AYURVEDA THE NATURE HEALS PANCHA KARMA TREATMENTS IN THE SRI SWAMI MADHAVANANDA AUSTRIA HOSPITAL

AYURVEDA = the science of life  Ayurveda is the most ancient holistic medical system from India, validated by observation, inquiry, direct examination and knowledge out of thousand years of experiences.  Used to maintain and improve the health as well as curing diseases.  On basis of the constitution and condition of a person, the Ayurvedi is recommending individual guidance regarding food and lifestyle.  Ayurveda treatments are balancing body, mind & soul for a perfect health condition.

DOSHAS = BODY TYPES  Energetic forces that influence nature & human beings = Tridoshas  Each person is unique and individually made up of different portions of the five primary elements: ether (space), air, fire, water, and earth

VATA = Air & Space  Generally thin, hard to gain weight.  Very little energy, can tire easily (out of balance).  Need sufficient rest, not overdo things.  Stay warm, keep a regular lifestyle routine.

PITTA = Fire & Water  Medium size and well proportioned.  Medium amount of physical energy and stamina.  Intelligent, sharp wit and a good ability to concentrate, ambitious.  Can go out of balance with overexposure to the sun. (eyes sensitive to light).

KAPHA = Water & Earth  Tend to have sturdy, heavy frames, providing a good reserve of physical strength and stamina.  Natural resistance to diseases and a generally positive outlook about life  Slow eaters with slow, digestion, speaking slowly, stay calm.  When out of balance, can become stubborn and lazy.

PANCHA KARMA  Different procedures & diet used in Ayurveda which purify the body.  A purifying therapy to enhance the metabolic process through food, purifying treatments and herbal medicines.  The wastes are eliminated from the body, the immune system increases and the patient receives a lot of new energy for better health & life.

BENEFITS OF PANCHA KARMA  Balances Doshas  Eliminates toxins chronic pain stress and anxiety  Enhances immune system strength and energy metabolism and complexion sleep  Soothes body & mind  Rejuvenates the tissues

Pancha Karma Diet  Honey instead of sugar  Fruits ◦Papaya, apple, orange, litchi, peach, sweet lemon ◦No: Mango, banana  Sprouts ◦Moong dal, chick pea, rajma,  Gira, ajvain, fenugreek seed, haldi  Juices, vegetables and salads, lemons, nuts, coconut water, apple juice, ayurvedic chai, curd  Papaya (morning or evening)  Khichari (rice and moong dal) or dalya  Chokar ka ata (wholegrain)

SHAMANA (suppress) PACHANA (digestion) DEEPANA (appetizers) KSHUDA (fasting ) AATAP (sun rays) MARUTH (wind) VYAYAM (exercise) TRUSHNA (thirst) SHODHANA (purification) VAMANA (emesis) VIRECHANA (purgation) BASTI (enema) NASYA (putting medicine through nose) RAKTHA MOKSHNA (blood letting) INTERNAL TREATMENTS (ANTAH- PARIMARJANA)

SHIRO DHARA (pouring oil or milk on forehead) SHIROPICHU (putting medicated gauze on head) SHIRO LEPAM (applying of medicated paste) SHASHTIKA SHALI PINDA SWEDA (rejuvenation therapy, applying of heated rice) ANNA LEPAM (rice, milk, medicine) SARVANGA ABHYANGA (full body massage) KATI BASTI (lumber spine treatment) EXTERNAL TREATMENTS (BAHIR- PARIMARJANA)

SHIRODHARA SHIRO DHARA  Streams of warm herbal oil or buttermilk is rhythmically poured over the forehead.  Used to relieve insomnia, depression, cervical sypondilitis (excess of) bodily heat, headaches and migraine.  Improves memory.  Rejuvenating.  Duration min.  For days.

ABHYANGA  Full-body oil massage.  Improves muscle recovery, flexibility, blood circulation and has a soothing effect on the nervous system.  Increased circulation, especially to nerve endings.  Anti-stress & Dosha balancing.  Releases joint problems.  Increased mental fitness.  Improved elimination of impurities from the body.  Softer, smoother and firmer skin.  Gives pleasurable sensations, calmness.  Better, deeper sleep at night.  For a long life.  Rejuvenating.  Duration min.

NASYAM  Introducing medicated oil into the nostrils, which lubricates and purifies the nose.  Relieves sinusitis, migraines, and is a very effective treatment to counter (the early stages of) spondylitis.  Duration minutes.

ELAKKHIZI  Massage, using medicated leaves & oil.  Effective treatment against hemiplegia, quadriplegia, sciatica, obesity, bodily fatigue, rheumatic arthritis, and spondylosis.  Duration minutes.

KATI BASTI  Katti Basti focuses on the lower spinal system.  Katti Basti is a very relaxing treatment for the body, and it is a perfect solution for lower back pain.  Duration minutes.

TARPANA  Washing the eyes with medicated mixture or butter (ghee).  Helps to relieve tension in the eyes, thus improving eye sight and eliminating pain and fatigue strengthens the optic nerves and improve the eye sight.  Brings luster to the eyes and smoothes away wrinkles.  Duration maximum minutes.

OTHER TREATMENTS 1. Padabhyanga (foot massage) 2. Mukhabhynga & Lepam (face massage & face mask ) 3. Prishtabhyanga (back massage) 4. Udhvartanam (dry powder/reverse massage) 5. Kesha Mardana & Shirobhyanga (scalp and hair are massaged ) 6. Pizhichil (medicated oil bath) 7. Swarn Kaya (glow massage)

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