AYURVEDA is the traditional Indian system of medicine, which has been in existence for more than 5000 years and still practiced widely. The word Ayurveda is derived from two Sanskrit words; AYUR meaning LIFE and VEDA meaning KNOWLEDGE. Thus Ayurveda is the science of life. The relevance of Ayurvedic treatments is that people who are ill can get cured by Ayurvedic treatments and Ayurveda medicines, and healthy people can improve their life quality by means of Ayurveda therapies and by following the guidelines of ancient Ayurveda. The specialty and uniqueness of Ayurveda & Panchakarma treatments at Mitra Hermitage Ayurveda Residency is that it offers individualized Ayurveda treatments according to the persons condition and body contitution. Specialized Ayurvedic medicines and Ayurvedic oils are prepared in our pharmacy which has been in existence since 96 years.

Panchakarma

 To achieve a balanced state of body, mind and consciousness, Ayurveda prescribes Panchakarma Therapy for the cleansing of body toxins. Pancha in Sanskrit means five as the name says, Panchakarma means five types of Ayurvedic therapeutic measures. These Ayurveda procigiers are undertaken for the purification of the body channels and Ayurveda considers it necessary before the start of any other Ayurveda therapy. Panchakarma, which includes five major procedures, is meant to purify the whole body by eliminating the accumulated toxins from it. This package includes Ayurveda treatments like Virechana (Purgation), Vamana (Emesis), Snehavasthi (Medicated Oil Enema), Kashayavasti (medicated decoction enema) & Nasya (Nasal Administration). This Ayurveda treatment can be administered both to a healthy, as well as the diseased person. When a healthy person subjects himself to Panchakarma, it has a preventive, restorative and rejuvenative effect on the body.

Yoga, Ayurveda & Meditation

Yoga, the spiritual branch of Ayurveda is derived from the word YOGAM or UNION, relating to the union of body and mind. Yoga presents a system that creates a state of unification of mental processes and consciousness. Yoga not only describes all mental states, aspects and dimensions possible within the individual, but also advocates practical games to be played with the mind to control its functioning and to achieve peace. The life style regimens mentioned in Yoga are integral to Ayurvedic treatments. The Yoga, with the rhythm of the body, the melody of the mind and the harmony of the soul, creates the symphony of life. There are various Asanas that help to attain this rhythm. Integral part of Yoga is Meditation, an antidote to the excessive stress of modern life resulting in health problems. It helps retrain response mechanisms so that we don't react as strongly or as negatively to adverse situations. Meditation emboldens body's immune system, wards off diseases and enables quick recovery from illnesses. Meditation helps mould a mind healthy, alert, positive, and calm. This, in turn, produces a body filled with vitality and health. Meditation practiced at MITRA Hermitage Ayurveda Residency complements the cleansing process and gives a light feeling on the mind and body by giving more PRANA or life force energy.