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What is Ayurveda ?
Ayurveda has a long and turbulent
history. It is the oldest known
continuously practiced medical
system in the world. Ayurvedic
theory has influenced the
development of many other medical
systems including Chinese, Arabic,
Greek, Tibetan and modern medicine.
As the origin of Ayurveda pre-dates
written records, it is not exactly
clear where and when it was first
established. It is estimated to be
between 5-10 000 years old. Ayurveda
is generally considered to have been
revealed to sages in the Himalayas,
during meditation.
Nepal has a special place in the
history of Ayurveda. It is thought
by many that the original knowledge
of Ayurveda was obtained in the
Himalayan foothills of Nepal. There
are thousands of ancient Ayurvedic
manuscripts located here. In
addition, the biodiversity of Nepal
makes it is a fertile region for
many Ayurvedic herbs. The geology,
with mountains facing north, south,
east and west, encourage the growth
of unique flora.
The knowledge of Ayurveda was passed
down orally for generations, and
then eventually recorded as part of
the vedas - the oldest books known
on Earth. The vedas are vast texts
that incorporate information on all
aspects of society and life -
politics, economics, religion,
science, mathematics, architecture,
and so on. The information on health
and longevity is known as "Ayurveda"
- the science of life.
Ayurvedic knowledge and practice
flourished for several centuries,
when many of the well known
Ayurvedic texts were written.
However, foreign invasions in India
resulted in the loss of many of the
texts and practices. When India was
occupied by the British, Ayurvedic
medicine was not supported and
instead western medicine was
introduced. Nepal has never been
invaded or ruled by foreign forces,
so many of the ancient texts
survived and Ayurveda was practiced
without interruption.
After India gained independence in
1947, Ayurveda was once again
formally recognized by the state.
The Government supported the
establishment of institutions to
teach Ayurveda, Ayurvedic hospitals
and the use of Ayurvedic medicine.
Today, Ayurveda is a popular form of
treatment for many people around the
world. Its use is widespread in
India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. The
value of many Ayurvedic herbs and
therapies is now becoming recognized
and clinically validated, and there
is increasing interest in Ayurvedic
systems of healing in the Western
world. This is because it is a
holistic, natural and effective
healing system. It recognizes the
individual as unique, as more than
only a physical body, and with an
inherent healing capacity.
Recommended:
1 Day
Program Ayurveda - Purpose
People who enjoys short experience of Ayurveda therapies
Information
Now here you are in this wonderful
Himalayan country for a short trip.
You will see cultural images,
traditions and feelings. You may
like to get the Ayurveda touch and
recreation in this original country.
Ayurveda says that the healing
intelligence resides within us. We
have a powerful healer available to
us. The Ayurveda One Day program
focuses primarily to give you
daylong experience of Ayurveda
Therapies. You will enjoy here the
rhythms of Ayurveda healing with
full relaxation experience. These
therapies are so; gentle that they
give you the tranquil mind and
detachment from your routine life In
this daylong therapy you can feel
the different layers of health.
Package Treatment
* Relaxation Kayabhyanga - (Whole
Body Massage)
* Sirobhyanga - (Head Massage)
* Mukhabhyanga (Facial/Massage
* Siro Dhara - (Dripping Oil on the
Forehead)
* Picu - (Hot Oil Sponging)
* Sarvanga Sveda (Whole body steam)
* Cakra Basti (Herbal Oil Irrigation
on Back)
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