Swedana is a steam treatment. The word Sweda is derived from Sanskrit ‘swid’, meaning ‘to sweat or to perspire’. Swedana is the process of inducing sweat with the help of steam. The steam is generated from the boiled medicated herbal decoctions. Ayurvedic fomentation is usually given after an oil massage.
Abhyanga is an ancient Indian Ayurvedic oil massage therapy for healing and detoxifying Body, Mind and Spirit. This ayurvedic detox and stress reduction therapy is performed by herbal oils. The selection of oils are based on your Constitution (Prakriti) and the disorder you are suffering from. Abhyanga is performed
Amais a unique concept of Ayurveda for which modern chemistry has no correlate. It is an important factor in a cause of disease and in modification of disease process. Ama originates from improperly digested toxic particles that clog the channels in the body. Some of these channels are physical and include the intestines, lymphatic system, …
The motive of Ayurveda is complete health for all. Ayurveda first believes in maintenance of health. Ayurveda lets the healthy person be more healthy and helps one to be devoid of any diseases. So, first protect one’s healthy state and if got with some diseases, treat it.
What is health:- “sama dosha sama agnischa sama dhatu mala kriyaaha| Prasanna atma indriya manaha swastha iti abhidheeyate” – Sushruta Samhita
When we listen the word ‘philosophy’, three civilizations erupts in our mind, Greek, Roman and Indian. these three countries have contributed a huge in philosophy. As far as Indian philosophy is concerned, it is unique in nature. Indian philosophy travels from outside to within, from Gross to subtle and from Darkness to Illumination. Vedas and …
As per the classics ‘Ojas’ is the essence of all the Dhatus. It resides in the heart (Hridaya) at it is present throughout the body. If Ojas is there, one is alive. If Ojas is destroyed, one is no more. Ojas is the subtle essence that is responsible for life, radiant health, strong immunity, vigor, longevity …
In Ayurveda, Dhatus are said to be the fundamental base of the body. Dhatus support the basic structure and functions of the body. Dhatus are of seven in number viz. rasa, rakta, mamsa, medas, asthi, majja and shukra. These are the structures that make up the body. However, like most concepts in vedic literature, they …
There are three Doshas (Humor) in the body. The Dosha literally means anything that makes other things degenerate, and this is what happens when a dosha is not balanced. The balanced state of Dosha reflects the healthy body. The structural aspect of our body is made up of five elements, but the functional aspect of …
