June 11, 2011 by admin - No Comment
Sarvang Sweda: It is the process by which whole body fomentation in the form of medicated wet steam fomentation resulting perspiration is produce from the whole body through a special Vashp swedan yantra.(steam box) This steam is made from herbal formulations that means it is not just ordinary full body steam treatment but full body [...]
June 11, 2011 by admin - No Comment
Pinda Sweda (Swedana) or Elakizhi (Patra Pinda Sweda): A sweating therapy, in which fresh eranda leaves are fried with other herbal ingredients, tied into boluses, dipped into warm medicated oil and applied over the whole body or affected body part. The herbal bags are padded over joints, thus draining toxins and giving wonderful relief to [...]
June 10, 2011 by admin - No Comment
Nadi swedanam is usually done for localized conditions like Osteoarthritis, sprain, or to relieve some localized pain as in Cervical spondylitis. Here fomentation is done with the vapors generated out of medicated decoction that is then applied to the affected area with the help of a rubber tube. Proper oleation of the affected part is [...]
June 10, 2011 by admin - No Comment
Pizhichil or Sarvangdhara as the name indicates ,means dhara given on whole body. Pizhichil is another name of sarvangdhara meaning squeezing warm medicated oil all over the body with the help of cloth pieces ,which are periodically dipped into vessels containing oil. Pizhichil is an effective remedy for optimum relaxation. This treatment is also very [...]
June 10, 2011 by admin - No Comment
Shiro-Abhyanga: Shiro-Abhyanga is an Ayurvedic head massage which focuses on the shoulders, neck, face and head, the areas most vulnerable to stress and tension. The head massage induces a state of calm, peace and tranquility and promotes high levels of alertness and concentration. Marmas are the life centers or vital points in the body where [...]
June 9, 2011 by admin - No Comment
SEERIES OF FREE WORKSHOPS AT OJUS Yoga and Ayurveda workshop on weight loss Workshop includes Yoga Practice Ayurveda Diet and Lifestyle Panchakarma Treatments Question and Answer Segment Total Seats: 16 and Pre-registration required. Saturday June25, at 10:15 am
June 9, 2011 by admin - No Comment
According to Ayurveda, indriyas are the five senses (to taste, to hear, to touch, to see and to feel) and are the doorways to our internal physiology. The indriyas or the senses are the major component of life. They arise out of the fundamental properties inherent in five elements. The indriyas act as a bridge between [...]
June 6, 2011 by admin - No Comment
Ayurvedic medicine originated in the early civilizations of India around five to six thousand years ago making Ayurveda the most ancient herbal system in the world. The word Ayurveda is formed by the combination of two words – “Ayu” meaning life, and “Veda” meaning knowledge. Ayurveda is regarded as “The Science of Life” Ayurveda is not only [...]
June 4, 2011 by admin - No Comment
Ama: If digestion is not good enough then the product of digestion may be waste, a toxic substance, ama (meaning uncooked & undigested). Ama is produced in this case especially when we eat improper food combinations. Certain foods taken together are difficult or impossible to digest or transform properly, such as milk with orange juice. Ama is [...]
May 4, 2011 by admin - No Comment
Panchakarma is the ultimate mind-body healing experience for detoxifying the body, strengthening the immune system, and restoring balance and well-being. It is recommended on a seasonal basis, as well as when an individual feels out of balance or is experiencing illness. Ayurveda, the ancient “science of life” is one of the oldest health care systems [...]
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