Only if we have peace of mind, can we enjoy all the good things in life. Accumulation of material things, relations, name, and fame cannot essentially provide us with mental peace.
Body and mind are two different entities, but actually, they are the reflections of each other. The source of all physical problems is in the mind.
Stress is a major health concern now-a-days. It is the body's reaction to a certain situation - emotional or physically challenging, accompanied by the release of certain chemicals like adrenaline.
Symptoms
Stress differs from individual to individual. So its symptoms and causes also vary. Following are the common symptoms:
Pounding of heart
Perspiration
Flushed and reddened face
A small amount of stress is beneficial, in the sense that it increases productivity and gives a boost to your accomplishments.
Causes
Highly competitive atmosphere
Excessive needs
Lack of time
Financial crisis
Excessive commitment
Trauma
Sedentary lifestyle
Irregularities in lifestyle
Insufficient rest
Chronic pain
What are Stress and Strain according to Ayurveda?
As per Ayurveda, the root of all problems-physical, mental, social, family, relationships, economic, and spiritual is stress on the body and mind.
Ayurveda states that stress is a state of mental/ emotional/physical strain and is called Manasa dosha. It is caused due to the imbalance of doshas. The Vata dosha is aggravated by improper diet, lack of exercise and improper routine. Excessive Vata affects the Mano vaha srota. The ability to reason decreases, which makes you less determined and results in low mental strength. The balance between the three doshas is responsible for the variation in the levels of strain.
On account of stress, the energy resources of the body get drained and your body is constantly pushed to a condition of strain.
Chronic stress and strain leads to the reduction of immunity and resistance power. It affects the normal physical and mental functioning of the body. Certain body mechanisms can break down. This gives rise to psychosomatic disorders such as:
Hypertension
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Ischemic Heart Disease
Diabetes mellitus
Migraine
Bronchial Asthma
Arthritis
Anxiety
Depression
Insomnia
Since every aspect of one's life gets disrupted due to stress and strain, it is very important to restore, regain, and retain the balance.
Treatment of Stress and Strain in Ayurveda
Ayurveda is one of the efficient ways to deal with stress and strain. It is difficult to get rid of stress, but it can be managed with the help of Ayurveda's clear and cohesive regimes.
Ayurveda focuses on relieving the stress from the nervous system, while bringing about the relaxation of the entire body.
Ayurvedic therapies help in eliminating stress from the brain and nerves. A holistic approach is adopted by incorporating medicinal herbs, proper diet, Yoga, Pranayama, meditation, and lifestyle changes. Diet should be such that it is easily absorbed and digested.
Ayurvedic management of stress has a multifarious approach working on various aspects of body and mind.
Relieving stress from different organs in the body at a deeper level
Improving blood circulation and lung capacity
Improving nervous system and nadis in the Pranic body
Improving the hormonal balance connected to emotional balance in the mind
Effective Therapies
Depending on age, medical history, and Ayurvedic dosha imbalance, the type of treatment and its duration is decided.
Abhyangam
It is the mother of all massages and a great relaxation therapy. Warm dosha-specific medicated herbal oil is massaged all over the whole body. It improves blood circulation and the body gets rejuvenated. Vital pressure points are stimulated. The resulting nervous stimulation reduces stress.
Pizhichil
Medicated oil baths give both physical and mental relaxation.
Njavarakizhi
A Warm pouch containing njavara rice cooked in milk decoction(ksheera kashayam) is used to massage the body which helps in reducing stress.
Sirodhara
In this perfect therapy for a restless mind, a continuous stream of medicated oil or dedicated buttermilk or herbal decoction is poured on the forehead. It improves blood circulation to the brain, gives a soothing effect to the Central Nervous System, which helps reduce stress, and calms the mind, improving comprehension and memory.
Thalam
Herbal decoctions are applied to the crown of the head. It relaxes the nervous system.
Sirovasthi
In Shirovasti, medicated oils are retained on the head using an elongated cap. This therapy is quite effective in relieving stress and induces nervous rejuvenation.
Elakizhi
Warm pouches containing herbs are used for therapeutic massaging.
Thalapothichil
Medicated paste is applied on the head, which nourishes the nervous tissue.
Vasthi
Is the procedure in which the medicine is administered through the anal route, with the help of Vasti yantra, to pacify the vitiated vata. It includes Anuvasana vasti and Asthapaan Vasti. By regulating vatha, correcting the strees too.
Nasyam
Is the procedure in which medicated oil or swarasam is administered through nostrils. It pacifiy Vatha and Kapha , by giving good sleep and mental relaxation.
Kayasekam
It is a procedure in which warm decoction is poured all over the body as continuous stream, for a specific time. This treatment reduce the neurological problem and give you rejuvenation.
Podikizhi
Is a procedure in which four bundles (kizhis), filled with kizhi powder, are pounded over the body with moderate pressure, for a specific period of time. Correct the Kpaha Vatha and balance the manasika doshas.
Treatment at Au Revoir
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At Au Revoir, provides best Ayurvedic treatment for stress relief in kerala. We provide different types of therapies for stress reduction. Head oleation therapies like Sironabhyangam, Sirodhara, Takradhara, Sirovasthi etc. and nourishment given to the brain provides relief from stress. The complete body gets relaxed and rejuvenated. The package starts from 7 nights onwards.
One of the premium Ayurveda resorts in Palakkad, Au Revoir helps you de-stress, refresh, and rejuvenate.