Unlike modern medicine, Ayurveda isn’t about treating the symptom of a disease but it works by correcting the overall equilibrium of the system which then treats the disease. Ayurveda is the ancient system of medicine from India and the word itself is made of ‘ ayur’ (life) and ‘ veda’ (science). Now, it would be apt to first give a brief introduction to Ayurveda before we talk about Ayurvedic therapies. What followed was a relaxing yet rejuvenating session of traditional Ayurvedic full body oil massage, Abhyanga.
I can’t recall the last time anyone helped me put on an underwear, but I wasn’t really embarrassed either. As I explained my inability to wear the unusual garment, Santosh smiled and said most people can’t do it the first time and helped me put it on.
However, within seconds I had to call out to him in panic and request for help! Typically most messages require you to wear a pristine white one-time use underwear, but here I was given a langot - a traditional Indian undergarment for men, but something I had absolutely no experience with. My therapist respectfully showed me to the changing room and indicated that I should change to get ready for the message.
