Ayurveda wellness therapies

ABHYANGAM

A therapeutic Ayurveda oil massage helps to cure illness as well as improve the overall wellbeing of person. Siroabhyanga/ scalp massage helps to relieve stress and tension. Pada abhyanga/Foot massage revitalize the weight bearing areas and improves functioning of sensory organs. Whole body massage enhances proper blood circulation, increases immunity, improves complexion, prevents early degeneration and relaxes mind. It is very effective in conditions like rheumatism, paralysis, headache, musculoskeletal problems, neurological defects etc.

ABHYANGA WITH KIZHI

Hot packs are given with warm herbal bags after an oil therapy either whole or part of the body with oils. It is indicated in Vata Kaphaja conditions relieves stiffness and spasm of muscles. It improves circulation and cleanses channels.Effective in neurological conditions, musculoskeletalnproblems, Arthritis, Paralysis etc.

Different types of Kizhi treatment based on ingredients are :

• Podikkizhi
• Elakkizhi
• Navarakkizhi
• Narangakkizhi

DHARA

Dhara means pouring liquid medium in a small continuous and constant stream over the body or affected area. Depending on the medicine used they are :

Thaila Dhara

Medicated oil is allowed to flow from forehead in a specific pattern. Very effective in psychological disturbances like stress, anxiety, sleep disorders, hair loss, vision problem, neurological problems, migraine etc.

Thakradhara

Medicated buttermilk is allowed to fall on forehead. Effective in many skin conditions include psoriasis. It has a cooling nature so effective in stress and hyper tension management.

Ksheeradhara

Ksheera dhara is a relaxing treatment similar to Shirodhara but instead of        herbal oil, herbal milk infused with special herbs such as cleansing turmeric powder and fragrant sandalwood powder, is continuously poured over the body. It is indicated for Vata Pitta abnormality and helps to relieve anxiety, tension and help for strengthening the body structures.

Dhanyamladhara

Dhanyamla is a specially fermented medicinal preparation.The benefits of Dhanyamla Dhara are compacting obesity, reducing inflammations, and muscular pain and activates nerves, remedy for hemiplegia paralysis, rheumatic complaints also.

UDWARTHANAM

In this treatment, massage is done with the help of herbal powders. Massage is done in the seven positions in opposite direction to that of the hair follicles.  The deep massage improves the blood circulation, opens the channels and effectively stimulates the breakdown of the stored subcutaneous fact by improving the basal metabolic rate. It is effective in certain kind of skin disorders. It softens skin and exfoliates the dead skin cells, thereby providing a glow to the skin. It helps in eliminating bad body order, it is also advised in certain arthritis conditions as well. Udvarthanam removes the cellulite and helps in weight reduction, strengthen the muscles etc.

JANUVASTI/   GREEVAVASTI/  KATI VASTI

Greevavasthi

This is a part of panchakarma in Ayurveda treatment. It is the procedure where by the medicated oil is retained in the knee joint/cervical region/low back for a particular duration. . The completely sealed wall boundary is made with the paste of black gram powder or wheat powder in the region. The medicated oil is heated till it becomes lukewarm.

Janu vasti

helps pain relief, relaxation of muscles, knee fluid problem, increasing circulation, lubrication of the joints, flexibility etc.

Greeva vasti

improves circulation, muscle and connective tissue strength, lubricates the joints and promotes its flexibility. Greevavasti alleviates cervical spondylitis, stiff neck, sore muscles, upper back aches etc.

Kati vasti

helps in strengthening the muscles especially those in the low back region. It helps in alleviating neuronal complaints, lumbago and sciatica. The treatment is also effective in muscular spasm and inflammations in the low back region.

PIZHICHIL

Pizhichil is the combination of two classical Ayurveda treatments, Snehana (oleation) and Swedana (sudation). Useful for rheumatic complaints, arthritis, neurological disorders and paralysis. It is proven to be effective in cases of sexual weakness, anxiety and body aches. The benefits of the treatment is rejuvenates the body, nourishes the skin and keeps it young, regulating blood pressure, combating depression and preventing aging. It helps in promoting proper circulation and hence clearing the channels.

SHIROVASTHI

‘Shira’ refers to head, thus shirovasti is the procedure where medicated oil is retained on the head for a particular period of time. This treatment helps in treating paralysis, depression, anxiety and insomnia. The therapy has proven some benefits in treating facial paralysis, excess hair loss, lubricating nostrils and throat. It improves texture of hair and promotes its growth. This treatment is used for diseases related to brain and neurological, migraine, head ache, depression.

NASYAM

Nasyam is one of part of panchakarma in ayurveda treatments. It is a medication done through nose. Nostrils are considers to be the door way to head. This is a treatment for clensing the areas above the shoulder basically nose, throat, sinuses and head. Nasyam removes the obstructed kapha from the channels. The main benefit of Nasyam is improving the circulation. In dialates the bronchioles and thus helps in alleviating certain diseases like dyspnoea, asthma etc. it nourishes the tissues and improves the sense organ perceptions. It improves vision, helpful in diseases like facial paralysis, migraine, sinusitis etc. It helps in preventing hair loss and hair greying and brings about an improvement in the glow of skin.

PICHU

Pichu is used as an effective method to treat the ailments of head, spine and diseases of cranial nerves caused by vata disorder. Common lower back pain and leg muscle pain can be easily cured with Pichu. It is one of the most proven treatment methods to eliminate joint pains and is also effective in cases of regenerative and normal injuries, spondylitis and osteo-arthritis. Pichu is a perfect mental wellness treatment. It can alleviate chronic headache and reduce insomnia. It can also cure hysteria and hallucination.

THALAM

Medicated oil or powder mixed with oil or medicated ghee is applied on the head mainly on and around the bregma region and sustained for a particular period of time. This therapy is useful for relieving from anxiety, disorders related to eyes nose and throat. It is found beneficial in insomnia, mental disorders, and migraine. It brings about a feeling of wellness. It is even found effective in alleviating hyper tension. It improves memory and concentration. It clears the nasal passage, smoothens the throat and imparts coolness to the body and calms mind. The depression related with modern lifestyle has created many problems and talam is resigned as an ayurveda therapy.

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