So long - Its time for my senses to be cut-off & to retreat into darkness...

Vanishing from the world into isolation!
 
Having completed the intensive 21-Day authentic Ayurveda Panchakarma treatment, I have now decided to embark onto a new and deeper journey into an ancient Himalayan method to restore inner vitality and awareness into the nature of who we truly are.
 
Whilst many may think one would be crazy to carry out such a method, this opportunity presented at my feet unexpectedly and quite coincidentally – if you believe in such things, or perhaps perfect alignment!
 
Undergoing such a process requires you to retreat into a specially built 3-walled room, closing your senses you will be completely cut off from the world in darkness with nothing but mantras, meditation, yoga and ME!
 
There is much debate about the concept of Sensory Inhibition and its impact on the human body. Sensory inhibition is in fact practiced in multiple forms across the world. However, this topic has not seen the light of the day more so because of the hardships one goes through to practice it. But the benefits of this body purification system is reported to be incredibly drastic, long lasting and unbelievably worthy of the effort. They say the fruits are borne by those who put rigorous and whole hearted effort and this is precisely what sensory inhibition does to one’s body.
 
Ayurveda scripts also talk about a similar treatment form, more rightly called the Rejuvenation and Revitalization Therapy. It includes a rigorous procedure but what is surprising is the outcome that has been experienced by several maharishis(Saints and sages) of the time. There have been texts stating that the saints who practiced this treatment called Kuti Praveshika Rasayana, they reversed the process of ageing, extending life spans for up to 180 years with complete functionality and flexibility. Moreover, the process healed existing ailments and rejuvenated the body from its very core.
 
Kuti Praveshika Rasayana is isolation from the outside world entirely along with giving all sensory points in the body complete rest. All senses such as sight, hearing, taste, smell, and touch are given a break from the daily activities. The absolute minimum procedure time is 1 week and can go on for months. A cleansing process is followed by the isolation procedure. During the isolation all aspects required to inhibit the senses are incorporated.
 
During the stay within a hut specially designed for this, a diet of milk and ghee [clarified butter made from the milk of a buffalo or cow, used in Indian cooking] and no solid food. It is said the results are mostly evident on the day of leaving the kuti (hut) itself. A blanket seems to have been lifted off, dead skin and years of damage is cleared off and overall the body weight is reduced and looks right for the age (longer stays) - At this time I am unable to commit to the 20-30+ days, and will spend just over a week – beginning over the next few hours.
 
Ageing is an ongoing process that takes places in the human body. It cannot be stopped or reversed. Rasayana Chikitsa (regeneration therapy) promotes rejuvenation, healing, and regeneration of living tissue in the body and for this Kuti Pravesika Rasayana of Ayurveda is relevant.
 
This unique class of therapy enhances the life span, improves the intelligence and memory power, promotes health, provides youthful states of the body, betters the body luster and voice, improves the efficiency of the different cognitive abilities and enhances the innate health. It also reverses the disease process and prevents the re-occurrence.
 
Rasayana replenish the vital fluids of our body, thus keeping us away from diseases.
 
So far on this visit; I have completed the Snehapana and Vamana. In snehapana, various quantities of medicated ghee is given until you attain samyaksnigdha (ghee saturation). The body has to be completely rested through these stages.
 
Treatments I have already completed:

• Vamana, or medical vomiting to eliminate the toxic elements.
• Virechana or purgation which includes procedures to induce bowel movement using laxatives.
• Nasyam, nose is the gateway to head as per Ayurveda, a process of hot oil and medicine is taken up through the nasal passages to clear the passage.
• Vasti, which is medicine intake through the anal passage to clear the reproductive genitourinary and digestive system off the toxins.
• Raktamoksham or blood letting was also performed in my case, with venous punctures on the surface of the skin to help release all the toxic or impure blood from the body. 

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Before getting inside my ‘new home’ or the kuti, a pathyam (regimen) needs to be followed; this lifestyle includes vegetarian food, routine, hot water consumption and no sleeping during the day or exercising. It’s crucial to fall into this pattern at least gradually to make sure that at the Kuti, one is not overcome by the complete rest in the kuti. A lot of mental preparation goes behind undertaking the procedure.
 
Only then can you enter the building in the shape of a hut where in the innermost sanctum of a 3 layered structure is devoid of light or sound. The temperatures are automatically maintained owing to the unique style of construction.

The only form of human contact will be when meals are served twice a day, hence causing inhibition of touch. My incredible Doctor also visits once a day to administer medication and check in on me, prior to entering I have been declared mentally and physically fit.
 
Inhibition of taste is done by the food regimen followed on all days of the kuti stay. A portion of Amalaki rasayana and milk from the Vechur cow (a native breed believed to produce medicinal milk owing to its consumption of herbs only) are the only things that form the meal, twice a day. There are various options of Rasayana that is suitable and can be implemented varying from person to person.
 
Over time, one’s body gets adjusted to the body clock and a routine is developed. Most people in the ancient time resorted to chanting, meditation, and yoga during the day to keep them engaged.
 
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
The benefits are in fact plenty and naturally vary from person to person. The differences in fact are also dependent on the number of days spent at the kuti. Visible changes include:

• Reduction in metabolic age.
• Curing of skin problems
• Less stress
• Routine in life
• Healthier diet, better digestion and high immunity
• Reduction in fatigue and ability to add more productive hours to a normal day
• Better concentration and attention span.
• Better and sharper memory.
• All internal functions are corrected
• Thicker and more luscious hair growth
• Loss of additional body fat. Body is brought to the correct weight for age and height.
• Better seminal quality and improved count(for men)
• Mental changes. The experience makes one realize the value of a lot of things they take for granted hence leading to better spiritual and mental understanding.

 

So that’s it – Summed up!
 
Time to say sooooo-long... time to test my endurance to the full!

​I am officially OFF THE GRID until Christmas!!

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