Ayurveda is one of the oldest holistic medical systems in the world that is still practiced today. The name comes from Sanskrit and is composed of the words “Ayur” (long life) and “Veda” (knowledge). According to Ayurvedic teachings, nature and humans should be in perfect balance. Stress, suppressed emotions, poor diet, an unhealthy lifestyle, insufficient rest, and environmental pollutants lead to disturbances in this balance and cause numerous diseases. Ayurveda helps to restore this inner and outer state, as the primary goal is a comprehensive understanding of health: physical, mental, spiritual, energetic, material, and social. Ayurveda offers the opportunity to live in harmony with one’s own nature again and includes twenty classic methods of healing and health promotion.
In this medical system, every patient is viewed individually, based on their personal constitution and psychophysiological characteristics. In addition to standard diagnostic procedures, Ayurveda also uses pulse diagnosis, a very effective but complex method that requires seven years of training.
Remedies and treatments are put together individually. In Ayurvedic practice, only natural substances are used, including ghee (clarified butter), around three thousand plants and spices that grow in India, as well as minerals and metals. Therefore, these remedies have no harmful side effects. Common treatment methods include various types of massages, with oils or medicinal herbs processed into powder, as well as steam baths.
The most important task of Ayurveda is to maintain health and enable people to live a long life into old age without age-related ailments. Ayurvedic treatments have no side effects and are recognized worldwide today as a form of therapy, rejuvenation, and a healthy lifestyle.
This is a profound cleansing program for the entire body to harmonize the doshas. It eliminates excess doshas and toxins at the cellular level. Although the human body has a natural ability to heal itself, an excessive burden of toxins impairs this ability. Panchakarma plays an important role in restoring balance. The program includes oil massages, Snehapanam, Shirovasti, Nasyam, Shirodhara, Pizhichil, herbal and steam baths, as well as the intake of herbal preparations. Duration: 3 to 6 weeks.
Ayurveda offers methods that make it possible to reach an old age with good health, mental clarity, and joy of life. This program is particularly effective after a Panchakarma cure and increases vitality and performance. It slows down aging processes and can regenerate damaged tissue. This includes complete cleansing, oil and herbal massages, herbal and steam baths, as well as the intake of special rejuvenating agents in combination with a special diet and a regulated daily routine. Duration: 1 to 4 weeks.
This main program of Ayurveda slows down the aging process, inhibits cell degeneration, and strengthens the immune system. It is suitable for people of all ages and is particularly effective before the age of 60. An important component is the intake of Rasayana preparations, especially after a Panchakarma cure. The program includes Shirodhara, Pizhichil, Navarakizhi, Nasyam, Ayurvedic nutrition, steam baths, Snehapanam, herbal preparations, as well as yoga and meditation. Duration: 4 to 6 weeks.
This Ayurvedic program makes it possible to lose weight naturally and without feelings of hunger, weakness, or discomfort. A low-calorie Ayurveda diet prescribed by a doctor does not limit the amount of food, but regulates the metabolism. Additionally, massages with herbal oil and herbal powder, herbal steam baths, herbal juices, and herbal tea are used. Duration: 2 to 5 weeks.
A special package for the treatment of spinal problems. It strengthens the back muscles, prevents bone degeneration, and reduces nervous tension. Effective for spondylosis, after injuries, and for sports-related complaints. The program includes back and neck massage, Snehapanam, Pizhichil, Kati Vasti, Snehavasti, and Navarakizhi. Duration: 2 to 4 weeks.
Helps to reduce stress, anxiety, and depressive moods. Body and mind are cleansed and brought into balance. The program is combined with yoga and meditation. It includes various massages, Shirodhara, Navarakizhi, steam baths, the intake of herbal remedies, as well as yoga and meditation. Duration: 2 to 4 weeks.
Improves skin appearance and ensures a firmer and better-groomed look. Herbal masks for the face and body, cream massages, herbal oil massages, herbal tea, and steam baths are used. Duration: 2 to 3 weeks.
An effective treatment course for all types of psoriasis. Duration 21 to 28 days. The program includes Lapanam, Abhyangam, Snehapanam, Pizhichil, therapeutic steam baths, and Shirovasti, as well as individually prepared herbal preparations for oral intake.
For a first visit to an Ayurveda resort, it is recommended to start with the “Panchakarma” program. It allows for a deep cleansing of toxins and metabolic waste products and restores the balance and harmony of the body.
According to Indian philosophy, the universe consists of five basic, unchanging elements: earth, water, fire, air, and ether (space). These five eternal elements also form the human body in various combinations. Every cell of the body contains properties of these elements. From their combination arise the three basic life principles or energy forms, which are called “Tridosha” in Sanskrit: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha.
