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Our Kayakalpa Program is a unique proprietary program offered only at very few places in the world. It was developed through research of ancient texts of Ayurveda like Charaka Samhita, Susruta Samhita, Ashtanga Hridaya and Yoga sutras and is a powerful combination of ancient Ayurveda, yoga and meditation therapies for Anti Aging and AGE REVERSAL.<\/p>\n

Kaya Chikitsa<\/h3>\n

\"kayakalpa1\"The word\u00a0\u2018Kaya\u2019 <\/em><\/strong>(Body) not only refers to the gross body of a person but to the subtle body as well. This natural alternative medicine recognizes that the body of a person is the product of the constant psychosomatic interactions. The imbalances in the tridoshas<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong>of\u00a0vata<\/em>\u2013pitta<\/em>–kapha<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0occur sometimes by the mind and sometimes by the body\u2019s\u00a0dhatu<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0(tissues) and\u00a0mala<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0(toxin deposits). Hence, the\u00a0Kayachikitsa<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0branch of this system of herbal and holistic medicine, delves deep into ascertaining the root cause of the illness. Then only a suitable treatment is recommended to bring back mind and body into balance. Though the prescription might give an impression that the treatment is meant for the physical body, these in fact have a strong impact on mind and soul of a person.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Charaka<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0Samhita<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0is the most important scripture on\u00a0Kayachikitsa<\/em><\/strong>. It discussed the basic principles of treatment (mentioned above), various types of therapies and purification or detoxification methods i.e. Panchkarma<\/em>.<\/strong> But, its thrust area has been diagnosis of a disease. Detail account of various methods of diagnosis, study of various stages of symptoms and the comprehensive management of debilitating diseases like diabetes mellitus, tuberculosis, asthma and arthritic conditions.<\/p>\n

The section of\u00a0Nidana Sthana<\/em>\u00a0of\u00a0Charaka Samhita<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0deals with etiology, pathogenesis and diagnosis of an illness. Six stages of the development of disease (Shadkriyakala)<\/em><\/strong> are enumerated as aggravation, accumulation, overflow, relocation, build up in a new site and manifestation into a recognizable disease (it is interesting to note that modern medical science can only detect a disease during the fifth or sixth stages of the illness). In\u00a0Kayachikitsa<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0there is always an opportunity to stop the disease at each stage preventing the full manifestation of disease.<\/p>\n

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One of the significant methods of treatment under\u00a0Kayachikitsa<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0is Panchkarma (Penta Bio Purificatory Procedures in Ayurveda)<\/em><\/strong>. This is a method of reversing the disease path from its manifestation stage back into to its site of original development through special forms of emesis (Vamana)<\/em><\/strong>, purgation (Virechana)<\/em><\/strong>, enema (Basti)<\/em><\/strong>, nasal instillation of medicine (Nasya)<\/em><\/strong> and blood letting (Raktamoksha)<\/em><\/strong> etc. Another unique aspect of\u00a0Kayachikitsa<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0is rejuvenation called\u00a0Kayakalpa<\/em><\/strong>. The term\u00a0Kayakalpa<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0means renewal of body. According to Ayurveda<\/em><\/strong> the human body is made of seven types of dhatu<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0or tissues-structures-plasma, blood, muscle, fat, bone, marrow and reproductive fluids. To prolong the youthfulness of the body\u00a0Kayachikitsa<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0applies several physical and mental disciplinary methods with special medicinal preparations, to rebuild the body\u2019s cells and tissues after the initial process of detoxification, through\u00a0Panchkarma<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

All therapies in Ayurveda<\/em><\/strong> aim to provide good all round health, so that people can engage in achieving the real goal of life-self-realization. The\u00a0Rasayana<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0therapy increases the life force (ojas<\/em><\/strong>) and immunity of a person and thus there is a regeneration of cells and tissues in the body.\u00a0Rasayana<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong>is a therapeutic process to defer old age.<\/p>\n

The sages of ancient times led long, disease-free, and vigorous lives with the help of\u00a0Rasayanas<\/em><\/strong>. Lord Indra<\/em><\/strong> is supposed to have given the knowledge of these panaceas to the sages.<\/p>\n

