition is best viewed from the kind of broad perspective of the human potential that characterizes transpersonal psychology and psychosomatic medicine. Yoga is primarily concerned with personal transcendence on the part of a "normal" or healthy individual; Yoga therapy aims at the holistic treatment of various kinds of psychological or somatic dysfunctions ranging from back problems to emotional distress.
Yoga understands the human being as an integrated body-mind system, which can function optimally only when there is a state of dynamic balance.
Styles:
Although there are many styles of yoga, the differences are usually about emphasis, such as focusing on strict alignment of the body, co-ordination of breath and movement, holding the postures, or the flow from one posture to another. All of the styles share a common lineage. The founders of three major styles -- Astanga, Iyengar and Viniyoga - were all students of Krishnamacharya, a famous teacher at the Yoga Institute at the Mysore Palace in India. Disciples of the famous guru Sivananda created two other styles, Satyananda Yoga and Sivananda Yoga. No style is better than another; it's simply a matter of personal preference. More important than any style are the teacher is the student-teacher relationship.
We have come up with packages for individuals who want to understand and strike a balance between body, mind and soul. Our packages are designed to provide you the best of Yoga in the most suitable environment under the guidance of experienced teachers and masters of this ancient Indian science of living a positive, disease-free and long life. We are using the "Satyananda" and "Sivananda" styles of Yoga for the courses and retreats, which we organize at the various locations in India mainly at and around Rishikesh in the foot hills of Himalayas.
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