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Exploring Panchakarma: Common FAQs and Answers

Panchakarma is an ancient Ayurvedic therapy that involves a series of treatments to detoxify and rejuvenate the body, mind, and spirit. As with any treatment or therapy, there may be questions and concerns regarding its safety, efficacy, and suitability for different individuals. Some common FAQs about Panchakarma include its benefits, duration, types of therapies, preparation and aftercare, and contraindications for certain medical conditions or medications. It is important to consult with a trained and qualified Ayurvedic practitioner to determine the appropriate therapies and treatments for your specific needs and to address any questions or concerns you may have about Panchakarma. With proper

Why to do Ayurvedic Massage in Winter?

Winter days are short and cool. The temperatures of the earth and water are cold, the air is dry, and the sun is less intense. Ayurvedic wisdom suggests that we all must take care of our vata energy to stay balanced in winter. Vata imbalance can occur when the temperature drops. Anxiety, restlessness, and difficulty sleeping can all be symptoms. Massage therapy is a beautiful tool to help you get through the season. Texts more than five thousand years old contain Ayurvedic practices such as oiling the body. Warm oil massage (abhyanga), a part of Ayurveda’s winter lifestyle, is essential.

How to perform Nasya at home?

Nasya is the nasal administration of medicated herbal remedies, decoctions, and oils. Nasya is the procedure that balances all doshas, but especially vata. It is traditionally used to help lubricate your nasal passages, boost vocal quality, as well as aid in maintaining clear vision.  In Ayurveda, the nose is thought to be the primary way to the brain, and it is also the gateway to consciousness. It is also the entry point for prana, the vital force introduced by breathing. A healthy, uncluttered breathing pattern is essential to ensure the proper flow of prana through the body and head. It

Mother’s Day Special – Benefits of Ayurvedic Massage

Do you want to gift something to your mom on this mother’s day? Gift her the Ayurvedic massage oil as a mother’s day present. There is no great expression of self-love from head to toe with warm oil. Mothers perform long time duty, so it is a relaxing therapy for her. Abhyanga helps to restore balance and enhance longevity. It is self-love to pamper your body once a day. Similarly, the Abhyanga gives the feeling of stability and warmth. A daily dose of abhyanga provides relaxation to body muscles. So abhyanga is beneficial for everyone, especially for mothers. Let’s explore

Panchakarma in Autumn – the best season for detox

We human beings are the part of the nature and are constantly interacting with the grand rhythm of nature. Our body constantly tries to cope with the alterations occurring in the nature. According to Ayurveda, the three dosha viz Vata, Pitta and Kapha makes up and runs our body. Their state is influenced by our diet, lifestyle, emotions and time too. They undergo a cyclic increment and decrement in their levels with reference to different season. Specific doshas increase, aggravate and pacify naturally in particular seasons. The seasons associated with aggravated state of doshas and periods of transitioning of seasons

Importance of Massage during Pregnancy

Massage, on a general note, has been proven to provide many benefits. Pain relief, a sense of wellness, better sleep and enhanced relaxation are a few prominent elements to point out. While the benefits of massage carry the same attributes to pregnancy, it is even more important. Pregnancy Massage, also termed as Prenatal Massage, is an exclusive massage therapy designed for pregnant women. It relieves pain, aches, stiffness and a few specific conditions or discomforts that may arise during the second and third trimester during the gestation period. Ayurveda, the holistic medicine also recommends ayurvedic massage for pregnant women which

Living Ayurveda in Spring

Spring is upon us! It is magical and dynamic season in our life. It is often called a season of fresh beginnings, renewal, newness, change and growth. Of course, the earth manifests in a potential way during this season. Germination of seeds, budding flowers, buzzing insects, unfurling leaves, and a lot more. We connect closely to the nature. Eventually, our body and mind receives a wonderful natural opportunity for a fresh beginning. It is the right phase for our bodies to cleanse in and out, rule out the imbalances, rejuvenate the body, mind and spirit and lit up the life.

Why steam therapy after ayurvedic massage?

You must have noticed, or may have enjoyed the experience of sitting in, a wooden steam box in the Ayurvedic clinic. Ayurveda doctors may advise steam bath treatment after the Ayurvedic oil massage or in combination with other Panchakarma procedures .   Steam therapy has numerous health benefits. It helps To reduce stiffness, cold and all conditions of stagnation To provide relief from general body aches To reduce inflammation To relieve stress Fat burning and enhancement of the metabolism To ease sore muscles Give relief from joint pain To beautify the skin Importantly, Ayurveda recommends that the head should not