Ayurveda and Aging Yoga Retreat 6.4

Vata Balancing Therapies
Vata is the first Dosha to go out of balance and the elemental quality that
increases with age. Vata is involved in nearly every imbalance.
EVERYONE WILL RECEIVE THESE VATA BALANCING THERAPIES
DURING THE WEEK:
Chakra Balancing Meditation: Guided visualization / meditation from Root to
Crown Chakra, using aromatic blends and mantras to balance and harmonize
each energy center.
Nasya (nose treatment): Warm, medicated oil is dripped into the nostrils to
cleanse, purify and strengthen all parts of the nasal cavity, allowing for clear and
easy respiration. This creates mental clarity and relieves congestion, sinus
pressure, sinusitis, allergies, headaches, migraines, paralysis, cervical spondylosis
and greying hair. It brightens the eyes and complexion; rids the body of excess
Dosha, toxins, pain and stress and has positive affects on the eyes, ears and lungs.
Karna Purna (ear treatment): Means, “ear full” of oil. Warm oil is poured into
the ears to relieve aches and pains in the neck and jaw, headaches, migraines, ear
diseases, ringing in the ears, vertigo and ear congestions. Removes ear wax.
Great for hearing loss, balance, depression relief and ‘swimmer's ear’. It softens
the face and relieves jaw tension (TMJ). It strengthens and nourishes all parts of
the ears.
Shirodhara: Abide in total bliss and easily immerse in deep meditation as
warmed, aromatic, oils are poured over the 3rd eye center in a steady stream.
This stabilizes the activity of the mind, creates mental clarity and balances
emotions. Helps to manage insomnia, headaches, stress and anxiety. It instills
deep relaxation and helps to eliminate old emotions that contribute to chronic disease.
Promotes healthy sleep, improves memory, concentration and focus.
Benefits all nervous disorders, depression, diabetes, epilepsy, headaches,
migraines, insomnia, irritability, mental illness, schizophrenia, stress, vertigo and
can help alleviate facial wrinkles. Nourishes the scalp and is a wonderful hair
treatment for dried, broken or pre-mature grey hair.