Swedana

After thorough body massage the patient is made to sit inside the wooden steam box and medicated steam is given for around 10-15 minutes. After that steam is given on the localized area of pain. Doshas which have been lubricated by abhyanga and internal snehapan, residing either in the alimentary tract ( intestines etc), tissues or in the channels of the extremities are liquefied by swedana and brought into the intestines to be eliminated out of the body completely by techniques like basti. It clears the channels of the body to improve circulation and digestion, reduces water retention and excess weight. It helps to reduce pain stiffness , heaviness, swelling and coldness in the body , thereby increasing the mobility.

Vaman (Induced Emesis)

Vamana is the therapeutic induction of vomiting to remove vitiated Kapha to treat diseases like obesity, allergic sinusitis and skin diseases, diabetes, hypothyroidism, hay fever etc.

Virechana (Induced Purgation)

Virechana is the therapeutic controlled purgation that removes excess Pitta dosha. It is effective in acidity, chronic headache, asthma, liver disorders, gout, psoriasis and other chronic skin diseases.

Basti (Medicated oil or decoction enemas)

Basti is the administration of herbal oils and decoctions as medicated enema. It is considered as the mother of all treatments. Basti cleanses the accumulated toxins from all the three doshas, specially the Vata dosha through the colon. It is beneficial in arthritis, sciatica, spondylitis, paralysis, colitis, infertility, PCOD and chronic digestive disorder.

Nasya (nasal medication)

Nasya is the instillation of medicated oil, ghee or other herbs into the nostrils. It cleanses and eliminates the toxins from the head region and keeps the sense organs healthy. It is an effective treatment for hair fall and premature greying of hair, sinusitis, facial paralysis, headache, anxiety, depression etc.

KATI BASTI / GRIVA BASTI / JANU BASTI

This is a very beneficial treatment specific for slip disc, sciatica , low back pain, stiff neck, frozen shoulder, osteo and rheumatoid arthritis, knee pain, nervine problems etc. This treatment is for disorders that involve muscles, ligaments, bones, vertebraes, cartilages and nerves. Symptoms associated are swelling, pain, stiffness, tingling in the limbs and restricted movements.

PINDA SWEDA (POTTALI MASSAGE)

This is a unique type of treatment done at Antara wellness center. It is a type of hot fomentation in which medicaments are tied in a cloth in the form of bolus, heated upto a tolerable temperature and swedana is done by gently rubbing the bolus over the painful area. Various types of pinda sweda are patra pinda (leaves of medicinal plants) shashtika shali (rice bolus) , churna pinda (herbal powders), baluka sweda (sand) etc. The prepared bolus is used for fomentation on the body by frequently heating it and this is to be done after abhyanga. The procedure is done for 40 minutes. It reduces the pain, stiffness and swelling of muscles, rejuvenates and strengthens the joints, tissues and nerves , also reduces numbness and tingling in the limbs.

SHIRODHARA

“shiro” means head and “dhara” means pouring in a stream. Shirodhara is a unique, blissful therapy of pouring oil on the forehead from a specific height for 30 minutes continuously and rhythmically in an oscillating manner allowing the oil to run through the scalp and into the hair.

Procedure:- To receive shirodhara the patient is made to lie down comfortably on a specially designed keraliya dharapati(bed) after abhyanga (body massage and steam). His eyes are covered with a cloth. The atmosphere is made absolutely calm and quiet with cell phones switched off. The liquid poured on the forehead generally is medicated oil depending on the disease. Medicated milk, buttermilk, decoction or coconut water can also be used. Continuous flowing of oil creates a particular pressure and vibration over the forehead. This vibration and little temperature activates the functions of the brain. The oil saturates the forehead and scalp and penetrates into the nervous system.

Shirodhara promotes deep relaxation, relieves anxiety, fatigue and renews and reinvigorates the body and mind. It relieves stress, fear, worry and excessive thoughts. It gives total relaxation as if from meditation. It has proven effective in lowering high blood pressure , insomnia and disturbed sleep. It has been used to treat diseases like sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, hairfall and greying , memory loss, neurological disorders, paralysis, migraine, cervical spondylitis , vertigo, psoriasis etc. Shirodhara also improves the functions of eyes, ear and nose.

NETRA TARPAN

Netra means eye and tarpan means giving strength to the eye. A dough of black gram is put around the eye ball in such a way that a dam like appearance is seen. Lukewarm medicated ghee is put in this dam to lubricate the eye and surrounding area which will be kept warm for 30 minutes.

Indications:

This procedure throughly cleanses the eyes , treats dryness , reduces , burning , watering , night blindness pain of the eyes. It improves vision and clarity. It is a very good remedy for reducing intra-o cular pressure and stress of the eyes. Also done to strengthen the eye muscles in facial paralysis.

HRIDA BASTI

Hrida basti in sanskrit refers to Hridaya, the heart and Basti, the retainer. It is a unique treatment for heart and chest diseases. This procedure is done after body massage and steam. A rim made up of a dough of urad dal is placed on the left side of the chest. Lukewarm medicated oil, ghee or herbal decoction is poured into this rim.The temperature of this is maintained for around 30 minutes.

Indications:

1. Ischaemic heart diseases (blockages), angina and other heart diseases. Regulates cardiac functions.
2. Nourishes and strengthens the cardiac muscles, thus rejuvenates the heart.
3. Asthma and other respiratory problems.
4. Improves blood circulation and breathing.