Nadi Pariksha in Ayurveda Hospital Bangalore
While I was at Sri Sri Ravishankar Ayurveda Hospital, I decided to get a medical check up done. By the grace of God I don’t have any ailments, so it wasn’t any routine check up procedure which has different kind of tests. I went in for a special kind of Ayurvedic technique of diagnosis, the Nadi Pariksha.
Nadi meaning pulse, Pariksha meaning diagnosis; as the name implies the doctor diagnoses the ailments just by feeling the pulse. The very meaning of the word amazed me. Imagine a doctor trained to feel the pulse of a person can correctly read and judge your internal organs. I was curious to know my results.
Nadi Pariksha in Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Hospital Bangalore
Nadi Pariksha is an ancient ayurvedic technique which can accurately diagnose both physical and mental diseases as well as imbalances in the body. It is comprehensive and reaches the root cause of health issues and the technique doesn’t look for symptoms.
So what you get is forewarning from the doctor, what kind of ailments you are likely to face in the coming years, which body organs are functioning weakly or in case of ailing people to what extent the disease has progressed.
Based on this study the doctor advises you how to optimize your health in accordance with the elements which are predominant in your body. The doctor then chalks out a personalized and individual prognosis which is detailed and accurate.
The doctors practicing Nadi Pariksha can treat diseases ranging from diabetes, heart problems, all types of joint pains, digestive disorders, and all types of allergic problems, skin and hair problems, stress, to BP & insomnia.
Treatments usually come in one of two forms: first the ‘Panchakarma’ a 5-staged body purification program, consisting of herbal remedies, light diet and exercise, specific massages and cleansing treatments and the second is ‘Herbal medicine’ to balance the body.
Nadi Pariksha in Ayurveda Hospital
Dr. Ashwin read my pulse. My results didn’t look very disappointing; some probable areas of concerns were pointed out and with proper care the onset of ailments can be delayed. Among other herbal medicines Dr. Ashwin recommended Abhyanga for me. It is a form of Ayurvedic medicine that involves massage of the body with large amounts of warm oil to balance the mind as well as body. The oil is often pre-medicated with herbs for specific conditions.
Ayurvedic Panchakarma
Prior to my massage session I was taken to Sri Sri Ayurveda Panchakarma. Ayurvedic philosophy believes that everything in universe is made of elements. Only when the five(panch) elements (space, air, water, fire and earth) are balanced, our body will be healthy. The 5 elements manifest in the functioning of the 5 senses of man – Panchendriya (drishya – visual, sparsha– touch, shabda – sound, rasa – taste, gandha – smell).
At Sri Sri Ayurveda Panchakarma I experienced all these 5 senses. These experiences are provided by the therapists to uplift our spirits, and heal our body, mind and soul. To start with I had a wholesome lunch, so called spa menu, packed with individual flavors of Ayurveda’s 6 rasas (taste), listening (shabda) to soothing sound of music and the therapeutic whisper of nature, all the while enjoying the visual (drishya) treat of being amidst the nature. The therapists and kitchen staff take instructions from the doctor for each and every patient.
Massage at Spa
After a small rest I was taken to their therapy center, which is known as spa in cosmetic field. At these spas various kinds of therapeutic massages are given by trained people. Here I experienced the rejuvenating touch (sparsha) of their massages and therapies while inhaling (gandha) the fragrance of the oils used.
The kind lady with her experienced hands and with the right pressure of massage kept digging into me. I surrendered myself completely to her expert hands. The massage left a ‘never before experienced’ calmness in mind and body.
I wish to highlight here that before starting the massage the lady spent couple of minutes praying with the oil in hand. It was more holistic and not just cosmetic.
The net result of Abhyanga procedure: It increases circulation, aligns the doshas, and eliminates toxins. A therapeutic and deeply relaxing experience, Abhyanga increases vitality, strength, flexibility, and mental/emotional well-being. It has no negative side effects, only positive!
Spa in Nadi Pariksha in Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Ayurveda Hospital Bangalore
Massage in spa of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Ayurveda hospital Bangalore
I don’t have words enough to thank the ashram for this experience! In fact my whole stay at ashram was an eye opener. Just when I was thinking that stagnancy is setting into life, new doors of knowledge, opportunities and experience have opened! This experience makes me look at life in a new perspective!
Perfect rejuvenation by Ayurveda therapy !! nice post
Thanks for sharing your incredible experience. I have immense faith in Ayurveda !
It sounds like an ovewhelming experience.Total rejuvenation at the end of massage .Worth it.
The whole environment looks so serene! Must be a different experience alltogether.
Ayurveda (the science of life) is very effective for certain illness.
As it has no side effects, it is preferable.
Nadi Pareeksha is a very subtle science. Again a great informative post 🙂
Thanks for the comments friends.
Hi Priyaranjana, the address is there in the link.
Please tell me how to go to the ashram !!
Pls !plsss!!
Better than a health resort as it offered holistic treatment for major ailments.Great experience indeed!
Thanks for sharing Indrani, I sure do need to visit this place.
Nice experience, Indrani.
Very well written Indrani. Hats off 🙂
I can very well understand that. You are left with no other option but to surrender on their hands, which besides pressing the body also create various sounds….. I had gone through this rejuvenating process in Kerala 🙂
Wow.. Very useful info. Thanks for sharing Indrani..
Worth an experience
Wow!! Rejuvenation 🙂 I'd love to get this done someday too 🙂
Thanks for sharing !
I have read somewhere about the Nadi Pareeksha. The Ida, Pingla and Sushumna, I guess. Or, I'm confusing it with the Nadis of Pranayam!
But, the one you are referring to is eeringly accurate. Thanks for sharing this experience!
Nice one…. Thanks for sharing Indrani!!?
Perfect rejuvenation!
Sounds like it was a fantastic experience!