Kerala, located in the southernmost part of India, is well-known for its Ayurvedic resorts which attracts increasing numbers of tourists all through the year. Kerala, the land of spices, positioned in the tropical region, with an abundance of medicinal plants and herbs in its forests, has an equable climate. Due to this unique ecological position [...]
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An Ayurvedic Spa is basically an Ayurvedic center, where treatments such as Shirodhara, Pizhichil and Abhyanga are carried out as a way of body rejuvenation and for banishing stress or for just taking a break from high-pressured lifestyles. Ayurvedic Spas have now transformed into a flourishing trade and Ayurvedic health tourism is continuously on the [...]
Oil Therapy which involves usage of various Ayurvedic oils form an essential part of Ayurvedic treatment. Oil therapy, is in particular, used for treating Vata disorders. However, it is also used for treating diseases related to nervous system, bones and tissues and is also beneficial for other doshas. Abhyanga, a massage procedure which involves the [...]
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The word “Massage” originates from the Greek word “Masso” which means “to touch”. Today massages are the most popular form of Spa treatment. Ayurvedic Massage is more of a treatment for certain health conditions and various age related disorders wherein, experts believe, that the toxins that are deep-rooted in the tissues and joints are loosened [...]
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According to a national Survey conducted in the United States of America, more and more hospitals are including Massage Therapy as a part of their treatment programs. The use of massage therapy has been increased by more than one-third in the past two years. The Survey was conducted by a health forum, a subsidiary of [...]
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Njavarakizhi – is a very effective rejuvenation technique done by a special kind of cooked rice, tied into boluses, dipped in warm milk and herbal decoction and massaged into the body through special technique by therapists. This relieves Paralytic strokes, tissue strengtheners, debility, Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis. Abhyanga – The entire body is massaged with [...]
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Parents who want to ensure that their [tag]newborn baby[/tag] sleeps well through the night, can try giving them a massage. Recent researches indicate that massaging can be as good as rocking and helps in lowering stress levels in infants, helping them to cry less and sleep better. In addition, a good massage promotes and strengthens [...]
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All techniques of meditation can be broadly grouped into the following approaches: Concentrative Meditation: In [tag]Concentrative meditation[/tag], the attention is focused on a single image, or sound (mantra) or the breath, so as to keep the mind still and to welcome greater awareness and clarity of mind. In other words, in concentrative meditation, the concentration [...]
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