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Salutation to

the ultimate

healer,

the owner of

all wealths,

the holder

of supreme

health, the lord

of all universes

and the carer

of all living

beings.

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Dhanwantari mantra

Om namo bhagavate Vaasu-devaaya Dhanwan-taraye

Amrita-kalasa-hastaaya Sarva-aamaya-vinaashanaaya

Trailokya-naathaaya Shree-maha-vishnave namah


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Cosmic sound vibrations create, sustain and destroy all material manifestations. Music is the harmonious vibration of sound waves that influence the body and mind. Beyond the intellect, music

creates harmony by touching our deepest spiritual essence. Vedic music therapy uses primordial sound vibration to resonate and create balance at the deepest level of our being.

Ancient Indian classical musicians have observed various facets of nature, day and night and dawn and dusk, pleasure and pain and ecstasy and grief, to create ragas, the moods or melodies. In other words ragas are the musical replication of the expression of the universe. Each raga contains an ascending and descending form, expressed through specific notes or octaves. Even now there

are musicians in India who can make rain in summer playing their bamboo flute and light a lamp by tuning their veena. An

expert medico-musician can prescribe the suitable raga to be used along with internal medicines.

Deep within us is the never silent sound of our own vibrations, which we may ignore but which is the musical core within us all.- Yehudi Menuhin

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Music TherapySangeetha Chikitsa

Ragas and doshasClassical Indian ragas are used for music therapy. Some ragas are listed below with their effects on doshas.

Ragas Balances/correctsMorning Lalit, Bhairavi, Jaunpuri, Todi dosha.Noon Sarag, Patadeep, Madhuvanti dosha.Afternoon Shankara, Durga, Kalyan, Shree dosha.Night Des, Nat, Kedar, Bageswari doshas.

Raga Balances Raga BalancesKamaj & Pooriya tension/stress, neurosis Darbari Kanada chronic asthmaDeepak stomach disorders Punnagavarali angerGunkali and Jaunpuri constipation Malkauns & Hindolam gas, bloating, feversSahana aggression Hindol malariaDurbari Kanada headaches Jayjaywanti and Sohni stressMalkauns low blood pressure Pooriya & Todi hypertensionTodi and Poorvi headache, anxiety Bhairavi sinusitis

All workings of the universe

are various harmonic

vibrations based on sound;

the universe itself is

music. Hence sound is the

original and most primal

of all creative and healing

energies.David Frawly.


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Mantras for healthMantras are thoughts, letters, words, phrases, sentences, paragraphs, chapters and even books which when pronounced or used correctly un-leash powerful energies. Mantras have two planes - the meaning and the vibrations. Both are important while using them. There is no mantra with-out meaning.

All Vedic mantras have three aspects. The first one is the goal or visualisa-tion behind the mantra. The second aspect is anchoring it into the specific areas of our mind and body. And the third part is the visualisation of re-sults with strong conviction.

Man means the mind and tra means to free, to release or to protect. Mantra is a very effective tool to release mental tension and suppressed emotions, creating a calm and focused state of mind. Harnessing positive influences into ones life and dispelling negativitites, mantras can support all aspects of our life. Given below are some Mantras for empowering vari-ous parts of our body.

The head Om Keshavaaya namahThe naval Om Naaraayanaaya namahThe chest Om Maadhavaaya namahThe throat Om Govindaaya namahThe right belly Om Vishnave namahThe right arm Om Madhusuudanaaya namahThe right shoulder Om Trivikramaaya namahThe left belly Om Vaamanaaya namahThe left arm Om Sridharaaya namahThe left shoulder Om Hrishikeshaaya namahThe upper back Om Padmanaabhaaya namahThe lower back Om Daamodaraaya namah

All parts of the bodyHare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare HareHare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

Om Namah ShivaayaOm Saraswatyai NamahOm Namo NaarayanaayaOm Shri Ganapataye Namah

Dont forget to chant your

mantra. The period of

spiritual practise is like climbing a

high mountain. You need a lot

of strength and energy. Mountain

climbers use a rope for pulling themselves up.

For you, the only rope is repetition

of a mantra. Therefore,

try to repeat your mantra

constantly. Once you reach

the peak, you can relax and rest

forever. Mata

Amrita nandamayi

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Chanting JapaA mantra is a set of sacred syllables, a short and powerful formula for awakening your dormant spiritual consciousness. All religions practice chanting whether it be the Christians chanting Hail Mary on their rosary, Hindus chanting Hare Krishna on their tulasi mala or the Tibetan Buddhists reciting Om Mane Padme Hum the goal is one, to align our beings with a divine loving, guiding and protecting presence.

Mantra Element ChakraHam ether anaahata chakraYum air vishuddhi chakraRam fire manipura chakraVam water svadhishtaana chakraLam earth muuladhaara chakra

For health and wellbeing: Om Dhanwataraye Namah

Self-healing with Music Listen with your heart, not just your mind.

Enjoy music. Minimise analyzing it.

Listen to good music for about 15 minutes four times a day.

Make driving, eating, bathing, exercising or cooking more

enjoyable with music.

Singing or playing a raga is preferable to passive listening.

Learn to play a musical instrument.

Encourage children to listen to music.

Minimise mp3 or any other low quality music.

Always have gentle, soothing music around a sick person.

Have a good music library at home.

A mantra

is mystical

energy

encased

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structure,

each mantra

containing

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vibrations a

unique power.

George

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Colour vibrations penetrate the physical organism and influence the

body activity by arousing sympathetic vibrations with the organism according to the law of attraction James Sturzakerber

Colour TherapyHere are the colours based on the doshas and gunas.

Satva, Rajas and Tamas Vata ColoursSatvic: Gold, violet, green, white, clear, mild. Harmonious patters. Rajasic: Red, bright, neon, fluorescent and metal-lic. Tamasic: Black, khaki, dull, murky, dark and turbid.

Increase: Harsh, clashing, black and dark. Clashing patterns and thin stripes. Decrease: Warm, gentle, muted. Gold, red, orange, white, yel-low, pastels, green.

Pitta colours Kapha ColoursDecrease: Cool, mild, soft, white, green, blue, their combina-tions and pastels.Increase: Black, red, yellow. In-tense and sharp. Angular pat-terns.

Decrease: Warm. Red, purple, gold, yellow, orange.Increase: White, pink, pastels. Round or squares.

Colour Dosha Impact Effect of excessRed + P

= K, V. Enriches and heats blood, aids circulation, increases vitality and strength, stimulates ap-petite

Inflammation, cravings, ag-gression, high blood pres-sure

Orange + P= K, V

Warming, healing, increases sexual en-ergy, clears congestion, brings lustre to skin, joy, and facilitates detach-ment.

Loneliness

Yellow +P= V, K

Aids digestion, pro-motes longevity, intelli-gence, and detachment

Loss of reason and direction; irritability

Green + P = V, K

Calming, empowers heart, relaxes, analge-sic, refreshes, improves judgment.

Agitates bile, causes inde-cisiveness, jealousy, envy.

Blue + V = P

Calms, cools, relaxes, promotes introspection, improves eyesight and suppresses appetite.

Congestion, depression, coldness.

Violet + V = K, P

Calms nervous system, sharpens senses, aligns with higher self, inner balance, peacefulness, dignity, compassion.

Heightened sensuality, ungrounded.


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VATA PACIFYING OILSHeating

Alterative

AjwanBlack pepperCalamusCayenneCinnamonClary sageCorianderCuminDillFrankincenseGarlicMyrrhSaffronSandalwoodSassafrasTurmeric

Carminative

AjwanAllspiceAngelicaBasilBayCalamusCarawayCardamomChamomileCinnamonClovesCorianderCubebCuminDillFennelGarlic

GingerHyssopJuniper ber-riesLavenderLemonLemon balmLimeNutmegOrange peelOreganoParsleyPennyroyalPineSaffronTarragonThymeTurmericValerian

Nervines

AjwanBasilCalamusCamphorChamomileEucalyptusFennelGarlicLavenderLemon balmMarjoramMyrrhNutmegPennyroyalSageSandalwoodValerianVanilla

Tonic

AloeAngelicaAernicaBrahmiCalamusFrankincenseHimalayan cedarHopsJasmineJataansiMyrrhRoseSaffronVetivert

Mental conditionsAnxiety/fear

AngelicaCypressJatamansiHimalayan cedarClary sageCyperusRosewoodBergamotFrankincenseGeraniumJasmineLavenderLemongrassSandalwoodVanillaVetivert

Unground-ed/Unfocussed

AngelicaBasilCypressEucalyptusLemonLemongrassRoseRosemaryPetit grainSandalwoodVetivertSpikenard Chamomile

