Ayurveda means science of Life - derived out of two Sanskrit words, Ayu meaning life
and Veda meaning the knowledge.
As per Ayurveda, the universe comprises of five eternal elements - space, air, fire, water and earth.The human
body is also composed of these 5 elements. These
elements in the environment have an influence on
human bodies and they combine to create certain physiological functions..
Unique proportions of these three ‘doshas’ are found in all human beings. and they vary in each individual. Ayurveda identifies each person as a unique mixture of these three ‘doshas’ When any of these doshas become accumulated, Ayurveda suggests specific remedial measures to assist the individual in reducing the ‘dosha’ .
Component of each Dosha
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Pitta = Fire + Water
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Kapha = Earth + Water
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Vatha = Air + Space
Qualities of Doshas
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Vatha = Movement, and other qualities are light, cold, etc.
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Kapha = Cohension or construction, and other qualities are cold, etc.
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Pitta = Transformation, and other qualities are light, etc.
Space
Panchakarma – is a five steps body purification therapy, mainly aims at balancing of tridosha’s viz., Vata, Pitta and Kapha for maintaining equilibrium. It eliminates toxic elements from the body.
There are 5 treatments in Panchakarma :
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Vamana (Induced Emesis)
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Virechana (Purgation)
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Vasti (Medicated Enema)
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Nasya (Nasal route of Cleansing)
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Raktamokshana (Expulsion of impure blood)
Welcome Kerala - the land of Ayurveda
Kerala has an unbroke tradition of Ayurveda which goes back to
thousands of years.Kerala stands out prominently in the backdrop of India's rich Ayurvedic tradition. Unlike the other Indian states the status of Ayurveda in Kerala is not alternative but mainstream. It is not simply a mode of healthcare in Kerala, but also a fundamental approach to life. You can find hundreds of herbs with medicinal properties in the courtyards of Kerala houses. The easy availability of such a wide variety of herbal medicine in Kerala has facilitated the development of several unique medicines and treatment methods over the years.
Keralas equable climate, natural abundance of forests (with a wealth of herbs and medicinal plants), and the cool monsoon season (June - November) are best suited for Ayurvedas curative and restorative packages. In fact, today, Kerala is the only state in India which practises this system of medicine with absolute dedication.
Kerala Ayurveda is unique not only in its usage of "Panchakarmas" - the five detoxification processes of Ayurveda but also in the application of its many number of speciality physiotherapies and herbal medicnes combinations. People from all parts of the world come to Kerala for experiencing the wonderful benefits of Ayurveda.
