Sivananda Ayush

08/10/2019

Om hari sri ganapataye namah, Avikhnamasthu, Sree Guruve Namah, Sree Saraswathi Sahayam

08/10/2019

Special Navaratri / Dussera festival Puja of 10th at the Sivananda Ayush, Kerala

23/09/2019

STRESS MANAGEMENT TREATMENT
1. Abhyanga Oil massage
2. Shirdhara Oil

Abhyanga is the foundation of the detoxification program within Panchakarma. The therapy may be done by a single therapist or a two-therapist team using a synchronized routine. The entire body is oleated, including the scalp and feet. Herbalized oils are used for the massage and essential oils are applied to specific energy points. If indicated, medicinal nasal drops are administered and warm oil is put into the ears.

Purpose: Thoroughly oiling the body, by way of Abhyanga, loosens deep seated metabolic waste materials, and brings elasticity to the body tissues. It then moves these waste materials to the gastrointestinal (GI) tract for removal. It also promotes flexibility in the joints, coordination, and a general sense of well being.

Shirodhara is the therapeutic administration of warm oils to the center of the forehead in a continuous stream.

Purpose: Shirodhara helps calm the mind and the the nervous system. It can alleviate mental and emotional stress and facilitates the unfolding of clarity and bliss.

22/09/2019

Kitchari means mixture, usually of two grains. This is one kitchari recipe that is particularly nourishing and easy to digest. Please note the options below for some alternatives and, after the recipe, read more about this ancient dish.

Options
Vegetables such as zucchini, asparagus, sweet potato
For Vata or Kapha conditions: add a pinch of ginger powder
For Pitta: leave out the mustard seeds
INGREDIENTS
Kitchari
1/2 cup basmati rice
1 cup mung dal (split yellow)
6 cups (approx.) water
1/2 to 1 inch ginger root, chopped or grated
A bit of mineral salt (1/4 tsp. or so)
2 tsp. ghee
1/2 tsp. coriander powder
1/2 tsp. cumin powder
1/2 tsp. whole cumin seeds
1/2 tsp. mustard seeds
1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
1 pinch asafoetida (hing)
Handful of fresh cilantro leaves
1 and 1/2 cups assorted vegetables (optional)

PREPARATION
Carefully pick over rice and dal to remove any stones. Wash each separately in at least 2 changes of water. Add the 6 cups of water to the rice and dal and cook covered until it becomes soft, about 20 minutes.
While that is cooking, prepare any vegetables that suit your constitution. Cut them into smallish pieces. Add the vegetables to the cooked rice and dal mixture and cook 10 minutes longer.

In a separate saucepan, sauté the seeds in the ghee until they pop. Then add the other spices. Stir together to release the flavors. Stir the sautéed spices into the cooked dal, rice, and vegetable mixture. Add the mineral salt and chopped fresh cilantro and serve.

22/09/2019

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22/09/2019

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21/09/2019

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