Sleepless

BasilChamomileLavenderMandarinOrangeNeroliRoseRosemaryThyme

Blends

Top Middle Base

Allspice Ajwan Angelica

Angelica Bay Calamus

Anise Cardamom Carrot seed

Arnica Camomile Cinnamon

Basil Cinnamon -

Bergamot Clary sage Clove

Camphor - Cumin

Clary sage Coriander Frankincense

Cubeb Dill Galbanum

Eucalyptus Fennel Ginger

Lemon Hops Jatamansi

Myrtle Lavender Myrrh

Orange Nutmeg Rose

Pine Rosewood Trifolia

Tangarine Tarragon -

- Vanilla -

Bergamot Brahmi Calendula

Champ Clary sage Cumin

Lemon Coriander Hina

Lemongrass Dill Jasmine

Lime Fennel Myrrh

Orange Hina Neem

Wintergreen Hops Rose

Mace Sandalwood

Peppermint Tarragon

Saffron Turmeric

Hypericum Valerian

Spearmint Vanilla

Turmeric Vetever

Carrier oilsAvocado, caster, flax, peanut, sesame, walnut


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PItta PACIFYING OILSHeating

Alterative

CatnipChamomileChrysanthe-mumCorianderLemon balmPeppermintSpearmintYarrow

Diaphoretics

CajeputCalendulaCarrot seedSaffronSt. Johns wortTurmericWintergreenYarrow

Carminative

CatnipChamomileChrysanthe-mumCorianderCuminFennelLavenderLemonLemon balmLimeNeroliPeppermintSaffronSpearmintWintergreen

Nervines

CatnipChamomileChampaFennelGotu kolaHenaImmortelleJasmineLavenderLemon balmNeroliPeppermintSt. Johns wortSandalwoodSpearmintTagetes

Rejuvena-tivesCooling, diuretics, antipyretics

ChampaHinaJasmineKeawawLimeNeemNeroliTagetesVetiver

MindSubborn

LavenderPeppermint

Opionion-atedJasmineYarrow

Dominear-ingAmberGeranium

Cooling, alteratives

Aloe veraCorianderCuminHenaImmortellJasmineNeemSaffronSandalwoodSpearmintYarrow

Blends

Top Middle Base

Bergamot Brahmi Calendula

Champa Clary sage Cumin, hina

Lemon Coriander Vetiver

Lemongrass Dill Jasmine

Lime Fennel Myrrh

Orange Hina Neem, rose

Wintergreen Hopes Sandalwood

Mace Tarragon

Peppermint Turmeric

Saffron Valerian

Hypericum Vanilla

Spearmint Gardenia

Turmeric Honeysuckle

Carrier oilsCoconut, Olive, Sunflower, Ghee

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Kapha PACIFYING OILSDiureticsAjwanCinnamonCorianderCubebFennelGarlicJuniper berryLemongrassParsleySpearmint

DiaphoreticsAjwanAngelicaBasilCamphorCinnamonClovesEucalyptusGingerJuniper berryLemongrassMugwortOnionOreganoSageThymeSassafras

AlterativeBlack pepperCayenneChrysanthe-mumCinnamonCorianderCuminDillGarlicHibiscusJasmineMyrrhNeemRoseSaffronSandalwoodSassafrasTurmeric

DepressionClary sageBergamotGrapefruitJasmineMelissaNeroliOrangeRoseRosewoodPetit grain

NervinesBayberryCalamusCamphorMugwortMyrrhNutmegPennyroyalSageValerian

TonicsAngelicaElecampaneBrahmiJatamansiMyrrhOnion

DigestivesAjwanBasilBayBlack pepperCalamusCardamomCayenneCinnamonClovesCubebCuminElecampaneGarlicGingerJuniper berryMustard NutmegParselyPennyroyalSaffronThyme

Expectorant/ DemulcentsAjwanBayBlack pepperCalamusCamphorCardamomCinnamonCloveCubebDillGarlicGingerHibiscusHyssopJatamansiLimeOrange peelSageThyme

Blends

Top Middle Base

Basil Ajwan, anise Angelica, Calamus

Camphor Black pepper Cardamom, cinnamon

Champa Chamomile, cinnamon

Clove, cumin, cypress

Cubeb clary sage, coriander

Havana, garlic, rose

Elecampane Dill, ginger, hyssop Himalayan cedar

Elemi lemon Juniper Jasmine, myrrh, neem

Lemongrass Oregano, parsley Jatamansi, sandalwood

Lime, Neroli Peppermint Neroli, sage, nutmeg

Orange, pine Rosemary, thyme Turmeric, valerian

Saffron Valerian

Carrier oilsCarrier oils, Canola, Corn, Mustard, Safflower, Soy, Sweet

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for doshas & diseasesBase oilApricot kernel, hazel-nut, jojoba, primrose, wheat germ.

VataGrounding, strengthening4 gt patchouli, 2 gt sandalwood and cardamom in 1 oz jojoba

VataCalming, warming3 gt Neroli, lemon plus, 2 gt jasmine, sandalwood & 1 gt vanilla + 1 oz jojoba oil

PittaSedating6 gt rose, 2 gt jas-mine and chamomile in 1 oz jojoba oil.

KaphaStimulating4 gt bergamot, 3 gt lavender and basil + 1 oz jojoba

Cold fluVata: ginger, camphor, cinnamon, anise, lemon, rose-wood, angelica, basil, eucalyptus, cajeput.Pitta: chamomile, coriander, lime, pep-permint, sandalwood and yarrow.Kapha: basil, clove, eucalyptus, neroli, hyssop, rosemary and sage.

HerpesVata: bergamot, tee tree, lemon, chamo-mile, geraniumPitta: lavender, neem, rock rose, yar-row, rosewoodKapha: cajuput, tea tree, sage, eucalyp-tus, lemon.

Nose bleedsCompress: 3 gt cypress, 2 drops lavender in cold compress over nose region.

ToothacheChamomile, clove and garlic.

UTIVata: lemon, Hima-layan cedar, cedar wood, lemongrass, sweet orange, san-dalwoodPitta: lemongrass, spearmint, and fennel. Coriander, sandalwood, laven-der, tee tree, yarrow, chamomile.Kapha: juniper berry, cinnamon, parsley, orange, eucalyptus, basil, hyssop and cypress.

Stomach upsetsVata: angelica, an-ise, bay, cardamom, chamomile, fennel, ginger and valerian.Pitta: chamomile, clary sage, coriander, cumin, fennel, dill, lemon balm, lime, mint, saffron, yarrow.Kapha: clove, bay, cardamom, ginger, juniper, oregano, and parsley.

Stretch marksFrankincense, rose, chamomile, Neroli, sage, tangerine, rose-wood, geranium.

UlcersVata: anise, lemon, gold, and chamo-mile.Pitta: mint, fennel, and blue chamomile.Kapha: myrrh and cumin.

HaemorrhoidVata: bergamot valerian, patchouli, cypress, and frankin-cense.Pitta: clary sage, geranium, sandal-wood, neroli, yarrow and myrtle.Kapha: myrrh, neroli and cypress.

MenopausePatch with base of evening primrose oil:Vata: clary sage, havana, ginger, Jatamansi, rose and hypericum.Pitta: Melissa, rose, lemon balm, champa, lavender and yarrow.Kapha: clary sage, cypress, geranium and orange.

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Gem TherapyStone Finger Sun Effect

Ruby, red garnet, sunstone

-V, -K, +P. +Circulation and digestion, strengthens heart.

Pearl, moon-stone, milky quartz

-P, -V. Nourishes tissues esp nervous sys-tem, improves fertility, reduces anxiety.

Red coral=P, -V, strengthens circulatory and repro-ductive system, increases energy.

Emerald, peri dot, jade, mala-chite

=V, -P, Promotes healing, strengthens lungs, regulates nervous system.

Yellow sapphire, yellow topaz, citrine, amber

-V, + O, regulates hormones.

Diamond, cubic zirconium, clear quartz

-V, -P, +O, lightly +K, strengthen kidneys and reproductive system.

Blue sapphire, amethyst, lapis lazuli, blue topaz, turquoise, aquamarine

-K, -V, antibiotic, wound healing, clears negative energy, anti tumour, helps loose weight.

Iridescent opal=V, =K, promotes creativity, compassion and understanding in relationship.

Black tourmaline, smoky quartz

+V, +P, protects against negativity.

Gold=V, =K, +O, harmonizes, strengthens all tissues.


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Cleanser (Suited for any doshic imbalances)1 Tbs jojoba or almond oil 4 Tbs aloe vera gel 1 Tbs glycerin Optional-rose water(if not using a toner)

Cleansing powder Equal parts- aloe powder, coriander powder, comfrey, fenugreek, liquorice, tulsi, sandlewood, chickpea flour or green clay. Dry skin: mix with milk, oily skin mix with lemon juice

Steam ExfoliantBlemished Myrhh, neem, echinacea Tridoshic: Green clay, tumeric, sandlewood, neem. Ground oats, tulsi leaves

ground, sandlewood powder Vata Chamomile, rose, fennel Almond meal, basil ground, milk powder Pitta Fennel, lavender, sandlewood Chickpea flour, amalaki, neem powder, sandalwood powder, rose and aloe

vera gel Kapha Rosemary, bergamot, lemon peel Chickpea flour, neem powder, coriander powder, lemon juice or aloe vera gel

Mask ~ tri-doshic/ blemished Chickpea flour, neem powder, tumeric powder, sandlewood powder Red Clay: Healing Red Sandalwood: Healing, soothing, relieves heat Neem: Promotes healing Manjistha: Assists skin discoloration Nutmeg: Soothes and heals

Fruit pack TonerTri-doshic avocado, banana, grape, peach Equal parts Witchazel and rose water Blemished Cabbage, grape Tulsi Vata apple, avocado, carrot, pear, melon Rosewater and coriander Pitta cucumber, watermelon Witchazel and cucumber Kapha lemon, strawberry Witchazel, coriander and oak bark

Moisturiser Shea butter, Rosehip oil, Carrot Seed oil, Micel A and E Primrose Micel Honeysuckle: Cooling Sweet Orange: Sedative Rose: Soothing, Reduces Pitta Comfrey: Promotes tissue growth

VataLavender: Stimulant, excellent for acne, reduces puffiness. Rosemary: Stimulant, strengthens metabolism and circulation Hair: Wash with Borax. Rinse with citric acid

Conditioner

Dry Shampoo 1 tsp orris root powder, 2 tsp arrowroot powder, 2 tsps gooseberry powder Mashed avocado and 1 tsp warm ghee or 1 Tbs lemon juice, 1 egg yolk, 1 Tbs, olive oil or yoghurt, 1 tsp honey

Wet shampoo 1 Tbs powdered soapwort, 1/2 pint boiling water, Essential oil of choice Hair rinses Lemon juice, vinegar or beer Lightening Chamomile, marigold or onion juice with a lemon juice rinse Darkening rinse Rosemary, sage, Eclipta alba, brahmi, henna with coffee Red highlights Henna, beetroot, burgundy wine

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Ayurvedic Beauty Therapy Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart -Kahlil Gibran

Skin types

Dry Normal/Combination Oily Thin, flakey, pigmented, dull, dry rashes, cracked lips, premature wrinkles, dehy-drated skin, fine lines and tautness in cold weather.

