The '5 Action Plan'

Abhyangam

‘Abhyangam’ is a Sanskrit word which means oil application. It is commonly known as Ayurvedic Oil Massage. It is a form of Ayurvedic holistic healing massage therapy that involves massage of the body with large amounts of warm herbal oil ( for specific conditions based on dosha analysis)

Shirodhara

Shirodhara is the ultimate mind – body therapy which involves the gentle pouring of medicated herbal oils on the forhead. When the warm oil is being gently poured on your forehead, it induces a deep state of relaxation, calms the nervous system, and stimulates the endocrine system (pituitary gland). According to traditional texts (Astanga Hrdaya: Sutra 2:7-8), the Shirodhara technique, if done provides many benefits to the mind and body, when done correctly.

• It is one of the most effective methods for reducing stress and nervous tension

• It supports blood circulation, enhances blood circulation to the brain

• It improves memory

• It nourishes the hair and scalp, slows hair greying, supports hair growth

• It rejuvenates the skin

• It helps in the treatment of insomnia

• It helps regular the circadian rhythm and balance the sleep-wake cycle (great for shift workers)

• It cures migraines and headaches

• It helps with nervous disorders

• It eliminates anxiety and fear

• It has positive effects on hypertension (high blood pressure)

• It has positive effects on concentration ability.

• It helps to relieve diabetes

• It relaxes the body

• It rejuvenates and slows down the ageing process

• It helps with disorders affecting the neck, eyes, ears, and nose

• It stimulates the 3rd eye and crown chakras, and awakens intuition and inner wisdom

• Helps mental focus and concentration

Patra Pinda Sweda

Patra Pinda Sweda is a type of Pinda Sweda in which leaves of medicinal plants and herbs are roasted in a pan with little oil and a bolus is prepared from it by tying in the cloth. These natural preparations of aromatic and medicinal herbs that are wrapped in a bag-shaped cloth made by hand and mixed with herbal oils that are heated by steam. These are applied to the body in order to enhance its pain relieving, moisturizing and detoxifying properties.

Kati Vasti

Kati Vasti is one of the Snehna-Swedana Treatments in which medicated herbal oil is used and is very useful in many health conditions. Our panchakarma therapist prepares dough from special grains which is shaped into a small ring and placed on the affected area. It is especially effective in the treatment of chronic cases of lower back pain, slipped disc, sciatica and carries several other health benefits.

Janu Vasti

In this procedure, a compartment of flour is placed around the painful knee joint. Under the supervision of Dr. Tarun Gupta, medicated lukewarm oil is poured into the compartment. The duration of this procedure is between 30 and 40 minutes. Janu Vasti is an effective ayurvedic treatment that provides great relief to knee pain. This treatment is especially beneficial in healing knee pain caused by Osteo Arthritis. It relieves stiffness and pain, helps easing movements of knee joints, strengthens the muscles, joint and the surrounding soft tissues; improves circulation, enabling the patient to return to their daily activities and work without the pain.

Greeva vasti

Greeva stands for neck and vasti means to hold something. Greeva Vasti is essentially the holding of herbal oils on the spine, starting from the neck. It is an important treatment as it is effective in relieving neck pain and provides significant and lasting relief from even the most acute ailment(s). 

The benefits of Greeva Vasti are:

• Relief from pain and stiffness in the neck, shoulders, and upper limbs

• Relief from pain and inflammation

• Improvement of neck mobility

• Increased blood supply to the neck, shoulders, and arms

• Reduced frequency of headaches and vertigo

Netra tarpan

Netra tarpan is an Ayurvedic Eye treatment that provides strength to the eyes. The medicated ghee is poured over the eyelids in an enclosure built around the eye out of wheat flour. It is said to be an excellent treatment to improve vision and clarity of the vision. This soothing treatment provides many healing benefits. The benefits of Netra tarpan therapy – 

• Cleanses and rejuvenates eyes.

• Moisturizes the dry eye.

• Improvises blurred vision.

• Reduces burning of eyes.

• Aids in the improvement of eye diseases.

Karna Pooran

Karna Pooran is an Ayurvedic Ear oiling therapy in which medicated oil is instilled and filled in the ears. It can be done in both a state of disease or health as part of daily regimen for prevention of diseases. This therapy has many benefits.

• It nourishes the ear and decreases vata dosha.

• It corrects poor hearing, ringing in the ears and lock jaw.

• It is indicated for deafness, ear ache, tinnitus, stiffness of neck, 

• Prevents ear imbalance and vertigo.

• Reduces itching and dryness of the ear.

• Soothes and cleanses the ear.

Pizhichil

Pizhichil is a speciality Ayurvedic treatment with exemplary benefits. The Ayurvedic term Pizhichil translates to squeezing. The medicated oil for the massage therapy is squeezed from a cloth dipped in the warm medicated oil into the patient’s body. The Pizhichil treatment combines the goodness of both oils and heat providing the body and mind with numerous amazing benefits. Some of its benefits are as follows:

• Improves overall blood circulation

• Strengthens immunity system

• Rejuvenates the body

• Keeps diseases at bay

• Helps in quick healing of fractured bones and improves muscle development

• Reduces stress, anxiety and tension. Improves skin quality

• Eliminates nervous weaknesses and disorders

• Treats paralysis, arthritis and rheumatic diseases

Lepam

Lepam is a therapy in Panchakarma where a  herbal paste is spread on the affected area of the body and allowed to be kept for specific duration. This therapy is very useful in the treatment of inflammation, arthritis and skin diseases. Lepam is recommended to patients suffering from arthritis, swelling, pain, inflammation, tingling and skin diseases