Kerala Ayurveda
Kerala, the land of Ayurveda
Call it a blessing of God, Kerala's friendly climate, natural abundance of forests (with a wealth of herbs and medicinal plants), and the cool extended monsoon season (June - November) are best suited for Ayurveda's curative and restorative packages.
In fact, today, Kerala is the only State in India which practices this system of medicine with absolute perfection.
Ayurveda or the 'science of longevity' is the Indian system of nature cure. It is known to promote positive health, natural beauty and long life. Although rooted in antiquity, Ayurveda is based on universal principles and is living, growing body of knowledge as useful today as it was in earlier centuries. It is said that Ayurveda is old as the world itself. Its basis is the spiritual knowledge of the ancient seers of India and the cosmic consciousness in which they lived.
Its strength lies in its broad, all encompassing view of the dynamic inter-relationship between organic physiological process, external factors including climate, life work and diet along with the internal psychological and spiritual condition. Ayurveda, with its tridosha or three humours system, is able to provide a complete understanding of the cause of health in terms of metabolic balance. Disease is simply understood as an imbalance between the nerve energy (vata), catabolic fire energy (pitta) and anabolic nutritive energy (kapha). All foods and experiences have an effect on the overall balance of these respective humours. Ayurveda therefore aims to keeps the three humours in equilibrium.
Only then can perfect health be attained and maintained. In Ayurveda Diagnosis is more subjective than objective. But the comprehensive ness of the examination offsets any deficiencies because of subjectivity of the diagnosis. Ayurveda aims to solve many health problems. Thousands flock to India from all over the world in search of Ayurvedic healing. Kalari treatment, like Ayurveda has its roots in an age-old tradition, but only a few exponents remain today.
Ayurvedic TreatmentsABHYANGA: Or conventional oil therapy. Where the medicated oils are gently applied over the body. To alleviate fatigue, delay aging, improve sleep, etc.
SWEDANA: A mild fomentation procedure (using a cloth dipped in hot water).
NASYA: Is an instilling of 2 drops of oil in the nose just before inhalation.
GANDOOSHA: Or gargling lasts 5 minutes using different kinds of liquids (depending on each individual's need).
DANTA DHAVANA: 5 minutes of teeth cleaning with a herbal powder so as to prevent infections.
ANJANA: Is the lining of the rims of the eye with an anti-infection paste for 5 minutes. To improve eyesight and delay cataract formation.
KARNOPOORANA: Is the pouring of 2-4 drops of medicated oil in each ear for 5 minutes. To protect the ears from infection.
DHARA: Is a treatment where the patient is made to lie on a special wooden bed (a droni), after which, the medicated
oil/milk/buttermilk/etc. are poured in a prescribed, continuous stream on his head by the therapist. Who is assisted in this treatment by 2 other therapists, who help his with the oil application over the patient's body.For the oil application o the head, a wide-mouthed earthen vessel with a hole at the bottom is hung about 2 inches from the patient's forehead. A thread hangs forth from the hole along which the oil flows. The prescribed liquid is then poured into the vessel and on the upper forehead in a steady stream. The liquid drippings are collected and the oil is poured back into the vessel. After which the patient is given a warm bath or sometimes none at all (with the patient simply being toweled off).This treatment continues depending on the severity of each case. In order to alleviate fatigue, improve memory, restore equilibrium. And be effective in cases involving insomnia, migraines, ear-nose disease, spondilitis, paraplegia.
Call it a blessing of God, Kerala's friendly climate, natural abundance of forests (with a wealth of herbs and medicinal plants), and the cool extended monsoon season (June - November) are best suited for Ayurveda's curative and restorative packages.
In fact, today, Kerala is the only State in India which practices this system of medicine with absolute perfection.
Ayurveda or the 'science of longevity' is the Indian system of nature cure. It is known to promote positive health, natural beauty and long life. Although rooted in antiquity, Ayurveda is based on universal principles and is living, growing body of knowledge as useful today as it was in earlier centuries. It is said that Ayurveda is old as the world itself. Its basis is the spiritual knowledge of the ancient seers of India and the cosmic consciousness in which they lived. Its strength lies in its broad, all encompassing view of the dynamic inter-relationship between organic physiological process, external factors including climate, life work and diet along with the internal psychological and spiritual condition. Ayurveda, with its tridosha or three humours system, is able to provide a complete understanding of the cause of health in terms of metabolic balance. Disease is simply understood as an imbalance between the nerve energy (vata), catabolic fire energy (pitta) and anabolic nutritive energy (kapha). All foods and experiences have an effect on the overall balance of these respective humours. Ayurveda therefore aims to keeps the three humours in equilibrium.
Only then can perfect health be attained and maintained. In Ayurveda Diagnosis is more subjective than objective. But the comprehensive ness of the examination offsets any deficiencies because of subjectivity of the diagnosis. Ayurveda aims to solve many health problems. Thousands flock to India from all over the world in search of Ayurvedic healing. Kalari treatment, like Ayurveda has its roots in an age-old tradition, but only a few exponents remain today.
Ayurvedic Treatments
SWEDANA: A mild fomentation procedure (using a cloth dipped in hot water).
NASYA: Is an instilling of 2 drops of oil in the nose just before inhalation.
GANDOOSHA: Or gargling lasts 5 minutes using different kinds of liquids (depending on each individual's need).
DANTA DHAVANA: 5 minutes of teeth cleaning with a herbal powder so as to prevent infections.
ANJANA: Is the lining of the rims of the eye with an anti-infection paste for 5 minutes. To improve eyesight and delay cataract formation.
KARNOPOORANA: Is the pouring of 2-4 drops of medicated oil in each ear for 5 minutes. To protect the ears from infection.
DHARA: Is a treatment where the patient is made to lie on a special wooden bed (a droni), after which, the medicated
oil/milk/buttermilk/etc. are poured in a prescribed, continuous stream on his head by the therapist. Who is assisted in this treatment by 2 other therapists, who help his with the oil application over the patient's body.For the oil application o the head, a wide-mouthed earthen vessel with a hole at the bottom is hung about 2 inches from the patient's forehead. A thread hangs forth from the hole along which the oil flows. The prescribed liquid is then poured into the vessel and on the upper forehead in a steady stream. The liquid drippings are collected and the oil is poured back into the vessel. After which the patient is given a warm bath or sometimes none at all (with the patient simply being toweled off).This treatment continues depending on the severity of each case. In order to alleviate fatigue, improve memory, restore equilibrium. And be effective in cases involving insomnia, migraines, ear-nose disease, spondilitis, paraplegia.
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