Inflammation, rashes, acne, spots, blotches, blackheads, sensitive and combi-nation skin.

Dull, congested, big pores, oily, cystic acne and whiteheads. Cleanse, steam, mask, exfoliate, tone, moisturise

Needs hydration, comfort and healing. Requires cooling and calming. Helped by clarifying, increasing circulation and controlling oil.

Vata excess skin Pitta excess skin Kapha excess skinLemon and honey Optional ingredients Milk Powder: Soothes the skin Lentils: Nourishing Coriander: Good for absorption Comfrey: Promotes tissue growth, shortens healing time Lemon Peel: Exfoliates Basil: Soothes inflammation of the skin Sandalwood: Relieves excessive heat Triphala: Rejuvenates Nutmeg: Soothes and helps healing

Coconut milk Optional ingredients Milk Powder: Soothes the skin Lentils: Nourishing Aloe vera: Soothes Neem: Promotes healing Lemon Peel: Exfoliates Coriander: Helps absorb excess oil Sandalwood: Healing, soothing, relieves excessive heat Lavender: Stimulant, reduces puffiness Licorice: Calms mind, improves the texture of your complexion

Lemon and cream Optional ingredients Milk Powder: Soothes skin Lentils: Nourishing Coriander: Helps absorb excess oil Lemon Peel: Exfoliates Red Sandalwood: Healing, soothing, relieves excessive heat Shikakai: Cleanser Fenugreek: Healing for sores Manjistha: Used externally for skin discol-oration Papaya: Exfoliates Coriander: Helps absorb excess oil

The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart. -Hellen Keller

Beauty is in the heart of the beholder.

-Al Bernstein


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Hair oil Coconut oil Shikakai Fruit of a tree, cleanses, blood purifier Ritha Cleansing agent, natural saponin Triphala Rejuvenates and balances Neem Promotes healing, blood purifier Rosemary Promotes hair growth

Dandruff hair oil Jojoba oil + Geranium, lavender, juniper, jasmine, sandalwood ess. oils.

Shampoo Chickweed shampoo Tooth powder 1 tsp aluminium free baking soda,

1/2 tsp rock salt, 1/4 tsp liquorice, 1/4 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp clove, 1/5 tsp triphala

Bath Salts

Vata Pitta KaphaMilk Powder - Soothes the skin Epsom Salt - Relieves muscle tension VanillaRose - Soothing, reduces Pitta Cardamom - Digestive Stimulant

Milk Powder - Soothes the skin Epsom Salt - Relieves muscle tensionJasmine - Cooling and calming Khus - Cooling, calming, nerve sedative

Milk Powder - Soothes the skin Epsom Salt - Relieves muscle tension Ginger Powder - Good for arthritic cons Bergamot Rosemary - Stimulant, increases blood cir-culation

Mint Eye Mask Tulsi Soothing Mint Soothing Tea bags Cucumbers Saffron Eye Ghee Ghee Saffron Mint Soothing Rose Soothing, reduces Pitta

There is no cosmetic for beauty like happiness. -Marguerite

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Kerala Retreat TherapiesThese are oil and other tactile therapies, which are either rejuvenative or pre-panchakarma therapies practiced in Kerala.

1. Massage ~ Abhyaga-mardana: Full body and head massage with herbal oils freshly prepared on the premises. As with most treatments, this is carried out by several trained masseuses or masseurs on a specially carved wooden table. This is called a Droni and is made from a medicinal wood such as teak, sandalwood, Jack tree, Himalayan cedar or neem. Benefits: Most relaxing and rejuvenative. Used in disorders of Vata, such as rheumatism, arthritis, muscle, bone and neurological disorders.

2. Herbal stream ~ Dhara: Milk, buttermilk, medicated oil, ghee or herbal decoctions are poured on the head or body in a specific rhythmic way from a wide-mouthed earthen vessel with a cord hanging from the center. The patient lies on the Droni, a clean cloth is then tied around their head to prevent oil from pouring into their eye. The treatment lasts for 60 to 90 minutes. When it is done on the body, it will be accompanied by massage also. Benefits: Dhara alleviates fatigue, improves mental capacities and restores systemic imbalances. It is especially useful in insomnia, chronic fatigue, chronic headaches, ear and nose diseases, neurological diseases, spondylitis, paraplegia and psychiatric disorders.

3. Oil steam~ Pizhichil: At least four attendants are required in this treatment. The patient lies on the Droni and the attendants then dip cotton strips of cloth into warm medicated oil and apply the oil by squeezing it from the cloth onto the body. The patient is then massaged all over and then bathed in a special herbal infusion and pulse flours. The treatment generally lasts for about 40 to 90 minutes. Benefits: Specific musculo-skeletal disorders, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, lumbago, sciatica, hemiplegia, neuropathry, chronic fatigue, skin disorders and mental disturbances.

4. Rice pudding massage ~ Navara kizhi: This treatment causes the whole body to sweat by the gentle application of warm medicinal rice and herbs. Medicated oil is massaged over the head and body of the patient. The patient then lies on the Droni and cotton bundles of special navara rice are massaged over the body. Massage is continued for up to one and a half hours. The excess rice is then cleaned from the body, then oil massage and warm bath is taken. Benefits: Musculo-skeletal disorders, rheumatism, paralysis and sciatica.

5. Cranial oil pooling ~ Sirovasti: This treatment requires the patient to get fitted with an open topped dunce cap. It is fitted around the head with special dough and cloth. The patient generally sits upright as the warm medicated oil is poured into the cap, effectively covering the crown of the head. The treatment continues for 45 to 90 minutes. While the oil is taken out and reheated oil will be filled in the hat at regular intervals, without disturbing the system. The body will be massaged with medicated oil before and after treatment. At the end the oil on the head is then wiped with dry towels and the patients body is bathed in warm water. Benefits: Ear, nose and throat disorders, chronic headaches, facial paralysis, spondylitis, insomnia, psychiatric and nervous disorders.

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Classical approaches in balancing Approaches to balance Vata to balance Pitta to balance KaphaTherapies Snehanam -Oleation

Svedanam - Sudation Abhyanga - Oil application Mardanam - Massage Veshtanam - Wraps, poultices Trasanam - Sock or stimulation Sekam - Shower of herbal liquids Sneha vasti - Enema with therapeutic oil and meat juice

Snehapanam - ghee oleationVirechanam - purgationGandham - Aroma therapy Mani - Gem therapy Varnam - Colour therapy Lepam - Anointing body

Tikshna shodhanam- Intense Vomiting & Purgation Ruksha-alpa-tikshna-ushna anna - Low calorie, fat-free, light dietDirghkalasthitam madyam - Old herbal wines Ruksha mardanam - Dry massage Dhumam & Gandusham - Herbal fumes and gargling

Cleanses Vasti - enema (mild cleanse) Virechanam - purgation Vamanam - vomitingLifestyle Ayantranasukham - Relaxation

Vastiniyamam - Suitable lifestyle.Ayantranasukham - RelaxationHarmonious relationships, mingling with children. Fountains, Gardens, Picnics, Moon bathing, Spending timenear rivers, ponds and flowers.

Prajagaram - Reduced sleep & rest Vyayamam - Suitable exercises Mental exercises - ChintaNissukhatwam - Full time engagement

Tastes Salt, Sour and Sweet Bitter, Sweet & Astringent Pungent, Astringent & BitterPreparations Wine from grains and molasses.

Fats from digestives/carminatives.Milk, Ghee Lentil soup, Honey &

those reducing fat.

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Principles of Management Kapha Phase Pitta Phase Vata Phase

Light ama Mild digestives, diet No therapy need No therapy need Medium ama Medium digestives Medium Purification Medium strengtheningHeavy ama Strong digestives Deep Purifications Deep strengthening

Kapha Phase Pitta Phase Vata Phase Light ama Deepana No need No need Medium ama Mrdu Pachana Mrdu Sodhana Brimhana Heavy ama Pachana Mrdu Sodhana Brimhana

Seat of Ama & Purification Ama therapyin the stomach vomiting vamanain the supraclavilular region errhines (nasal) nasyain the small intestine enema, laxatives vasti, virechanatrapped in local tissues blood letting rakta moksha


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Abhyanga1. Abhyanga is known as Ayurvedic massage. Technically massage is mardana. Abhyanga is only application of oil on the body. The massage style varies according to the therapist but it generally involves long strokes on the long bones and circular strokes around the joints. It can be firm or gentle according to the patients needs. A warm herbalised oil suitable to the patients problem or constitution is applied or in some cases a herbal powder is employed (churna-abhyanga.)

