Is your emotional wellbeing
affected by imbalance, depression and anxiety? It may be time to take control
of your life. Ayurveda is a complementary wellness therapy that offers many
solutions to emotional wellness issues, giving you a holistic approach to a
happier life.
Today, depression and anxiety
affect nearly everyone you know, as it has become an almost intrinsic part of modern
life. Stress is there in your working week, your home life and even in your bed
at night, which makes it hard for you to handle your emotions and consequently
you end up entering an anxious or depressive state of mind. These psychological
states have physiological repercussions, leading to such symptoms as excessive
fatigue, muscle weakness, nausea, palpitations, headaches, sweating, tremors, shortness
of breath, indigestion, stomach upset, interrupted sleep, nightmares, feelings
of dread, easy irritation and nervous habits like foot tapping or walking up
and down out of restlessness. The question is, then; could Ayurveda be the
answer?
Ayurveda is an ancient Indian healing
system, developed by yogis and vaids as a means for treating any and every ailment
on earth. John Douillard, a famous professor of Ayurvedic medicine, explains
that, according to Ayurveda, your self resides in your heart, which is the seat
for the blissful sheath or Anandamaya Kosha. Your mind is another kosha that
governs you strongly, which is the seat for the Manomaya Kosha. Shock or sad incidents
cause you to use your mind to construct a protective barrier around yourself,
which, in some cases, leads to a loss of access to the essential ‘self’ in the
heart. In this circumstance, you also restrict your flow of energy or Prana
Shakti, which means you gradually lose interest in life, and develop depression
and anxiety. In our Sanda Wellbeing and Sanda Welness Retreat
centre, we are treating our guests with best Ayurvedha practice.
In treating depression and anxiety,
Ayurveda takes a different approach to Western medicine. Whereas your GP might
prescribe you antidepressants, Ayurvedic practitioners take steps to strengthen
the nerves instead of suppressing them. Through holistic herbs, minerals, massages
and external therapy, Ayurveda aims to correct the imbalances created amid your
doshas, taking both your physical and mental wellness into consideration while
doing so. Gradually, you move into a state in which your doshas are balanced,
known as your natural Prakriti, and the Mansikrog (anxiety & depression)
vanishes. However, your progress will depend greatly on your willingness to
abide by the guidance of the Ayurvedacharya (Ayurvedic teacher/healer) and to
make the necessary lifestyle changes.
In Ayurveda, little lifestyle
changes can make a huge difference – especially when it comes to depression or anxiety
disorders. Therefore, aside from your depression or anxiety treatment, you also
need to make sure that you follow these simple Dos and Don’ts to help alleviate
your emotional problems further:
4. Avoid
bad foods: You should avoid alcohol, sugary foods and processed
foods and limit your caffeine intake and calorie consumption.
5. Take a
long hot bath: When stressed, immersing yourself in hot water relax
your muscles and soothe your nerves
6. Try
massages: These help to promote better blood
circulation and the soothing scents and aromas of natural oils also bring
relief if you’re suffering from emotional imbalances.
7. Fight
constipation: If
you’re not regular, this can cause headache, dullness, fatigue and depression. Regularise
your motions by drinking two to four glasses of lukewarm water as soon as you
wake up.
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