A Simple Guide to Ayurveda - The Tridosha system
Ayurvedic Medicine believes that
health exists when there is a natural
balance between the three basic
'doshas' or 'humours' of the body,
which are known as 'Vata', 'Pitta' and
'Kapha'.
It finds that the balance of the three
'doshas' is of vital importance in order
for good health and wellbeing to be
maintained.
This does not mean that each of the
three doshas has to be equal with the
others, but that the individual needs to
maintain (as far as possible) the
original doshic make-up that was
inherited at birth.
In modern life with its high levels of
environmental pollution, poor diet, the
climate in which one lives, the stresses
and strains of everyday family and
working life, it is all too easy for
imbalances to occur in the body.
Ayurvedic treatments work to restore
the body's 'homeostasis' or 'balance'
thereby improving health and wellbeing
in the individual.
Ayurvedic - Kansa Vatki Foot Massage
Kansa Vatki Foot Massage
has been introduced to the UK
by Narendra Mehta, who has
been practicing 'Body Work'
for over 25 years and leading
Indian Champissage training
for over 15 years.
Kansa Vatki Foot Massage is a The Kansa
deeply relaxing treatment that Vatki
works holistically by
rebalancing body, mind and
spirit.
Ayurvedic Foot Massage using
the Kansa Vatki has been in
Vata is made up of the two elements
space and air.
Vata provides the impulse that mobilizes
the nervous system. It is the principle of
movement governing the body's sensory
and motor functions.
Pitta is made up of the two elements
fire and water.
Pitta governs body heat, metabolism
and transformation in the mind and
body. It controls how we digest foods,
how we metabolize our sensory
perceptions, and how we discriminate
between right and wrong
Kapha is made up of the two elements
water and earth.
Kapha governs all of the body's
structure, including lubrication of mind
and body. It controls weight, growth,
lubrication for the joints and lungs, and
the formation of all new cells and tissues.
Copper in Ayurvedic is well
known for its anti-inflammatory
properties in relieving joint pain
and Zinc is known for its
antiseptic properties in treating
and preventing skin disorders.
As in reflexology, which targets
'reflex' points, corresponding
with bodily organs and systems,
Kansa Vatki Foot Massage
gives attention to massaging
'Marma Points', an important
part of Ayurvedic Medicine.
Marma points are found where
existence in India for flesh, veins, arteries, tendons,
centuries and works on the bones and joints meet up. There
feet and lower limbs. The feet are 107 Marma points, which
being the seat of the form vital energy channels
meridians and many nerve running throughout the body.
endings, neural receptors and Several of these Marma Points
marma points. are targeted on the legs & feet
(the true seat of 'prana' - the
Foot Massage body's vital energy), stimulating
The treatment is conducted
using a small metal bowl the body's own innate ability to
containing copper and zinc, rebalance and harmonise the
which is lubricated with 'doshas'.
purified butter (Ghee) or oil,
and rubbed against the soles The seven Chakras (energy
of the feet and lower limbs to centres) cited on the feet (the
create the most relaxing foundation of consciousness) are
treatment imaginable. also massaged during the
treatment to balance the soul.
The copper and zinc in the
Kansa Vatki bowl are said to Regular treatments using Kansa
be a more powerful Vatki have been found beneficial
combination than even gold to those suffering gastric
and silver in this application. ailments, diabetes and skin
disorders

The Physical Benefits of Kansa Vatki The Mental Benefits of Kansa Vatki
Foot Massage Foot Massage

 Helps detoxify internal organs  Calms the mind and body

 Relaxes tired feet and legs  Enhances mental activities

 Improves blood & lymphatic  Induces sound sleep

circulation
 Reduces stress, anxiety &
 Improves joint mobility in lower depression
limbs
 Restores & Rebalances the body's
 Improves condition of ligaments natural energy
and muscles of the lower limbs

 Increases strength and stamina of

lower limbs

 Relieves tired eyes and brings relief

from eyestrain

 Rebalances the body's natural

energy flow