Asana 2. A yoga exercise or posture for stability, strength or stretching. Asanas can unblock energy and restore the even flow of prana, creating physical, mental and spiritual serenity.

Avagaham 3. Immersion of the body or limbs in an individualized herbal fluid or oil to strengthen the area, reduce inflammation and accelerate healing.

Bahya-vasti 4. Pooling herbal fluids over an area of the body. This ensures the area absorbs the maximum amount of the therapeutic herbs. Kati-vasti (back), greeva-vasti (neck), uro-vasti (chest) are some specific styles of Bahya-vasti.

Bandha 5. Yogic techniques to concentrate energy in certain locations.Brihmanan 6. A series of therapies to rebuild and replenish the mind and body.Deha-dhara 7. In Deha-dhara (also known as pizhichil) a warm herbal oil or milk is poured over the body. This is

one the most rejuvenating and soothing therapies to empower the nervous, muscular and skeletal systems. Chronic fatigue syndrome, poor circulation and chronic muscle tension is treated successfully with deha-dhara.

Dhumam 8. Herbal fumes to remove toxins and purify areas such as the ear canal, sinus and skin.Gandharva-veda 9. Gandharva-veda This is Ayurvedic music therapy. It uses musical melodies (ragas) or mantras to create

a harmonious vibration in the mind and body.Gandusham 10. Herbal oil gargling to restore the health of teeth and gums.Greeva-vasti 11. This entails pooling oil over the neck for conditions such as prolapsed disc, degenerative spinal

conditions, chronic neck pain, compressed discs and spondylosis.Hrid-vasti 12. Pooling herbal oils over the heart region to heal the heart. This is used for cardiomyopathies and

grief.Janu-vasti 13. When therapeutic oils are pooled over the knee it is known as janu-vasti. This strengthens the knee

joint by improving the circulation, joint lubrication strength and stability. It is often employed in arthritis and knee injuries.

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Jyothisha 14. Literally meaning the science of light, Jyotisha is the accurate art of Indian astrology.kaya-kalpa 15. A complete program of rejuvenative therapies and observances undergone over weeks or months.Karna-puranam 16. A therapy for ear problems, vertigo or tinnitus whereby warm herbal oil is poured into the ear canal.Kashaya-dhara 17. Herbal decoctions are poured continuously over the body. Kashaya dhara treats conditions such as

rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, varicose veins, blocked circulation, dull skin, pain, psoriasis and eczema.

Kati-vasti 18. Warm oil is pooled over the sacrum or lower back to rejuvenate joints, tendons and muscles. Extremely useful in sacro-iliac problems, disc prolapses, lumbar spondylosis, osteoporosis, sciatica, periformis syndrome and chronic backache.

Kavala-graham 19. Keeping the mouth full with a herbal liquid to heal or tonify the tonsils, sinuses, teeth, gums, vocal cords, pharynx and larynx.

Ksheera-dhumam 20. Steam fomentation with medicated cows milk. This treatment is good for facial paralysis, Bells palsy, speech disorders and other neurological disorders of the face.

Kunjal-kriya 21. A yogic method of cleansing the stomach and respiratory system to address allergies, digestive problems, respiratory diseases and low immunity. It involves drinking copious quantities of warm salty water and then vomiting.

Langhanam 22. A series of lightening therapies to reduce excess weight and waste.Lepanam Herbal 23. Lepanam Herbal pastes are used to purify and replenish the skin. Lepanam is also used for lymphatic

congestion, bruises, fractures, rashes and poison.Mardana 24. The traditional term for Ayurvedic massageMarma-chikitsa 25. Marma-chikitsa Ayurvedic acupressure to reduce pain and promote healing energy.Mudra Mudras 26. Mudra Mudras include hundreds of tantric finger gestures that can realign the subtle energy flow in

the body.Nasya 27. Nasya involves medication up the nasal passages. It is applied in conditions related to the eyes, nose,

throat, brain, vocal cords and tonsils.Navara-kizhi 28. Also known as shashtika-pinda-swedam. A bolus of herbal or plain rice is dipped in warm herbalised

milk or decoction and massaged over the body. This treatment is used to regenerate wasted tissues such as muscles, tendons and ligaments, stabilize joints and cartilage. It is also assists recovery from strokes and paralysis.


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Netra-dhara 29. For deep eye rejuvenation and purification herbal fluids are allowed to flow continuously over the eyes. Useful for all vision and eye problems.

Netra-tarpanam 30. Warm herbal gee is pooled over the eyes to renew the vision, optic nerves and retina. Retinal detachment, short sightedness, glaucoma and neurological weaknesses of the eyes are treated with Netra-tarpanam. This is also known as Akshi-tarpanam.

Paada-abhyanga 31. Deeply relaxing Ayurvedic foot massage.Paada-aghata 32. An Ayurvedic massage whereby the therapist massages the client with their feet, keeping their

balance by holding on to an overhanging rope.Pancha-karma 33. Five Ayurvedic therapies that are designed to cleanse every organ and tissue of our body. Panchakarma

may include vomiting, laxatives, nasal medication, enema and blood letting.Paschaat-karma 34. Post panchakarma therapies designed to ease the body back to a normal diet and routine.Patra-pinda-swedanam 35. A herbal bolus is massaged over the body. This is often used to relieve back pain, lymphatic congesion,

spondylosis, sciatica or arthritis.Pichu 36. A warm oil pad is applied to the body, keeping it constantly warm by dipping in oil. This therapy is

used successfully on prolapsed discs, damaged joints, chronically tense tendons and muscles, memory loss and insomnia. Based on the location it may be known as shiropichu (head), prishtapichu (back), sandhipichu (joints) or greevapichu (neck).

Pranayama 37. This is the healing science of breathing to optimise circulation and energy flow.Purva-karma 38. Pre-panchakarma therapies to optimize ones ability to assimilate the effect of deep cleansing and

rejuvenation. This may include abhyanga, snehapana, swedana and other therapies.Puta-paakam 39. Puta-paakam employs herbal juices to purify and tone the eyes. This is used in conjunction with

Netra-tarpanam. Dry eye syndrome and cataracts are some of the conditions where these therapies are utilized.

Rakta-moksha 40. Rakta-moksha means blood-letting. It helps to heal diseases caused by toxins trapped in the blood. Special leeches or instruments are used to extract blood. Chronic migraine, ulcers, varicose veins and eczema are some conditions where rakta-moksha may be applied.

Rasayanam 41. A series of tailored therapies to rejuvenate the mind and body. Rasayanam invariably involves a strict diet, rest, meditation and herbs.

Rukshanam 42. Reducing and drying therapies to remove excess cholesterol, unwanted fat and fluid from the body.

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Samsarjana-kriya 43. Select dietary or herbal preparations are given to rekindle the digestion and metabolism. This optimises assimilation of nutrients.

Shamanam 44. A group of therapies that prevent from accumulating in the body as well as to neutralize the ama. A shamanam regime may include personalised exercises, lifestyle, nutrition and herbs.

Shankha-prakshalana 45. A yogic cleansing technique to purify the gastro-intestinal system. It involves drinking salty water and practicing specific yoga exercises.

Shiro-abhyanga 46. Soothing Ayurvedic massage of the head, neck & shoulders using warm herbal oils. Indicated in insomnia, eyestrain, headache, premature graying & hair loss.

Shiro-dhara 47. Approximately two liters of warm, herbalised oil is poured onto the forehead in a soothing rhythm from temple to temple for 40-50 minutes.

Shiro-vasti 48. A tall, open-topped cap is sealed around the head and filled with therapeutic herbal oil. The cap remains in place for up to an hour. Common conditions for shiro-vasti are anxiety, facial paralysis, insomnia, psychological conditions, psoriasis and stress.

Snaanam 49. Snaanam Bathing in different therapeutic substances which may include Ksheera-snanam (milk), taila-snaanam (oil), lavana-snanam (salt).

Snehanam 50. These nourishing therapies involve the use of oil or ghee externally and internally to restore essential fats and moisture to the body. It also lubricates the body to promote purification.

Sneha-paanam 51. Drinking herbal ghee in order to lubricate the channels and dilute deep-seated cellular toxins. This prepares the body for deep detoxification.

Soundarya-charya 52. Ayurvedic beauty therapy utilizes innumerable methods to enhance ones innate beauty. It includes treatments for smooth radiant skin, lustrous hair and a toned physique. Therapies may involve facials, hair treatments, steam, exfoliation, masks, wraps and massage.

Svedana 53. Is sweating therapies to optimize circulation, assimilation and elimination through the channels. Various forms of heat may be such as a steam chamber, sauna, warm blanket or warm bolus.

Talam 54. Application of herbal paste over a small area such as a bruise, torn tendon or joint subluxation is known as Talam. For insomnia and bad dreams it is used on the crown.

