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Nalanda Ayurvedic Centre

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Our health is something that we have a great influence over!It is also not a quick fix or something thatwe can achieve once and for all.Throughindividual daily and seasonal habits: thefood we eat, our thoughts, exercise, massage and self-care, retreats, ourrelationship to ourselves, othersand the universe, we create healthfor today, the basis of staying welland the ability to enjoy the later years in life.

Although we have different constitutions and need differentapproaches for our health, there arecertain propensities that affect everybody.

Press Release from Nalanda Ayurvedic Centre

Art of Living 1 Course [Tuesday, September 28, 2010]

The 3 day course has not replaced the regular 6 day course. It was designed by Sri Sri Ravishankar to allow people with very busy lives to experience and practice the powerful Sudarshan Kriya â technique. As such we will only teach the 3 day course occasionally. This shorter course is also an excellent opportunity to re-acquaint yourself with the practice. Participants will be allowed to repeat any 6 day course for FREE.

 

¨       Breathing processes

¨       Personal reflection

¨       Hatha yoga stretches

¨       Universal knowledge

 

The heart of this Yoga course revolves around the breathing technique Sudarshan Kriya. This is a powerful and profound process using different rhythms of breath to increase ones subtle energy levels (Prana or Chi) by purifying and flooding every cell with life. Sudarshan Kriya is a potent energizer, brings harmony within and joy to life.

 

Sudarshan Kriya benefits us by:

¨       reducing stress bringing peace of mind

¨       relieving depression enhancing awareness

¨       restoring normal sleeping patterns rejuvenating and increasing health and wellbeing

 

The Art of Living Course is acknowledged by the United Nations and World Health Organisation as a highly effective life rejuvenation and stress relief programme and it has brought relief to millions globally.

 

Independent medical research indicates that the practice of Sudarshan Kriya leads to:

¨       A reduction in blood cortisol, otherwise known as the ‘stress hormone’

¨       A significant drop in total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol levels, as well as an increase in HDL

¨       Cholesterol levels.

¨       An increase in antioxidant enzymes which defend the body from harmful effects of chemicals

¨       and pollutants in the environment

¨       An increase in beta activity in the brain resulting in heightened awareness

        ¨       An increase in T-Helper cells

      - A boost in the immune system through an increase in natural killer cells


The Art of Living Foundation started by His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is nonreligious and focuses on promoting health and human values like love, service, sharing, compassion, joy etc. The Foundation is also committed to social upliftment through its Prison SMART, Rural Development and youth programmes.


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Pancha Karma Detox Retreat [Tuesday, September 28, 2010]

Enjoy Perfect Health

Ayurveda, the ancient knowledge, still so relevant for modern times, emphasizes periodic cleansing, generally at every change of season, as a way to restore balance to mind and body. Although the body has an effective system for filtration of impurities, toxins can sometimes build up too rapidly for the body to cope with. Also, after the age of forty, the body's ability to purify itself becomes weaker.  


How you detoxify is very important. Harsh cleansing can aggravate the body and cause problems. Ayurvedic detoxification is gentle and balanced. Luxurious treatments are administered in a logical sequence.They are designed to flush out toxins from the body and nourish and balance the system, leaving you feeling rejuvenated and renewed.

These treatments have no side effects. Retreat is designed for generally healthy individuals as a preventative therapy or as a cure for disease.

How does it work?
The body is oleated both internally and externally with warm oils or ghee, the oil penetrates into all tissues of the body and loosens the accumulated toxins from a cellular level. The loosened toxins pass into the gastro intestinal tract and are eliminated from the body either upwards or downwards. Heating the body speeds up this process.

 

Treatments

The treatments will take half days to give you enough time for rest. This will increase the benefit. You will receive 2 and half hours of treatments per day. Treatment time may include any of the following:

v      Ayurvedic Massage is a truly nurturing experience. You will be able to prevent stress and disease or alleviate existing imbalances through keeping your physical, emotional and mental aspect balanced. Although our massages are for wellbeing only, our clients often report lasting therapeutic effects. You will receive luxurious treatments such as Shirodhara (warm oil flowing on the forehead), Pichauli (massage with lots of warm oil) Abhyanga (full body oil massage) Abhyanga (different parts of the body), Padabhyanga with bowl (ayurvedic foot massage) and many others.

Deeply relaxing in its nature, Ayurvedic Massage helps the body to efficiently circulate nutrients, eliminate toxins, cleanse and rejuvenate the body. It creates a connection between body mind and spirit and can unlock the gates to the inner world of a joyful life.
Massage was traditionally not considered a luxury but a necessary part of daily routine to stay well and grow old while enjoying good health.

v      Yoga/ Pranayama/ Meditation/Relaxation: Use of dynamic movements, breath, mantras and meditation. It is the art of awareness and the science of strength.
Amazingly healing for mental, emotional, psychological issues.

