Ayurveda is an ancient system of holistic health care that is essentially a way of life concerned with promoting healthy living along with therapeutic measures that relate to physical, mental and spiritual harmony and the promotion of the body's own capacity for maintenance and balance
At Rithgeham - the wellness center & spa, treatments are non-invasive and non-toxic and can be used safely as an alternative therapy or alongside conventional therapies. It is in Kerala that Ayurveda is most effective with equable climate and abundance of forests, herbs and medicinal plants. Traditional texts reveal that the monsoon is the best season for rejuvenation programmes. The atmosphere remains dust-free and cool, opening the pores of the skin and making the body receptive to herbal oils and therapy.
Abhyanga, otherwise known as ayurvedic massage, is a broad term that means any kind of ayurvedic massage, of which there are a few different types including full-body massage, head massage (shiro abhyanga), or foot massage (pad abhyanga). Abhyanga is considered such a significantly beneficial therapy, that it's recommended daily - especially for the elderly, those with more air & ether in their constitution (vata dosha) and for those experiencing stress, anxiety & insomnia to name a few.
Kizhi is a massage therapy offered for the treatment of problems associated with muscles, bones and joints. Speaking of Elakizhi, ela refers to leaves and kizhi is the term used for bolus (potli). The process involves the use of leaves fried in a herbal oil and tied to a linen cloth that helps form the potli. The massage is carried out using these potlis, natural herbal ingredients, and is known to be very effective.
Shirodhara is a classic Ayurvedic therapy or the practice of slowly and steadily dripping medicated oil or medicated decoctions on the forehead. The therapy induces a relaxed state of awareness that results in a psychosomatic balance. Intense feelings of wellness, mental lucidity, and comprehension are experienced in the Shirodhara treatment.
Kativasti treatment in Ayurveda's take on helping individuals dealing with lower back pain and other related concerns. By definition, kati vasti is a lower back or lumbosacral therapy performed using heat and oil. The purpose is also to help bring vata dosha levels to optimum.
Pizhichil is a treatment which combines two therapies Snehana and Swedhana. Snehana meaning oil massage and Swedhana meaning to induce sweat. In Sanskrit, Pizhichil means 'to squeeze'. In this treatment a piece of cloth is dipped in warm medicated oil and is then squeezed and poured onto the patient followed by a rejuvenating massage. This treatment helps in circulation of blood and also removes all the toxins through sweat. More than three litres of relaxing, medicated oil is used in this therapy. Pizhichil protects the body from illnesses and builds up immunity for a healthy life. This treatment is considered to be very calming and rejuvenating.
Takradhara is a special Ayurvedic treatment that uses medicated buttermilk. Takra means buttermilk and dhara is a stream. The physiological benefits of Takradhara Ayurvedic Treatment are very similar to that of shirodhara. However, the major difference being use of medicated buttermilk.
Panchakarma (five actions) is a cleansing and rejuvenating program for the body, mind, and consciousness.
anchakarma is a treatment program for the body, mind, and consciousness that cleanses and rejuvenates. It is based on Ayurvedic principles, every human is a unique phenomenon manifested through the five basic elements of Ether, Air, Fire, Water, and Earth.
The combination of these elements are three doshas (tridosha): Vata, Pitta, and Kapha, and their balance is unique to each individual. When this doshic balance is disturbed it creates disorder resulting in disease.
Panchakarma is done individually for each person with their specific constitution and specific disorder in mind, thus it requires close observation and supervision. Treatment starts with pre-purification Measures of Snehan and Svedana, and then cleansing methods – Shodanas.
Panchakarma is needed when your body starts accumulating ama (Toxins). It happens with changes in lifestyle, climate, and food.
Five Basic Shodanas of Panchakarma: Cleansing Methods: It's important to understand that “pancha karma” actually means “five actions or five treatments.” There are five primary treatments included in Panchakarma which we elaborate on below.
Vamana | Virechan | Basti | Nasya | Rakta Moksha
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Do you badly miss a peaceful sleep? Insomnia, a sleep disorder that affects millions of people worldwide, can leave you feeling exhausted and irritable. While there are various treatment options available, Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine, offers holistic remedies for insomnia.
According to Ayurveda, the stress levels in our body are governed by three energies or the dosha Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. The amount of positive and negative stress in an individual’s body largely depends on these three energy levels (doshas).
Vajikaran is an important treatment modality as per Ayurveda and proposed benefits are manifold including increased sexual capacity, improving health of future progeny as well as in treatment of many common sexual disorders like infertility, erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation.
Rasayana Chikitsa, is a Ayurvedic Rejuvenation Therapy that focuses on strengthening the body and mind. Rasayana therapies are both preventive and curative. Both healthy people and individuals with health issues can take Rasayana Chikitsa, as it helps prevent and cure diseases. It is the therapeutic process of revitalizing and circulating vital fluids for well-being.
Our human body is like a machine and the way a machine needs servicing and lubrication from time to time to improve productivity and quality, our body also needs cleansing from time to time. With the current life being full of pressures and chaos, there is limited time for relaxation. Further absence of physical activity, intake of unhealthy foods, and habits such as smoking or drinking alcohol are responsible for increasing levels of toxins in the body. This build-up of toxins is a sign of several chronic illnesses such as diabetes, heart diseases, and even cancer. To prevent the risk of these complaints we need to regularly flush out the toxins from the body which can be easily achieved through regular Panchakarma treatment.