Trataka 55. This candle gazing practice improves the vision, energy, concentration, calm and intuition.Udvartana 56. Ayurvedic massage with herbal or legume powder. It is used for weight loss and tones the skin,

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Uzhichil 57. Another term for Ayurvedic massage.Vajeekaranam 58. Rejuvenating therapies to improve the quality and quantity of ones sexual fluids in order to optimise

fertility. The ultimate goal of this therapy is ultimate sexual satisfaction and to produce healthy progeny . Vajeekaranam also prevents genetic and congenital disorders.

Vamanam 59. Vamanam is a vomiting therapy to remove kapha predominant toxins that usually give rise to disorders related to mucus, congestion, heaviness, swelling and obesity. Conditions which can improve with vamanam include asthma, respiratory allergies, hay fever, psoriasis and eczema.

Varti 60. Herbs are soaked in a cotton tube and inserted into tubular structures of the body such as the nose, vagina, tubular ulcers or fistulas. This is used to treat infections, lubricate the channel and accelerate healing.

Vasti 61. Vasti is a decoction or oil enema that cleanses and rejuvenates the whole body. It is generally inserted in the anus but also the vagina in rare cases. Vasti is a broad-spectrum remedy particularly prescribed for vata disorders.

Veshtanam 62. Wraps with warm herbal pastes that reduce swelling, cellulite and lymphatic congestion.Virechanam 63. Virechanam is a stong laxative (purgation) process. It removes excess pitta which can cause acidity,

rashes, burning, bleeding, diarrhea, irritability and agitation. Virechanam treats disorders of the liver, spleen, gall bladder, stomach, small intestine and skin when applicable.

Yajnam or Pooja 64. A Vedic spiritual therapy to invoke divine blessings for health and happiness.

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Chikitsa

Shodhana

Antah-parimarjana Bahih-parimarjana Shashtraprannidhana

Pancha-karma Vamana

VirechanaVasti

NasyaRaktamoksha

Purva-karmaAbhyangaMardana

SvedaUdvartanaParisheka

(Dhara, Pizhichil etc)

Shahstra-kriya Chedana, Bhedana,Vyadhana, Daarana,Lekhana, Utpaatana,

Prachaana, Seevanam,Eshanana, Kshaarakarma,

Jalooka etc

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Purva-karma

Sneha-sveda

Pradhana-karma

Shat-kriya

Paschat-karma

Peyadi-krama

Shamana

Aahaara

Aachaara

DeepanaPaachana

Kshut-nigrahaTrishna-nigraha

VyaayaamaAatapa-seva

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Yogic Shat-kriyasLiterally meaning six (shat) therapies (kriyas), these are safe but deep-cleansing techniques devel-oped by ancient yogis. While Ayurvedic purification is done in the presence of a qualified physician, Yogic cleansing can be practiced on ones own after receiving proper training. Shat-kriyas are mostly used for maintaining the purity of the mind and body. But these are also used to cleanse the system and to cure a disease.

Nauli: Essentially this is an exercise of the abdominal muscles, consisting of a voluntary contraction of the rectus abdominis muscles and using the contracted recti for massaging the abdominal con-tent. This is an effective method of active auto-massage of the abdominal viscera. Nauli is practiced in udhyana-bandha, during exhalation while the abdominal viscera is pulled back. Here the individual attempts to move the contracted recti muscles. Nauli can be performed while in standing or sitting positions, though it is better to start the practice in a standing position. Nauli is practiced on an empty stomach, preferably early in the morning. The feet are kept at about 1 1/2 feet distance. Ankles are rotated outwards and the knees be kept slightly flexed. The palm or the hands should be placed over the thighs, diverting the weight of the trunk of the body over the thighs through the hands, the neck and the shoulder being carefully straightened. Air is fully expelled through a deep exhalation. The abdominal muscles are relaxed by flexing the neck and one inhales without allowing the breath to get in. This will permit the abdominal muscles to retract and get stuck back to the costal margins. Then the individual should create a front-downward pressure over the abdomen just above the pubic region, which is the site of the rectus abdominis muscles. By straining this site the recti muscles start contracting, all other muscles in the vicinity remain relaxed. A continuous careful prac-tice of the above brings the recti to contract voluntarily forming a hard bundle occupying the central abdominal wall throughout the length from the pubic area up to the central costal margin. This is known as central nauli (madhyama nauli). To practice left (vama) and right (dakshina) nauli, one should voluntary contract the left and right rectus abdominis muscles separately while the other is fully relaxed. After this, the complete (purna) nauli is practiced i.e. free voluntary mobilisation of the nauli over the abdomen, in which the bundle moves clockwise and anticlockwise. Nauli is practiced for 7-21 rounds in one breath each time. Indications for nauli include diseases of stomach, intestines, rectum and reproductive system.

Dhauti: This is parallel to vomiting therapy (vamana) in Ayurveda. In Vastra dhauti the stomach is cleaned with a 2 1/2 X 21 sized, sterile muslin cloth soaked in salt water. Soon after the ribbon is swal-lowed nauli is practiced and it is taken out slowly and steadily. This is practiced in a standing position. The whole exercise should be finished within 10 min-utes. Otherwise it can be difficult to take the ribbon out, in which case one should drink a glass of warm water to loosen the cloth and then remove it. Danda dhauti, the second variety is the process of drinking enough lukewarm saline water orally followed by putting a safe sterile tube into the stom-

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ach through the mouth to remove all the water. Jala dhauti, the third type is done by drinking around 2 litres of warm lukewarm water and vomiting it immediately.

Vasti: This is the therapy to cleanse the large intestine. There are two methods. Pavana vasti is the process of purifying the colon with air. This is achieved with the help of a sterile, smooth tube smeared with oil on it inserted into the rectum in a squatting position. Air is sucked and expelled, whereas Jala vasti is performed by sucking water through the tube. The tube should be around 4 inches in length and half an inch in diameter. 2 1/2 inches are inserted into the rectum. The entire abdominal viscera benefits from this treatment. It cures diseases related to elimi-nation and absorption. Chronic fatigue, swelling, acidity, constipation, anal fistula, haemorrhoid, in-flammations, ulcers of the intestines and asthma are cured with this treatment.

Neti: Neti is similar to Nasya (Errhine) in ayurveda, which is the cleansing for the supra-clavicular region, especially the sinuses. In yoga it is done in two different ways. The first one is with water and the second with a thread or catheter. Jala neti (nasal cleanse with water) is practiced in the morning. Lukewarm salted water is used to cleanse the sinuses with the help of the palm of the hand or a spouted coffee pot. The individual should lean forward, with tilted head and the water can be poured into one nostril, while breathing through the mouth. Let the water come out of the other nostril. Up to half a litre of water can be used for one side. The same is repeated on the other side. This is indicated in the diseases of the eye, nos-trils and headaches. The second type Sutra neti is performed with a catheter (size 7) after smearing ghee on it. It is inserted into one of the nostrils and taken out through the mouth slowly and carefully. Then holding on both ends by the hands, it is pulled gently to both directions alternately for around 10-15 times. After the therapy the catheter is taken out, washed and sterilised.

Kapala-bhati: This consists of a stable practice of pranayama. The breathing is performed forcibly and rapidly simulating the bellow of a blacksmith. It reduces increased kapha and improves agni and pitta. Kapala bhati literally means brightening the brain by optimising the circulation towards the brain and all other parts of the body. Trataka: Constant gazing at a bright flame improves focus and brightens up our mind. To make it cleansing, the eyes are kept open for prolonged time, hence, they are washed with tears. Trataka is the process of gazing at the ghee-lamp flame for 3 feet away at eye level around 5 minutes. After-wards the eyes are closed and palms are gently placed above them. This is similar to some of the therapis in ayurveda. Purifying and toning the eyes are achieved by this.


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For information only. Please consult your health practitioner before commencing any of the following.

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Simple Cleanses

1. Rest your sensory and motor organs (upa-vaasa) hours daily/weekly

2. Eat light for weeks/months (Avoid dairy, refined, acidic and fermented products)

3. Water fasting daily/weekly for weeks/months

4. Juice fasting daily/weekly for weeks/months

5. Soup fasting daily/weekly for weeks/months

6. Traataka daily/weekly for weeks/months

7. Ginger + Senna tea before bed for weekly for weeks/months

8. 15 gm Epsom salts before bed, with 50 mls water for weekly for weeks/months

9. 15 ml caster oil + 5 ml ginger juice + 5 ml lemon juice daily/weekly for weeks/months

10. Skip dinners for weeks/months

11. Practice Agni saara kriya daily/weekly for weeks/months

12. Practice Nauli daily/weekly for weeks/months

13. Practice Laghu Shankha Prakshalana daily/weekly for weeks/months

14. Practice Shankha Prakshalana daily/weekly for weeks/months

15. Practice Kunjal Kriya daily/weekly for weeks/months

A bit more complex practices

16. Practice Langahana for weeks/months

17. Experience dhauti for weeks/months

18. Experience vasti for weeks/months

19. Experience Panchakarma for weeks/months

20. Experience Rasayana for weeks/months


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Gall Bladder Cleanse

Taken from Cure for all Disease by Hulder Regehr Clark. Gillards Healthy Company (07) 3862-8233

First clear the digestion, including any parasites and the kidneys. Also fix any dental work that needs doing. Ask your phy-sician before commencing it.

