You may be wondering about the best way to start your Ayurveda journey. Contrary to Western medicine. Ayurveda takes into consideration our mind body soul constitution through the lens of doshas. The formula and treatments will vary from one person to the other accordingly By adapting our habits to our dosha type, one will gain vitality and well-being Avinash Rughoobur at Vidim Ayurveda in Mauritius recommends a quick consultation to start. This helps the ayurveda practitioners to better advise on the best way forward and allows them to recommend the most appropriate treatment.
My first consultation at Vidim was followed by three treatments that left me with a surge of energy for days:
Abhyanga is a form of Ayurvedic medicine that involves massage of the body with Dosha-specific warm herb-infused oil. The oil is commonly pre-mixed with herbs for specific conditions. Light pressure is applied on sensitive areas, nerve endings such as soles of the feet and palms and base of the fingers.
Shirodhara is an amazing, unique body therapy from the ancient natural medical system of Ayurveda. Shirodhara has a profound impact on the nervous system. That means, the treatment directly and immediately calms, relaxes, and has a cleansing effect on the mind and nerves.
Swedana Ayurvedic Steam Bath Therapy is a procedure that is used to induce sweating. The therapy uses steam generated from medicated herbal decoctions to induce sweat or perspiration. This treatment is used to relieve toxin from the body. This therapy is ideal to establish a state of balance and also promote general health and well-being
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