Ayurveda

The Indian art of healing is almost as old as the Hindu religion itself. The secrets of life were revealed even in the first scripture, with the five elements of creation, namely the earth, water, fire, air and ether described as forming the basis and essence of all life forms. Ayurveda incorporates all forms of lifestyle in therapy. Thus yoga, aroma, meditation, gems, amulets, herbs, diet, astrology, color and surgery etc. are used in a comprehensive manner in treating patients.

For the successful treatment of obesity, medical conditions like diabetes, holistic treatment of diseases, detox therapy or diets, aches and pains or restoration of general sense of well being, we recommend Ayurveda treatment.

The treatments comprise seven, fourteen or twenty-one day routines, encompassing herbal treatments, massages, yoga exercises, baths, aromas and much, much more, all in the comfort of luxury health spa in scenic locations offering temperate climate.

Yoga

Yoga helps gain control over one’s mind and body. If yogic principles are followed regularly along with yogic postures (asana) and mudras then one gets enormous flexibility and will power. Yoga is also known to cure minor health ailments like lower backache, menstrual cramps, chronic headaches etc. It also helps in controlling asthma, diabetes, blood pressure etc.

It is needless to mention how refreshed one might feel after these treatments. Anybody who has had a good massage will know what wonders it does to your body and mind.


Meditation

Sit in a comfortable position, either in a chair or on the floor, with your back and head straight. You can "warm up" with a couple of deep breaths, ujjayi pranayama or nadi shodhana. Close your eyes. Breathe through your nose. Focus on your breath -- cool air in, warm air out. If the mind wanders, gently bring it back to the breath. That's it. Start with a 5-10 minute meditation and work your way up to 15, 20, 30 minutes or more.

A variation that may make things a little easier at the beginning is to count your breaths. Count up to four and then repeat, over and over. You can add an "and" between counts to fill up the space between breaths. It goes like this: inhale (1) - exhale (and) - inhale (2) - exhale (and)…and so on up to four.

Pranayama and Yogic Breathing

Breathing is so simple and so obvious we often take it for granted; ignoring the power it has to affect body, mind and spirit. With each inhale we bring oxygen into the body and spark the transformation of nutrients into fuel. Each exhale purges the body of carbon dioxide, a toxic waste. Breathing also affects our state of mind. It can make us excited or calm, tense or relaxed.

It can make our thinking confused or clear. What's more, in the yogic tradition, air is the primary source of prana or life force, a psycho-physio-spiritual force that permeates the universe. Pranayama is loosely translated as prana or breath control. The ancient yogis developed many breathing techniques to maximize the benefits of prana. Pranayama is used in yoga as a separate practice to help clear and cleanse the body and mind. It is also used in preparation for meditation, and in asana, the practice of postures, to help maximize the benefits of the practice, and focus the mind.

Below are several of the most commonly used forms of pranayama.

Panchakarma

Ayurvedic medicine is one of the oldest healing systems in the world, originating in the ancient civilizations of India   documented 5000 years ago. Ayurveda in Sanskrit means "knowledge of life." Panchkarma is based on the central concept of Ayurveda that disease is caused by the build-up of toxins which causes imbalances in three doshas in the mind - body complex.

Panchkarma - Ayurvedic Complete Detoxification and Cleansing Programme. Panchakarma is Ayurveda's primary purification and detoxification treatment. Panchkarma is derived from two words i.e. PANCH meaning five and KARMA meaning steps (cleansing procedures). These five procedures of eliminating toxins from the body are Vamana, Virechana, Nasya, Basti and Raktamokshana. This series of five procedure helps remove deep rooted toxins from the body thereby balancing the doshas (energies that govern all biological functions).

According to Ayurvedic medicine, a person's natural state is one of health, happiness, and inner well-being. This means that the body is free of toxins; organs function normally; the mind is at peace and emotions are balanced and positive. Unfortunately, with the pressures of daily life over time, toxins build up in the body causing both physical and mental ailments. Panchakarma can reverse these negative effects and restore a natural state of health and wellness by cleansing the body of toxins, restoring balance to the system, and improving bodily function.

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