Ayurveda in India

Ayurveda Tourism in India

Ayurveda- Ayurveda which means ‘science of life’ or ‘knowledge of life’ is a combination of two words ‘Ayur’ and ‘Veda’. The history of Ayurveda is very old that starts from Vedas (The Holy Book in Hinduism). The need of Ayurveda was revealed by creator of the world himself- Lord Brahma.  There are four Vedas in Hinduism they are - the Rigveda, the Yajurveda, the Samveda and the Atharvaveda.

The Atharvaveda has the principal of healing and it is stated the Ayurveda origin from it. Ayurveda is based on Atharvaveda which describes human’s life cycle.

Ayurveda is the world’s oldest health care system which is a complete system that integrates the mind, body and spirit. 

Origin of Ayurveda – The Ayurveda was developed in the time of Indus Valley civilization or earlier. Significantly it was developed in Vedic era or pre Vedic era. 

 Ayurveda has been defined in various religious books by different Shlokas, here is one of the them adopted by world health originations (WHO) –

“Sam Dosha, Samagni, Sadhatu malakriya

Prasannatma, Indriyas manah swath abhidayate”- Sushruta 24/41 

(Health is in balance when all three Doshas (bioenergy) and Agni (Metallic Process) are in balance, and excretions are in proper order. When Atman (Soul), sense, Manah (Intellect) are in harmony with internal peace, the Svastha (Optimal health) is achieved.)

The Ayurveda Concept- The Ayurveda concept encourages us to live healthy with nature and follow a healthy lifestyle. According to Ayurveda the universe is made of five elements (Fire, Air, Water, Earth and Space) and they are called Panchamahabhutas.  Each human individual has a distinct balance, and our health and well being depends on three Doshas (Tri-dosas)

These three Doshas (Tridosas) or energies are made of up of the five mentioned elements-:

1.  Vata - (space or air) it is thought to be most powerful of all three Doshas. It is generally seen as the force which controls nerves impulses, breathing, blood flow and elimination.
2. Pitta - (fire or water) - it controls digestion, metabolism and certain hormones linked to appetite
3. Kapha - (water or earth) - This is believed to control weight, immune system, growth and strength and the cerebral-spinal fluid that protects the brain and column.

Human body loses its balance when any of these five goes beyond the desirable limits.

According to Sushrut samhita “a person healthy one whose doshas are in balance, appetite is good, all tissues of the body and all natural urges are functioning properly and whose mind, body and spirit are cheerful.”

Ayurveda Treatment – Ayurveda Treatment aims to prevent illness, heal the sick and rebalancing Doshas. In this treatment Ayurvedic doctors or practitioner check the patient’s history, pulses, and abdomen and examine tongue, eyes and other body parts for knowing the Doshas balance.

Treatment depends on your unique prakriti, your primary Doshas and balance of all three Doshas. Ayurveda Treatment helps-:

•         To protect health and prolong life (Swasthyas swasthya rakshanam)
•         To eliminate disease and dysfunctions of the body (Aturasya vicar prashamanamcha)

Benefit of Ayurveda Treatment – there are many benefits from Ayurvedic treatments. It helps to patients in all ways physically, mentally and spiritually.

1. Physical Benefit- Ayurvedic treatment is helpful to balance all Doshas.   Ayurveda treatment helps the patients suffering from diabetes, heart ailments and cancer. Difficult disease such as asthma, tumor growths are managed effectively by this treatment.
2. Psychological benefit- It is said that human mind consists three states or Triguna’s Sattva, Rajas, Tamas. Any of these disturbances takes patients to mental disease. Ayurveda treatment helps to recognize these diseases. All these disease depend on individuals life’s four principals these are Ahara (Food habits), Vihara (Human Activities), Nidra and Maithuna (Sexual habits) to maintain or balance in all these four principals there is an Ayurveda treatment (care) given to the patients.
3. Spiritual Benefit - Ayurveda is beneficial to keep mind and body in perfect shapes. It also helps to recognize one’s capability, self realization, creativity and balance of tri-Doshas and tri-gunas

Ayurveda Massage - There are various types of massages in Ayurveda. They are Pizhichil, Shirodhara, Njavarkijhi, Ubtaan and Elakijhi, Abhyangam, Udvartana and Garshana. Some other massage in Ayurveda which are commonly known are Head massage, shoulder massage, neck massage, Special back massage and massage with foot etc..

It helps to eliminate toxins through purification, strengths the muscle tone, relaxes and rejuvenates the body. Ayurvedic massage is given using hands, feet, elbows, forearms and well-oiled balls.  Massage treats the whole body through: physically, mentally and emotionally. In Ayurveda to suit individual’s Doshas it needs to be tapping, kneading, squeezing and massaging with oil.

 Ayurvedic massage is good for keeping one’s healthy, to improve overall well-being, to boost immune system, stress relief, improve circulation. Increase body awareness/vitality, promote healthy skin and gives deep relaxation.

Hence we can say Ayurveda is very fruitful for all that not only prevent you from many diseases but also helps to make ones healthy and fit. One need to keep one’s fit and healthy with all these steps.

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