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TREATMENTS
Ayurvedic treatment involves establishing an individual's mind-body constitution and nature of imbalance initially and then seeking to return to a state of healthy balance. The treatment consists of the use of herbal remedies, special Ayurvedic massage therapies, dietary, lifestyle advice and other aspects of treatment, tailor made for that individual.
The time periods for the Ayurvedic treatments are guidelines it might take for a session. The exact time will differ depending on the needs of the client and a good Ayurvedic physician will design the treatment around the client. Generally the treatments are advised for 7 – 14 or 21 days depending upon the chronicity of the ailment. The treatments differ in terms of time, intensity and oils used, in order to meet the client's specific requirements. Panchakarma benefits both the healthy and unhealthy and is considered to be the most effective therapy for preventing and curing disease as well as for revitalizing the entire human organs.
The following are some of the benefits of Panchakarma:
- Cleanses the whole body of toxins and restores balance
- Strengthens the immune system, thus improving resistance to illnesses.
- It reverses the effects of stress and ageing in mind and body.
- It enhances our strength, energy and vitality, as well as mental clarity and alertness.
- It helps the body to heal itself, thus reducing dependency on herbs and medicines.
- Helps one to make positive and beneficial lifestyle changes
Therapies:
1. Ayurvedic whole body massage -ABHYANGA
Special herb infused Ayurvedic oils are slowly warmed up and gently massaged in to the skin. The massage is deeply relaxing, harmonises, detoxifies, strengthens and revitalises the entire body. This massage also improves lymph flow and stimulates the immune system. Furthermore, whilst providing a tired person with a new energy, it simultaneously calms and strengthens the nervous system. It is immediately followed by a steam bath/shower.
Duration: 60 min. Charges: £40
2. Ayurvedic head, neck and shoulder massage - SHIRO ABHYANGA
This intensely relaxing and revitalising massage nourishes hair, improves blood circulation and lymph flow in the head region, eases chronic head and neck problems, relieves insomnia, migraine, dry scalp and itching. It stimulates sensory organs and soul.
Duration: 30 min. Charges: £25
3. Ayurvedic back massage - PRISHTHA ABHYANGA
Special herbs infused Ayurvedic oils are used for this highly relaxing and revitalising massage, which relieves acute and chronic backaches, stiffness, sciatica, and muscle spasms. It also improves blood circulation to the muscles of the back and relieves strain throughout the body.
Duration: 30min. Charges: £25
4. Ayurvedic leg massage - PADA ABHYANGA
This highly relaxing Ayurvedic foot massage uses special Ayurvedic oils, revitalises the tired feet and legs as well as the entire body since feet contain key energy points relating to all other parts of the body. It improves blood circulation and helps in treating varicose veins. It also reduces swelling, soreness in the lower leg, prevents dryness, cramps and other conditions.
Duration: 25 - 30 min. Charges: £25
5. Ayurvedic massage for stimulating vital points- MARMA MASSAGE
Ayurvedic massage using herb infused Ayurvedic oils, performed by the therapist using his hand and feet, applying appropriate pressure to specific vital points/parts of the body. Marma Abhyanga not only relieves back pain, stiffness and sports injuries but also stimulates various bodily organs and systems.
Duration: 60 min. Charges: £40
6. Ayurvedic herbal body-scrub massage - UDVARTANA
Fine ground Ayurvedic herbs are mixed with precious Ayurvedic oils and gently massaged in to the skin with special massage techniques. This is essentially used as part of a safe weight reduction programme. It also results in: the stimulation of the hair follicles and tissues in order to breakdown the deep-seated fat tissues; detoxification and nourishment of the body tissues; the activation of the skin's natural metabolism; and also the improvement of the lymph flow. The udvartana massage cleanses and refines the skin structures and gives the skin a soft, silky texture and a lustrous glow.
Duration: 60 min. Charges: £40
7. Ayurvedic forehead oil flow treatment - SHIRODHARA
Luke warm herb-infused Ayurvedic oil is gently and steadily poured over the forehead in a continuous stream using a special rhythmic swaying movement, while a gentle massage is given also on the forehead. This results in a fantastic sense of deep relaxation and inner peace; highly effective in removing mental stress and anxieties, in treating insomnia and headaches and improves memory.
Duration: 40 min. Charges: £40
8. Medicated Rice bolus massage – SHASHTI SHALI PINDA SWEDA
The whole body is made to perspire by the application of medicinal boluses frequently warmed in herb infused milk. This special treatment is highly recommended in treating rheumatic conditions, muscular weaknesses, sleeping disorders, high blood pressure and for general body rejuvenation. It makes the body supple, removes stiffness and swellings in the joints.
Duration: 60 min. Charges: £40
11. Lower back bath - KATIVASTI
Luke warm medicated Ayurvedic oil is placed on the lower back region by making an herbal paste boundary. The main benefits of this specialised Ayurvedic therapy are reducing muscle spasms, lower spine rigidity, and strengthening the bone tissues of the lower back.
