The word Ayurveda refers to a combination of two literal words, the word 'ayur` meaning 'containing life' & the word 'veda' meaning 'to know about it'. Ayurveda means the "science of life". It originated in India more than 5,000 years back and is believed to be the oldest healing Science in existence, from which all other systems emerged. Pronounced "Aa-your-vay-da", it is an ancient healing system which has three main focuses: Healing illness Prevention of disease and Longevity or age reversal. Ayurveda gives a divine prevention from diseases and a holy contentment to the life of an individual . In short, Ayurveda simply explains the laws of nature that cause health or disease. The first cause of illness is said to be the loss of faith in the divine or experiencing a spiritual lacking. From here illness develops due to internal conditions (e.g., food and liquids) or external conditions (e.g., seasons, lifestyle). The main factors that cause poor health (also described as imbalance) are: poor digestion and  Weak immune systems. Ayurveda is considered to be the most unique system of pious prevention to diseases as It looks at people as individuals not as generic groups. It heals the disease from the root itself & not only by symptoms It offers natural therapies only by which the chances of side effects are reduced. It offers inexpensive & effective solutions. The theory behind the Ayurveda involved millions of years of study & dedication. According to this theory; the life of an individual is considered to be a combination of three elements such as Air, Water and Fire. All the individuals are prone to either of these constituents & develop themselves accordingly. The persons having air constitution are said to have Vayu Dosha due to which they are thin & bony .The balanced air constitution leads to creativity, adaptability and no physical health concerns. The excess of air includes fear, worry, anxiety and nervousness. Physically it leads to dry skin, gas & constipation. Ayurveda notes that certain foods increase air and other foods reduce air. In general, excess air is reduced by eating cooked or steamed foods, and eating every three or four hours. Foods like carrots, rice and moong beans reduce excess air. The persons having fire constitution are said to have Pitta Dosh & tend towards more of heat & warmth. The balanced fire constitution leads to strength, commanding capacity & goal oriented people. If the constitution is imbalanced it leads to hot temperament & irritability; Physically it develops heat related disorders such as acne, rashes, diarrhea, ulcers, toxic blood, liver, kidney, gall bladder, heart and spleen disorders. The persons having water constitution are said to have Kapha Dosh. The people having this constitution tend to possess excess water. The balanced water constitution leads to strong, muscular, calm & loyal people. The imbalance makes a person lethargic or greedy in nature; Physically they develop congestion Ayurveda gives 5 main therapies to prevent the various diseases: TASTE: By having Herbs & proper balanced nutrition the diseases can be prevented. TOUCH: The touch therapy involves applying massage (abhyanga), yoga and exercise. SMELL: Aromatherapy gives a better prevention. SIGHT: Colour therapy. By having a look at the varied natural sights, different colours and the environmental pictures. HEARING: Music therapy, mantra meditation, chanting. Spiritual therapies include meditation, living ethically, and working in a career that one loves or is purposeful. Ayurveda offers therapies for each of the five senses because different people learn better through different senses. Thus according to Ayurveda health is maintained by keeping a balance of the constituents. Balancing produces healing, prevention, and reverses the ageing process. Thus many uncomfortable conditions such as stress, anxiety, fatigue, depression and weight problems can be corrected by simple and natural ways through Ayurvedic procedures. Ayurveda provides a clear, concise, cohesive procedure to help people restore balance and health in their mind and body in a natural way. Yet it is much more than just a very effective holistic treatments. Ayurveda, literally "Science of Life", provides a complete system of preventive medicine and health care which has proven its effectiveness . Consultation and treatment in Ayurveda:- Treatment in Ayurveda is a two pronged process. One involving actual treatment. The other-the more important- a life style consultation. Followed by a cleansing of the mind  and body, which then has to be maintained by the individual for the treatment to be effective.Every person is understood to be 3 dimensional. I.e. comprised of body, mind and soul. And these 3 dimensions are set in an individualised pattern based on the predominant dosha (i.e. Prakruti).  