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Disciplined behaviour yama Self purification niyama Bodily postures such as
lotus position asana.
Control of breathing Pranayama Control of senses Pratyahara, fixing of mind on a chosen object dharsana. Meditation dhyana and Samadhi - a state of being where you experience absolute tranquility and well being.
Beauty care Herbal face pack, herbal oil massage, intake of herbal tea etc. improves complexion and beautifulness of body.
Body Slimming Medicated herbal powder and medicated herbal oil massages, and Ayurvedic diet of herbal juices etc. are part of programme.
Overal Fitness Panchakarma Treatment A five fold treatment for mental and physical well being tunes body, organs, mind, breath, nerves and purifies blood.
Therapeutic Programmes Treatment for chronic head-aches, insomnia, mental tension and cases of hysteria, hallucination and insanity.
Dhara: Herbal oils, medicated milk or buttermilk and decoctions are poured on forehead/whole body in a special manner. Variations include Oorhwanga Dhara (good for diseases of eyes, ears and skin). Takra Dhara (for those suffering from memory loss, severe headache or insanity) and Sarvanga Dhara (for both head and body). Treatment to alleviate osteoarthritis, leukemia etc.
Snehapanam: Medicated ghee is given internally in a gradually increased quality of specific periods.
Treatment for spondilosis, rheumatic diseases like arthritis, paralysis, hemiplegia, nervous weakness and nervous disorders. Pizhichil: Lukewarm herbal oil is applied with fresh linen all over body by trained masseurs in a rhythmic manner for a period of 1 to 11/2 hours daily for 7 to 21 days. Treatment for diseases like hemiplegia, paralysis, obsety and certain rheumatic ailments.
Udvarthanam: Therapeutic massage with herbal powders. Treatment for musculoskeletal ailments due to trauma or accidents.
Marma Chiksta: Treatment that works on extremely sensitive vital points of body (the 107 marmas).
Treatment for nasal ailments: Nasyam: Inhalation of medicated herbal preparations, decoction oils, ghee etx. to eliminate morbid factors from head and neck area.
Treatment for ear ailments Karnapooranam: Medicated oils are applied to ear for 5 to 10 minutes daily to clean as well as treat specific ailments.
Preventing cataract and strengthening vision: Tharpanam: A treatment for eyes effective in preventing cataract and strengthening optic nerve.
Treatment for wasting of muscles, all types or rheumatism, sports injuries, pain in joints, emaciation of body or parts of body and certain kinds of skin diseases.
Navarakizhi: The whole body is made to perspire by external application of medicated rice packs in form of blouses tied in muslin bags. Treatment for dryness of nostrils, mouth and throat, severe headaches, facial paralysis and burning sensation in head.
Sirovasti: Lukewarm herbal oils are poured into a leather cap fitted on head for specific durations as per physician's recommendation.
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