Duration: 40 min. Charges: £40
12. Herbal Powder massage - CHOORNASWEDAN
Specially selected herbal powders are prepared in small linen bags and then warmed in Ayurvedic medicated oils and applied to the body inducing profuse perspiration leading to relief from neurological disorders, rheumatic conditions and sports injuries.
Duration: 45 min. Charges: £40
13. Ayurvedic chest bath - UROVASTI
Medicated lukewarm Ayurvedic oil is placed over the chest region by making an herbal paste boundary. Recommended for conditions like respiratory disorders; strengthens the heart and relieves sternum pain.
Duration: 30min. Charges: £25
14. Nasal medication - NASYAM
Medicated oil is administered in to nostrils for treatment of sinusitis, migraine, headaches, paralytic conditions and for cleansing the nasal cavities.
Duration: 30 min. Charges: £25
15. Ayurvedic body/Colon cleansing – BASTI
According to the traditional texts of Ayurveda there are eight main types of basti
- Anuvasana
- Niruha-Asthapana
- Uttara Basti
- Matra Basti
- Karma Basti
- Kala Basti
- Yoga Basti
- Bruhana Basti
Functions of Basti
- It cleanses and detoxifies the body.
- It is divided into strong treatment that penetrates in to deeper dhatus and mild treatment, which work on the superficial level of dhatus.
- It means promoting secretions in the colon.
- It promotes the liquefaction of Ama and Mala (waste products) in the colon.
- It helps the colon expel them. Similar to western enemas, this basti increases colonic peristalsis, producing rapid elimination of the faeces.
Duration: 30 min. Charges: £ 30
16. Intestinal cleansing –SHANKHA PRAKSHALAN
Shankhaprakshalana is the process to clean the intestinal tract by removing the impurities with salty water. The word Shankhaprakshalana comes from two words. Shankha means "conch shell" and prakshalana means to wash completely. Here the word shankha is used to represent the entire alimentary canal from mouth to anus. This practice is also known as "varisar dhauti".
Duration: 40 minutes Charges: £ 30
Types of Treatment
Treatment
of the disease consists in avoiding causative factors responsible
for disequilibrium of the body matrix through the use of Panchakarma
procedures, medicines, suitable diet, activity and regimen for
restoring the balance and strengthening the body mechanisms to
prevent or minimize future occurrence of the disease.
Normally treatment measures involve use of medicines, specific
diet and prescribed activity routine.
The treatment of disease can broadly be classified as
Shodhana therapy (Purification Treatment)
Shamana therapy (Palliative Treatment)
Pathya Vyavastha (Prescription of diet and activity)
Nidan Parivarjan (Avoidance of disease causing and aggravating
factors)
Satvavajaya(Psychotherapy)
Rasayana therapy(use of immunomodulators and rejuvenation medicines)
(a) Shodhana treatment aims at removal of the causative factors of somatic
and psychosomatic diseases. The process involves internal and
external purification. The usual practices involved are Panchkarma
(medically induced Emesis, Purgation, Oil Enema, Decoction enema
and Nasal administration of medicines), Pre-panchkarma procedures
(external and internal oleation and induced sweating). Panchkarma
treatment focuses on metabolic management. It provides needed
purificatory effect, besides conferring therapeutic benefits.
This treatment is especially helpful in neurological disorders,
musculo-skeletal disease conditions, certain vascular or neuro-vascular
states, respiratory diseases, metabolic and degenerative disorders.
(b) Shamana therapy involves suppression of vitiated biological forces (doshas).
The process by which disturbed dosha subsides or returns to normal
without creating imbalance of other humours is known as shamana.
This treatment is achieved by use of appetisers, digestives, exercise
and exposure to sun, fresh air etc. In this form of treatment,
palliatives and sedatives are used.
(c) Pathya Vyavastha comprises indications and contraindications in respect of diet,
activity, habits and emotional status. This is done with a view
to enhance the effects of therapeutic measures and to impede the
pathogenetic processes. Emphasis on do’s and don’ts
of diet etc is laid with the aim to stimulate Agni and optimize
digestion and assimilation of food in order to ensure strength
of tissues.
(d) Nidan Parivarjan is to avoid the known disease causing
factors in diet and lifestyle of the patient. It also encompasses
the idea to refrain from precipitating or aggravating factors
of the disease.
(e) Satvavajaya concerns mainly with the area of mental disturbances. This includes
restraining the mind from desires for unwholesome objects and
cultivation of courage, memory and concentration. The study of
psychology and psychiatry have been developed extensively in Ayurveda
and have wide range of approaches in the treatment of mental disorders.
(f) Rasayana therapy deals with promotion of strength and vitality.
The integrity of body matrix, promotion of memory, intelligence,
immunity against the disease, the preservation of youth, luster
and complexion and maintenance of optimum strength of the body
and senses are some of the positive benefits credited to this
treatment. Prevention of premature bear and tear of body tissues
and promotion of total health content of an individual are the
roles that Rasayana therapy plays |
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