Udayagiri Rejuvenation Retreat Center

According to Ayurveda the body is a combination three dhoshas (three humors), seven Dhatus (The whole tissue system) and three malas (Metabolic wastes). The internal harmony of these thirteen factors with the surrounding nature and environment promise a completely healthy body to every human being with a perfect body cell and psychic humors equilibrium, uniformly healthy digestion, normal functioning of the fundamental tissues of the body and body wastes, accompanied by the enlightenment of the soul, cognitive organs and the mind.

The dosha principle is mainly for establishing the fact that, the functioning of the body is in accordance with the surroundings. Everything in nature, including our bodies, is made from the five eternal elements of space, air, fire, water and earth. These five elements combine to form the three basic body-mind profiles, called doshas. Doshas govern the psychological, biological, and the physiological aspects of the mind and the body. As morning, noon, evening, night, wind and sunlight create changes in the surroundings our body inclined to react and interact with the surroundings and various changes take place in the subtlest cellular level of the body. Function wise these changes are manifested in our body in the form of doshas. Ayurvedic ‘Panchakarma’ (Five step purification therapy) procedures are mainly for balancing these dhoshas and help the body to regain its rhythm with the surrounding nature.

Dhatus are basically the body tissues which are responsible for the functioning of the systems and organs and the structure of the body. Our body mainly consists of seven Dathus, that is ‘Rasa’ (the essence of digested food), ‘Raktha’ (the blood tissue), ‘mamsa’ (the whole masculine organs), ‘medas’ (adipose tissue or soft tissue), ‘Asthi’ (skeletal tissue or hard structures), ‘Majja’ (the marrow tissue) and ‘Sukra’ (the reproductive tissue). Formation of all tissues, its nourishment and balanced functioning depends on ‘agni’ (the digestive mechanism of body). Balancing of ‘Agni’ according to individual’s age constitution and mental status can be gained through proper diet and meditation after the ‘Panchakarma’. The result is proper immune mechanism of the body.

These are the waste matters which are produced after the digestion in the body, that is after digestion at the gastric, intestinal and tissue levels. The malas as been classified as ‘Sweda’ (sweat), ‘Moothra’ (urine), and ‘Pureesha’ (faces). It has to be expelled from the body in a correct manner. Any physical or psychological changes affect the proper expulsion and leads to manifestation of various ailments. ‘Panchakrma’ treatment acts in the deeper cellular level and expels out the unnecessary wastes and maintains the balance of the body. So, in the treatment programme we include ‘Panachakarma Programme’ for balancing ‘dosha’, ‘dathu’, and ‘mala’. And there by balancing physiological functioning of body (‘shareera’), sensory organs (“Indriya’), through life style diet (which is planned for balancing ‘doshas’) and treatments. Treatment includes monsoon treatment programme.

According to our concept it is the knowledge that is inherited through civilizations, from our parents, friends, society, teachers, education etc. All these factors one or other way are responsible for stage wise development of mind. The learning process, what we felt and still feeling, what we learned and still learning requires an object sense organs and a place to get it either analyzed or synthesized. Manas is the place where analyzing or synthesizing of the perceptual forms derived from the indriyas (sensory organs) into conceptual images. The mind has three Gunas, viz., Sattva (light, bliss, goodness), Rajas (passion, motion) and Tamas (inertia, darkness).By balancing these three gunas one can gain control over one’s mind. One can achieve this mind balance through the simple and effective methods of balanced life style diet along with yoga. Our Yoga is based on Ashtangas or the eight stages ‘Yama’, ‘Niyama’, ‘asana’, ‘Pranayama’, ‘Dhyana’, ‘Dharana’, Pratyhara’ and ‘Samadhi’. Stage wise learning and practice of ‘Ashtangas’ transform the body and mind into the next level.

