Ayurveda: Ayurvedic - Ancient Indian Medicine and Skincare

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http://www.ayurvedichealers.com/KayaKalpa.html

Kaya Kalpa
"Kaya" means bodies and "Kalpa" means transformation. Kaya Kalpa treatments reverse the effects of time and regenerate the entire body, mind and spirit. This secret healing technique was used in India for thousands of years by religious healers to rejuvenate and give longevity to royalty and holy sages.
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The Treatment [/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif]begins with an assessment of your Ayurvedic body type using pulse diagnosis and a questionnaire format. You will be given the appropriate lifestyle, diet, herbs and essential oils to bring you back into balance. [/FONT]

[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif]While maintaining a tantric, connective breath, an herbal paste made from Indian herbs is massaged onto your entire body. The paste draws out impurities while re-vitalizing the skin and brings emotions to the surface. After the paste is dried, it is removed by further body work that reaches deep holding patterns. Skin brushing completes the stimulation and cleansing. Special herbal oil is formulated and applied by a third massage to nourish and seal the skin. [/FONT]

[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif]A steady stream of warm oil is directed onto the area of the third eye for 30 minutes creating ecstatic sensations and expanded awareness.[/FONT]

[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif]A hot bath is prepared with herbal extracts and essential oils. The recipient enters and performs multiple rounds of Breath of Fire ( Kundalini ) and primal sounds. This creates a fiery state to release unexpressed emotions and fears. Guided Forgiveness Rituals release you from past projections about relationships and creates an opening for new ways of perceiving them. A cooling shower returns the person to the body and initiates divine connectedness, while affirmations refill the mental body.[/FONT]

[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif]The patient is dried and placed in a cocoon of sheets and blankets. The chakras (energy centers) are anointed with the most powerful and spiritual of essential oils while a deep meditative breath is maintained. [/FONT]

[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif]A restful state of bliss is obtained that can carry over for the next few days, weeks even months in everything planned and performed. After the treatment, one is at rest from 2 to 5 hours.
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[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif]TARPANA (Relationship Healing)[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif]Is a healing ceremony that is used to release constraining thoughts about our relationships to others and to empower ourselves as an active co-creator of our lives. While Ayurvedic practices embrace foods, herbs, oils, and lifestyles as crucial healing modalities, it also acknowledges that our sense of connectedness to all things may be the most powerful factor in our well-being. By freeing us from the power of the negative thoughts that we hold about our relationships to others, Tarpana is a way to experience our true connectedness with all of creation. The ceremony helps us understand that it is possible to change how we view the world and how we feel about ourselves and our connection to others in the universe. [/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif]Begin the ceremony alone in a quiet and dimly lighted space. Light candles and incense and begin a form of breathing called the "re-birthing" or "connected" breath by breathing in through the nose and out through the mouth. Allow the inhalation and exhalation to be connected and don't control the exhalation, allow it to excape at its own pace like a long sigh. When you are in a relaxed frame of mind, begin the unblocking process by first calling forth your ancestors and then anyone you have ever been in a relationship with. [/FONT]

[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif]Begin with your mother or father, then continue through each ancestor and other significant people. Visualize them standing before you looking into your eyes. Remember what they looked like, using your own memory or images from photographs. Remember your experiences with them or stories you have heard about them. Visualize them receptive to listening to what you want to say to them. Begin the clearing by saying "What I want you to know is__________." Then tell the ancestor what you have felt about them. Are you grateful for gifts or genetic tendencies that you inherited? Do you feel yourself victimized by them in some way? Discuss with them your role in the co-creation of your relationship. Take this opportunity to forgive yourself and your ancestor. If you truly forgive then you are a ble to leave the experience behind you and no longer carry it with you. With forgiveness comes the ability to turn adversity into a catalyst for growth and a new sense of gratitude for the gifts they have given you.[/FONT]

[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif]Conclude your ceremony by symbolically serving your ancestor their favorite food or drink, something they would have enjoyed. In your mind's eye, visualize them taking your offering, consuming it, and smiling. Then look directly into their eyes and see if you can experience them giving you a blessing--wishing you success in life, blessing you as you find your path, freeing you from obligations to them, and freeing you to pursue your own passion and purpose. Accept their blessing and visualize them walking in the light of their own path. Bless their path as they leave.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif]Conclude the Tarpana session by being centered and repeating positive affirmations: "I am love, I am one with all things, I am peace, I am joy, I am prosperity, I am forgiveness, I am trust, I am fulfillment." And so it is.[/FONT]

 

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http://www.yogajournal.com/lifestyle/3

Ayurvedic Healing Foods

These healing foods enliven your body, stimulate its repair, and rejuvenate.
By Miriam Kasin Hospodar

Lemons are both purifying and nourishing, and they stimulate digestion. For reducing toxins, drink unsweetened lemonade as many times during the day as desired.

Ghee (clarified butter) is among the best rejuvenating and longevity-promoting foods. It aids digestion and calms the nerves. Ghee's rate of absorption is high, making it an excellent medium for transporting the nutrients of other foods to the tissues.

