Ayurveda at SanAquam Ayurvedic Spa Retreat, Drakensberg, South Africa

Ayurveda - An Introduction

5000 years ago, Ayurveda – the Science  of Life defined the simple and elegant Wisdom
of Nature as it applies to our body, senses, mind and spirit.

Ayurveda, SanAquam Ayurvedic Spa, DrakensbergUnchanging since the dawn of time, these natural laws and principles have been applied  continuously to give humans the experience of a balanced life.

The basic hypothesis of Ayurveda is that the entire cosmos or universe is part of one singular absolute. Everything that exists in the vast external universe (macrocasm) also appears in the internal cosmos of the human body (microcosm). The human body consisting of 50 million to 100 million cells when healthy, is in harmony, self-perpetuating and self-correcting just as the universe is.

‘ayurveda is a vast area of knowledge and heritage of humanity’
Vaidyabhooshanam K. Rahgavan Thirumulpad

Ayurveda emphasizes prevention of disease, rejuvenation of our body systems, and longevity of life. The insightful assertion and promise of Ayurveda is that through certain practices, not only can we thwart- for example, coronary diseases and make our migraines disappear but we can better understand ourselves and the world around us, live long healthy lives in balance and harmony, achieve our fullest potential expressing our true inner-self on a daily basis.

 

Treatment

Ayurveda focuses on establishing and maintaining the balance of life’s energies within us, rather than the individual symptoms.

In Ayurveda your whole life and lifestyle must be in harmony before you can enjoy true health and happiness. Lifestyle alterations combined with a therapeutic approach is an atypical Ayurvedic approach to holistic wellness.

India is perhaps the only country where Ayurvedic practitioners receive state-recognized training similar to their allopathic counterpaths. The focus of the Ayurvedic training is on preventative medicine. Modern research has proved beyond a shadow of doubt the therapeutic effects of Ayurveda and innumerable published studies have documented reductions in cardiovascular disease risk factors, including blood pressure, cholesterol, and reaction to stress – to name a few of the more common ailments – amongst individuals who underwent Ayurvedic treatment plans.

Laboratory and clinical studies on Ayurvedic herbal preparations and other therapies have shown to have a range of potentially beneficial effects of preventing and treating certain cancers, infectious disease, chronic disorders such as diabetes, arthritis and controlling the ageing process. Mechanisms underlying these effects may include free radical scavenging effects, immune system modulation, brain neurotransmitter modulation and hormonal effects.

 

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