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Ayurveda in India

Ayurveda - The Ancient Science of Healing

Ayurveda is popular in India, benefiting from rich flora and rare herbs. It positively influences the body, psyche, and soul. According to Hindu mythology, Dhanvantari learned Ayurveda from Lord Brahma and wrote the first text, Charaka Samhita, later developed by Charaka and Vagbhata. Treatments include a variety of therapies for mind and body.

Meaning of Ayurveda

Ayurveda combines 'Ayus' (life) and 'Veda' (knowledge) meaning 'Knowledge of life'.

Origin of Ayurveda

As the oldest health care system, Ayurveda is rooted in ancient Hindu texts like the Rig Veda, written over 5,000 years ago.

Basic Principles of Ayurveda

Ayurveda states the universe comprises five elements and these manifest in three 'Doshas' or energies: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Health depends on the balance of these doshas.

In Sushrut Samhita, health relates to the balance of doshas, impacting appetite and overall well-being.

Concept of Tridosha

The three doshas, Vata, Pitta, and Kapha, represent different qualities in individuals, influencing personality and health.

In summary, Ayurveda focuses on promoting health through personalized treatment methods.

Ayurveda is a holistic way to achieve well-being.

Ayurveda Therapy

Ayurveda Resorts in India

Ayurveda Resorts in India

India is home to some of the finest Ayurveda Resorts. Major places for Ayurveda include Kerala, Uttarakhand, and Goa.

Kerala

Kerala is famous for its rejuvenating Ayurvedic therapies.

Choose from short term rejuvenating therapies or detailed remedial solutions. Notable resorts include Kairali Ayurvedic Health Resort, Somatheeram, and Uday Samudra Resort.

Popular therapies include:

Rejuvenation Therapy
Slimming Programme
Stress Management Programme
Ayurveda Anti-Aging Programme

Kerala offers wonderful Ayurvedic treatments for well-being.

Uttarakhand

Rishikesh offers Ayurvedic treatments for your needs. Popular therapies include Shiro Dhara and Abhyanga.

Goa

Devaaya is a popular Ayurveda resort in Goa. The resort offers various wellness treatments and yoga sessions.

Enjoy exquisite dining at the Malar restaurant.

By the end of your Ayurveda tour in India, you'll feel refreshed and invigorated.

Amal Tamara Ponnad PO, Mannanchery, Alappuzha, Kerala – 688538, India

Ananda in Himalayas, Tehri Garhwal, Uttrakhand

The Rudraksh Retreat, Kandikhal, Selur, Uttrakhand

Ayurvedic Therapies in India

Ayurvedic Therapies and Benefits

Ayurveda offers various cleansing and rejuvenation therapies for overall well-being. These work as a support system for specific health issues. Let us know about the various Ayurvedic Therapies and their benefits.

Abhyanga

It can be simply defined as Ayurvedic Warm Oil Massage. Medicated oils are properly massaged into your body with specialized strokes and marma pressure point. It is deeply relaxing and nourishing kind of massage which rejuvenates all the tissues of your body.

Shirodhara

The term 'Shirodhara' can be simplified as Ayurvedic Bliss Therapy. In this therapy, warm oil is poured in a slow stream on your forehead that pacifies the subtle aspects of doshas. This treatment nourishes the nervous system, enhances mental clarity and promotes relaxation.

Bashpa Swedana

This is basically Full Body Herbal Steam Therapy, which includes steaming the entire body excluding the head. A sweat box is used in this method. Used after Abhyagna or other oil massage, it aims at detoxifying your body and providing healing effects.

Nadi Swedana

It is a Localized Steam Therapy for Pain Relief. In this method, a localized application of steam is done with herbal medicated oils. Focusing on specific areas of the body like joints or muscles, it improves flexibility and reduces pain. It is helpful in diseases with chronic pain.

Marma Chikitsa

It is a kind of Ayurvedic Acupressure or Energy Point Therapy. Marma points are the bridge between physical body and its subtle energy pathways, known as nadis. It is aimed at stimulating specific organs or systems. With an emphasis on key marma points, it helps in releasing blocked energy and promotes flexibility

Shila Abhyanga

It can be simplified as Ayurvedic Hot Stone Massage. The therapy is used to enhance healing and longevity. The session involves a deep relaxing massage with the use of Ayurvedic herbal oils and with the application of water-heated basalt stones of different sizes. The benefits include stimulating the circulatory system, releasing toxins and relieving pain.

Shiro Abhyanga with Nasya

Known as the Ayurvedic Head Massage & Nasal Therapy, it is basically a blend of Ayurvedic head massage with nasal administration of herbal oil. It stimulates vital organs and systems by clearing the energy pathways in your head. Highly beneficial for headaches, allergies, neck, ear and throat problems.

Nabhi Basti or Chakra Basti

You can understand it simply as Navel Region Balance and Emotional Release. Helpful in balancing the nabhi marma, it increases the digestion power and helps in releasing the deeply seated emotions. It is performed by filling a dam made out of dough, placed over the navel area with lukewarm medicated oil or ghee.

Marma Massage

It is a popular Invigorating Ayurvedic Massage that stimulates vital marma points and energizes organs and tissues. As a result, it enhances overall blood circulation. It is helpful in relieving tension, removing energy blocks and energizing you.

Netra Basti

It is simply an Eye Rejuvenation Therapy. Performed by filling a dam (made out of dough), which is placed around the eyes with a lukewarm medicated oil or ghee, it helps in relieving eye strain and improves vision. It also pacifies the doshas in the head area and treats various eye diseases.

Pinda Sweda or Swedana

This is an Ayurvedic Therapy to Restore Strength and Vigor. It includes scrubbing warm blouses (prepared with herbs and grains) over your full body using specific strokes. It enhances blood circulation and muscle tone. Done in a series, it is used for several neurological disorders and promotes vitality and longevity.

Kati Basti

This is called as the Lumbo-Sacral Rejuvenation Therapy. A localized treatment for relieving the lower back, it also pacifies the sites of Vata and relieve pain, soreness and tension in that area. Made out of dough, a dam is placed on the lumbo-sacral area with lukewarm medicated oil.

Hrud or Uro Basti

This therapy is better known as Ayurvedic Heart Support Therapy. Focusing on the area over the heart, it is helpful in nourishing and strengthening heart functions. A dam is placed over the heart and filled with lukewarm medicated oil or ghee to regulate the heart functioning.

Colour Therapy

The therapeutic attributes of colour are used in this Ayurvedic Vibrational Healing method. Based on a clinical research that says certain glandular functions respond to specified colours, it is used to treat various ailments. The therapy involves exposing different parts of your body to coloured lights in a totally dark room.

Prana Therapy

The therapy aims at Traditional Ayurvedic Energy Work. It utilizes the vital energy to remove blockages within one's subtle nerve pathways, tissues, organs, and channels. The therapy promotes healing of specific areas as well as overall well being of humans.

In Ayurveda, these therapies are directed to eradicate the disease completely and permanently