Monday, 16 March 2015


All About Ayurvedic Massage :
 
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FIVE PROCEDURE OF PANCHKARMA :      
Panchkarma is a basically a cleansing process that not only treat the disease from root cause but also improves longevity and rejuvenation. It has two poorav karma like Snehan (oilification) and Swedan (fomentation).
 
  • (A) Snehan :
  • The first step of Panchkarma ,saturates the body with herbal and medicated oils .It consists of two parts: is applied to the perineal/vaginal region.
  • External Oilification :In this medicated oils are vigorously massaged into the body. Sesame oil is the primarily vegetable oil used for external application.
  • Internal Oilification : In this medicated oil are ingested. Herbalized ghee (clarified butter) is the main substance used for internal Oilification.
  • (B) Swedan :
  • In swedan body is made to undergo sudation or sweating by exposure to steam. With herbs added steam the body is made to perspire to loosen and excrete the toxins. Swedan is done locally or full body.
Breathing :
 
 
  • 1) Forced vomiting (Vaman) :
  • Vomiting (Vaman) is intended to the removal of "Kapha dosha". It is not to be adopted for 'Kapha's only but necessarily in case of 'kapha's" conjunction with one or both 'Doshas's. Vaman is essential for in the case of food poisoning or other type of poisoning. Vaman employs certain emetic drugs that induce a severe spell of vomiting to clean the upper gut. Bronchial astma is prevented by periodically inducing 'Vaman'.
  • 2) Purging (Virechan)
  • Purging is a purifactory treatment as important as emisis or vomiting. 'Virachan' concentrates on the lower part of the gut and uses purgatives to clean the bowel. This procedure helps get rid of all three Doshas, though Pitta and Kapha benefit the most. To cure piles, boils, discolouration of face, jaundice, chronic fever, spleen enlargement cataract, intenstinal disorders, ailments of the womb, arthritis, haemothermia, constipation, diabetes, skin diseases, tumors, asthma cough, ailments in the head and many other diseases in the Ayurvedic way, purging is essential.
  • 3) Medical enema (Vasti) :
  • The classical Text 'Ashtanga Hridaya' says, "A purge properly carried out leads to clarity of intellect, power to the organs, elemental stability and glow to digestive fire and it delays aging". Medical enema 'Vasti' predominates in the five course of treatment (Panchakrama). This is prescribed for 'Vata' dominated patients and helps to overcome all diseases, revives vital force, and rejuvanates body. The rectal lining is very permeable and the drug reaches the circulation directly without passing through liver. Ayurveda offers 'Vasti' as a therapy for several indications. These are digestive, evacuative, rejuvanative and health promotive 'Vastis'. In general 'Vastis' tackle 'Vata dosha' the best way. The fluid for 'Vasti' is either medicinal decoction or herbal oil to suit the ailment. 'Vasthi' for the head gives extra ordinary relief for all ailments connected with 'Vata' in the head, ear ache, humming in the year, deafness, numbness of the head and all ailments based on the cranical nerves. This procedure is usually done for 7 days.
  • 4) Nasal administration of substances (Nasya) :
  • Nasya' (Nasal administration of substances) is essential for more or less all the ailments above the neck. This is effective for many diseases like facial paralysis. 'Nasya' is of three types, purgative, nourishing and palliative. For each ailment a substance that gives desirable result is selected. By this procedure shoulders, neck and face will become dense and firm, the skin soft. All organs become firm and hair will not gray.
Kati Basti :
Definition :
Kati basti is indicated in painful conditions of low back region. The procedure swedana itself is helpful in relieving the pain; additionally to the current the medicated oil that gets absorbed from the skin has distinctive therapeutic effects. This procedure is proved to be effective in diseases like, Lumber Spondylosis, Spondylolysthesis, Disc Prolopse, Autoimmune Disorder, Arthritis Rheumatoid and Lumbosacral Strain.
Framework :
A frame of black gram paste is formed round the sacral region. Heat medicated oil is poured into the frame. This heat oil heats the sacral region inducement perspiration this can be followed by massage and fomentation to the present a part of the body. This can be the procedure of kati-basti and full account of the procedure is given within the consequent lines.
Preparation of the black gram paste :
500 grams of black paste is taken an exceedingly wide mouthed vessel and is accessorial with an equal quantity of heat water. This mixture is then overwhelmed well to make a thick paste.
Preparation of the client :
Kati basti could also be performed at any time of the day. However it's ideal to hold out the procedure within the morning hours. When evacuating the intestine and bladder also as brushing the teeth the consumer is subjected to kati basti. The healer at the start chants the svastivachana prayer. The consumer is then asked to change posture on his abdomen. The low back region is exposed.
Making a Frame :
The black gram paste is rolled to mould it into an elongated rounded mass. The free ends of the elongated mass of paste are joined to make a hoop of roughly 5 inches in diameter. This is often then placed on the purchasers back on the affected half. The gap between the skin and therefore the paste is sealed by pressing the black gram paste against the skin. Protection is completed at each within and out of doors surface of the ring. During this method a frame is ready and its height should be more or less 1.5 inches.
Pouring Oil :
Oil is heated in an exceedingly water bathtub up to fifty degree Centigrade. This oil is poured into the frame. The higher level of the oil should be more or less one inch on top of the skin. Therapist should ensure that the warmth the oil is tolerable.
Gentle Massage :
The therapist standing beside the body part of the consumer facing the top finish of the table should perform mild massage. For this the healer dips one among his thumbs within the oil within the frame. Then he moves his thumb in linear fashion on the spine applying light and firm pressure. This massage is sustained for concerning ten minutes.
Changing the oil :
The oil poured within the starting gets cooled as time passes. Once it gets cooled, the oil is taken out from the frame with the help of a spoon. As an alternative one will soak a chunk of cotton within the oil to get rid of and add the oil. Fresh heat oil is then poured into the frame. The cooled oil that's taken out is currently unbroken within the water bathtub for healing, and can be reused throughout the procedure of kati basti. During this method because the oil within the frame cools down, it should get replaced by the warm one.
Removing the oil and frame :
This procedure of heating the low back with heat oil is sustained for concerning 0.5 an hour. Then the oil and also the frame are removed.
Massage :
The healer standing beside the shopper currently performs the massage on the rear. Therapist should place his reach the palms on the sacral region with the thumbs approximated at the center on the spine, and therefore the different fingers unfold covering the buttocks on either sides. Then he slides his palm upwards applying firm pressure. This can be continual for a few time.
Svedana :
After the massage the low back region is subjected to fomentation. For this the cotton towel is soaked in boiling water. The water within the towel is squeezed out. Heat is then applied to the rear by waving, touching and pressing the nice and cozy towel on the rear. This procedure is sustained for concerning five minutes. This completes the procedure of kati basti.
Observation :
The healer should closely observe the shopper for the symptoms indicative of correct impact of svedana. If the consumer develops any symptoms indicative of deficient svedana or excessive svedana it should be treated consequently.
After Procedure :
After the kati basti the client is asked to require rest for regarding quarter-hour in supine position. Then he could also be allowed to require quandary bathtub. The utilization of bathroom soap to clean the oil should be discouraged; instead Bengal gram powder could also be used for this purpose.
Shirodhara :
Shir means Head, and Dhara means to pour. That means to pour something on head especially on the third eye.
Shirodhara :        
 