 

v      Diet & Lifestyle counseling to address your imbalances.  Self-care, we will help you with ongoing support to sustain your diet and lifestyle changes to extend the effect of the retreat into your everyday life. This may include informal cooking instruction.

Allow deeply relaxing days, enjoy the gentle loving touch and warm oils and the Ayurvedic meals as an integral part of your Pancha Karma Detox Retreat and with profound effect on your body, mind and emotions.


How will I benefit from the Pancha Karma Detox Retreat?

Pancha Karma treatments have been shown to create measurable brain wave coherence and to lower metabolic activity. They allow the body and mind to drop into a profound level of peacefulness. In this state of relaxation, it is possible to cleanse toxins from tissues as well as to release deeply held emotional tensions. Studies have shown that Pancha Karma cleanses 14 of the major cancer-causing chemicals from the body.  You will experience a calm and clarity resembling the crystal water of a still mountain.

You will feel more in harmony with yourself and your environment, experience contentment, feel more present and positive, and have more patience, love, respect and appreciation for yourself and others. Physically, the systems of the body feel stronger and more stable, especially your digestive system. Natural sleep patterns are restored and deep-seated tiredness is released, making space for a new zest for life. This is a really good investment in yourself.

  • For a healthy person

General health is restored, feeling balanced with more vitality and a clear mind.


  • For specific ailments

Successful treatments for arthritis, cervical spondylosis, carpel tunnel syndrome, migraines, skin and scalp problems, acne, back pain including disc prolapse and sciatica, respiratory problems like asthma and sinusitis, gastro-intestinal disorders, muscle spasm and injuries, chronic constipation.

Effective management for diabetes, obesity, hypertension, stroke, facial palsy, depression, insomnia, stress, infertility by implementing lifestyle changes with diet, exercise, yoga, herbal remedies.

Chronic and recurring diseases are managed in a better way like psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythmatosus-in early stages, degenerative muscular diseases and Parkinsonism - to prevent further deterioration, ankylosing spondylitis, osteoporosis and infertility.

Very good results are seen in women’s health issues like premenstrual tension, menopause, poly cystic ovarian disease, leucorrhoea, menorrhea.

Some benefits are seen in patients who suffer from malignancy, HIV, multiple Sclerosis. In such conditions, Ayurveda is in some conditions used in combination with conventional systems of chemotherapy, or can alleviate the side effects of it.

  • The Retreat can improve

o        metabolism

o        strain on the heart and circulatory system

o        strength of muscles

o        resistance to stress

o        memory power & intellectual ability

o        glowing skin

o        body vitality and energy levels

o        aging process

o        self-healing abilities of the body

o        symptoms like anxiety, nervousness, tiredness

o        general low moods

o        the function of sense organs


How does a Pancha Karma retreat help in managing ailments?

It can be done as individual therapy for your specific illness.

It can be done as a supportive therapy while you are taking any medications for your specific illness.It is not necessary to stop conventional treatment when being under Ayurvedic treatment as Ayurvedic herbs do not interfere with the working of other medications.

It can de done as a maintenance therapy with some periods of interval in between for your specific illness.

 
When practiced on a regular basis, together with home self-care and positive lifestyle changes, further accumulation of toxins and tensions is prevented, thus reducing the likelihood of future imbalances or dis-eases developing.

This deep inner cleansing and calming process has an effect long after you have left Nalanda and will last even longer if you take an active part in staying in balance.




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Wellness Retreat [Tuesday, September 28, 2010]

Through all our Retreats you will experience cleansing of body and mind as well as plenty of rest and rejuvenation.  We will use Ayurvedic knowledge to help you reconnect with your true nature of joy, clarity and happiness.  


Treatment time may include any of the following:

v      You will receive lots of different, deeply relaxing Ayurvedic Massages, a truly nurturing experience! You will be able to prevent stress and disease or alleviate existing imbalances through keeping your physical, emotional and mental aspect balanced. Although our massages are for wellbeing only, our clients often report lasting therapeutic effects.

Deeply balancing in its nature, Ayurvedic Massage helps the body to efficiently circulate nutrients, eliminate toxins, cleanse and rejuvenate the body. It creates a connection between body mind and spirit and can unlock the gates to the inner world of a joyful life.
Massage was traditionally not considered a luxury but a necessary part of daily routine to stay well and grow old while enjoying good health.

v      Yoga/ Pranayama/ Meditation/Relaxation: Use of dynamic movements, breath, mantras and meditation. It is the art of awareness and the science of strength.
Amazingly healing for mental, emotional, psychological issues.

v      Diet & Lifestyle counseling/ coaching to address your imbalances.  Self-care, we will help you with ongoing support to sustain your diet and lifestyle changes to extend the effect of the retreat into your everyday life. This may include informal cooking instruction.


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