An imbalance in any one of these dimensions leads to " ill-being" (vikruti). It is only after a detailed consultation, that the physician determines the cause of this imbalance. Using the 3 ancient techniques of observation (Darsana), touching/ feeling (Sparsana) and interrogation (Prasna). After which the patient is given a description of what he might expect to undergo over the next few days/weeks. Actual Treatments :- Abhyanga: or conventional oil therapy. Where the medicated oils are gently applied over the body. To alleviate fatigue, delay aging, improve sleep, etc. Swedana: A mind fomentation procedure (using a cloth dipped in hot water). Nasya: Is an instilling of 2 drops of oil in the nose just before inhalation. Gandoosha: Or gargling lasts 5 minutes using different kind of liquids (depending on each individual's needs). Danta Dhavana: 5 minutes of teeth cleaning with a herbal powder so as to prevent infections. Anjana: Is the lining of the rims of the eye with an anti-infection paste for 5 minutes. To improve eyesight and delay cataract formation. Karnapoorana: Is the pouring of 2-4 drops of medicated oil in each ear for 5 minutes. To protect the ears from infection. Snana: Or a bath with herbal powders is administered at the end of each session. The first treatment session (including consultation) takes up to 3 hours. Subsequent session take approximately 90 minutes. Dhara:- Is a treatment process where the patient is made to lie on a special wooden bed (a droni) after which, the medicated oil/ milk/ buttermilk etc. are poured in a prescribed, continuous stream on his head by the therapist. Who is assisted in this treatment by other therapists, who help with the oil application over the patient's body. For the oil application on the head, a wide-mouthed earthen vessel with a hole at the bottom is hung about 2 inches from the patient's forehead. A thread hangs forth from the hole along which the oil flows. The liquid is then poured into the vessel and on the upper forehead in a steady stream.  The liquid drippings are collected and the oil is poured back into the vessel. After which the patient is given a warm water bath or sometimes none at all (with the patient simply being towelled off).This treatment continues depending on the severity of each case. In order to alleviate fatigue, improve memory, restore equilibrium. And be effective in cases involving insomnia, migraines, ear-nose diseases, spondilitis, paraplegia. Pizhichil:- Is a specialized treatment,meaning the squeezing of a cloth soaked in oil over the body.During this treatment the patient is made to sit on the droni and the medicated oils are then administered over the head and body. By 4 therapists (2 on either side of the patient i.e. if the dhara treatment is also undertaken simultaneously).A cloth is tied over the patient's forehead,to prevent the oil from getting into the eyes.The warm medicated oil is then poured in a continually flowing single stream,by squeezing a clean cloth dipped in oil over the body.The treatment starts and ends with the patient in a sitting position.In the duration in between, the patient is made to lie flat. Like with Dhara, the duration and bathing processes vary with each patient. The pizhichil oil therapy helps alleviate skeletal and muscular diseases rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, lumbago, sciatica, hemiplegia, neuropathy, etc. It is important to note however, that because Ayurveda is tailor made to suit each individual and his typical ailment, certain treatments might not be administered to him. As per doctor's orders of course. A typical Ayurveda Package at Indo Vacations Rejuvenation Centre offer you not only the possibilities of having long consultations with your doctor on your body treatment, but at our centre we also concentrate on your mind.  We organise lectures on Ayurveda, yoga, astrology, spirituality, Indian culture and classical dances etc. Apart from that during the Ayurveda treatment You will realise that the rest of the day when you are not busy at our Ayurveda Centre your are busy with the interesting sightseeing in and around the city.It might be interesting for you to know that we have been organising Ayurveda rejuvenation package in different part of India and abroad. We, at Indo Vacations, will entertain any query regarding Ayurveda and revert back soon with your own tailor made itinerary. ll GOLDEN TRIANGLE ll COLOURFUL RAJASTHAN ll COLOURFUL RAJASTHAN INCL. 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