The wellness packages and therapies at Sarth Ayurveda Retreat, Madkhol, address various issues that help in building immunity during the monsoons
As the summer makes a hot exit, everyone looks forward to the first showers. The wet earth smells like magic – and cooler days are welcomed with joy. There is the anticipation of hot teas and broths, healing foods, and warm baths. All in all it’s a season to look forward to…as long as one can stay in the pink of health. Along with the good, also come the sniffles allergies and other niggles. Low temperatures combined with high humidity are breeding ground for germs to thrive. With monsoon comes an imbalance of the Vata and Pitta doshas. Vata dosha accumulates during the dry or dehydrating heat of summer and further aggravates during the rainy season causing sluggish digestion.
“As promoters of Sarth Ayurveda Retreat, we at the NRB Group believe in bringing the best of hospitality and traditional Ayurvedic practises. The serene ambience within the walls of the retreat and the lushness of the Konkan region, have helped many of our guests to naturally heal illnesses and improve wellness of the body and mind” -NITIN BANDEKAR, Director, NRB Group
Damp weather also increases the incidence of typhoid, viral fevers, pneumonia and gastro-intestinal problems. The moisture and humidity in the air also cause Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTI), fungal infections and skin rashes.
Can Ayurveda help in building immunity and fortify the body for optimal health and wellness during the monsoon?
According to Ayurvedic principles, every person has a unique body constitution, and their well-being depends on a delicate balance of three fundamental energies (doshas) – Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. When these doshas are in harmony, the body and mind function optimally. Any imbalances can lead to physical and mental ailments. The task at hand therefore, is to ensure the balance of these energies through mindful eating, breathing, thinking and doing. Ayurveda prescribes regular cleansing (detoxification) of the body to also help balance these energies / doshas.
Doshas and Balancing
Ayurveda employs various approaches to balance the doshas and restore vitality. Through personalised dietary recommendations, herbal remedies, lifestyle modifications, and detoxification practices, Ayurveda addresses the root causes of imbalances. The humid weather during monsoon makes the digestive system sluggish. Stomach, pancreas and small intestine may not be working at their peak, leading to problems like gas, acidity, bloating. Getting excess vata out of the system in the monsoon is the key focus of detoxification as per Ayurvedic Principles.
Digestive Health
A strong digestive fire, known as Agni, ensures efficient nutrient absorption and elimination of toxins. Ayurvedic practices such as mindful eating, consuming warming spices, and practicing yoga postures that stimulate digestion, can help bring balance during the rainy season.
Ayurvedic Herbal Remedies
Flushing out toxins (Detox)
Ayurveda emphasises the importance of eliminating toxins from the body to promote overall health. Panchakarma, an Ayurvedic detoxification method, involves a combination of therapies such as massage, steam therapy, and enemas to cleanse the body and promote well-being. Internal cleansing of the body is especially useful in the monsoon due to the aggravated Vata dosha – treatment that flush out toxins, followed by steaming and massages truly help in rejuvenating the physical body, clearing the skin.
“Ayurveda should not be your last resort, it should be your first… and monsoon is the perfect time to cleanse the body and start on your journey of total wellness” –DR AJIT S RAJIGIRE
Ayurvedic retreats and wellness centres are specially designed to get the community introduced and accustomed to making a gradual shift to an Ayurvedic lifestyle, confident in the knowledge that this ancient science for holistic living will indeed brings about health and happiness. They put together the perfect combination of treatments and therapies based on individual s specific body type, nutritional diets and sessions with Ayurvedic doctors, well-trained therapists and high quality Ayurvedic medicines. In the monsoons especially, Ayurveda propagates the internal cleaning of the gut because the weather conditions are perfect for the body to respond easily to a detoxification. Massages, steam baths and safe administration of enemas when done under the guidance of Ayurvedic experts has proven time and again to handle ailments from migraine to weight management to skin and hair health to a calmer mind. Sarth Ayurveda Retreat, situated in Konkan, located at Madkhol is less than 60 kms from Panjim, Goa and promoted by the NRB Group, one of the most respected business groups in Goa.
The wellness packages and therapies in Sarth Retreat address areas like detoxification, stress management, weight management, and overall lifestyle management, amongst others. They are especially regarded for their monsoon wellness treatments, having shown excellent results with their gut-cleaning (basti) treatment. Treatments in Sarth are in accordance with the analysis of ‘Prakriti’ and ‘Nadipariksha’ which is an ancient and time-tested diagnosis procedure according to Ayurveda. Through Nadi Pariksha, it is possible to heal the health issue from the root of the disease. The flushing of toxins through the Ayurvedic procedure is known to handle headache, migraine and sinusitis, acne, pimples, skin diseases like eczema or psoriasis, hair fall and many other chronic and lifestyle ailments. In short, Ayurveda’s emphasis on specific treatments during specific seasons is the ideal holistic approach to revitalising the mind, body and soul.
