The journey to rejuvenation through Ayurveda

OUR ancients, unparalleled in their understanding of the body, had deciphered the secrets to arrest ageing.

- ASHWINI GURU JI

Kati Chakrasana.

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They understood that vitality and longevity arise naturally when the body functions according to its prakriti and is in a state of balance.

Ayurveda states that ama, or undigested residue, is the root of imbalance as it permeates the cells, obstructing the free movement of prana.

Cleansing of the body is important not only for health, but also for spiritual evolution.

Rasayanas and techniques such as Agnisaar Kriya directly stimulate the manipoorak chakra, strengthening digestive fire and ensuring that waste does not stagnate in the colon — as according to Ayurveda “death begins in the colon”.

Today there are a number of treatments introduced in the market, like hydrocolon therapy for detox.

However, they come with side effects such as dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, discomfort, cramps and infection with the added risk of toxicity and allergy in the event of absorption of substances from the wall of the colon.