What is Ayurvedic treatment

In the stressful environments in which many of us now live, toxins gradually accumulate in the body causing disease. The treatment is designed to restore the body’s natural balance while eliminating toxins and strengthening the immune system.  A unique opportunity to cleanse in a yogic environment, connect with the body, mind and soul while benefiting from the Ashram daily programme of yoga classes, meditation sessions and more. There are special treatments for rheumatoid arthritis, back pain, neck pain, disc problems including slipped disc, degenerative diseases, anxiety and other mood disorders.

The treatments are designed to meet individual needs with personal check-ups from our Ayurvedic physicians. Dietary, medicinal and massage requirements are modified as required. This treatment is available all year-round.

Ayurvedic treatment aims to regain the balance between the spirit, mind, body and the environment. In other words, Ayurveda focuses on improving the health of the person, preventing illnesses, and treating illnesses through herbal remedies and practices such as yoga, massage and dietary changes.

A seven to fourteen-day specialised program for the management of a healthy spine and neck, healing any conditions arising from degeneration. The soothing treatments include a series of massages, cleansings and therapies custom-designed to heal back and neck pain.

A program of deeply relaxing specialised oil, steam and powder massages to promote circulation in the nervous system and stimulate the immune system, boosting vitality and reducing symptoms of stress. The personalised treatments help those with a weak immune system, poor skin lustre, poor blood and lymph circulation and  those suffering from insomnia and fatigue.

A program of fourteen days combining two types of massage to tone the body and improve circulation: oleation — hot medicated herbal oil massage and sudation — hot kizhi powder bundles massage. The program also includes hot steam baths to aid in the absorption of the medicated oils and increase skin circulation. The body’s doshic constitution is reviewed and a proper diet is suggested to balance the rhythms of the body.

A program to reduce stress of the body and the mind, custom-designed to suit gender and doshic constitution. This seven or fourteen-day program includes a series of full-body massages, mind-relaxing Shirodhara treatments, and a pure diet.

Nasyam is the inhalation of medicated oil drops, usually after a massage to purge and re-juvenate tissues and organs of the head and neck. This treatment improves oxygenation which has a direct influence on brain function and the senses as well as treating sinus congestion, colds, sinusitis, allergies, headaches and migraines.

This therapy consists of the continuous flow of medicated oil to the forehead. The treatment provides complete rest to the mind, relieving stress-related conditions such as insomnia, anxiety, chronic headaches, hypertension and asthma. It strengthens hair and scalp, reduces nervous tension and improves the functions of the sense organs. It improves mood and alleviates depression.

One of the most rejuvenating therapies of Ayurveda, treating obesity, body pain, weakness and fatigue. It removes toxins, delays ageing, promotes development of muscles, improves blood circulation, beautifies skin, induces sound sleep, promotes vitality and enhances flexibility.

A process by which the body is encouraged to sweat by the application of warmed medicinal herb powder, leaves or hot rice tied into warm poultices. The therapy relieves tension and aids in detoxification releasing the pain of strained muscles, joint disorders, arthritic conditions and sciatica creating flexibility in the body.

A treatment using bundles of medicated navara rice, known for its nutritional and therapeutic benefits and highly beneficial for rebuilding nerve strength. A restorative treatment for osteoarthritis, rheumatism, gout, numbness, and for rebuilding muscle tissues. It tightens the skin, removes wrinkles, improves blood circulation, increases immunity and promotes sharpness of vision.

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