Ayurveda and Wellness

An “imaginary country” , India is a fountainhead of many mystic phenomenon of which people have fascinated for centuries. Indian science and health care always believed in the holistic approach , thats why ancient doctors and scientists developed art of healthy living that has been helping human beings to create harmony in daily life by using the techniques of self-knowledge and self care. Talking about health care system, Ayurveda and Yoga are the ancient sister sciences, have been united for thousands of years for the sake of healing body, mind, and consciousness. From the ages, plants have been used as medicines in India, these medicines have been the mainstream of traditional societies in dealing with health problems in Indian society.

Indian system of medicine has this holistic perspective about health and life. Here all aspects of life are considered. Ayurveda is not only a system of medicine but also the science of life. It presents a unique concept of life and its components. According to Ayurveda, life is a combination of four essential parts- mind, body, senses and the soul. It just not limits the knowledge to body or physical symptoms but also provides a thorough knowledge regarding spiritual, mental and emotional aspects. India has number of Ayurvedic treatment centers where treatment is on the basis of balancing both mind and body includes eating the right thing at the right time, adapting to daily lifestyle habits, daily mediation and maintaining purity of mind and soul. Ayurvedic centers let aware of the constitution of the body. Constitution refer to person’s health , his capacity to resist against diseases and recovery from the the various health problems. Mainly, doctors uses the traditional thought of treatment that there are two main goals of Ayurveda ; first, to maintain the health and secondly, to heal the sick. These goals can be achieved by adopting the right diet , daily regimen, lifestyle , actions and activities. Various problems like depression, anxiety, nervousness, and insomnia are due to sick body and mind and treated with experts in an efficient way. In the southern part of India, Kerala is a famous destination of Ayurvedic treatment. Ayurvedic experience is unique in compare to other Ayurvedic centers. Mainly, treatment stress on the massage therapy , relaxation and rejuvenation massage, skin and beauty treatment, detoxification therapy, rejuvenative therapy. Addition to that obesity and weight management and diet counseling are also done. With Kerala's placid climate, natural abundance of forests (with a wealth of herbs and medicinal plants), this is best suited for Ayurveda’s curative and restorative programs.

Apart from Ayurveda, Yoga has also a huge contribution to Indian health care. In ancient time, Yoga was believed to be a way of life to connect with almighty. Yogic practices, which are thousands of years old was believed to be an arcane practice among western countries. Though, now people in the West trying to mimic Indian practices as they have understood the beneficial effects of practices and harmful effects of modern drugs. Outside India Yoga is primarily associated with the practices of asanas and mudras, which are beneficial for physical well-being. Indian Yoga has many branches of which hatha yoga is most popular as other branches are mainly confined with spiritualism. Today in the world concern about yogic practices is growing fast. People are increasingly casting a keen eye on relaxation and yoga meditation, essentials of the ancient Indian principles of yoga. It’s hard to find the time to fit yoga into a busy schedule, one of the best solutions is make a rejuvenating experience in ever-increasing Yoga ashrams, retreats and spas in India and learn the art of ancient practice. Rishikesh is generally regarded as the main center for yoga but now a days lots of exotic retreats are mushrooming in Goa, Kerala, Uttaranchal and other areas- get the experience in a beautiful environs.