AM Ayurveda Barcelona offers the treatments of Siddha in Barcelona, Spain. The word Siddha has its origin in the Tamil word Siddhi which means «an object to be attained» or «perfection» or «heavenly bliss». The Siddha system in its unique approach stresses upon several routine and seasonal regimen as preventive measures against illness of body and mind. This system lays significant emphasis on diet as it plays a very important role in the maintenance of a healthy body – the ground which nurtures a healthy mind. In the Siddha system of medicine, man is viewed as a microcosm and the universe as a macrocosm. In other words, man is a miniature universe in himself. The whole universe in turn is believed to be constituted of five primordial elements or Panchabhootham viz. Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Space and so is man.
Humours in Siddha
In Siddha, Vaatham, Pitham and Kabham which are the three humours, are responsible for the creation, preservation and destruction of human body and health. When they are in the state of equilibrium (4:2:1-the ratio in which they exist) our body remains in a healthy state while any disturbance in this ratio leads to diseased state.
Vaatham: Vaatham represents the elements ‘air’ and ‘space’. It is responsible for all movements of mind and body. Motor, sensory activities are governed by vaatham. Although vaatham is present all over the body. Roughness, dryness, lightness and mobility are certain attributes of Vaatham.It also strengthens the five sensory organs, and regulates respiration, the functions of physical constituents and physiological reflexes.
Pitham: Pitham represents the element-‘fire’ in our body and is responsible for the preservation of health. It maintains the body heat for normal physiology and dominates the chest and abdominal area.
Kabham: Kabham is formed by the elements ‘earth and water’. It is responsible for strength, joint movements, body built and endurance. It dominates the head and neck region.
Diagnosis using pulse is a very important aspect of Siddha and is the method developed to extend our sensual perceptions to the interior of our body to diagnose and confirm illnesses. In other words, it performs the job of present day inventions like stethoscope and sphygmomanometers. The pulse movements are compared to the movement of different animals according to the intensity felt for easy interpretation.
Special treatments in Sddha:
Varmam
‘Varmam’ is a branch of Siddha system of medicine, which initially evolved as an ancient Dravidian martial art. Later, Varmam practice had an interesting transformation to a healing science. According to theory, there are Varmam points in the body which are vital energy storing points through which vital energy is transmitted to the various parts of the body and all the functions of the body are mediated. 108 Varmam points are defined and these are used to stimulate energy, heal disease or stimulate the immune mechanism. However, the same points if wrongly activated may cause pathological changes or diseases and may even result in death. Among the 108, 12 are major or vital points which control the function of the vital organs of the body.
Thokkanam
The term Thokkanam is a combination of two words ‘Thokku’, meaning skin and ‘anam’ meaning support or tone or heat. Thokkanam also called Marthanam, is a structured massage technique which is mainly used in treatment of chronic vaatham ailments. It can however, also be used in pitham and kabham ailments.
Benefits of thokkanam
- Tones skin, muscles and nerves
- Disseminates vaayu and eliminates it if it is in excess
- Improves nutrition of muscles
- Relaxes and increases sleep
- Rejuvenates and increases sexual power
- Removes body pain.
Vaasi (Pranayamam)
Vaasi is a branch of science dealing with the practice of correct breathing. There are different phases in science of breathing- physical, mental and spiritual. Controlled breathing is the scientific method of charging oneself with vitality and personal magnetism and was known to the ancients.
AM Ayurveda offering Kalari system of medicine , based on ancient system of medicine Siddha in Barcelona, Spain.
