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Naturopathy
Nature Cure Centres
Rajasthan continues to preserve and promote its traditional health-care
system based on naturopathy and the Vedic approach to health. There
are a number of nature cure and yoga centres that offer a system
of health care with adequate facilities and diagnostic methods including
steam bath, mud bath, rigorous dieting and physical exercises. Massages,
treatments using herbs, and the ancient traditions of ayurveda and
yoga add to the well-being of the body and the mind.
The practice of nature cure systems ensures the readjustment of
the human system from abnormal to normal functions and conditions
aimed at removing toxic matter from the body without damaging its
vital organs. Dietary regulations ensure that acid-forming foods
are eliminated from the system for a period of one week. A wholesome
diet of fresh fruits and juices is prescribed, instead. After the
stomach and alimentary canal have been disinfected, raw vegetables
and sprouted whole-grain cereals help restore the body's equilibrium.
Hydrotherapy, or water baths at various temperatures, is also considered
beneficial. Patients are made to sit in cold water baths to stimulate
the nervous system, while warm water applications are considered
relaxing. Similarly, fresh air, sunbathing, exercise and massage
restore a semblance of balance to one's body. With adequate rest,
meditation and fresh ingredients forming the diet, the body is nursed
back to the way nature intended it to be.
National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur
An ayurvedic college, established in 1946 for integrated curative
and preventive health care, it is situated in a palatial complex,
Madhav Vilas, covering an area of 10 acres. The institute has 13
departments of medicine and an attached hospital (Arogyashala) where
courses in Post Graduate level are conducted. The college has a
collection of dry medicinal plants that includes roots, seeds, flowers
and bark. It also manufactures herbal and vegetational drugs in
its own pharmacy.
Government Yogic Treatment cum Research Centre, Jaipur
Founded in 1961 by the Government of Rajasthan, the centre has a
fully equipped laboratory .and qualified naturopaths. The centre
offers cures for diabetes, asthma and intestinal disorders besides
the teaching and research in yogic methods. Generally, the centre
provides free boarding, lodging and treatment for its residential
patients, and so must be booked in advance. No medicines are used
in any of the treatments.
Indian Methods and Modern
amenities for nature cure lovers. The centre believes that the
mind, body and spirit can be maintained in a state of perfect health
through observing the simple rules of nature. The centre offers
three-day and seven-day packages based on various therapies, for
example, mud therapy, colon therapy, herbal oil therapy, local steam
therapy, kuti bath, spinal bath etc. Expert yoga masters are at
hand to train beginners on the benefits of yoga and meditation.
A swimming pool, dairy, gym and pathological laboratory also make
it a modern cure centre.
Yoga Sadhana Ashram, Bapu Nagar, Jaipur
Founded in 1969 by Swami Anandanadji, the ashram nestles amidst
groves of trees. It is associated with the treatment of heart diseases,
blood pressure, psychic disorders and spondalytis. It conducts a
three-month certificate course in yoga and a year-long diploma course
in yoga and naturopathy. Regular yoga classes are held every morning
and evening
Nature Cure Centre, Jaipur
Also known as the Prakritik Chiktsalaya, the nature cure health
centre built on a sprawling garden of three acres, its centre is
walled on all sides to keep out the hustle-bustle of the outside
world. Inside are wards for indoor patients, and treatment rooms,
relieved by patches of beautifully maintained gardens and lawns.
Although all types of ailments are treated at the centre, it has
made impressive progress in the cure of arthritis, asthma, bronchitis,
calitis, diabetes, heart problems, obesity, acidity, jaundice, respiratory
ailments and lumber spondalytis.
The treatment is based on the five elements, i.e., earth, water,
sound, air and ether. It includes fasting, sun bathing, mud baths,
wet sheet packing, steam baths and full tub bath (water therapy),
and electrotherapy. A juice centre, dairy farm, acupressure pathway
and physiotherapy centre add lo its facilities
Vipassana Dhammathali Centre for Meditation
Vipassana, an ancient meditation technique, was first propounded
by Gautam Buddha. The Dhammathali, Jaipur, is one of the vipassana
centres associated with the research institute. The campus is located
on a four-acre estate set in the Aravallis. It has a meditation
hall for 150 students, a pagoda and a cell complex. The centre organises
10-day courses of meditation for new students as well as 20, 30
and 45 day courses for experienced learners. Refresher courses for
old students are also held here
Navneet Prakritik Yoga Chikitsa Dham, Jaipur
Just 22 kms from Jaipur, on the Agra highway No. 15, the Dham
has become known for yoga and naturopathy. Managed by an NGO called
Navneet Chikitsa Anusandhan Trust, it is spread over an area of
69 bighas in complete wilderness. The Institute has raised new hope
for dispirited persons suffering from a very wide range of diseases.
A canteen provides the food requirements for natural cures, e.g.
sprouted cereals, pulses, honey, seasonal fruits, juice, dalia etc.
A specialty is a herbal tea called Sukhras.
Rajasthan Swasthya Yoga Parishad
To propagate and establish yoga centres, the Rajasthan Swasthya
Yoga Parishad provides training to men, women and students. The
Parishad, founded in 1974, runs 10 centres in that develop the body,
pranayams or breathing exercises, concentration and breathing techniques
Sri Mahaveerji Sansthan, Sawai Madhopur
The management committee of the Jain temple in Sri Mahaveerji
is sustaining health services through the Sri Mahaveer Yoga Nature
Cure and Research Sansthan. It has its own building, treatment wards
and laboratory. Those who believe in nature cure, come here round
the year to be looked after by experienced naturopathic physicians.
These are a few centres in Rajasthan instrumental in guiding one
through natural healing processes and a healthier way of life
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