Literally,\u00a0Rasayana<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0means the augmentation of\u00a0rasa<\/em>Rasayanas<\/em><\/strong> prepared from the herbs and medicinal plants of amalaki<\/em><\/strong>, haritik<\/em>i<\/strong>, triphala<\/em><\/strong>, bhringaraja<\/em><\/strong>, ashwagandha<\/em><\/strong>, punarnava<\/em><\/strong>, chitraka<\/em> <\/strong>and many other herbal medicines have been used from time immemorial and have been instrumental in giving long, disease-free and vigorous lives to their users. Some special Rsayanoushadhi combinations are also administered like the Chyavanaprasha, Brahmi Rasayana, Palasha Amalaki Rasayana etc.<\/em><\/strong>>, the vital fluid produced by the digestion of food. It is the\u00a0rasa<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0flowing in the body which sustains life.\u00a0Rasayana<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0in Ayurveda is the method of treatment through which the\u00a0rasa<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0is maintained in the body.<\/p>\n

Another connotation of\u00a0rasa<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0in Ayurveda is that it is a herbal medicine, which maintains the life and health of the individual, and increases his bodily and mental vigor. Herbal medicines are categorized according to whether they promote general health and longevity, sexual vigor, immunity. The three medicine categories are known in Ayurveda as\u00a0Rasayana<\/em>,\u00a0Vajikarana<\/em>, <\/strong>and\u00a0Aushadhis<\/em>,<\/strong>\u00a0respectively. These categories are complementary to each other.<\/p>\n

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Rasayanas<\/em><\/strong> prepared from the herbs and medicinal plants of amalaki<\/em><\/strong>, haritik<\/em>i<\/strong>, triphala<\/em><\/strong>, bhringaraja<\/em><\/strong>, ashwagandha<\/em><\/strong>, punarnava<\/em><\/strong>, chitraka<\/em> <\/strong>and many other herbal medicines have been used from time immemorial and have been instrumental in giving long, disease-free and vigorous lives to their users. Some special Rsayanoushadhi combinations are also administered like the Chyavanaprasha, Brahmi Rasayana, Palasha Amalaki Rasayana etc.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Jewels or\u00a0ratnas<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0include precious and semiprecious stones, which are used as drugs because of their therapeutic properties. Major jewels or\u00a0maharatnas<\/em>\u00a0include: diamond-hiraka<\/em>; ruby-manikya<\/em>; pearl-mukta<\/em>; topaz-pushparaga<\/em>; sapphire-neelam<\/em>; emerald-tarksha<\/em>; cat\u2019s eye-vaidurya<\/em>; zircon-gomedak<\/em>; and caulk-vidruma<\/em>.\u00a0Uparatnas<\/em>\u00a0or minor jewels like sun-stone-suryakant<\/em>\u00a0, moonstone-chandrakanta<\/em>, and crystal-sphatik<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong>were in use.<\/p>\n

The calx of diamond is a powerful cardiac tonic and one of the best elixirs. It was applied in curing diabetes, urinary troubles and anemia. Because of its powerful aphrodisiac qualities the calx of diamond was used to treat impotence. The calx of rubies was used to increase intelligence, virility, and longevity. It also cures disorders produced by the vitiation of the three\u00a0doshas<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Much more than physical health, ayurveda begins with healing genetic physical weakness. It goes a great length to ascertain these inherited hindrances in one\u2019s being. Then it recommends practice of suitable lifestyle regimens, which guard those faults, and use herbs and essential oils to heal and mend those weaknesses. Another aim of ayurvedic is to ensure balance of the three\u00a0doshas<\/em><\/strong>. Following these rules the\u00a0Rasayana<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0branch of treatment resorts to herb preparations and oils, bodywork, meditative practices, mantra<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0exercises and\u00a0breathing<\/em>\/pranayama<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0to attain total mind-body healing.\u00a0Rasayana<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0oils have properties to bring balance in specific\u00a0dosha<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0types.<\/p>\n

Classification and Administration of\u00a0Rasayana<\/em><\/h3>\n

The term Rasayana<\/em><\/strong> is made up of two words \u2013 \u2018Rasa\u2019<\/em><\/strong> meaning \u201cRasa Dhatu<\/em><\/strong> (tissue)\u201d<\/em> and \u2018Ayana\u2019<\/em><\/strong> meaning \u201cPath or transportation\u201d. <\/em>It refers to the transportation of nutrients to the Rasa dhatu<\/em><\/strong> and from there to other tissues of the body. It ensures proper nourishment\u00a0to the tissues by which one gets excellent quality of body tissues. Rasayana <\/em><\/strong>(Ayurvedic Rejuvenation and Relaxation Therapies) is an\u00a0Ayurvedic rejuvenative treatment approach for positive health, improved mental competence and stronger immunity.<\/p>\n

Rasayana<\/em><\/strong> are classified into-<\/p>\n

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  1. Kamya Rasayana<\/em><\/strong> – Kamya Rasayana is used to fulfil a wish or desire or to serve a special purpose (Kama-desire). It is also used to promote general physical & mental health. \u00a0It is of three types-\n