In today's fast-paced world, stress has become the "new normal," but its effects are devastating. Chronic anxiety raises cortisol levels, disrupts sleep, and weakens immunity. At Naturopathy Bengaluru, we provide a sanctuary to unplug, unwind, and reset your nervous system.
The Physiology of Stress
Stress triggers the Sympathetic Nervous System (Fight or Flight). Healing can only happen when the Parasympathetic Nervous System (Rest and Digest) is active. Our entire program is designed to flip this switch.
Therapeutic Interventions
1. Shirodhara
The ultimate therapy for the mind. A continuous, rhythmic stream of warm medicated oil (or buttermilk/decoction) is poured over the "Third Eye" point on the forehead.
Benefits:
- Instantly calms the central nervous system.
- Relieves headaches, migraines, and insomnia.
- Improves concentration and memory.
2. Yoga Nidra (Psychic Sleep)
A guided meditation technique that takes you to the hypnagogic state between wakefulness and sleep.
Benefits:
- 20 minutes of Yoga Nidra is said to be equivalent to 2-3 hours of deep sleep.
- Releases deep-seated emotional blockages (Samskaras).
3. Soothing Therapies
- Abhyanga: Full body oil massage to ground Vata dosha (air element), which is responsible for anxiety.
- Reflexology: Massaging pressure points on the feet and hands to relax the entire body.
- Acupuncture: Using points like "Yin Tang" and "Shen Men" to calm the spirit.
Diet for the Mind
What you eat affects how you feel.
Avoid Stimulants:
- Coffee/Caffeine (increases anxiety)
- Refined Sugar (causes energy crashes)
- Alcohol (disrupts sleep)
Embrace Calming Foods:
- Magnesium-rich foods (Almonds, Spinach)
- Complex Carbs (Oats, Sweet Potato)
- Chamomile & Ashwagandha Tea