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Shirodhara

by | Jul 30, 2020 | Ayurvedic Massage Melbourne

Shirodhara Therapy Melbourne

Shirodhara

SHIRODHARA– It is a form of Ayurveda therapy that involves gently pouring herbal liquids like oil over the forehead exactly at the middle spot of head. IN AYURVEDA, Shirodhara is well recognised for its benefits in improving Vata and Pitta. The name comes from the Sanskrit origin that is shiro (head) and dhara (flow).

Shirodhara is an ancient ayurvedic therapy that creates a deep impact on the nervous system. It is one of the most helpful rejuvenating and purification therapy.

The procedure includes that the warm oil or a selected herbal liquid is continuously poured over your forehead (ajna marma) with the help of a mud pot at a specific height above the person’s head. It is because this is the area where all your nerves are concentrated. Eventually there is a vibration produced in your forehead by the pressure of the oil. It is poured for a specific period of time continuously and rhythmically allowing the oil to run through the scalp and into the hair. Thus, the oil soaks in the forehead and scalp and finally penetrates into the nervous system. The tender pressure and the relaxing warmth of the oil allows the body, mind and nervous system to achieve a deep state of rest, similar to meditation. The deep impact of Shirodhara on the nervous system helps as rejuvenation and purification therapy.

Ayurveda Massage Therapies

by | Jul 30, 2020 | Ayurvedic Massage Melbourne

Ayurveda Massage Therapies Melbourne

Ayurveda Massage Therapies

Body Massage (ABHYANGA) – Done only when required by the body:
Potli Massage – To regularize the body constituents various herbs are combined together and are wrapped in a cloth . Thus is massaged all over the body or where required. These are done to strengthen the body.
Powder Massage (UDVARTANAM)– This is done with the help of powders that are exclusively selected as per the body. Effective in treatment of obesity , skin disorders etc.
Oil Massage – It is done with respect to the vitiated dosha/humor of the body to pacify it. A single oil or a combination of oils is used depending on the health issue in the body.

Massaging daily with ayurvedic oils is one of the positive ways to unlock the body’s healing ability – cheering your body and mind

Oil Massage enhances the strength of body and it stays in a good shape. Stress experienced by people creates a negative impact on their physical and mental well being – sometimes leaving them depressed. The oil massage enhances the functioning of beneficial hormones of skin that sends a positive therapeutic vibe, thus relaxing mind and body. The endocrine and nervous system gets balanced as a result while affecting those billions of nerve ending points that connect to the entire body from brain to the vital organs.

Panchakarma Detox Therapy

by | Jul 30, 2020 | Ayurvedic Treatment

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Panchakarma (Detox Therapy)

Panchakarma / detox is a technique of purifying and detoxifying the body. It is a process to detoxify the toxins related to earth, water, fire, air and space. The body produces a lot of toxins. Sometimes it is eradicated via urine, stools or sweating. There are some toxins that require a certain route to be removed from the body. For example the toxins lying in the deeper tissues need extra effort to be removed from the body.

The objective of Panchakarma is to eradicate the disease from its root. It is carried out to restore the function of 5 sensory organs.

How does Panchakarma or detox helps – It removes the toxins by activating all the cells of the body and removing those toxins from every single cell. This is a technique in which all the cells of the body participate thereby increasing the immune mechanism of the cells.

Detox / Panchakarma benefits: –

  • Immunity enhancer
  • Relieves the body from unwanted toxins
  • Helps in treatment of various disorders like skin infections, Arthritis, Diabetes,
  • Obesity, liver ailments, digestive ailments, reproductive system disorders, sinus
  • Related problems and many more.
  • It has shown very good results in Stress Management as well.

As the name suggests, Panchakarma is an amalgamation of 5 treatments to evacuate the invalid ‘dosha’ from the body. Panchakarma includes Vaman (Emesis) for excessive kapha ; Virechana (Purgation) for excessive pitta and Vasti for herbal enema. Vasti is one of the best treatments for the psychosomatic disorders and treats excessive vata. It cleanses the toxins related to earth, fire, air, water and space through colon. 

  1. Virechana is done to clean the bowels with selected medication and involves expelling doshas through purgation for excessive pitta(dosha) in the body. This is a non painful detox method, one of the the easiest treatment with least complications to follow.
  2. Vamana is a therapeutic process of purgation and involves removal of ‘doshas’ through the oral route
  3. Anuvasan Basti is oil predominant process for detoxifying done with medicated oil
  4. Nirooh Basti is decoction predominant process for enema
  5. Nasya or Nose Medication removes the toxins via nostrils

What you should know?

