Hridaya (Uro) Vasti: Heart Health Benefit

Treatment in brief

 

Hridaya Vasti is similar to Kati Vasti, except for the fact that it is performed on the chest, for benefit of heart, being considered as one of the very important marma among the tri-marma (three vital areas).

A circle of dough is placed on the area of the heart. Warm medicated oil is poured into the dough based on the practitioners prescription.

 

Benefits

 

  • Nourishes and strengthens the cardiac muscles

  • Helps to relieve deep seated and repressed emotions like anger, emotional trauma, grief, stress and anxiety

  • Pacifies the aggravated vata dosha in the chest region

  • Improves cardiac functions, blood circulation

  • Increases sense of calmness, peace and happiness

  • Strengthens and rejuvenates the heart and increases strength both physically and emotionally.

  • Treating respiratory issues and other injuries or conditions of the thorax region

 

Indications

 

Conditions for which Uro Vasti is recommended:

  • Deep seated psychological issues

  • Ischemic Heart Diseases

  • Valvular disease

  • Angina pectoris

  • Cardiomyopathy

  • Respiratory issues

Preparation

 

Wear old clothes when coming for the treatment for the oil that may remain.

Bring a towel to put on car seat.

Treatment Process

 

  • The person is made to lie down in the supine position.

  • The dough is prepared with black gram flour. It is then made into a ring with suitable height which is placed over the chest to cover the heart or lungs region.

  • Lukewarm medicated oil is carefully poured into it and is replenished to maintain warmth.

  • At the end of the therapy a gentle and soothing massage (optional at discretion of patient) is given over the area.

After-care

 

It is very powerful treatment in sense that release of emotions can be overwhelming. It can happen during treatment or even after few days. If you feel unable to control the release, please call us 041 0002345.
During few days after the treatment, let someone be around. Let them know what treatment you have taken and possibility of release.

The release can happen in any form. More often its seen that the emotion underlying the one you are seeking to release gets released than that the emotion itself. e.g. if you are seeking to release long standing hate about someone, sometimes you may feel intense hate after the treatment or more often you may experience insecurity which underlies the hate.

At such times, awareness is the key to let go of these emotions. Being aware what you are feeling and why you are feeling this and, then just observing it will release the emotion. After that you will experience a sense of freedom, peace and happiness like never before.

Read the case studies here.

  • You can drive home after.

  • It is advised to not to have a shower for at least an hour to gain the full benefits of the massage.

  • As the medicated oil and specific methods drives the toxins from the deeper connective tissues back to the gastrointestinal tract for proper elimination, is advised to consume some warm water and take some rest after the massage.

  • Avoid long travel and busy shopping centres.

  • Avoid going to beach and extreme weather conditions.

  • Do not lie in the sun with the oil on afterwards.

  • Do not exercise, take it easy for 1-2 days

  • Take warm shower to rinse the oil off before bed. Avoid hot shower.

 

Price

 

60-75 minutes treatment: $200 (Includes cost of medicated oil and back massage and take-home oil)

Ayurvedic massage oils cost $60-$100 a litre.
To know why Ayurvedic oils are so expensive, click here.