 
Definition :
Shir means Head, and Dhara means to pour. That means to pour something on head especially on the third eye. It may be anything liquid as described in our old Ayurvedic texts. So Shirodhara means a purifying and detoxification technique used to manage physical and mental exertion and fatigue. Shirodhara is a unique form of ancient therapy of pouring oil on the forehead from a specific height and for a specific period continuously and rythmatically allowing the oil to run through the scalp and into the hair.
Content used in Shirodhara :
The content used for Shirodhara massage may be oil, ghee, decoction, milk, buttermilk, almond oil or coconut water.
Benefits of Shirodhara :
 
  • Polio
  • Paralysis
  • Autism
  • ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder)
  • Peripheral or Vascular Headache
  • Migraine
  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
  • Stress management
  • Exam phobia
  • Psychological problems
  • Neurological conditions
  • Depression
  • Anxiety Neurosis
  • Drugs De addiction
  • Hair fall
  • High blood pressure
 
A) Pizhichil :
 
Indication: Arthritis, Paralysis, Hemiplegic, Paralysis, Sexual and nervous weakness.
Procedure: Luke warm herbal oils are applied all over the body and rhythmic massage is done for 60 - 90 minutes/day for 7 to 21 days.
pizhichil
 
(B) Njavarakizhi :
 
Indication: Rheumatism, Joint pain. Hypertension, Hypercholesterolemia, Skin disorders
Procedure: A medicinal pudding in muslin cloth bags is applied all over the body for 60 - 90 minutes/ day for 14 days
Njavarakizhi
 
(C) Kizhi :
 
Indication : Osteo arthritis, arthritis, spondilosis
Procedure : Application of luke warm medicaments and medicinal leaves in boluses on selected body parts.
 
(D) Yoni Prakshalanam :
 
Indication: Gynaecological problems.
Procedure: Vaginal application of herbal oils and decoction.
 
(E) Dhara :
 
Indication: Insomnia, mental tension, some skin ailments
Procedure: Herb enriched oils, medicated milk, medicated butter milk are poured in a continuous steam on the forehead for 45 minutes every day for 7 to 21 days.
 
(F) Sirovasthi :
 
Indication: Facial paralysis, Dryness of mouth, throat, severe head ache.
Procedure: Herbal oils are retained in a cap filled on the head for 15 to 60 minutes every day for 7 days.
 
(G) Thalam :
 
Indication: ENT problems, migraine, insomnia.
Procedure: Herbal powder in oil/herbal juice is retained on the head for 30 to 45 minutes.
(H) Lepanam :
 
Indication:Inflammation of specific points.
Procedure: Application of herbal paste on the affiliated part.
(I) Karnapooranam :
 
Indication: Ear problems
Procedure:Application of herb enriched fumes to exterior ear.
(J) Tharpanam :
Indication: Eye problems and strain of the optic nerve.
Procedure: Application of herb enriched preparation on the eye.
(K) Mukhalepam :
 
Procedure: A procedure to reduce wrinkles and improve skin tone. The procedure 
involves application of herb enriched face powders and creams.
Blood letting (Raktomochana) :
 
Blood letting (Raktamochana) is a therapy advised by Ayurveda to treat heart conditions and varicose veins. Ayurveda advocates the use of leeches applied ever alternate day to reduce venomous congestion. The digestive fire is low after the 'panchakrama'. So the diet first should be liquid followed by solids.

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