  • Vamana helps to treat diseases like cough, asthma, indigestion, poisoning, frequent tonsillitis, nasal discharge, tuberculosis, etc.
  • As a precaution, after a person goes through vamana, few things should be avoided – loud speech, overeating, continued sitting, too much walking, anger, anxiety including suppression of natural urges.
  • Virechana detox therapy mainly assists to throw out toxins and doshas from liver, blood and the intestines
  • Virechana helps to treat skin diseases, jaundice, constipation, headache, fistula, hemorrhoids, intestinal parasites, herpes and anemia as a detoxifying therapy. However there are contraindications from this therapy too which includes ulcerated rectum, pregnancy, obesity, diarrhea, cardiac ailments and tuberculosis.

Natural treatments for scars on skin

by | Jul 30, 2020 | Ayurvedic Treatment

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Natural treatments for scars on skin

Lemon, honey or tea tree oil as effective natural treatments for scars on skin

It is very common to have scars on the skin as a result of injuries, burns, skin sensitivity, acne, blemishes, and even due to medical procedures. Nobody likes scars on the skin or any unwanted permanent mark on body particularly the face. The desired removal of scars can be challenging as there are different types of scars that result from skin exposure / injury etc:

  • Atrophic Scars : One example of this kind of scars is stretch marks. They create sunken or indentation marks on the body.
  • Keloidal Scars : These are large, dark, elevated, and benign tumors that appear behind the ears, back, and chest. These scars can also go beyond and grow outside the affected area.
  • Hypertrophic Scars : These are the most common type of scars. They are raised dark marks that are caused due to acne and other skin infections.

Scars come in all sizes and shapes, and they are something you would rarely want to show off. Here are some methods to treat these scars. These methods can erase them to a great extent in due course of time.

Get set go to try the above and gain more confidence with an improved skin

Stress Management the Ayurvedic Way

by | Jul 30, 2020 | Ayurvedic Treatment

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Stress Management the Ayurvedic Way

Stress is a normal physical response to events that make one feel threatened or upset one’s balance in some way. When you sense danger whatever its real or imagined – the body’s defenses kick into high gear in a rapid automatic process known as the “ fight or flight” reaction, or the stress response. The stress response is the body’s way of protecting oneself. When working properly, it helps to stay focused, energetic and alert. Moreover in emergency situations stress can save life – giving an extra strength to defend oneself.
According to Ayurveda the greatest factor in a person’s sensitivity to stress is a substance called Ojas (oja) that is found in all cellular tissues of body and mind. Ojas is the essence of immune system and provides the mind with both stability and contentment.

Some of the causes of stress are Major life changes, Work, Relationships difficulties, Financial problems, any mishappening, Prolonged disease,Inability to accept uncertainty, Perfectionism, Diet and Lifestyle changes and above all the imbalances of basic humors of the body i.e. Vata, Pitta and Kapha.Now the question arises if stress is a normal physiological reaction then why does it troubles the body? The answer to this is that whenever there is a threat or a situation that is a bit difficult to handle the body automatically produces Cortisol hormone.
This hormone Increases Heart Rate, Increases Breathing, Releases Fats and Glucose for energy. Diverts blood flow from non-essential body areas to muscles and brain.

Increases Perspiration, Increases acid production in the digestive system and suppresses the immune system. But beyond a certain point, when there is a continuous effect of stressor on the body the whole reaction acts as chain reaction. Thus then stress stops being helpful and starts causing major damage to health, moods, productivity, quality of life and even adverse effects on the mental health leading to cause various psychiatric disorders.
Similarly when due to the above said causes any of the humors get imbalanced it also leads to the production of extra Cortisol which in turn causes stress.

There has been a proven and a well-established treatment of Stress in Ayurveda

  • Diet management: – Since stress reduces the body’s immunity, nutritious diet is very beneficial in counteracting this depletion. Following the right diet for dealing with stress is also very important. Avoid Caffeinated and Carbonated drinks, alcohol and Smoking. Avoid High protein animal foods , white flour and sugars. Try to add as many as fresh vegetables, fruits and whole grain meals.
  • Internal Herbal Medicines – The herbs like Brahmi, Jatamansi, Aswagandha, Jyotishmati, Shankhpushpi etc. have sown tremendous affects on the mental health.
  • Lifestyle management and inculcating Upkarmas – Always commit to a disciplined routine, Exercise regularly, Practice Pranayama / Meditation and Yoga. Moreover inculcate practices like Oil pulling, Karn Pooran (lubricating the ears), Self Massage. Apart from those therapies like Shirodhara, Abhyanga, Shirovasti, Hrida Vasti should be done.
  • Panchkarma (detox) :- Panchkarma is a technique of purifying and detoxifying the body. Panchkarma is a process to detoxify the toxins related to earth, water, fire, air and space. The objective of Panchkarma is to eradicate the disease from its root. It is carried out to restore the function of 5 sensory organs. It includes
  • Vaman – to remove toxins via mouth. Done for excessive Kapha
  • Virechan – to remove toxins via anal region. Done for excessive Pitta
  • Basti – for excessive vata ( best for the psychosomatic disorders)- it cleanses the toxins related to earth, fire, air, water and space through colon. Anuvasan Basti Nirooh Basti
  • Nasya – to remove the toxins via nostrils