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In
a socie ty
that was as well formulated as that fo Rajasthan, it
was expected that there would be systems of both
healing as well as preventive cures, and ways of
aiding longevity, The royal palaces had workshops
attached where such practices of healing where taught,
based not only on the traditional systems that had
been in prevalence in the country for centuries but in
combination with new systems gained from interaction
with parts of West Asia. There were also ashrams where
voids, hakims and yoga instructors advised people on
the benefits of these systems and the royal families
often invited parishioners of these sciences to
train people in their kingdoms on their benefits so
that their prevalence became more widespread.
What
follows is a list of the various practices of healing
cure and preventive cure that you can expect from
institutes in Rajasthan. Any of these would be happy
to advise you on a system of cure, and the likely
period, ideally suited to your individual needs.
AYURVEDA
- Based on a system of
metaphysical healing, ayurveda is an Indian science
that combines herbs, minerals and animal products to
help balance the fluids in one's body or what the
Greeks used to refer to as humours.
Ayurveda
in sanskrit means the science of life. Life is the
combination of the body, the senses, the mind and the
atma (Soul or Spirit). They can not be separated from
each other. From this combination ‘Ayus’ – the
span of life. Ayurveda – the science of life is the
knowledge of this association.
HOMEOPHATHY
- One of the best know
methods of alternative medicine in the world the 19th
century medicinal science of homeopathy has retained
its prestige for curative powers that are closely
linked with natural products.
MASSAGE
: The tradition of
massage is an ancient one, and had its origins in an
effort to create a sense of relaxation in a person. At
its most basic, that means teasing tired muscles and
getting the blood circulation flowing again, which is
the perfects remedy against tiredness.
NATURE
CURE : - At the root of
most ailments is a way of life, and a digestive
pattern, that are unnatural and therefore unhealthy.
YOGA
: Though it is viewed as
a spiritual experience in India, yoga, for most people
is a form of exercise that has benefits beyond just
aerobics, for example, since it heals while cleansing
the body of certain ailments.
A
Ready Reckoner to Health Care Institutes -
IN THE PINK OF HEALTH IN JAIPUR : Another reason
that Jaipur can be called the Pink City is because of
the large number of health and fitness institutes that
are located here.
GOVERNMENT YOGIC TREATMENT CUMRESEARCH CENTRE-
Rare because it is the only government supported
youga centre in India.
NATIONAL INSTITURE OF AYURVEDA : Established as a
ayurvedic college in 1964 by the former rulers of
Jaipur.
VIPASSANA
DHAMMATHLI CENTRE FOR MEDITATION - One
of the branches of the institute in Maharasthtra, this
beautiful centre disburses training in the ancient
technique of vipassana meditation as practiced two and
a half thousand years ago by Gautam Buddha.
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