Ayurveda Treatments

What is Ayurveda :

“Ayushoveda ayurveda”

Ayurveda is the science of health and healing. The ancient science of Ayurveda is the oldest known form of health care system in the world. Often called the mother of all healing, it originated in India 5000 or more years ago.

Ayurveda is a Sanskrit word that is comprised of two words; Ayus, meaning life and Veda, meaning science or knowledge. Thus Ayurveda literally means “Science of life.”

PRAKRITI

(Body Natures According to Ayurveda)

Definition: Prakriti is an inherent nature of an individual determined at the
time of your birth, which cannot be changed during your lifetime. Ayurveda
broadly classifies human nature in two types – Mental and Physical Nature.

There are 7 types of Sharirika Prakriti:

• Vata Prakriti

• Pitta Prakriti

• Kapha Prakriti

• Vata Pitta Prakriti

• Pitta Kapha Prakriti

• Kapha Vata Prakriti

• Tridosha

Each Prakriti has different characteristic features.
The concept of Prakriti makes Ayurveda unique from other medical systems.
Selection of treatment, medicine is different for each individual depending upon their Prakriti.
Ayurveda also suggest about food which is conductive, foods which need to be avoided according to Prakriti.
Assessment of Prakriti analysis will not only help in understanding the physical and mental constitution of patient, but also plays a vital role in prognosis, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of many diseases.

Ayurveda Facials

Anti-Aging Facial – 60 min – R400

Acne Facial – 60 min – R400

Rejuvenating Facial – 60 min – R400

Panchakarma

Is an integral part of an ancient art of Holistic Healing Ayurveda. It is based on cleansing of biological triads (Vata, Pitta, & Kapha) of body to maintain an optimum state of physiological balance. Ayurveda believes that equilibrium of biological triads sustains health & longevity that are used to bring out the best of healing powers of the body.

Ayurveda Panchakarma Treatments

Abhyangam - 60min – R500.00

This is a special type of Ayurvedic oil massage which enhances blood flow, and usually given as pre-procedure to many therapies as well as a separate therapy in itself. It is useful in obesity, rheumatism, arthritis, spondylitis, weakness, rejuvenation and relaxation.

Benefits of Abhyangam

A daily Abhyanga practice restores the balance of the doshas and enhances well-being and longevity. Regular Abhyanga is especially grounding and relaxing for Vata dosha imbalances, but everyone can benefit from this practice.

Podikizhi – 45 to 60 min – R500.00

Various herbal powder are tied in a cloth piece to make a bolus and these boluses are heated in a pan with/without oil and the gentle massage is done with these lukewarm boluses. Useful in body stiffness, rheumatoid arthritis, osteo-arthritis and water retention

Benefits of Podikizhi

• Podikizhi increases the peripheral blood supply, so it also helps in improving complexion of the skin.

• It relieves body ache and strengthens muscles and skin.

• It is also a good technique for relaxation and relieving stress.

• It has detoxifying properties for the skin, removes the toxins through the skin pores, and lowers the tendency of skin...

Elakizhi – 60min – R500

Bundles made up of fresh leaves dipped in warm medicated oils are massaged over the body for deeper penetration. Useful in muscle aches, arthritis and spondylitis

Pizhichil – 45 to 60 min – R500.00

Slow stream of warm medicated oil applied/poured all over the body along with gentle massage. It is useful in rheumatic disease, spondylitis, paralysis, hemiplegia, sexual weakness, nervous weakness and other diseases.

Benefits of Pizhichil

According to ayurvedic principles, pizhichil reduces Vata aggravation and strengthens the body. The benefits of pizhichil massage include its uses in the management of Vata Disorders including hemiplegia, paralysis, osteoarthritis, muscular pain and joint stiffness.

Shiro Dhara (Types: Thaila/Thajra/Kseer/Kashaya) – 45 min – R400

In this procedure herbal oil, medicated buttermilk or milk or decoctions etc. are poured on the forehead in a stream. Useful in insomnia, mental tension, headache, migraine, certain skin diseases, stress & strain, depression and hair care.

Benefits of Shiro Dhara

Shirodhara is a great treatment for a compromised nervous system. Shirodhara can help relieve symptoms of anxiety, stress, fatigue and hypertension. It relieves tension, worry, fear and headache as well as depression. It regulates mood and gives feelings of pleasure and relaxation.

