Ayurvedic Therapies

What Is A Bad Knee? Most of us would have come across at least one episode of knee joint pain, sprain, crackling noises in the knee, or swelling. During these times, we usually resort to over-the-counter medications. Let’s take a look at Yoga poses for bad knees along with other …

Mustard is a condiment that has been used extensively for culinary, religious, and cultural purposes since time immemorial. Mustard oil has many uses in Ayurveda and is associated with a host of health benefits.  Mustard leaves, mustard seeds, and mustard oil have been common household items in Indian kitchens for …

Ayurvedic spa treatments are unique and deeply relaxing spa procedures that originate in Ayurvedic medicine. Under the guidance of a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner however, Ayurvedic body treatments have deeper, therapeutic intentions for health and healing. Let us explain. A spa may offer you Ayurvedic spa treatments for relaxation and rejuvenation and …

Forest bathing is an accepted part of Japanese preventative health care.  Also known as forest therapy, it draws on thousands of years of intuitive knowledge. We are part of nature and we have a deep need to feel that connection. A similar explanation is found in ancient Ayurvedic medicine. Optimal …

Basti therapy, also called vasti, is the most important among Ayurveda’s five purification procedures (panchakarma). In western medicine, enema is mainly given to remove fecal matter from the large intestine. In Ayurveda however, Ayurvedic basti has both preventive and curative perspectives. Let’s take a look. In this article, we’ll cover Ayurvedic …

Ayurvedic massage is known as abhyanga. The word ‘abhyanga‘ is composed of two Sanskrit words, abhi, and anga. Abhi means ‘towards’ and anga, in one of its meanings, refers to ‘movement’. In this article, we’ll cover many aspects of abhyanga, and hopefully answer all your questions. Here’s what you’ll learn. …

Ayurveda offers a range of natural treatments for sciatica and lower back pain. Ayurvedic remedies and treatments for sciatica pain relief are mentioned in this article. Lower back pain and sciatica are common disorders affecting up to 80% of people during their lifetime.1 According to Ayurveda, the lower back is …

Shirodhara is an amazing, unique body therapy from the ancient natural medical system Ayurveda. Shirodhara has a profound impact on the nervous system. That means, the treatment directly and immediately calms, relaxes and has a cleansing effect on the mind and nerves. In the western alternative medicine world, there may …