This principle is considered the most important of the three doshas, as it controls the functions of all other doshas. Vata controls movement, breathing, and natural bodily functions. It regulates the structure of tissues, motor processes, and sensations. It also influences anxiety, pain, restlessness, and cramps. Vata is primarily located in the colon, the pelvic area, the bones, the skin, the ears, and the thighs. An excess accumulates in these areas.
The main function of this dosha is the building of the body. It provides stability and energy and regulates sexual needs. Emotionally, Kapha stands for attachment, greed, envy, as well as the need for rest, forgiveness, and love. Kapha is located in the chest area, throat, head, oral and nasal cavities, stomach, joints, protoplasm, plasma, and mucus secretions.
The central function of Pitta is the support of metabolism and the maintenance of hormonal balance. Pitta regulates body temperature. Its other tasks include intellect, skin color, luster of the eyes, and physique. Emotionally, Pitta stands for anger, hatred, envy, and jealousy. It is located in the small intestine, stomach, sweat glands, blood, adipose tissue, eyes, and skin.
Ayurveda defines health as the balance of the three doshas. This balance must be maintained throughout life in harmony with the laws of nature. Causes of imbalances can be natural (climate change, times of day and seasons) or artificial (poor diet, stress, bad habits). Natural disturbances are easy to fix, often even without treatment. However, inappropriate behavior and diet destroy harmony and lead to diseases. Through suitable methods, one can harmonize the doshas and prevent diseases. Ayurveda places great importance not only on healing but also on prevention.
Observation of physical characteristics and symptoms: physique, weight, condition of hair and skin, eye color, tongue, behavior, overall impression.
Questioning the patient to determine the dosha imbalance.
Pulse diagnosis, palpation, percussion, and auscultation.
Below is a description of the most common treatments in Ayurvedic centers. Spelling and pronunciation may vary depending on the source.
Warm herbal oils are rhythmically poured over the whole body and massaged in (60–90 minutes daily, 7–21 days). Very effective for rheumatic diseases, paralysis, nerve weakness, and sexual weakness.
The body or specific body areas are massaged with warm herbal rice bags, which causes heavy sweating. Duration 25–75 minutes daily for 14 days. Helps with rheumatism, joint pain, muscle weakness, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and skin diseases.
Herbal oils, medicinal milk, or buttermilk are poured continuously onto the forehead for 45 minutes daily for 7–21 days. Effective for insomnia, memory disorders, stress, headaches, and disorders caused by Vata excess.
Herbal oils or herbal extracts are administered rectally over 10–25 days. Helps with arthritis, paralysis, hemiplegia, and digestive problems.
Warm herbal oils are held in a fixed head container for 15–60 minutes daily for 7 days. Effective for facial paralysis, dryness in the throat and nasal area, severe headaches, burning sensations, and Vata disorders.
A classic dry massage with herbal powders for 30–40 minutes daily for 14–28 days. Helps with hemiplegia, obesity, circulatory disorders, and rheumatism.
Ingestion of medicinal ghee in increasing dosages over 8–12 days. Effective for osteochondrosis, psoriasis, and leukemia.
Instillation of herbal juices or oils into the nose over 7–14 days. Helps with headaches, paralysis, mental disorders, and skin diseases.
Oil massage for 45 minutes daily for 14 days. Effective for obesity, diabetic gangrene, and circulatory problems.
Herbal leaves or herbal powders are massaged with warm oil for 45 minutes daily (7–14 days). Effective for arthritis, spondylosis, and sports injuries.
Application of a herbal paste to affected areas for 20–90 minutes. Effective for inflammatory skin diseases.
Introduction of healing herbal steam into the ear (5–10 minutes). Helps with ear problems.
Eye cleansing with herbal medicine, cooling and strengthening for the eyes.
Rinsing the oral cavity with medicinal solutions (10–30 minutes). Helpful for gum problems and bad breath.
Introduction of herbal oils or decoctions into the vaginal area. Effective for gynecological complaints.
Warm herbal oils are held in a ring formed with herbal paste on the lumbar region (45–60 minutes). Effective for back problems.
Warm herbal oils on the chest for 45 minutes. Helpful for asthma, heart problems, and chest pain.
Massage of specific energy points (chakras) to balance energy flows.
Oil massage with hands and feet, head and face massage. Has a rejuvenating, relaxing effect and increases life energy.
Full-body massage with herbal oils, improves circulation and general muscle tone.
Herbs are boiled for several hours, after which the patient takes a steam bath with the herbal decoction. Has a detoxifying effect and supports weight reduction.
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