Navarakizhi – 60 min – R500

In this process, the whole body or any specific part thereof is made to perspire by the external application of certain medicated milk puddings tied up in the form of bundles. Useful in emaciation of limbs, skin diseases, rheumatic complaints and neurological disorders.

Benefits of Navarakizhi Ayurvedic Treatment

• Balances the Vata and Pita dosha

• It rejuvenates and nourishes the body

• Navarakizhi stimulates the nervous system

• Improves our skin condition

• Improves blood circulation

• This treatment is effective for Arthritis

• Very effective for Neurological disorders

• Relief from chronic muscular problems

Udvartanam – 45 min – R500

This is a typical massage with herbal powders useful for burning fat under the skin. It helps to lose weight and inches, exfoliates dead skin. It is useful in obesity, skin ailments, impaired blood circulation and stiffness.

Benefits of Udvartanam powder massage:

• Udwarthanam powder is an incredible nerve stimulator. The therapy activates your nerve endings and increases the blood flow.

• Udwarthanam helps in revitalising the body and regenerating the skin cells. It restores the skin.

• Udwarthanam promotes bodily strength.

Greeva Vasti – 50 min – R500

For this specially prepared warm medicated oil is kept over the cervical region within herbal paste boundary. It is useful for cervical spondylosis and neck stiffness.

BENEFITS OF GREEVA VASTI THERAPY

• Increases blood supply to neck and shoulders

• Rejuvenates and nourishes muscle tissues, bones, and nerves around the neck and shoulder Relieves pain and inflammation

Kati Vasti – 50 min – R500

For this specially prepared medicated oil is kept over the lower back within herbal paste boundary. Useful in all types of back pain & spinal pain, slipped disc, sciatica and spondylitis.

Benefits for Kati Basti (Vasti)

• Improves mobility of the spinal vertebrae.

• The skin absorbs the medicated oil used in the treatment.

• It benefits nourishing and strengthening the spinal nerves and back muscles.

• It relieves muscle tension and soreness.

Karna Poorana – 30 min – R400

It involves filling the ears with medicated oil to drain. Useful in treating dry ears, earache, tinnitus and tingling sensation in the ears.

Benefits for Karna Poorana

• The ayurvedic oils used in the therapy of Karna Poorana are beneficial for reducing inflammation and pain of the ears.

• Karna Purna also improves hearing capacity and quality. It nourishes the acoustic nerve and improves signal quality to the brain. It also enhances better interpretations of sounds by the hearing centre in the brain

Netra Tarpan – 45 min – R400

It is a cleansing process for the eyes, which gives a cooling effect to the eyes, preventing eye disease and strengthens optic nerve, also improves eyesight. Useful in curing eyestrain due to TV, computer, pollution, tired eyes, watering of eyes, dimness of vision at night. It helps in preventing early formations of cataracts.

Benefits of Netra Tarpana

• Dry Eyes Problem. The main reason for dryness in the eyes is the use of computers and mobile phones for hours without...

• Painful and Burning Eyes. Due to too much stress on the eyes or contact with dust and dirt sometimes you may experience...

• Recurrent Eye Infections. Common eye infections include conjunctivitis (pink eyes), keratitis,..

Hridya Basti – 45 min – R500

It is a unique treatment for heart and chest diseases. In this process medicated oil/ghrit/decoction of herbs is placed into the rim of urad flour specifically on the area of the heart. It is useful for strengthening of heart, angina, asthma and other cardio-respiratory problems.

Benefits of Hridaya Basti

• It improves the circulation of blood and eases breathing.

• This therapy helps in relieving muscle tension and inflammation.

• Helps to achieve proper functioning of heart by balancing Vata Dosha functions and strengthening heart muscles and...

• It also helps in lungs diseases especially cough due to aggravated vata dosha.

Janu Vasti – 50 min – R500

In this treatment, medicated oils, ghrit is placed into the rim of urad flour made at the knee joints. It is useful in treating osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and gout.

Benefits of Janu Vasti

• Releases discomfort from the knee joins

• Releases stiffness in the knee joints

• It helps in soothing the nerves around the knee join and the nearby areas