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"Ayurveda"
literally means the science of life. It consists of great deal
of excellent practical advice for the common man on every
aspect of life and living. What is unique to "Ayurveda"
is that while treating a patient, the physician gives
importance to his constitution, his environment and diet,
thereby assuring better chances of sustained relief from
symptoms and disease.
Ayurveda,
harmony of body, mind and soul
Ayurveda evolved around 600 BC in India. This new system of
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on the prevention of body ailments in addition to curing them.
Followed by the Dravidians and Aryans alike, Ayurveda has been
practised ever since. Today, it's a unique, indispensable branch
of medicine - a complete naturalistic system that depends on
the diagnosis of your body's humours - vata, pitta and kapha
- to achieve the right balance. Ayurveda
believes in the treatment of not just the affected part, but
the individual as a whole. Making it the natural way to refresh
yourself, eliminate all toxic imbalances from the body and thus
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Kerala,
the land of Ayurveda
Kerala's equable climate, natural abundance of forests (with
a wealth of herbs and medicinal plants), and the cool monsoon
season (June - November) are best suited for Ayurveda's curative
and restorative packages.
In fact, today, Kerala is the only State in India which practises
this system of medicine with absolute dedication. |
| Monsoon,
the ideal time for rejuvenation
Traditional texts reveal that the monsoon is the best season
for rejuvenation programmes. The atmosphere remains dust-free
and cool, opening the pores of the body to the maximum, making
it most receptive to herbal oils and therapy.Tones up the
skin and rejuvenates and strengthens all the tissues so as
to achieve ideal health and longevity. Increases 'Ojas' (primary
vitality) and improves 'Sattva' (mental clarity) and thereby
increases the resistance of the body. |
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Includes head and face massage with medicated oils and creams,
body massage with herbal oil or powder by hand and foot, internal
rejuvenative medicines and medicated steam bath. Herbal baths
are also used. |
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Body
Immunisation And Longevity Treatment (Kayakalpa Chikitsa)
Prime treatment for retarding the ageing process, arresting
the degeneration of body cells and immunisation of the system.
Includes intake of Rasayana (special Ayurvedic medicines and
diet) and comprehensive body care programmes. Most effective
for either sex if undertaken before the age of 50.
Body
Sudation (Sweda Karma)
Medicated steam baths eliminate impurities from the body, improve
the tone and complexion of the skin, reduce fat and are recommended
for certain rheumatic diseases, particularly for pain. Precious
herbs and herbal leaves are boiled and the steam is passed over
the entire body for 10 to 20 minutes daily. Hand massage with
herbal oils or herbal powder improves blood circulation and
tones up the muscles |
Body
Slimming
Medicated herbal powder and medicated herbal oil massages, an
Ayurvedic diet of herbal juices etc. are part of the programme.
Beauty
Care
Herbal face pack, herbal oil massage, intake of herbal tea etc.
improves complexion and beautifies the body.
Mental
And Physical Well Being (Meditation and Yoga)
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Mental and physical exercises meant to isolate the ego from
the body and mind - designed to hone your concentration, improve
health and help attain peace of mind through eight stages of
training :
1. Disciplined behaviour (yama)
2. Self purification (niyama)
3. Bodily postures such as the lotus position (asana)
4. Control of breathing (pranayama)
5. Control of the senses (pratyahara)
6. Fixing of the mind on a chosen object (dharana)
7. Meditation (dhyana) and
8. Samadhi - a state of being where you experience absolute
tranquility and well being. |
Overall
Fitness (Panchakarma Treatment)
A five fold treatment for mental and physical well being - tunes
the body, organs, mind, breath, nerves and purifies the blood. |
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