Abhyangam
Abhyangam’ is the process of oleation,smearing medicated oil all over the body followed by gentlemassaging of the whole body. It is the basic step that stimulates and and rejuvenates various body systems. The number of strokes and pressure vary with the condition of the individual. This massage is indicated daily to prevent ageing and degeneration. This seven position therapy will treat the whole body physically ,mentally and emotionally while balancing the doshas. Its rythmic motion helps to relieve joints and muscles from stiffness and helps in freeing body movements. This stimulating treatment increases blood circulation which in turn encourages quick removal of metabolic wastes while providing relief to diseases such as anxiety fatigue circulatory disorders arthritic problems backache and injuries. Abyangam is always followed by steam bath. The effect of both are compounded since the heat and steam allow the medicated oils to seep into the body and nourish from inside.
Medicated steam bath
Every part of body except the head is exposed to medicated steam. This produces sweat dilatesies channels of body and facilitates easy removal of impurities from the system through excretory outlets. The steam bath gives greater flexibility and reduces stiffness and swelling. Helps to relieve from obesity, arthritis, muscle aches, pain & stiffness, cold, allergies etc. Can be done generally for everyone.
Shirodhara
Oil/ other liquids are poured in a continuous stream onto the forehead from a hanging vessel, while a gentle massage is given on the face and head.this treatment is quite powerful in its ability to relieve emotional and physical tension by working g on the third eye(centre of the forehead and window to the soul). This procedure often induces a mental state similar to a trance which creates deep relaxation of the mind and body. Studies report that Ayurvedic Shirodhara is a safe option to improve sleep quality among people who have sleep problems. Shirodhara is also effective in treating mental conditions such as anxiety, and mental stress. The calming effect produced by Shirodhara is similar to that obtained with meditation. Sirodhara is a great treatment for compromised nervous system. It helps to relieve symptoms of anxiety stress fatigue and hypertension.it relieves tension worry fear and headache as well as depression. It reduces excess vatadosha which is a primary factor in post traumatic stress disorder. Sirodhara with milk has proven effective in treating insomnia.the process stimulates the pineal gland which produces melatonin the regulator of the wake sleep cycle. If you are frequent Flyer and your daily sleep rhythm is often out of sync and you suffer jetlag, sirodhara can help reset your daily pattern of waking as well as remove built-up fatigue. It strengthens the head area, eliminates imbalances in neck, eyes, ears and nose. This helps to alleviate chronic headache ,migraine, sinusitis, eye diseases, high blood pressure, allergies, tinnitus brings oxygenated blood to brain which enhances memory, concentration and intellect. Replenishes and rejuvenates the skin by balancing skin oils, reducing lines and wrinkles by relaxing facial muscles which enhances youthfulness. Nourishes the hair. And scalp, strengthening hair follicles to. Prevent hairless and premature greying.
Elakizhi
Elakizhi is a part of panchakarma treatment in Ayurveda. Patrapotalawedam (elakizhi) is an innovative classical treatment with medicated leaves is a process in which herbal leaves are tied in a cloth bag. The bag is dipped into hot medicated oil and then applied all over the body. This therapy is effective in various kinds of arthritis, spondylitis lumbago, frozen shoulder, sciatica,post paralytic spasm, back pain, sports injuries and for all other Soft tissue inflammation especially joint Pains and other spastic conditions. This technique nourishes the strained body parts and alleviates sore muscles and joints. This treatment promotes better circulation within the effected area, induces perspiration which helps the skin to eliminate wastes. It also helps to tone the skin and can be very relaxing. The duration of application of Hollis NY to the body may vary 30-40 minutes depending on the individual conditions.
Nasya
This is is a treatment for cleansing the areas above the shoulder basically nose, throat, sinus and head. The face, shoulder, head and chest are massaged softly with medicated oils. Then medical oil or herbal powdered is instilled to the nostrils drop by drop or lower in at a stretch respectively as paschatkarmmadhoomapana. Is done after expulsion of kapha. Nasyam removes the obstructed kapha from the channels. The main benefit of nasyam is increasing circulation. It nourishes the tissues and improves the sense organ perceptions. It improves vision, helpful in diseases like facial paralysis, migraine, sinusitis etc. It helps in preventing hairless and harvesting and brings about an improvement in the glow of skin. Medicated oils and quantity used in the treatment is directed by the physician according to the conditions of the individuals. This treatment is done for a course of 7 days,14 days etc according to the instructions of the physician depending on the condition of the individual.
Njavarakizhi
Njavarakizhi is nourishing and cooling massage with oil and special rice(njavara) poultice dipped in milk. Navarakizhi nourishes tissues, softness of skin, enhances complexion, strengthen body muscles, cures joint stiffness and improves digestion. It is also used for beauty therapy. This treatment enhances glow and fairness to face.
Benefits of Njavarakizhi are in hemiplegia facial paralysis muscular atrophy, oteoarthrittis, joint shinny and solidness myalgiaetc. It prevents degeneration of the joint tissues and squandering of muscles. Corrects the dreariness related to vata, pittadosha. It prevents wasting of muscles and brings out lightness and a feeling of health in the afflicted joints, muscles and soft tissues.
Danymladhara
Dhara means pouring liquid medium in a small continuous and constant stream over the body or affected area. It is done with matured sedated fluids having sharp and hot potency. Medicated oil may or may not be applied on the body as per the individual conditions. The therapy is very effective in kaphavata predominant conditions. This treatment is extremely successful in stoutness to lose inch insightful and is done for 7- 14 days as prescribed by physician.
Danymladhara helps :
- Activate the nerves and in addition enhances blood stream.
- Revitalise and re-establish the vitality of the body.
- Soften and shed dead skin cells.
- Detoxification and conditioning of the skin.
- Reduce blood cholesterol.
- Remove kapha from the body.
- Effective in swollen joints hemiplegia arthritis spondylitis rheumatism etc
