Ayurveda and Ayurvedic therapies are among the oldest methods of maintaining health and wellbeing, having been practised for millennia, and their popularity continues to grow today.
Ayurvedic therapies are based on the wholeness of the body and mind, and their main aim, according to Deepak Chopra, is to unlock the body’s natural healing pathways.
Ayurveda is renowned for its effective health programmes, the most important of which is panchakarma – a comprehensive procedure involving powerful detoxification, tissue regeneration and mental balancing. In Estonia, you can undergo this at a home-based panchakarma retreat.
Ayurveda and conventional medicine
Ayurveda is a branch of complementary medicine that works in conjunction with conventional medicine: the effects of the therapy can be measured, for example, through tests carried out by a GP. Ayurvedic methods include diet, lifestyle adjustments, medicinal herbs, pranayama (breathing techniques), meditation, aromatherapy, massage and mantra therapy.
Ayurvedic therapy is always tailored to the individual, according to their body type.
What are the benefits of Ayurvedic therapy?
Ayurvedic therapy addresses both the root cause of health problems and the alleviation of symptoms. During the course of therapy, the body as a whole is brought into balance, healthy habits are taught and reinforced, and the immune system is strengthened.
Ayurveda is based on the principle of ‘a healthy mind in a healthy body’: balanced physical treatments also bring peace to the mind, thoughts and emotions. The effects of Ayurvedic therapy are long-lasting, but the outcome depends on the individual’s motivation, consistency and, of course, the nature of the health problem. Ayurvedic therapy, or panchakarma, can also help people recover from many autoimmune diseases.
Ayurvedic therapies are generally gentle and non-invasive and do not cause side effects.
In summary, Ayurvedic therapy focuses on the body’s own healing capacity and life energy – or prana – and reduces dependence on environmental factors, resulting in a stronger immune system and greater resilience.
If you’d like to find out what Ayurveda has to offer specifically for your health concerns, come along to an Ayurvedic health consultation in Tallinn or online.