Modern lifestyles lead to poor health in
many ways. However, the use of simple and natural methods
can significantly improve health and vitality. Rejuvenative therapy is
a unique feature of Ayurveda involving the complete cleansing
of body, eliminating toxins and balancing aggravated doshas which
cause blockages in the energy channels within the individual.
Rejuvenative therapy is
not only meant for elimination of disease-causing toxins but also to replenish
the tissues with nourishment. Rejuvenate literally means 'to
make young again'.
In Ayurveda, rejuvenating therapy is the
golden way to attain longevity, as it is aimed at the preservation of
health. Ayurveda says that "rasayana" or rejuvenating therapy
optimises the circulation of nutrients to both body and mind.
To achieve the maximum benefits from the
therapy, it is advisable to follow an Ayurvedic lifestyle. An Ayurvedic
physician can help you identify appropriate foods, exercise, yoga
and herbal preparations, as per your personal constitution, to
optimise the benefits.
Shirodhara
Shirodhara is one of the
great purification and rejuvenating therapies. In the Sanskrit language,
Shirodhara is composed of two words: "shiro" +"dhara",
shiro means head and dhara means flow. In Ayurveda, a
continuous flow of warm, herbal oil on the forehead is known as Shirodhara.
It's a very
simple and relaxing therapy, where warm, herbal oil is poured on the forehead
of the individual to stimulate the "third eye".
The oil is chosen according to the personal constitution of the individual.
Milk, yogurt or ghee (clarified butter) is sometimes used instead of oil,
depending on the needs of the individual. It's a divine and relaxing method
- a great rejuvenating therapy that gives a healthy glow and radiance
to the skin.
With regular
sessions, you will find relief from stress and strain in daily life. The
total sense of well being that is experienced afterward helps the individual
not only at a physical level, but results in improved relationships
and social interaction. The individual is also better able to
face the challenges in life.
Process:
25 minute
Ayurvedic Head and Body Massage, followed by oil pouring on the forehead
for 25 minutes, finishing off with a 10 minute of Head Massage. Total
duration is 1 hour.
Benefits:
•
Helps to overcome stress and its ill effects on the nervous
system.
• Helps to relieve depression, insomnia, tension,
anxiety, anger, chronic headaches, rheumatism, hypertension, asthma.
• Promotes mental relaxation and improves vitality.
• Improves blood circulation in the scalp resulting in healthy hair
growth, minimizing hair fall problems.
• It works on the cerebral system, helping to relax the
nervous system while balancing the Prana Vayu (Vital Air) around
the head.
Urdvatana
Urdvatana
is a deeply penetrating herbal paste lymphatic massage.
This powerfully exfoliating treatment magically conditions the skin while
pressing stagnant lymphatic toxins out of the body. It
is an invigorating massage that uses a specially blended herbal paste made
with various grains, flour, herbs and oils.
Process:
20 minute
Ayurvedic Head and Body Massage, followed by a full body herbal paste
massage for 30 minutes, finishing off with 10 minutes of Body Massage.
Total duration is 1 hour.
Benefits:
• Cleanses
then exfoliates, tones and tightens the skin, leaving
it feeling young, fresh & silky smooth.
• It increases blood circulation, resulting in
a healthy radiance & glowing skin.
• Promotes weight loss and is very effective for
cellulite.
• Helps to prevent skin related disorders.
Abhyanga
This
is a gentle but firm whole body massage from head to toe
using warm medicated oil. Oils are chosen mainly according to the prakruti
(psychosomatic constitution) of the individual.
The following
factors are considered before the oil treatment is given :
• Age
• Sex
• Time of day
• Season
• Lunar cycle
• Solar cycle
The massage
is done in a soft rhythmic way with one or two persons massaging at the
same time for forty five to sixty minutes. Abhyanga massage is a deeply
relaxing, rejuvenating experience as well as treatment for certain
illnesses.
The most
important and interesting aspect of this technique is using the fingers
on various parts of the body. According to Ayurveda, our fingers represent
the five universal elements i.e.
• The
Thumbs represent Fire.
• The Index fingers represent Air.
• The Middle fingers represent Space.
• The Ring fingers represent Earth.
• The Little fingers represent Water.
Therefore,
using the fingers for massage has the effect of strengthening
the corresponding elements within the body.
Process:
20 minute
Ayurvedic Head and Face Massage, followed by full body massage with herbal
oil for 40 minutes. Total duration is 1 hour.
(15
minutes after the massage, a steam bath or warm shower is highly recommended).
Benefits:
• A
regular Abhyanga therapy protects from stress, anxiety, exhaustion
and Vata (Air) disorder.
•
Abhyanga is the best way to control and balance Vata in the body. Vata
is the predominant entity in the sense of touch and skin is the organ
of touch.
•
It nourishes the body, extends the life span, provides
good sleep, improves the skin texture,
improves the vision and provides better physical stability.
•
It improves the blood circulation and helps to keep the
body warm during cold weather.
•
Results in enhanced functioning of the heart, lungs, digestive
system, excretory organs and reproductive organs.
Kati
Vasti
In
Kati Vasti, a bund made of dough is placed on the lower back and warm oil
is poured into the center of the bund, on the base of the spine.
Kati Vasti is often used to relieve chronic back pain,
lower back spasms, degenerative spondilosis and nerve pains. A series of
these treatments are amazingly beneficial and relax the total body.
Process:
20 minute
Ayurvedic Head and Body Massage, followed by oil treatment on the lower
back for 30 minutes, followed by massage on the lower back for 10 minutes.
Total duration is 1 hour.
Benefits:
•
Aids
in strengthening the lower back and the spine.
•
Helps
to relieve back pain due to slipped disc or weakness.
•
Improves
blood circulation around the pelvic region making it supple and
strong.
•
Helps
to increase vitality and to treat problems related
to the reproductive organs e.g. PMS, infertility, impotency etc.
•
Because
it works on the lower vertebrae, it is wonderful for relaxing
the nervous system while balancing the energy flow around the
waist.
