The very word itself has been identified in recent times with a variety of ideas, concepts, understandings etc. People understand it differently – some as a massage package, some as a bio-cleansing method, some as methods of rejuvenation etc. What
Ayurveda has its own principle and view to visualize the body action on the basis of three physiological humors as Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Vata regulates all biological events and is responsible for movements, Pitta is responsible for digestion and
The Panchakarma therapy of Ayurveda comprises of five basic types of advanced treatment for evacuation of vitiated Dosha (toxic materials) from the body. There are so many subtypes of therapy and different types of herbal massages, fomentations like steam, external
With my eyes closed and my muscles melting into the table beneath me, I’m only vaguely aware of the four hands gently working warm sesame oil over my body. The rhythmic motion of the massage lulls my busy mind, and
There once was a woman who woke up one morning, looked in the mirror, and noticed she had only three hairs on her head. “Well,” she said, “I think I’ll braid my hair today.” So she did and she had
LBA affects 60-85 per cent of people at some point of their lives. Many people have a mild to moderate (acute) low back pain. Most of them subside within six weeks due to administration of pain killers or due to
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Shirodhara is the icon of Ayurveda in Global scenario, considered to be the queen of all Ayurvedic treatments; is the pouring of warm herbal oil over the forehead. This treatment rejuvenates the nervous system, releases emotions, opens the subtle channels
Blood is the lifeline and very precious for human body. A complete chapter has been dedicated by Susruta on blood, which explains its importance and its vital functions. In situations, when Pitta symptoms must be reduced quickly and there is
Punarnava renew, rejuvenate and revive the body systems. Found all across India, Punarnava has diuretic, anti-inflammatory, antifibrinolytic and antibacterial properties. It helps in treating asthma, urinary disorders, leucorrhea, rheumatism and encephalitis. Punarnava is derived from two Hindi words ‘punar’ which