1. Epsom salt 4 Tbs. 2. Olive oil 125 mls or 1/2 cup. 3. Fresh grapefruit juice 200 mls or 1 cup. 4. Ornithine capsules 4 nos. 5. Straw, Vitamin C powder & mouth wash

Morning: Prepare a solution of 4 tablespoon of epsom salts in 3 cups of water and keep in the refrigerator for taste. 2.00 pm Stop eating any food (to prevent feeling ill). 6.00 pm Drink 1/4 part of the epsom salt and water solu-tion (Take Vit C powder for taste). Wash your mouth with water. 8.00 pm Drink 1/4 part of the epsom salt and water solu-tion as above. 9.45 pm Prepare for the sleep (e.g: go to the toilet). Mix the olive oil with grapefruit juice and shake it. 10.00 pm Drink the olive oil and grapefruit mix (straw is the easiest way) while you stand up. Take 4 ornithine tab-lets capsules (to help sleep) if you prefer.1) Lie down im-mediately after the drink (enables more stones to come out). 2) Keep still for the next 20 minutes. 3) Go to sleep. On waking up in the next morning: Drink 1/4 part of the epsom salt and water solution unless there is nausea/in-digestion. 2 hours later: Drink the last 1/4 part of the epsom salt so-lution. 2 hours later: Eat a light breakfast. Chew well. Sip water through out the cleansing period. Expect di-arrhoea in the morning. Look out for soft stones which usually float. They can be any colour including pea green. If there is any chaff floating this is probably some choles-terol crystals. Repeat every 2 weeks. Up to 2,000 stones can sometimes be cleared in people with bursitis, aller-gies and upper back pains.

Frequency: Once fortnightly, three times. For example: 1st, 15th and 29th of the month.

Sinus cleanse Neti Kriya

Neti allows you to breath easy, clear-ing allergens and mucus from the nasal passage effortlessly. Traditionally it is used to relieve havy fever, rhititis, dry and stuffed up nose.

Directions for use Fill the pot with 1 cup of lukewarm

water. Add 1 heaped teaspoon of sea salt and dissolve in the water.

Breathing through the mouth throughout the entire process, slightly bend forward and tilt the head to leaft and forward.

Gently place the pots spout just in-side the right nostril and pour the water up the passage.

Adjust the head to allow the water to flow up the right nostril and out the left nostril. Continue until about half a cup has flowed through.

Put pot down and gently block the left nostril breathing short sharp ex-halations through the right nostril until all the mucus has cleared. Re-peat on the right nostril.

Breathing through the mouth tilt the head to the rght and forward. Gently place the pots spout just in-side the left nostril and pour the wa-ter up the passage.

Adjust the head to allow the water to flow up the left nostril and out the right nostril. Continue until about half a cup has flowed through. Clear the mucus and water with short sharp exhalations through the nos-trils once more.

Use once daily, preferably in the monring affter a shower or in the evening before dinner.

A slight stinging sensation may be felt on the first fdw occasions.

You may enhace the purification process by doing it after a steam in-halation.

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Stomach Cleanse Kunjal Kriya

When: Mornings, on a rest day. Where: In a com-fortably warm room. Prepare: To eight cups of boiled water, add 3 tsps of salt. Allow to cool slightly. How: Drink the warm, salted water quickly as much as you can, until you start to feel nauseas. Stand and lean forward slightly. Within a few minutes you will start vomiting. If you dont vomit, press your abdomen with your forearm or tickle the back of your throat gently with a finger to induce vom-iting a few times. After: After vomiting rest and relax. Have moist, fresh, warm and light food and drinks for the next 12 hours (herbal teas, soups etc.)

Effects Of Kunjal Kriya: Kunjal kriya is the yogic practice of cleansing the stomach and respira-tory tract. Kunjal kriya can be translated as the elephant act. Just as an elephant does, kunjal involves drinking warm salted water then vom-iting it up complete-ly. It is an easy and natural way to cleanse our body from toxins. Many times in our life we suppress the urge to vomit whereas ba-bies have the right idea by vomiting freely to expel toxins. Kunjal eliminates mucusy (Kapha) toxins completely if done regularly. It has prov-en effective in many ailments such as hay fever, asthma, migraine, acidity, indigestion, cold and flu.

What are the possible complications? After drinking the salted water in extremely rare cases people find they cant vomit. This is usually due to fear or suppressed emotions. In this case the water will come out as urine or watery stools within 4-12 hours. Some may rarely experience mild abdominal discomfort for a few hours. Kunjal is so simple that even children from 12 yrs onwards can safely practice it. This practice is very safe as it doesnt involve strong herbs or drugs.

Contraindications: If you have a hernia, ulcer or high blood pres-sure, it is best to avoid Kunjal kriya unless under medical supervi-sion.

Nasal cleanse Nasya Karma

After a warm oil massage on 1. face, neck and shoulders, take a quick steam inhalation. Rub the souls of your feet and 2. hand vigorously. Rest on your back with a pil-3. low below your upper back and neck.Instill 2 drops of leukwarm 4. Anu oil (a special Ayurvedic oil) into your right nostril, block the left nostril and in-hale through the right 4-5 times. Repeat it on the other nostril. 5. Rest in the same position for 6. 2 mins. This can done everyday in 7. the mornings to control and prevent sinus related prob-lems.

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Yogic Bowel Cleanse Shankha Prakshalana

Why cleanse intestine? Most diseases originate from toxins in the gas-trointestinal tract. Colon cleans-ing removes the root cause of those dis-eases & leave you feeling lighter, fresher & energised. What to do? First read the whole leaf let few times and when you have a clear understand-ing, commence the procedure. When & how often? Colon cleansing is best practiced in the morning when the stomach is empty, before any breakfast. Once a week to once a fortnight is sufficient for general purpos-es. In cases of constipation, however, it may be practiced every alternate day until the condition improves. How long does it take? Allow al least an hour for the Colon Cleanse. Rest for the whole day with light food.

Steps 1. Preapare 2 litres of warm water with 2 - 4 teaspoons of salt dissolved well. 2. Drink two glasses of lukewarm salted water quickly. 3. Perform the five postures 8 times each as illustrated/described in the previous page. 4. Repeat the above sequence 2 more times, at a single stretch. It may take around 15 minutes. After you have repeated the sequence three times, go to the toilet, but do not strain. If there is no bowel motion immedi-ately, it will come later on.

Palm tree 1. Stand with feet together or about 10 cms apart, and the arms by the sides. Steady the body and distribute the weight equally on both feet. 2. Raise the arms over the head. Interlock the fingers and turn the palms upward. Place the hands on top of the head. 3. Fix the eyes at a point on the wall slightly above the level of the head. The eyes should remain fixed on this point throughout the practice. 4. Inhale and stretch the arms, shoulders and chest upwards. Raise the heals coming up onto the toes. 5. Stretch the whole body from top to bottom, without losing bal-ance or moving the feet. Hold the breath and the position for a few seconds. Lower the heels while breathing out and bring the hands to the top of your head.

Swaying palm tree 1. Stand with the feet about 2 feet apart. Fix the gaze on a point directly in front. Interlock the fingers and turn the palm outward. 2. Inhaling raise your arms above the head. While exhaling, bend to the left side from the waist. Do not bend forward or backward or twist the trunk. Hold the position for a few seconds while retaining the breath outside. 3. Inhale slowly come to the upright position. Repeat on the right side. From the upright position, exhale while bringing the arms down to the sides.

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Waist rotation 1. Stand with the feet about half a metre apart and the arms by your sides. Take a deep breath in while raising the arms to the shoulder level. Breathe out and twist the body to the left. Bring the right hand to the left shoulder and wrap the left arm around the back. Bring the left hand around the right side of the waist. Look over the left shoulder as far as possible. 2. Keep the back of the neck straight and imagine the top of the spine is the fixed point around which the head turns. Hold the breath for two seconds, accentuate the twist and try to gently stretch the abdomen. Inhale and return to the starting position. 3. Repeat on the other side to complete one round. Keep the feet firmly on the ground while twisting. Relax the arms and back as much as possible throughout the practice.

Twisted Cobra 1. Lie flat on the stomach with the legs straight, separated about half a metre and the toes should be tucked under, the heals raised, so that the feet rest on the balls. Place the palm of the hands flat on the floor, below and slightly to the side of the shoulders. The fingers should be together and pointing forward. The arms should be positioned so that the elbows point backward and are close to the sides of the body. Rest the forehead on the floor and close the eyes. 2. Slowly raise the head, neck and shoulders. Straightening the elbows, raise the trunk as high as pos-sible. Use the back muscles more than the arm muscles. 3. Look forward. Slowly twist your head and upper portion of the trunk, and look over the left shoul-der to gaze at the heal of the right foot. Arms remain straight or slightly bent and the shoulders and trunk are twisted. Try to feel the diagonal stretch of the abdo-men. Relax the back and keep the navel as close to the floor as possible. Stay in the final position fora few seconds. Face forward again and repeat the twist on the other side without lowering the trunk. Return to the centre and lower the body to the floor.

Abdominal stretch 1. Sit in the squatting position with the feet apart and the hands on the knees Inhale deeply. 2. Breathing out, bring the right knee to the floor near the left foot. Using the left hand as a lever, push the left knee towards the right, simultaneously twisting to the left. Keep the inside of the right foot on the floor. Try to squeeze the lower abdomen with the combined pressure of both thighs. 3. Look over the left shoulder. Hold the breath out for 3 to 5 sec-onds in the final position. Inhale when returning to the starting position.

After~care Rest: When you are finish it, rest for half an hour before taking any food or drink. Restrictions: There is no special food restrictions. Keep sipping water through the day. Precautions: Do not try to force a bowel movement; it should be completely natural. Contra indications: People suffering from any medical conditions should seek guidance from a qualified Yoga teacher or an Ayurvedic physi-cian before attempting to do this.


