{"id":243,"date":"2015-03-25T16:53:07","date_gmt":"2015-03-25T08:53:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.samui-villa.com\/?p=243"},"modified":"2023-08-22T16:36:01","modified_gmt":"2023-08-22T08:36:01","slug":"wellness-101-discovering-ayurvedic-treatments-in-samui","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.samui-villa.com\/guide\/2015\/03\/wellness-101-discovering-ayurvedic-treatments-in-samui","title":{"rendered":"Wellness 101: Discovering Ayurvedic Treatments in Samui"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Find out all about the holistic Ayurvedic treatments available in Samui!<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_247\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-247\" style=\"width: 550px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src-thumbnail=\"http:\/\/blog.samui-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Ayurvedic-Treatments-150x150.jpg\" src-medium=\"http:\/\/blog.samui-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Ayurvedic-Treatments-300x191.jpg\" src-large=\"http:\/\/blog.samui-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Ayurvedic-Treatments.jpg\" src-full=\"http:\/\/blog.samui-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Ayurvedic-Treatments.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.samui-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Ayurvedic-Treatments.jpg\" alt=\"Ayurvedic Treatments\" title=\"\" height=\"351\" width=\"550\" class=\"size-full wp-image-247\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.samui-villa.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Ayurvedic-Treatments.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.samui-villa.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Ayurvedic-Treatments-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.samui-villa.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Ayurvedic-Treatments-150x96.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-247\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ayurvedic Treatments<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.samui-villa.com\/guide\/2015\/03\/wellness-101-discovering-ayurvedic-treatments-in-samui\/#Defining_Ayurvedic_Medicine_What_is_it\" >Defining Ayurvedic Medicine: What is it?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.samui-villa.com\/guide\/2015\/03\/wellness-101-discovering-ayurvedic-treatments-in-samui\/#Ayurvedic_Traditional_Massage\" >Ayurvedic Traditional Massage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.samui-villa.com\/guide\/2015\/03\/wellness-101-discovering-ayurvedic-treatments-in-samui\/#Ayurvedic_Treatment_Programs_in_Samui\" >Ayurvedic Treatment Programs in Samui<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Defining_Ayurvedic_Medicine_What_is_it\"><\/span>Defining Ayurvedic Medicine: What is it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ayurvedic medicine refers one of the oldest holistic healing systems in the world. Developed in India thousands of years ago, this system is based on the belief that one\u2019s health depends on striking a fine balance between the mind, body and spirit. Rather than fighting against a specific illness or diseases, Ayurvedic medicine aims to promote one\u2019s overall health and wellness.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Types of Treatments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Travellers looking to improve their health through holistic measures will find a variety of therapies available in Ayurvedic treatment centers and retreat centers in Samui.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ayurvedic_Traditional_Massage\"><\/span>Ayurvedic Traditional Massage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With the use of warm essential oils, a therapist will perform a full body massage using techniques such as rubbing, tapping, pinching and kneading. These massage techniques help to increase blood circulation and relieve tension in the body.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_246\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-246\" style=\"width: 550px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src-thumbnail=\"http:\/\/blog.samui-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/vasti-150x150.jpg\" src-medium=\"http:\/\/blog.samui-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/vasti-300x193.jpg\" src-large=\"http:\/\/blog.samui-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/vasti.jpg\" src-full=\"http:\/\/blog.samui-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/vasti.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.samui-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/vasti.jpg\" alt=\"Kati Vasti\" title=\"\" height=\"353\" width=\"550\" class=\"size-full wp-image-246\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.samui-villa.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/vasti.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.samui-villa.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/vasti-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.samui-villa.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/vasti-150x96.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-246\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kati Vasti<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Kati Vasti<\/h3>\n<p>The kati vasti treatment involves the retention of warm medicated oil over a specific part of the back or body. Depending on the the body part that is being treated in this process, the patient is asked to lie facing down or on his or her back.<\/p>\n<p>A ring of dough is placed around the problematic area to create a well, before the oil is poured slowly in the recess. Throughout the treatment, the medicated oil is kept warm and left on the body for about half an hour.<\/p>\n<h3>Marma Point Massage<\/h3>\n<p>Marma point massage focuses on releasing bodily toxins and tension through working on different energy points spread throughout the body.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_245\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-245\" style=\"width: 550px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src-thumbnail=\"http:\/\/blog.samui-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shirodhara-150x150.jpg\" src-medium=\"http:\/\/blog.samui-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shirodhara-300x188.jpg\" src-large=\"http:\/\/blog.samui-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shirodhara.jpg\" src-full=\"http:\/\/blog.samui-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shirodhara.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.samui-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shirodhara.jpg\" alt=\"Shirodhara\" title=\"\" height=\"344\" width=\"550\" class=\"size-full wp-image-245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.samui-villa.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shirodhara.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.samui-villa.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shirodhara-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.samui-villa.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shirodhara-150x94.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-245\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shirodhara<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><em>Shirodhara<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Lying down in a calm and quiet environment, the visitor\u2019s head will be positioned under an equipment that allows a steady stream of warm essential oils to trickle down his or her forehead. The oils flow over the position of the \u2018third eye\u2019, helping to balance the nervous system, as well as to stimulate the pituitary glands and pineal glands.<\/p>\n<p>The above Ayurvedic treatments form part of the holistic therapy programs available at Ayurvedic centers. Other aspects and activities included in Ayurvedic treatment programs include yoga asanas, pranayama, meditation, reiki and abiding by an Ayurvedic diet.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mceTemp\">\n<ul id=\"attachment_249\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 550px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src-thumbnail=\"http:\/\/blog.samui-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Samahita-Retreat-150x150.jpg\" src-medium=\"http:\/\/blog.samui-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Samahita-Retreat-300x194.jpg\" src-large=\"http:\/\/blog.samui-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Samahita-Retreat.jpg\" src-full=\"http:\/\/blog.samui-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Samahita-Retreat.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.samui-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Samahita-Retreat.jpg\" alt=\"Samahita Retreat\" title=\"\" height=\"355\" width=\"550\" class=\"size-full wp-image-249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.samui-villa.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Samahita-Retreat.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.samui-villa.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Samahita-Retreat-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.samui-villa.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Samahita-Retreat-150x97.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/>Samahita Retreat<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ayurvedic_Treatment_Programs_in_Samui\"><\/span>Ayurvedic Treatment Programs in Samui<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are a firm believer of holistic treatments, and are keen to undergo a series of Ayurvedic therapies, be sure to take a look at the following retreat centers in Samui:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kamalaya.com\/holistic-therapy.htm\">Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary and Holistic Spa Resort<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/marga-yoga-koh-samui.com\/\">Marga Yoga<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/samahitaretreat.com\/wellness\/therapies\/\">Samahita Retreat<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesanctuarythailand.com\/\">The Sanctuary Thailand<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Find out all about the holistic Ayurvedic treatments available in Samui! 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