To Know Ayurveda Is to Know One's True Self

Ayurveda

Ayurveda is India's ancient healing system of body, mind and consciousness. Derived from the sacred Vedic texts and dating back over 5,000 years, it is the oldest recorded history of timeless vibrational wisdom emanating from the source of all knowledge. In each individual there is usually a single or duel combination Dosha. Reconnecting with Ayurveda will teach you to recognize your Dosha and take the necessary steps to return to your natural state of equilibrium. The treatments offered by our skilled Ayurveda practitioners will help you achieve the balance that we all strive for.

Vata · Pitta · Kapha

An Introduction to the Three Doshas

According to Ayurveda, every individual in nature has an inherent and unique combination or blueprint of the five fundamental elements: Space, Air, Fire, Water and Earth. These elements determine our predominant constitution, called Prakruti. These dynamic energies manifest through their intrinsic qualities and are represented by Vata, Pitta, Kapha. Read more about them here:

Vata

Space & Air

The Vata Dosha contains Space and Air elements, the natural force for movement and material manifestation. Ayurveda teaches that when a person's Vata dosha is in balance, their individual characteristics are active and creative. They are gifted with a natural ability to express and communicate, enabling them to be quick in their thoughts and actions. This makes them natural artists and entertainers, as well as good company. A Vata person is usually tall and slim, with a fine-boned build and small features. He or she will have a tendency towards cold hands and feet, leading to discomfort in cold climates. Vata are also prone to dry conditions in the body. An imbalanced Vata person will have a tendency to act on impulse, be ever-changeable, and will easily develop anxiety and insomnia. Imbalance may also lead to feeling unable to find a direction in life or a clear path to follow.

Pitta

Fire & Water

The Pitta Dosha contains Fire and Water elements, the natural force for transformation and change. Pitta personalities make excellent leaders and facilitators for change. They are warm hearted, open, giving, orderly, and focused with a sharp mind. When fire and water elements are in balance, they are self-confident and entrepreneurial. Pitta people are usually of medium physique, with a strong appetite, and will get irritated if they have to wait for or miss out on a meal. When out of balance, Pitta can be overly assertive and dogmatic in their approach to the world, and when under stress can become irritable and aggressive. In Ayurveda, we learn that Pitta in excess can result in physical problems, including inflammatory diseases such as heat rashes, acne, boils, ulcers, heartburn and cancer. Dry or burning eyes can also occur.

Kapha

Water & Earth

The Kapha Dosha contains Water and Earth elements, the natural force for cohesion and structure. A balanced Kapha individual will display an easygoing and relaxed demeanor, approaching life at a slower pace. They are affectionate and loving, as well as forgiving and compassionate. Commonly, they have a nonjudgmental nature, are always stable and reliable, and can be an anchor point of stability for others. Physically, they are strong and have a sturdy, heavier build with lustrous hair and supple skin. Kapha constitutional health is excellent, and they have a good immune system. When out of balance, Kapha can be overly possessive, looking for comfort in their life by over-indulging. Kapha people have a tendency towards being overweight, lethargic and prone to depression. Cold, damp weather does not suit them; physical ailments include poor digestion, water retention, obesity, hypothyroidism, and tumors. Respiratory problems such as asthma, allergies and sinus congestion will affect them as well.

Personal Care

Ayurvedic Consultation & Treatment Program

Your healing retreat at the Mountain Top Clinic - Ayurveda Yoga Retreat and Hospital will begin with a personal consultation, where your case history will be discussed in detail with your Ayurvedic physician. During this time of inquiry your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing will be explored, guiding you to an understanding of your unique energetic constitution (one or a combination of the three Doshas), that determines your body type and current state of imbalance.

Your individual Ayurvedic healing program will be prepared based on your constitution and specific health issues, and will be updated on a daily basis following regular interaction with your Doctor and his team. Your program will include herbal teas, powders, external body treatments, Panchakarma, and simple, easy-to-digest vegetarian meals, sourced from the freshest natural and locally grown ingredients.

All of your treatments will be carefully administered by our fully qualified staff of therapists. Female guests will be treated by female therapists, and male guests will be treated by male therapists. Daily evaluation is continued throughout your stay and includes regular consultations, updates, and one-on-one counseling sessions with your Ayurvedic physician.

Ayurvedic herbs and preparations used in treatments

Your Healing Journey

Detoxify, Purify, Rejuvenate

Every personalized program moves through three stages, supporting the natural ability of your body to heal.

Detoxify

Your program begins by loosening and mobilizing the toxins that have accumulated in the bodily tissues. Warm herbal oil treatments such as Abhyanga help to liquefy toxins, while therapies like Udwarthana mobilize them so that your body can more easily remove them from the tissue.

Purify

Once the process of release and elimination of toxins from the bodily tissues has begun, we can introduce the next stage of your daily therapeutic treatments, which includes Bastis.

Rejuvenate

The final stage restores and rebuilds. Rejuvenating therapies such as Shiro dhara, Pizhichil and Navarakizhi nourish the tissues, strengthen immunity, and return the natural state of equilibrium to the three Doshas — restoring the body's innate ability to self heal.

A path through the tea fields at the Mountain Top Clinic

Programs From 1 to 8 Weeks

Ayurvedic Treatment Program

Our Ayurvedic Panchakarma program options range from 1 to 8 weeks, depending on your needs. It is advisable to undergo at least a 3 to 4 week program of Panchakarma therapy (Detox, Purification, and Rejuvenation) to support the natural ability of your body to heal any chronic illness that you will present at the clinic. Our program will not only treat your body, but will also help you in sustaining the long-term health benefits of your treatments. You will leave the Mountain Top Ayurveda Clinic with all the necessary knowledge to maintain a healthy lifestyle and aid in the prevention of any future diseases.

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