Ayurveda is a 5000 year old system of holistic healing that takes into account the mind, the body, the senses and the soul. It is the work of harmonizing the body through the in-depth knowledge and understanding of nature and the inner self, that generates healing on all levels. Ayurveda originates in India and was developed by ancient Ayurvedic Acharyas who referred to it as “The Science of Life”. According to Ayurveda, monsoon season is the best season for rejuvenation therapies that strengthen the body, for the atmosphere is dust-free, humid and cool. Moreover, the body is most receptive to herbal oils and therapies during the monsoon, as this is when its pores are open to their maximum extent. These favorable conditions accelerate healing and restore the body’s vitality, health and balance. Ayurveda has selectively recognized monsoon season as the best time for receiving PanchakarmaRejuvenation therapies. Panchakarma is a curative treatment that deeply cleanses and detoxifies the body without damaging the tissues. It reinforces the immune system and leaves the body healthier, stronger and free from chronic ailments. The Panchakarma Rejuvenation treatment program is a unique opportunity to cleanse and rejuvenate both physically and mentally in a pure, spiritual and yogic environment. One should approach the program with the desire to retreat from normal life and use the time to reconnect to body, mind and soul. Udayagiri Retreat offers a 21 day Special Monsoon Panchakarma Rejuvenation program with the last 9 days of the rejuvenation period at the Udayagiri Mountain Retreat. The overall outlook and concept of the program is to help you align with your higher Self through the wisdom of your body, and to recognize this connection when you achieve it. Once you align in this way, you are forever empowered. Your purpose becomes clear, you are on track, and your life begins to embrace a flow of grace and ease. Panchakarma treatment will include: Pre purification preparation Snheana Swedana Vamana Virechna Nasya Basti Devas Rejuvenation at Udayagiri Mountain Retreat Udayagiri Retreat has developed a special “Devas Rejuvenation” therapy at Udayagiri Mountain Retreat. ‘Udaya’ meaning morning and ‘Giri’ meaning peak, Udayagiri translates as the peak on which morning sunlight falls. This retreat offers a fresh and spiritually rejuvenating atmosphere in an unspoiled natural environment in the mountains, far away from the noise, activity and pollution of everyday life During this special rejuvenation process, the patient will receive Rasayanas, meaning, medicines and herbs. These are specifically adapted to each patient’s health and special needs and are chosen to assist them in enhancing their vitality on a physical, mental and eventually, spiritual level. On the physical level, the body’s cells are reinforced, thus increasing the body’s immune system. On the pranic & mental front, we concentrate on increasing the mental powers of intelligence and memory, which will also have a stimulating effect on the entire central nervous system, thus enhancing the power of the five senses. “Devas” derived from the Sanskrit root ‘Div’ meaning to shine or become bright. A ‘Deva’ is a “Shining One”. This is where the “celestial lifestyle” dimension is brought to the treatment. The simple aroma of fresh flowers and herbs, and the sounds and sights of nature are of great importance. At Udayagiri Mountain Retreat, we are blessed with fabulous surroundings which are filled with a very rare, strong energy, harmonizing and empowering each patient’s body, mind and soul. The day begins with Pooja, Prayers and Vedic Mantras around the fire element, thus cleansing and purifying you. The day ends with fabulous Ayurvedic food, spiritual dancing and traditional music. This special Rejuvenation Program will open your heart and align you with your body and your true self, giving you a sense of well being and connectedness with a spark of creation. Rejuvenation treatment will include : Shirodhara Netra Tarpanam Elakizhi Kashyadhara Ksheeradhara Pizchili Njavarakkizhi Talapothichil Siro Vasti

