Rejuvenation Therapies in India

‘Rejuvenation’ literally means to make young or youthful again. The cells and tissues of our bodies keep on changing as we age. With present times of excess pollution and stress, this process is accelerated and it becomes necessary to rejuvenate our body for a better living. The rejuvenation therapies not only enhance energy, but also give much needed inner calm and peace.

Rejuvenation through Ayurveda

Ayurveda, India’s age old science is a gift to mankind. There are a number of ayurveda rejuvenation therapies that are offered as packages in different rejuvenation centers across India. These are designed to meet individual requirements and are helpful in detoxification of body and mind. Some of the treatments are mentioned as follows:

Shiro Basti – Shiro in Sanskrit means head. This therapy involves the bathing done from head by making use of medicated oils and specially designed apparatus. It gives relief from facial paralysis and neurological disorders. It is also beneficial for people who are suffering from anxiety or psychological problems.

Greeva Basti – This is a therapy in which the back of the neck is massaged with medicated herbal oil or herbal decoctions. This is a perfect therapy for those who are suffering from chronic neck pain, cervical spondylosis and compression fractures.

Janu Basti – This involves using medicated herbal oils or herbal decoctions to bathe the knee. It is used to provide relief to people suffering from Osteoarthritis or pain of knee joint.

Hrid Basti – This therapy is particularly used for strengthening the heart. In this, the heart is massaged with herbal oils for a certain period of time.

Kati Basti – This therapy involves bathing of the lower back by making use of warm herbal oils to give relief from chronic backache, Lumbar Spondylosis, Sciatica, Osteoporosis, and prolapsed disc.

Kerala- the heart of Rejuvenation therapies in India

Kerala is the only state in India which has kept the light of Ayurveda burning steadily. While this ancient medical science struggled hard to survive in other parts of India, it thrived in its full form in Kerala.

The main reason behind this is that requirement of Ayurveda’s curative and healing programs are perfectly fulfilled by Kerala's forests which has a natural abundance of herbs and medicinal plants. Also, its equable climate and the cool monsoon season that stays from June to November are best suited for Ayurveda therapies. In addition to this, the dust-free, toxin-free, cool and pure atmosphere opens the pores of the body to the maximum, making them more responsive to herbal oils and rejuvenation therapies.

Benefits of Rejuvenation therapy

There are innumerable benefits of these therapies. Following are some of them:
  1. Ayurvedic rejuvenation therapy keeps the body young, flexible and full of vigor even after one’s prime youth has passed.
  2. These therapies not only extend one’s lifespan by many years but also enhance a person's mental and physical capabilities.
  3. Besides these two advantages, it also improves skin and complexion and increases the sensing capacity of our sense organs.
  4. Rejuvenation therapy is also beneficial in lung and nasal tract infections like Bronchitis, Rhinitis etc.