Rejuvenation - Rasayana Chikitsa

The legendary Rasayana Chikitsa, or Rejuvenation Therapy, is often considered synonymous with rebirth, for it completely revitalizes the body, eliminating the ill effects of all previous disorders. Its cleansing effect gives a second lease on life by completely decontaminating the body, mind, and spirit.

Rasayana is derived from two separate Sanskrit words: Rasa meaning the "basic essence that nourishes the body," and Ayana meaning "path". Hence, Rasayana stands for a nourishing pathway. Rasayana Chikitsa is a holistic revitalization therapy aimed at treating nutrient deficiencies, with a focus on the constituent elements of the body. Rasayana procedures tone up the muscles, strengthen the system, invigorate the body and calm the mind. The medicated herbal oils and other materials used in this process impart a glowing lustre to the skin.

Rasayana or rejuvenation therapy is one of the eight specialized branches of Ayurveda. Rasayana is defined as the means of achieving the finest quality of body tissues, thereby improving the quality of life. Rasayana therapy can be given to healthy individuals for the promotion of health as well as to the sick to support better immune resistance. The first phase of any effective Rasayana therapy is the purification of the body and channels through a series of body purification techniques. Afterwards, herbal formulations are administered.