Dates and Figs are prized as excellent sources of energy. They also help build tissues. Eat one or two every day.

Almonds are nourishing and life-supporting. Ayurveda recommends blanching and peeling almonds because their skins are slightly toxic. Eat several almonds daily to increase strength and energy.

Mung Beans are among the best legumes for their supreme digestibility and health-giving qualities. They are beneficial when people are sick or otherwise in need of very light food. Mung beans are particularly nourishing when mixed with rice or other grains.

Ginger is often referred to as "the universal medicine." It promotes good digestion and helps remove ama. Dried ground ginger is more concentrated in its flavor and its effects. To aid digestion, sprinkle a thin slice of fresh ginger with lemon juice and salt, and eat one-half hour before a meal.

Cumin Seeds serve as a digestive aid and ama-reducer for all doshas. To help remove toxins, start the day by drinking warm water mixed with a pinch of powdered cumin and ginger.

Lassi is a beverage prepared by mixing one part yogurt into two parts water. It is an excellent nutritive digestive aid, taken during or after a meal. You can flavor lassi either with raw sugar or honey and a little ground cardamom, or with toasted ground cumin seeds and salt.

Juicy, Seasonal Fruits are both highly nutritive and purifying. Juicy fruits should be completely ripe for maximum healing value.

Green, Leafy Vegetables are both nutritive and purifying. Their bitter flavor stimulates the liver, helps balance blood sugar, and aids skin conditions. Prepare with a little ghee or oil.

Cow's Milk is considered a vitalizer by Ayurveda and recommended for those emaciated after injury. Ayurveda recommends bringing milk to a full boil to remove the qualities that can cause excess mucus. To further reduce milk's clogging qualities, add a pinch of ginger and/or black pepper. Also, milk should be imbibed separately from foods with any taste other than sweet.

Water is universally beneficial for everyone, and assists virtually all healing. It promotes digestion and, when imbibed while hot, is particularly effective for removing ama.

 

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source: youtube

Ayurveda Medicine: A Natural Remedy Explained
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y29tqm3RMtQ

Ayurvedic Massage
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zo3TIlhMsNc

Ayurvedic Spa Techniques by Real Bodywork
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4G_OYKcD-s

Ayurveda Panchakarma -Somatheeram-Kerala
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWvwNKdUOac

Ayurvedic Medicine Saves 3 Time Stroke Patient (Part 2)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IU3CG1FjBbU

Secrets of Ayurveda
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CS41-iXuPnE

 

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source: youtube

Miracles Of Ayurveda
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-QhdCgX5pY

 

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http://www.boloji.com/ayurveda/av034.htm

5 Ways To Introduce Ayurvedic Principles Into Your Daily Diet
“You are what you eat.” Right, but only 50% right, according to the ancient healing tradition of Ayurveda. The combination of what you eat and what your body does with what you eat is what actually shapes health and well-being. According to Ayurveda, you are unique, and your dietary needs are unique too, determined by your body constitution, age, the season, your environment and your needs for balance at any given time. But there are some diet and digestion principles that are universally applicable. Here we present five that you can begin any time…the quick and-simple way to incorporate the Ayurvedic way of eating into your daily diet. Once you start seeing results, you can delve more deeply into doshas—Ayurvedic body types—and tailor a diet and digestion routine that’s best for you.

[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']1. Add some zest to your life with lemon![/font]
[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']Add the freshly squeezed juice of half a lemon to a large cup of really warm water and drink first thing in the morning. Fresh lemon juice in moderation is good for all doshas. Lemon is a wonderful aid to internal cleansing. Antibacterial and antiseptic, lemon ******* the presence of disease-causing bacteria in the digestive tract. It is also a digestion enhancer and helps reduce bloating and flatulence. It kindles a lethargic appetite, getting the digestive juices flowing. And it aids elimination, so your digestive tract is naturally flushed clear every morning. As an antioxidant, lemon helps fight disease-causing free radicals in the body. It helps keep your skin clear and your eyes sparkling.[/font]

[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']More ways to use fresh lemon:[/font]
[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']Add lemon zest to your herbal tea. [/font]
[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']Squeeze some fresh lemon juice over your lentils. [/font]
[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']Skip the fatty prepared dressing and opt for a squeeze of fresh lemon and a dash of extra-virgin olive oil over your salad.[/font]

[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']2. Say “No ice, please!”[/font]
[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']According to Ayurveda, iced beverages, especially with or right after a meal, can really slow down digestion. Imagine pouring cold water over burning coals set up to cook your food. That’s effectively what you do to your digestive fires when you gulp down iced beverages with your meal. Instead, opt for digestion-enhancing drinks. Warm water infused with fragrant fennel helps enhance digestion, prevents bloating, and freshens your breath naturally. Cumin tea, or ginger-mint tea made with fresh ginger root slices and fresh mint leaves are great alternatives. [/font]

[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']Warm herb/spice teas stimulate the digestion, help your body assimilate the nutrients from the foods you eat and help flush toxins from the system.[/font]

