About 3000 years ago, in Vedic India, in a natural environment that supported all aspects of life, some sages (rishis) understood the principles by which health and well-being are created or destroyed. 2500 years ago they revealed Ayurveda from ayur (healthy life) and veda (knowledge), or the science of longevity. Ayurveda is the oldest known medical system and it is still widely practiced today.

Even though its roots lie in antiquity, Ayurveda is based on universal principles and is a body of knowledge that continues to live and grow, as useful today as it was in times past, so much so that in India alone there are 108 schools , which offer degrees after 5 years of study, and 300,000 members of the medical association. Furthermore, the current interest in the field of prevention and health promotion has pushed a growing number of Western doctors to study this medicine which offers a range of important complementary knowledge to allopathic medicine.

Given the growing number of Westerners who in recent years have preferred Ayurveda as a treatment system, numerous centers have developed in India that offer stays with Ayurvedic treatments ensuring comfort and excellent services.In ours centers you can experiment with individual treatments or undergo a complete cycle of therapies such as rejuvenation, purification, weight loss, stress management and other specific therapies suited to individual needs such as the treatment of psoriasis.

Ayurveda teaches that health is maintained by the balance of 3 subtle energies known as kapha, pitta and vata.

These energies are responsible for all forms of matter (kapha), the strength and direction in which it moves (vata) and the transformations they undergo (pitta).All Ayurvedic treatments are designed to bring these forces back into harmonious balance rather than focusing on the manifestation of their imbalance.

It therefore focuses on the causes rather than the symptoms and since the three forces are in a different relationship in each individual, Ayurvedic treatments are specific to the person rather than the disorder.

The primary objectives of Ayurveda are:

-Treat, control and eliminate the original causes of the disease.

-Prevent diseases

-Strengthen the immune system

-Build a stable, calm, positive and strong mind and emotion.

To achieve these objectives,

 Ayurveda uses some tools:



-Herbal remedies based on herbs and minerals.

-Energy diet

-Lifestyle and daily habits

-Panchakarma therapy (removal of toxins, rebalancing of doshas (kapha pitta vata)

-Acupressure therapy of marma points (vital points)

-Relaxation and meditation techniques

-Yoga

The most common ayurvedic treatments are:

 ABHYANGA(General Massage)   : Special herbal medicated oil treatment where the entire body is massaged by two masseuses at the same time.     It gives vigor and vitality, cures obesity, rheumatism, skin, sleep and gives longevity.

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PIZHICHIL  : Another special massage with vegetable oils, from the head to the whole body, lying on a special wooden bed. Pieces of linen dipped in special oils are then wrung out over the whole body with a delicate and rhythmic massage. This massage is particularly suitable for rheumatism, arthritis, paralysis, nervous diseases, mental instability and sexual suffering.

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NAVARAKIZHI  : After an application of medicinal oils all over the body, it is covered with small linen bags filled with rice cooked in a special healing mixture.

Indicated for high blood pressure, cholesterol, skin diseases, some types of rheumatism, emaciated limbs, joint pain, heals the body through the skin.

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DHARA  : After an application of medicinal oils to the head and body, the patient is made to lie down comfortably and a special medicine (healing oils, herbal decoctions) is poured onto the head or affected area. Promotes rejuvenation, revitalizes the mind and body, cures insomnia, mental fatigue, anxiety and stress.

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SIROVASTI  : A strip of skin dipped in prescribed vegetable oils at a medium temperature is placed around the head. It is a very powerful remedy for: sinusitis, migraines, deafness due to inflammation of the nerves of the skull, facial paralysis, dry nostrils, chronic colds, rheumatism, arthritis, abscesses, etc...

ELAKIZHI  : Neck, shoulders, hands and back are massaged with bundles of herbs and medicated powders.

It is extremely relaxing and stimulating for blood circulation, giving tone to the skin.

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NASYAM  : Treatment of medicated oils and herbal extracts applied through the nose.

Indicated for the treatment of migraines, mental suffering, congestion and skin diseases.

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TALAPOTICHIL  : Herbal oils are applied to the head with a light massage.   The head is wrapped in a thin cloth which is evenly covered with a herbal paste for 45 minutes. It is an effective treatment for hair loss, insomnia and sinusitis.

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FACIAL MASSAGE  : The face is massaged with special rejuvenating oils that nourish and clean the skin, removing wrinkles and promoting beauty and softness.

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THARPANAM  : A special butter is applied to the eyes which is then washed with medicated decoction oils. It strengthens the optic nerves and therefore vision, releases tension and gives shine to the gaze and removes styes and wrinkles.