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I think you get old because you give up things- Sen. Theodore I Green, 87 yrs.

Its sad to grow old, but nice to ripen- Brigitte Bardot

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RejuvenationRasayana

Rasayana -the wordRejuvenation is Rasayana in Ayurveda. Rasa means essence and here it stands for all dhatus. Bodi-ly tissues are the essence of carefully eaten food, right deeds and positive thoughts. Ayana means paths, channels or even the biochemical metamorphosis. Thus rasayana means the realigning and streamlining of dhatus and their circulation at the deepest possible level. This is an excellent method to attain perfect tissues. The concept of Rasayana is based on the principles of conservation and transmutation of energy. Rasayana therapy strives to improve physical, mental and moral qualities. It is designed to promote longevity and revive youthful qualities. Rasayana prevents aging, restores youthfulness, improves the complexion and voice, increases physical strength and immunity, preserves memory and intel-ligence, gives happiness to oneself and creates a life which is beneficial to others.

Rasayana -the goalCharaka says rasayana is conducive for a long healthy life, good memory, intelligence, immunity, youthfulness, excellent lustre, complexion, voice, stamina and strength and thus respectability, bril-liance and personal attraction. Rasayana helps us to restore the equilibrium of all doshas, digestive fire and ojas, and to remove sluggishness, exhaustion, exertion, lassitude, debility and drowsiness.

Rasayana -the typesThere are two methods of rasayana -hospitalised and non-hospitalised (Kutipraveshika & Vataatapi-ka). The first one is a major therapy, which requires sufficient physicians and helpers. The later is done in an outpatient department with proper guidance to a self-disciplined patient. Hospitalised Rasayana: Kuti-praveshika is a major therapy done under medical supervision in a spe-cial theatre or cottage (Kuti). Charaka samhita describes how it is built. The cottage should be in an auspicious ground, facing eastward or northward, and in a locality, which is inhabited by a king, phy-sicians, brahmins and holy saints, free from dangers, auspicious and with easy availability of neces-sary accessories. ___________________________________________________________________

The concept of Rasayana is based on the principles of conservation and transmformation of energy.Rasayana therapy strives to improve physical, mental & moral qualities. It is designed to promote longevity & revive youthful qualities.___________________________________________________________________

Theatre for the therapyIt should have sufficient space inside, a high ceiling, three concentric chambers, and proper ventila-tion, comfortable in all seasons, hygienic interior and exterior, free from noises and equipped with all necessary accessories. There should be enough expert healers, attendants, nurses, and brahmins. For male patients they should be males and for females they should be females. The client should be well informed and educated about the therapies he is undergoing, calm, happy and strong, mentally and physically, compassionate and having worshiped the gods and brahmins. They should be obedient to and having a good relationship with the physicians. They should also have open communication with the physicians. Non-hospitalised procedure: One who undergoes this rasayana therapy should observe celibacy, control of the sense organs, have a healthy diet, prop-er sleep and non-strenuous activities.

Rasayana -the herbsThere are thousands of rejuvenative herbs. Among them the best rejuvenatives are the fruits of hari-taki and amalaki (gooseberries). They are generally all-purpose, as they are purificatory and strength-


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ening in their nature. They act on the whole body, namely, all tissues and organs. Modern research has shown that they have strong ingredients including anti-oxidants and immunostimulants. Even though, haritaki is more cleansing.

Mind and RasayanaPracticing one or all of the following is considered to be one of the best rasayana therapies. This is known as achara (behavioural) rasayana and gives all the previously mentioned benefits of rasayana. Here Charaka tells about a posititve mind set. Positive mindset encourages positve action and thus gives a positive result. Positive mindset is achieved through understanding the true purpose of life. Truthfulness, absence of anger, abstinence from addiction, active compassion, relaxation, calmness, sweetspoken-ness, cleanliness, perseverance, charity, simplicity, penance and unconditional love are aspects of positive mindset. Balanced activities, right sleep, leading a lifestyle according to the land, season and activities, rea-soning, unconceitedness, good behaviour to others, focus on spiritualism, obedience to elders (by age and wisdom), positive attitude, self control and devotion to holy scriptures are also behavioral rasayanas.

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Most people say that as you get old you have to give up things. I think you get old because you give up things. - Sen. Theodore I Green, 87 yrs._________________________________________________________________

Rasayana for dhatus, systems, organs and doshasRasa Grapes, datesRakta Eclipta alba, Embelic officinalisMamsa Urad dal, WithaniaMedas Guggulu, Garlic, Shilajit, Haritaki, GuduchiAsthi Bamboo manna, Desmodium gangeticumMajja Calamus, Gotu kola, Clitoria ternataShukta Shatavari, Withania, Ghee, Cows milk.

Respiratory Long pepper, Black pepper.Digestive Long pepper, Haritaki, Semicarpus.Water Ginger, Cardamom, Nut grass.Urinary Boerhaavia diffusa, Tribulus terrestrisExcretory Triphala, Kutaja Sweat, Holy Basil.

Eye Liquorice, Triphala, ShatavariNose Anu thailam nasal dropsSkin Catechu, Psorolia corilifoliaBrain Gotu kola, Acorus calamusHeart Guggul, elecampaneNeuro-muscular Garlic, Guggulu, S. rhombifolia

Vata Withania, Sida rhombifoliaPitta Embelica, ShatavariKapha Guggul, Long pepper, Garlic

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Some Powerful Rasayana formulas Brahma Rasayaba Chyavana Prasha Amalaka Rasayana Amalaka Ghrtam Amalaka Avaleham Amalakadi Churnam

Some single herb rasaanasGotu Kola (mandukaprni) juice with milk and licorice powder: promotes intellect and strength, agni, complexion, voice, intellect & life.

Long pepper (pippali): Five fruits of long pepper with honey and ghee for one year. This is also done with seven, eight or ten fruits. The paste of purified pippali (with the alkali of Beautia monosperma) with honey and ghee is taken in the morning, after and before breakfast. Indications: Preventive and curative in cough, asthma, wasting, phthisis, dyspnoea, hiccup, sinusitis, throat disorders, piles, ma-labsorption, tropical sprue, anaemia, intermittent fever, disorders of voice, chronic rhinitis, swelling, gulma (phantom pains/tumors) and vata valasaka (arthritis). Another procedure with long pepper is to take it for nineteen days starting with ten fruits and progressively increasing them by ten with milk for the first ten days. Then on the eleventh day onwards it should be reduced by 10 fruits progres-sively. One thus consumes 1000 pippali fruits. During this when the client is hungry he should take red rice with milk and ghee. This should be practiced by strong people by taking the paste, the week people by taking its powder and medium people by taking decoction. This promotes nutrition, voice, youthfulness, intellect and life span and alleviates spleen enlargements.

Triphala: Paste of triphala is spread on a new iron plate for 24 hours. This is collected and mixed with water and honey. This is used as rasayana. When this is digested, one should take a meal with ghee. This is practiced for one year. This is a strong brain tonic and best as a general preventative.

Shilajatu: Shilajatu is the purified exudate from the rocks of some special mountains. It is slightly sour and astringent and katu in Vipaka and moderate (neither hot nor cold) in virya. This is a good re-juvenative and is generally taken with suitable decoctions in vata, pitta and kapha. Shilajatu provides a happy life by alleviating aging problems, integrating body, and promoting intellect & memory. Avoid vidahi (heavy and heating which causes burning and acidity), heavy substances, intense and heating. Charaka says that there is no disease in the world which is not overcome by shilajatu.


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Fertility therapyVajikarana

The aim of Virilification is to enable a couple to produce healthy progeny who can help them to perform their dharma (lifes misson). -Chakra pani

Vaja means seed the sperm and ovum and Vaji means one with a healthy seed. Karana means making or preparing.

Vajik-arana involves practices and therapies, which endow a person with per-fect reproductive material (ovum or sperm). This is to ensure the conception of a healthy, intelligent, well- motivated child by ensuring healthy bodies and full sexual ecstasy at conception, the time when the childs constitution is deter-mined. Unfortunately this term vajikarana is reduced to just aphrodisiacs in many modern ayurvedic books. Vajikarana is much more that aphrodisiacs. Vajikarana herbs are tonics for both the male and female reproductive organs and they also excite the sexual organs which is more relevant to men since they have to maintain an erection for conception and they loose more sexual fluids than a woman does. ____________________________________________________________

Technically vajikarana therapy is used for men only. In all chapters dealing with vajikarana it seems to be a therapy meant for men for improving semen, poten-cy, erection etc. A similar therapy to women for similar purposes is described in ayurvedic gynecology and obstretics, known as Pumsavanam.Wisely named the ritual (savanam) on the male element of the sperm (pum), it is performed with 100% success even after conception. Pumsavanam is used to get the child of desired sex.____________________________________________________________

Vajikarana substancesThe most potent vajikarana substance is samkalpa, right imagination. Right fo-cus on the relationship and love between two hearts. Colours, aromas, herbs, formulations and specific therapies are also used to strengthen the shukra. The individuals constitution and disease tendencies and stages must be taken into account in order to prescribe the most suitable tonic.