Rasayana is a traditional ayurveda therapy to restore the vitality of your body to its fullest capacity and to keep the body young and fit at any age of your life. In the ancient India people used this therapy to retain the youthfulness through out their life and lived more than hundred years. Makes you feel young and energetic, improves skin glow, sleep, appetite, memory, and concentration of mind, clears up the voice, the capacity of sense organs – eyes, nose, tongue, ears, sexual organs – will be improved, the power of immunity increases to resist any common diseases, and least but not last, improves the strength of the body and calmness of mind.How’s the Treatment? The cleansing of the oral cavity, the nose, eyes and ears prior to oil application on the body during the first seven days. A whole body massage for one hour – either with hands or with foot. A whole body massage of 15 minutes followed by 45 minutes of sudation with boluses of medicated powder for the next 3 days A whole body massage of 15 minutes followed by 45 minutes of sedation with boluses of suitable herbs for the next 3 days Enema with the appropriate medicated oil on alternate days beginning from the seventh day. A whole body massage of 15 minutes followed by continuous synchronized pouring of oil on the body in a specified manner or the coarse rub with a medicated powder for 50 minutes for the 8th 9th and 10th day of your stay. A whole body massage of 45 minutes followed by 15 minutes in the steam chamber for the next 2 days. A mild whole body massage of medicated oil on the forehead for the last 3 days of the treatment period. Daily oral Herbal medication and ayurvedic diet. The above mentioned treatment plan is the general Rasayana Therapy for a normal healthy person. However, our doctor will have to check your past medical history and diagnose your present health condition, before finalizing right treatment plan for you.

Marma Therapy is an ancient Indian practice whose focus is the manipulation of subtle energy (prana) in the body for the purposes of supporting the healing process. Marma Therapy is based on the utilization of 107 points in the body which are considered to be access points to body, mind, and consciousness. Udayagiri Rejuvenation Retreat Center performs Marma Therapy for needed Patients. Marma therapy is the original point system of healing in the body. As it spread out of India, it influenced the development of Chinese acupuncture and Kung fu. Its origins are South India within a martial arts tradition known as Kalaripayattu. It was utilized to defend kingdoms during times when expertise in hand-to-hand combat was the mark of a great warrior. These ancient warriors understood subtle energy, and they used their knowledge to disable or kill an opponent. “Marma” comes from the Sanskrit “Mru”, which means “To Kill”. The 107 Marma points are categories in terms of their effect on the vitality of the body. Some points, when injured, simply hurt. Others, when injured, become life threatening. While warriors had knowledge of these points for the purposes of defending a kingdom, it was the job of the physicians to utilize these same points for healing. The Marma master, sometimes called an “Aasan” or a “Marmani”, would also tend to the wounded. The master had the knowledge both of how to cause injury as well as how to use the knowledge and awareness of prana for healing. The “Aasan” was a rare master who could both kill and heal a person with a touch.

Panchakarma is a set of five therapeutic treatments undertaken for the complete detoxification of the body. According to Ayurveda, it is essential before starting any other major therapies. Even for healthy persons it is advised to undertake this treatment once in five years – to throw out all the impurities and chemical toxins from the body. For some people Panchakarma alone can cure many chronic diseases and doesn’t require any more treatments. Benefits Removes the toxins from the digestive systems, bowels, lungs, blood vessels and nerves. Strengthens muscles, joints and helps in hormone secretion of all glands. Improves your appetite, sleep, sexuality, concentration of mind and memory. No wonder many feel like having a new body after this treatment.How’s the Treatment? Pre-purification preparations (Purvakarma) Before the actual purification begins, there is a need to prepare the body in prescribed methods to encourage the body to release toxins. We use two procedures for this: Snehana and Swedana. Snehana is the massage with special herbal oils. Oil is applied to the entire body with a particular type of massage to move the toxins towards the gastro-intestinal tract. Oil massage also makes the superficial and deep tissues soft and supple, thus helping to remove stress and to nourish the nervous system. Snehana is given daily for three to seven days, as indicated. Swedana is sudation or sweating and is given every day immediately following the Snehana. An herbal concoction may be added to the steam to further loosen the toxins from the individual. Swedana liquefies the toxins and increases the movement of toxins into the gastro-intestinal tract. Main Purification process (Pradhanakarma) Vamana: Vomiting Therapy When there is congestion in the lungs causing repeated attacks of bronchitis, colds, cough or asthma, the Ayurvedic treatment is therapeutic vomiting – Vamana, to eliminate the Kapha which is causing the excess mucus. Virechana: Purgation Therapy When excess bile, Pitta, is secreted and accumulated in the gall bladder, liver and small intestine, it tends to result in rashes, skin inflammation, acne, chronic attacks of fever, vomiting, nausea and jaundice. Ayurvedic literature suggests in these conditions the administration of therapeutic purgation or a therapeutic laxative. Nasya: Nasal Administration The nose is the doorway to the brain and it is also the doorway to life-force. The nasal administration of medication is called Nasya. An excess of bodily humors accumulated in the sinus, throat, nose or head areas is eliminated by means of the nearest possible opening, the nose. Basti: Enema Therapy Vata’s predominant site is the colon. Ayurvedic Basti involves the introduction into the rectum of herbal concoctions of sesame oil, and certain herbal preparations in a liquid medium. It relieves constipation, digestion, chronic fever, cold, sexual disorders, kidney stones, heart pain, backache, sciatica and other pains in the joints. Many other Vata disorders such as arthritis, rheumatism, gout, muscle spasms and headaches may also be treated with Basti. The enemas are done with both medicated oils and decoctions. The above mentioned treatment plan is the general Panchakarma therapy for a normal healthy person. However, our doctor will have to check your past medical history and diagnose your present health condition, before finalizing a right treatment plan for you.

