Holistic Ayurveda
Holistic Ayurveda programs employ age-old techniques of body oil massage and herbs to rejuvenate the body, refresh the mind and create inner radiance, It is a preventative process that boosts and revitalizes the body’s immune system.
After a recommended personal assessment of Prokruti (constitution) and Vikruti (imbalances), the therapist prescribes the dosha-balancing remedial treatments relevant to the detected ailment.
Abhyanga
A traditional full-body herbal massage, during which two therapists use perfectly synchronized slow, fast, and kneading strokes in combination to stimulate the energy points and channels. This tn doshic bolancing-treatment harmonizes, purifies and rejuvenates the body and mind.
Body Revitalizing — Rejuvenation Package
Ayurveda teaches that health is maintained by the balancing of three subtle energies known as Doshas, comprised of five universal elements: space, air, earth, fire, and water. Each of us is made up of a combination of these three: The Vatha (air and space), Pitta (mostly fire with some water) and Kapha (mostly water with some earth). Any imbalance among the tri-doshas causes a state of unhealthiness or disease.
Panchakarma
Panchakarma iso balancing process that involves five ‘actions’ or ‘treatmets’. It is a therapeutic cleansing of toxic materials left by disease and poor nutrition. Ayurveda says that imbalanced doshas create a waste matter called Ama - a sticky, noxious substance that needs to be thoroughly evacuated from the body. The treatment involves daily massages and oil baths and is an extremely pleasant experience. Ayurveda recommends Panchakarma as a seasonal treatment for toning your mind-body system.
From time immemorial Sri Lankans have depended on the abundant resources of Ayurvedic plants and medicines for their health and well being. The centuries old Ayurvedic medical practices are revived now, as they provide safe treatments to a number of ailments of the mind and body. Ayurvedic herbal oil massages of the skin, body, and head, to revitalize you, are available in Sri Lankan Ayurvedic Centers.
Meditation and Yoga have developed as valuable stress busters and mental health aids, and they are readily available to those seeking these disciplined life-styles, for treatment of mind and body.
Ayurveda translates into English as the Science of Life (Ayur - life, veda - science). Considered to be the oldest healing science in the world, this ancient medicine is practiced extensively in Sri Lanka and India. This curative art was passed down from time immemorial through an oral tradition, through old masters to their disciples.
Ayurveda is a holistic system of curative and preventive medicine, focusing on the prevention of disease through a deeper connection between the mind and the body. It concentrates on a state of total health based on vigour, energy and balance. The concept of balance is important in Ayurveda - the balance of body, mind and consciousness based on each person's individual constitution.
According to Ayurveda the human body is composed of five elements known as the Panchamahabhuta (Pancha - five, Maha - great, Bhuta - elements). These five elements are apo (water), theejo (fire) vayo (air) patavi (earth) and akasa (space or ether).
The Ayurvedic concept of creation focuses on four interrelated factors. These are Body, Mind, Consciousness (or Soul) and the Panchamahabhuta (or five elements). These four elements blend into three bio-energetic forces that govern the health and determine the physical constitution of living beings. They are called Va (or Vata - air and space), Pith (or Pitta - fire and water) and Sem (or Kapha - water and earth).
Ayurveda refers to three other forces, which control mental and spiritual functions. They are Sattva, Rajas and Tamas. Mental disturbances are caused by imbalances of these three properties, in the same way that the five elements influence the body.
Individual Constitution
The three bio-energetic forces Vata, Pitta and Kapha are present in every human being. Vata is considered to be the energy of movement. Pitta the energy of digestion and Kapha is the energy of lubrication and structure. Although all three forces are found in the human body one is usually prominent.
VataPeople with Vata dosha tend to be thin, light and quick in their thoughts and actions. Change is an important aspect of their lives. When Vata is balanced they are creative, flexible, enthusiastic and lively. However, if Vata becomes excessive, we may develop anxiety, insomnia, or irregular digestion.
Pitta People with Pitta dosha are vivacious, smart and determined. If Pitta is balanced they tend to be warm, understanding and intelligent. Excessive Pitta can however, create irritability, jealousy and aggressiveness.
KaphaThose with Kapha dosha tend to be leisurely and stable. When balanced, Kapha creates calmness, sweetness and loyalty. When excessive, Kapha can result in greed and attachment.
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