What is Takradhara treatment?

What is Takradhara treatment?

Takradhara is an Ayurvedic sudation therapy using medicated buttermilk to help the brain and mind relax, and reduce stress. In Takradhara, the medicated buttermilk, similar to Sirodhara, will be poured continuously onto the forehead or over the entire body.

What is Thakra?

Thakra is a village in the Gujar Khan Tehsil of Rawalpindi District in the Punjab province of Pakistan. It links Rawalpindi, Chakwal and Jhelum. Thakra is located at an altitude of 173 metres (568 ft).

What is Pizhichil treatment Ayurveda?

Pizhichil (literally meaning squeezing) is a unique Ayurvedic therapy from Kerala. In this treatment, a special linen cloth is dipped into warm Kuzhambu, or a medicated oil mixture, and squeezed over the disease-affected areas of the patient.

What is Kizhi massage?

Kizhi is an Ayurvedic treatment in which warm poultices filled with herbal oils, powders or medical concoctions are applied and massaged over the body. The natural healing herbs are crushed and bundled into muslin cloth to form boluses.

What is Virechana karma?

Virechana or Virechana Karma is a purification therapy and one among the five therapies of the Panchakarma. The Panchakarma includes five treatments that can prevent and manage a number of physical, mental and emotional disorders and illnesses.

What is Dara Ayurveda?

Dhara is a highly effective form of sudation therapy that aids in the treatment of a wide range of ailments including headache, depression, muscle spasm and joint pain.

How do you take takra?

Directions

1. Boil water, then cool to room temperature. (Boiling the water makes it easier to digest.)
2. Place the room-temperature yogurt in a small bowl and whisk for 2 minutes.
3. Slowly add the water, cumin, ginger, cilantro, and rock salt to the yogurt. Continue whisking until takra is smooth and frothy, 1 to 2 minutes.

What is Uzhichil massage?

Uzhichil is a complete Kalari massage system which rejuvenates the nervous and muscular system of the body and stimulates blood circulation. This is done by oiling and massaging the various parts of the body. The practice was primarily developed for preparing healthy body for Kalarippayat training.

What is Podikizhi massage?

Podikizhi is a relaxing Ayurvedic therapy that uses a specific herbal powder made of 12 rejuvenating herbs. This herbal powder is tied up in a pouch or a ‘kizhi’ which is then warmed up and used for the massage on various parts of the body.