Stress is the greatest threat in the modern age affecting the majority of urban people, including the children and teenagers. Stress creates a variety of symptoms, including anxiety, fatigue, increased anger, relationships problems, eating disorders, depression, inability to focus, stress headaches, insomnia and, over time, a variety of stress-related diseases. If one can’t sleep well and can’t maintain good digestion and elimination, how can we enjoy all the money, luxuries, power, name, relationships we are striving to achieve? Ayurvedic Treatments: Abyanga: Full body massage with medicated herbal oils for 60 minutes to release all the tensions from muscles and joints. Pizchil: 15 min. head massage and deep tissue oil pouring massage to strengthen the hormonal secretions. Sirodhara: Head massage and 45 min. flow of herbal oil/milk/buttermilk on the forehead to cool the nervous system Sirovasthi: Lukewarm herbal oils held in a cup fitted on the head for 45 minutes to cool down cerebral and nervous systems. Talam: Special powder mixed with medicated oil is applied on the top of the head. Thalapothichil: Application of special herbal pastes on the body Steam Bath is given after most of the treatments. Ayurvedic diet to counteract the stress releasing chemicals The above mentioned treatment plan is the general Stress Management Therapy for a normal healthy person. However, our doctor will have to check your past medical history and diagnose your present health condition, before finalizing right treatment plan for you.

According to Ayurveda both overweight and underweight are due to the imbalance in three doshas: vata, pitta, and kapha. This can happen irrespective of how much or how little food you eat. Improper digestion or improper metabolism due to excessive Kapha and ama is at the root of both overweigh and underweight. When Kapha is imbalanced, the heavy characteristics of Earth and water elements become exaggerated. However, obesity can be found in people with the other two doshas also. For example, people with vata and pitta doshas can suffer from poor digestion if their digestive fire is too low. As a result, food isn’t processed properly, and that, in turn, can result in weight gain or obesity. For people with vata dosha the problem generally is that of underweight rather than overweight. They cannot properly absorb nutrients. However, they can become overweight when imbalanced if they attempt to eat sweet, oily foods in an attempt to calm their vata imbalance. Ayurvedic Therapies: Abyangam: massage with a specific combination of oils and herbs to release stiffness of muscles and joints, and to improve the blood circulation and elimination. Kizhi: Herbal leaves or powder is made in cloth boluses and is applied on the whole body or a part specified after dipping in warm medicated oil. Elakizhi: massage with special herbal powder to detox and nourish all the cells of body. Swedana: opening the pores of skin through steam and warm herbal oils. Udvarthanam: massage with special herbal powder to burn the excessive fat. Oral Herbal Medication: to convert the excessive fat into energy and for good metabolism. Ayurvedic Diet: low calorie food with lots of fruits and juices. The above mentioned treatment plan is the general Weight Management Therapy for a normal healthy person. However, our doctor will have to check your past medical history and diagnose your present health condition, before finalizing right treatment plan for you.

