The oldest system of natural medicine, Ayurveda, deals with the treatment of health and is the holistic approach to life. Along with sophisticated diagnostics based on individual prakrti (original ratio of three doshas: vata, pitta and kapha), proper Ayurvedic treatment maintains individual balance , enhances rejuvenation, and strengthens the body for a happy and fulfilled healthy life.
Rasayana – Ayurvedic Rejuvenation Therapy of Longevity
In the 11th century, a Persian scholar, scientist and physician Al Biruni, traveled to India and his scholarly script says “…they call it rasayana, which means an art based on certain acts, drugs and medicines, most of which are derived from plants. Its principles restore the health of those who have fallen ill and have lost hope, and restore youth to a weakening old age…”
Rasa – the Essence of Life
The word rasa means the fluid or essence of life in Ayurveda that flows in our body like plasma or plasma tissue (rasa dhata). It carries nutrition for the whole body being the first product of our digestion. Lymphatic system is formed by the plasma that contains white and red blood cells, blood serum and lymph. The nutrition of other tissues of the body (blood, muscles, fat, bones and joints, nervous tissue and reproductive organs) is dependent on the quality of the rasa. Sharp perceptions, clear thinking and enhanced love, faith and trust are brought by healthy and strong rasa.
Tip: Rasaprash, the Ayurvedic nutritional elixir is used to make the plasma tissue strong and purified.
Rasa also means mercury. In ancient days it was believed to be helpful in achieving longevity.
Natural Rejuvenating Agents
The sources of natural rejuvenating agents are milk (we recommend only in organic quality), natural cane syrup, honey, clarified butter (ghee), healthy oils, massages, baths, rest and sleep. Rasayana therapy helps to
- Strengthen overall physical and mental health
- Slow down the aging process,
- Promote good skin and facial appearance,
- Stimulate memory,
- Concentration and cognitive function, and
- Relieve the body from tension and stress.
Rasayana elixir is mostly available and called Chyawanprash. It is an Ayurvedic herbal jam. Studies say that it contains Chyawanprash contains nearly 50 kinds of herbs mostly amla or amalaki (emblica officinalis), guduchi (tinospora cordifiolia), haritaki (terminalia chebula), bhibitaki (terminalia bellirica), ashwagandha (withania somnifera), brahmi (centella asiatica), tulsi (ocimum sanctum), shatawari (asparagus racemosus) and more.
Mental Well-being Rejuvenates the Body
Rejuvenation of the body can be attained by below said heads:
- emotions and experiences
- gentle expression,
- sharing inspiration,
- benevolence,
- generosity,
- respect for others,
- respect for oneself,
- rejoice in what we enjoy and
- the ability to dwell in your own silence
“A cheerful mind has always been a perfect guide to a healthy body.” — Sri Chinmoy
These are the checkpoints during rasayana therapy:
- Limit excessive physical and mental activity
- Avoid stimulants
- Mental agitation
- Intense communication
- To exercise or practice yoga and meditation