Vajikarana -the goal The ultimate aim is to erase any disease tendencies or genetic weaknesses in the family. So the health of the parents and progeny is addressed in this therapy. It also looks at optimising sexual performance and mating compatibility. Technically vajikarana therapy is used for men only. In all chapters dealing with vajikarana it seems to be a therapy meant for men for improving semen, poten-cy, erection etc. A similar therapy to women for similar purposes is described in ayurvedic gynecology and obstretics, known as pumsavanam. Theoretically va-jikarana is meant for both sexes, since it is for increased fertility and virility. Thus fertility therapy is divided into vajikarana for men and pumsavana for women. A person with a number of offspring is compared to a beautiful tree with pro-


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fuse branches and shade. It makes one strong and respectable within marriage according to Vedic society. One attains eternity based on filial tradition here and hereafter along with fame, fortune, strength and corpulence. All different kinds of diseases and therapies related to infertility are treated with vajikarana. Ayurvedic fertility centres are there in different parts of India today. Vajikarana also deal with direct nourishment of the sperm or ovum. The quality and quan-tity of reproductive fluid, and libido can be improved through this therapy. Since shukra (sperm & ovum) is the end product of metabolism, to strengthen it all other dhatus have to be strengthened. If the client is already healthy with good agni and balanced doshas, some specific internal medications may be suf-ficient. Otherwise clients may need a complete set of therapies beforehand.

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Any substance that is sweet, unctuous, life-promoting, nourishing, heavy and pleas-ing to the mind is to be regarded as vajikarana. - Charaka Samhita____________________________________________________________

The treatment generally starts with promotion of agni (dipana and pacana) and a relaxed life style. In the next stage a suitable purification is done. After the rest period, after he regains their strength, Vajikarana therapies will be done. They may involve internal or external oleation (snehana), sweating (svedana) and spe-cific internal formulations generally in ghee or palm sugar medium. Powders, bhasmas and asavas are also available for this purpose. During the treatment strict celibacy should be practiced. After this sufficient rest is given.

Vajikarana -food Milk, dates, figs, honey, almonds, ghee, red rice, basmati rice and saffron are good vajikaranas. A date and milk shake in the evening has been proven effective as a daily aphrodisiac. Preparations from sprouted urad dhal are excellent for women. Urad and rice pudding is also an ancient aphrodisiac.

Vajikarana -herbsFor Men Anacyclus pyrethrum, ashwagandha, cloves, garlic, saffron, ghee, gin-seng, tribulus terrestris, licorice, almonds, macuna prurata urad dhal and ashwa-gandha (powder or jam). For women Aloe vera, ashwagandha, asparagus racemosus, black haw, dong quai, fennel seeds, licorice, nettles, saffron, shatavari, vitex-agnus castus, urad dhal, black sesame seeds are effective.

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Love children especially, for, like angels, they are sinless, and they live to soften and purify our hearts and, as it were, to guide us - Feodor Dostoevsky (Russian writer)____________________________________________________________

Case study: A male presented with extremely low sperm motility, and a history of non-bleeding piles. Treatment started with Chirivilvadi decoction, a formula to improve agni and cure piles. He underwent sneha and sveda therapies. He received a sequence of fourteen vastis. After the rest period Ashwagandhadi le-ham was given for two months. Strict celibacy was followed during the first three months. His motility improved from 20% to 70%.

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Begetting a child of desired sexPum-savana

Pumsavana is the scientific method of begetting a child of desired sex. Pum means the male and savana means a ritual or to control. The spermatozoa is the deciding factor in the sex of the fetus. Through pum-savana, we are working with the female and male chromosoms, before the sex of the progenyis determined in the uterus, to beget a child of desired sex. This is absolutely harmless and 100% effective according to specialists. Interestingly the main therapy can also be done even after conception, during the first month of pregnancy. The steps of treatment are summarized as follows:

STAGE 1 ~ Preconception balancing and toning Couples undergo suitable mental, emotional and bodily purification, by pacify-ing any existing health problem and specific cleansing and balancing. Treatment is also done for any present and past diseases.

STAGE 2 ~ Preconception cleansingSpecific Panchakarma, Rasayana and Vajikarana programs, diet and lifestyle to empower the whole body especially the sperm an ovum.

STAGE 3 Once the female is pregnant, the main therapy is done. It should be started within the first 4 weeks of pregnancy. Special nasal and internal medicines and a milk decoction are the main medicines. When the Pushya star (according to the Indian Calendar) is prominent in the sky, administration of these medications is done, if it is performed before conception. If one desires a baby boy, the nasal medication should be instilled in the right nostril and the use of it in left nostril gives a baby girl.

TAGE 4 The mother are monitored throughout the pregnancy. To prevent and deal with any imbalances, specific internal medications are given. This also prevents any sort of abnormalities to the fetus. There are herbs indicated during every month. Cows milk, ghee, gotu kola, shatavari, licorice, sida rhombifolia, gold, vitalisers like jeevaniya group of herbs and red rice are some substances which are used as individual or compound medications at different stages of treatment.

Case Study: A woman 34 years of age, 6 weeks pregnant, with 3 daughters, de-sired a son. Both husband and wife are from strongly female dominating fami-lies. Treatment started a month after conception. A milk decoction was given for nasal drops and a drink made from licorice, the bark of a fig tree, Withania somnifera and Sida rhombifolia for a period of 6 weeks. To her delight, she gave birth to two healthy boys in due time.

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Divine Deliveryby Caroline Robertson

Thousands of years ago in the cradle of civilizations, mother India conceived a natural ayurvedic approach to nurture parents and babies through the journey of creation. Today, with the worlds second largest population, Indias accumulated wisdom complements modern obstetrics, offering tips for a healthy pregnancy, smooth delivery and a blissful baby.

Planned ParenthoodMaking the decision to have a child is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body. ~ Elizabeth Stone.

For many, the time to have a child is thrust upon them rather than consciously chosen. Some say theres never a perfect time to have a child but that fate schedules it, along with the moment of birth and death. Couples ambivalent about having children rather than following a calling may be called up to parental duty by destiny. Others can eagerly prepare for a child who never appears. Ayurveda sees children as a precious gift from the gods to be welcomed whether invited or not. They are gurus who can prompt parents to cultivate qualities that may have otherwise lay dormant, virtues like unconditional love. In many ancient cultures becoming a parent is considered an enriching rite of passage, a momentous milestone presenting an opportunity for spiritual growth and deeper relationships. As Peter De Vries appreciated The value of marriage is not that adults produce children but that children produce adults. Though the prospect of parenting may seem overwhelming many couples say that once they arose to meet the challenge and accepted the lifestyle adjustment the blessings far outweighed the sacrifices.

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Preparing psychologically and physically for the little angels arrival optimises the mother and childs state through the childbearing process. Just as a healthy seed bears healthy fruit, if the parents sperm and ovum are pure then the child is more likely to inherit a strong constitution and immunity. Conversely if parents conceive when mentally or physically weak this may impact negatively on the childs condition. With the intention of giving their child the happiest and healthiest genetic inheritance ayurveda suggests parents observe a preconception regime called vajikarana. The ancient text Charaka Samhita explains- The aim of vajikarana is to enable a couple to produce healthy progeny who can assist them to perform their lifes mission (dharma). About six months before conception an ayurvedic physician prescribes a personalised purification and rejuvenation regime for the couple to ensure optimal ovum and sperm quality and quantity.

This may include lifestyle changes, a nutrition plan, herbs, cleanses, yoga and meditation.

The couple avoids chemicals such as in food or personal care products and wean off pharmaceutical medicine when possible. Energising exercises also increase fertility and virility but must be done in moderation. To prepare the womb room for the special guest women can balance their menstrual cycle and take cleansing and fortifying herbs and supplements. Essential fatty acids, Calcium, Magnesium, Folic acid, Iron, B12, B6 and Zinc are particularly vital to prevent birth defects. General female tonics include Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus), Ashoka (Saraca indica). Men are advised to take virilizing herbs such as Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Sariba (Hemidesmus indicus) and Kapi Kachu (Mucuna pruriens). There are also many compound formulations for optimum fertility. The efficacy of these can be seen at the specialist infertility centre at Keralas Shoranur Ayurveda Samajam where they claim a 95% success rate with couples wanting to conceive. General reproductive tonic foods recommended include warm unhomogenised milk, ghee, yoghurt, black sesame seeds, urad dal, mung dal, honey, dates, almonds, ginger, garlic, onions and saffron. Hot spices should be avoided. Daily self massage and sufficient rest is observed to charge the body with positive hormones.

Couples who share their expectations, excitement and fears about having a child will forge deeper bonds of understanding to sustain them through the experience. Couples who attune their desires for parenthood are more mentally ready for the new phase of their life and are less likely to resent

the sacrifices and compromises that may be demanded. Sharing the commitment to create a loving and supportive environment makes it a more positive experience for all. This is the time to iron out any relationship rifts by spending quality time together aligning hearts and future intentions realizing that a happy couple are more likely to make happy parents, transmitting contented energy to their receptive baby. Spending time together around babies can reinforce the realities and joys of the decision for them both. Another way to build excitement is to think of their childs character


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and envisage a fulfilling future for the family unit. Though this may not manifest precisely it builds a positive expectation that inspires couples to maintain faith and enthusiasm through any trials. This shared sankalpa or powerful intention for a beloved baby also generates a powerful magnetic attraction for the soul to enter the womb. Love is the best libido booster to set the mood according to ayurvedic sage Charaka who says the best aphrodisiac for a man is a woman who loves him.

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