According to ayurveda health, happiness, sadness and relaxation are reflected in the face and in the body, and can’t be disguised with synthetic cosmetics. In other words ayurveda emphasizes on maintaining beauty by keeping our internal body clean and healthy. The Ayurvedic secret to beauty is Ojas energy, (which is the superfine essence of the seven dhatus: blood, nutrients, bones, marrow, muscles, fat, sperm/ovum) that gives vitality to our neuromuscular system and radiates the youthful energy and glowing skin at any age. However, for enhancing beauty, we use special herbs made of green leafs, turmeric, almonds, lavender, rose, fresh vegetable and fruits etc.Yoga & Pranayama Yoga & Pranayama sessions twice a day will not only detoxify the body and improve blood circulation, but also make you feel very light and supple in the body. Nature Walks and evening Meditation can calm your nerves and increase the peace of mind – which will reflect as aura of beauty from within. Ayurvedic Therapies: Abyangam: massage with a specific combination of oils and herbs to release stiffness of muscles and joints, and to improve the blood circulation and elimination from the skin pores Thalapothichil: after head & face massage, herbal paste is applied on the scalp Swedana: opening the skin pores through herbal steam Mukha lepanam: facial pack with special herbs and mud packs Tarpanam: herbal filling on the closed eyes to refresh the optical nerves and to remove wrinkles. Tarpanam for ears is for cleansing the ears. Siro Mukha Abhyangam: deep tissue massage on head, face and neck Madhu Abyangam: massage with honey mixed with herbs Ksheera Abyangam: massage with milk cream mixed with herbs Ahara:Special ayurvedic diet, consisting of fruits and herbal juices The above mentioned treatment plan is the general therapy for a normal healthy person. However, our doctor will have to check your past medical history and diagnose your present health condition, before finalizing right treatment plan for you.

Yoga is not only a physical exercise as it is taught in the West. In India it is a science practiced for thousands of years for mastering the body-mind-soul and for living a life of harmony and peace. Imagine a perfectly healthy body and mind, functioning at their maximum capacity without a least a trouble – no sickness, no disease, no stress – that’s what yoga can do for any human being at any stage of life. The Ayurvedic secret to beauty is Ojas energy, (which is the superfine essence of the seven dhatus: blood, nutrients, bones, marrow, muscles, fat, sperm/ovum) that gives vitality to our neuromuscular system and radiates the youthful energy and glowing skin at any age. However, for enhancing beauty, we use special herbs made of green leafs, turmeric, almonds, lavender, rose, fresh vegetable and fruits etc. According Yoga, health is not just a mere absence of disease, but a positive feeling of well-being in body-mind-soul. The literal translation of Yoga is harmony – harmony of body-mind-soul, harmony in the relationships with the rest of living beings, and at the highest level harmony with the entire Universe. What’s this program all about? At Udayagiri, we are offering this program to take your yoga practice a step beyond the physical exercises. We have a residential yoga teacher, highly experienced from monastic traditions of yoga. He will be taking you through the journey of yoga and meditation to discover the potentials of your body and mind. Both theory and practical lesson will guide you from the very basic concepts of the effect of breathing on your body to how to tap the universal cosmic energy (prana) through simple stretches, asanas (postures), pranayamas (breathing) and meditation techniques. This comprehensive set of asanas, pranayamas and meditation techniques are scientifically designed in such a way that you will be able to practice on your own at home and attain a certain mastery over body and mind. This program not only improves health and well-being, but also brings the necessary balance within oneself to experience higher levels of energy.