[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']To make herb or spice teas, bring water to a boil, add the fresh herbs or spices, turn off the heat, and cover. Let steep for 5-7 minutes, strain and enjoy.[/font]

[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']3. Invite all your senses to the table.[/font]
[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']Digestion begins much before the first morsel of food goes down your throat. When food is prepared properly and presented beautifully, and your body and mind are receptive, all of your senses can aid digestion. When you eat mindfully, colors, flavors, aromas and textures blend to make the process of eating a delightful and productive experience.[/font]
[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']Create an inviting, pleasant environment to aid in the enjoyment of a meal:[/font]
· [FONT='Arial','sans-serif']Keep the dining table free of clutter. Only your food should grace the table at mealtimes.[/font]
· [FONT='Arial','sans-serif']Diffuse appetizing aromas 30 minutes before your meal—lemon, orange and coriander are wonderful for getting those digestive juices flowing.[/font]
· [FONT='Arial','sans-serif']Eat in a silent, serene atmosphere. Keeping your mind free of clutter while you eat will help your body and mind make the best use of what you’re ingesting.[/font]

[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']4. Take a lunch break![/font]
[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']How many times a week do you “grab a quick bite” for lunch, use lunch as an excuse for getting business accomplished or skip lunch altogether?[/font]

[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']According to Ayurvedic healers, lunch should be THE most important meal of the day. It’s the time of day when your digestion is naturally at its peak, and your body best able to complete the digest-absorb-assimilate cycle.[/font]

[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']Yet most of us eat the biggest meal of the day at night, often not long before we go to bed, and the body has to rev up and work hard to digest the food at a time when it should be trying to get into rest mode. Unless you’re among the lucky few with a workhorse for a digestive system, eating heavy at night tends to result in undigested food clogging up your insides. You’ll find it harder to fall asleep, your skin might break out, you’ll gain weight easily, and you’ll not feel as energetic as you should during the day.[/font]

[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']So take that lunch break, and eat your most substantial meal of the day around noon. Heavier foods and yogurt should be eaten at lunch rather than dinner for the same reasons.[/font]

[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']And when you have five to ten precious extra minutes, take the time to just sit quietly after the meal, savoring the experience, before you resume activity. This will direct your body’s energy towards digestion before you draw it to other activities.[/font]

[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']5. Drink to good health![/font]
[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']Water, the Ayurvedic beverage of choice, is crucial for digestion and absorption and to help flush toxins out of the body. It helps prevent bloating and constipation, and helps transport nutrients to the cells and tissues. It helps support the metabolism of fat.[/font]
[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']Drink room temperature water or warm water through the day. Water spiked with digestion enhancing spices and herbs is even better. Light, clear vegetable broths, prepared fresh each day, are good detoxifiers and offer soothing comfort on cold winter days. [/font]

[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']– Shreelata Suresh[/font]

[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']December 26, 2004[/font]​

[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']Disclaimer: The above article is educational in nature, and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. If you have a medical condition, please consult your physician. [/font]
[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']Shreelata Suresh is a yoga instructor from the Bay Area, and she writes on yoga and Ayurveda for different publications. To subscribe to free newsletters on Ayurveda, or for more information, please visit [/font][FONT='Arial','sans-serif']http://www.ayurbalance.com.[/font]

 

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^^^^ Ponyshow, what was the name of that spa? Those pictures are beautiful!!!!!!!!

it's called the raj

http://theraj.com/

check it out, it really is beautiful, and interesting.

 

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it's called the raj

http://theraj.com/

check it out, it really is beautiful, and interesting.

Thanks for the information!

 

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wow! just came across this thread via google.. i didn't expect ayurveda to be on TFS. i actually study ayurveda here in Australia, it's an incredible science. although sometimes i find it difficult to live an ayurvedic life mixed with my normal crazy western life! there are some great ideas listed above and i've actually learnt quite a few more things about ayurveda, but it's a life long lesson anyway!! the clips above make me want a beautiful massage and shirodhara treatment. if only i could give myself those treatments hehe!

 

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Also, for those of you who are working out your dosha (constitution) and it's changing, doshas actually have two levels called prakriti and vikriti.

Basically, when you're born your dosha is set for life (prakriti) ie vata/ pitta. Depending on your lifestyle, your age. seasonal changes etc, your dosha can fall out of balance (vikriti) so you may come up as kapha/vata etc. It's when this fall out occurs that disease can manifest in your body.

When we try to diagnose our own dosha it can be hard to distinguish between our natural state and our current state, so what I suggest is think back to when you were young, or feeling really happy/healthy and do a quiz on your state then and then do a quiz on how you feel now, This can help work out what your natural state is and then why it's out of balance which give you the info to get it back to normal.

It's also worth noting that we are all made up of Vata/Pitta/Kapha as these doshas combined make up the 5 elements, we just all have different variations of the doshas. So even though you may be high Kapha you will still have Vata and Pitta in you.

Vata controls movement in the body and usually the first thing to go out of balance so generally if you're not feeling right, try to pacify vata.

Hope this helps. Let me know if you want anything clarified. It's nice to pass on ayurvedic info!