Dubai, with its melting pot of cultures and traditions, has become increasingly open to holistic approaches to health and wellness. Ayurveda therapy, for example, offers natural ways of healing.
Find an Ayurvedic center with certified practitioners and an inviting atmosphere, then select an ayurveda treatment option that best meets your needs.
Shirodhara
Shirodhara is an Ayurvedic therapy that is proven to rejuvenate mind, body and spirit. A steady stream of healing oil or milk is poured onto the forehead – known as Ajna chakra – to soothe nerves, enhance mental clarity, promote deep relaxation and create balance within both mind and body. This therapeutic practice can calm nervous systems while increasing mental clarity while inducing deep relaxation – all hallmarks of wellbeing for body and soul alike.
At an Ayurvedic session, a practitioner heats liquid to match your body temperature before pouring it into a bowl with a small hole at its base that slowly releases it over your forehead – this allows the brain waves to slow and become more coherent leading to deep meditation.
Panchakarma
Panchakarma, an Ayurvedic detoxification therapy, offers a five-step detox process designed to rid the body of built up waste. These steps include Vamana (therapeutic vomiting), Virechana (purgation), Basti (medicated enema), Nasya (nasal application) and Raktamokshana (blood purification).
This detoxifying treatment can be tailored specifically to meet the health requirements and dosha constitution of any patient. Therapy begins with a consultation and analysis of your health history before practitioners select treatments designed to rid your body of toxins and restore equilibrium.
Treatment typically entails a series of relaxing therapies performed in an atmosphere conducive to relaxation and calm. These therapies may help alleviate stress and fatigue while strengthening immunity; additionally, they may improve digestion while strengthening natural healing capacities in your body.
Shiro Abhyangam
Shiro Abhyangam is an Ayurvedic body massage where warm oil is applied directly onto the body. It can help relieve muscle pain, promote healthy hair growth and reduce headaches as well as promote restful sleep for improved overall health benefits. A range of medicated oils like Sahacharathy Tailam (for women), Kottamchukkathy Tailam and Ksheerabala Tailam can be used to provide this therapy session.
Ayurveda holds that our body is like an inverted tree with our head as the source of thoughts, emotions and sense organs; its branches being our limbs. Shiro Abhyangam therapy provides ideal preventive therapy against psychosomatic disorders of the head. Therefore it should be practiced regularly.
Kizhi
Kizhi, or fomentation therapy, utilizes herbal poultices to treat various ailments. It’s highly effective at relieving pain and stiffness as well as stimulating blood circulation, increasing immunity, and relieving stress.
Kizhi treatments vary slightly by type, yet all feature similar techniques: heated poultices containing active ingredients are massaged onto the body for therapeutic effect, especially helpful for people experiencing muscle discomfort and conditions characterized by muscle atrophy. This practice can also provide pain relief.
Pregnancy, Pitta imbalances, skin diseases and any condition which decrease sweat production should avoid this form of massage; otherwise it’s highly beneficial in increasing sweat production, improving digestion and relieving pain. Furthermore, the massage techniques used are extremely relaxing and refreshing with its rhythmic massage motions and warm soothing heat creating an experience which leaves one feeling rejuvenated and restored.
Pizhichil
Pizhichil (squeezing) is an Ayurvedic treatment which uses oil and heat to restore body and mind. Also referred to as Kaya Seka or Sarvanga Sneha, this calming therapy improves muscle tone, improves blood circulation, nourishes the skin, and calms nervous tension.
The treatment begins with a massage to stimulate nerve endings and pituitary glands, followed by pouring of herbal decoction for a specified length of time over head and body; followed by an herbal oil bath.
This treatment can help relieve symptoms such as stress, anxiety, chronic back pain, insomnia, migraines, sinusitis, hair loss and indigestion. Anyone seeking deep relaxation and rejuvenation should try it!
