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oils and creams, body massage with herbal oil or
powder by hand and foot, internal rejuvenative medicines and
medicated steam bath. Herbal baths are also used.
Body Immunisation And Longevity Treatment (Kayakalpa
Chikitsa)
Prime treatment for retarding the ageing process,
arresting the degeneration of body cells and immunisation of the
system. Includes intake of Rasayana (special Ayurvedic medicines and
diet) and comprehensive body care programmes. Most effective for
either sex if undertaken before the age of 50.
Body Sudation (Sweda Karma)
Medicated steam baths eliminate impurities from the body, improve
the tone and complexion of the skin, reduce fat and are recommended
for certain rheumatic diseases, particularly for pain. Precious
herbs and herbal leaves are boiled and the steam is passed over the
entire body for 10 to 20 minutes daily. Hand massage with herbal
oils or herbal powder improves blood circulation and tones up the
muscles.
Body Slimming
Medicated herbal powder and medicated herbal oil massages, an
Ayurvedic diet of herbal juices etc. are part of the programme.
Beauty Care
Herbal face pack, herbal oil massage, intake of herbal tea etc.
improves complexion and beautifies the body. Mental And Physical
Well Being (Meditation and Yoga)
Mental and physical exercises meant to isolate the ego from the body
and mind - designed to hone your concentration, improve health and
help attain peace of mind through eight stages of training : 1.
Disciplined behaviour (yama) 2. Self purification (niyama)
3. Bodily postures such as the lotus position (asana) 4.
Control of breathing (pranayama) 5. Control of the senses (pratyahara)
6. Fixing of the mind on a chosen object (dharana) 7.
Meditation (dhyana) and 8. Samadhi - a state of being where
you experience absolute tranquility and well being.
Overall Fitness (Panchakarma Treatment)
A five fold treatment for mental and physical well being - tunes the
body, organs, mind, breath, nerves and purifies the blood.
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