Come Visit the Clinic, Perhaps?
March 12, 2008 by Anthony Altman
Greetings again!
The weather here in Faridabad, just South of Delhi is slightly overcast, a little humid, and cooler than before, although still warm. The evenings are a little cooler, and most comfortable. The mosquitoes are out in force seeking likely victims, with which I am coping very well. They are much smaller than those in Wisconsin, USA, which I would say are 2-3 times larger, and much more aggressive. I fully understand why Wisconsinites refer to their mozzies as the State bird.
I am alive and well. Actually, I feel rather grand. This place is having a very good affect on me. I feel calm, well fed (the food is very good here, at Jiva, simple and good). I have met a number of very nice people from Croatia, Latvia, Poland and Lithuania, with an invitation to Lithuania. I have already had an invitation to New Zealand, and Poland.
Jiva is a place I heartily recommend to anyone who is seeking to be well, to rejuvenate, lose weight, get balanced, get overhauled, etc. You can come for any amount of time, but I would recommend at least one to two weeks. You would have consultations with Dr. Chauhan (Ayurvedic Doctor), receive the ayurvedic natural medicine, do Panchakarma (cleansing, rejuvenating program, including Abyanga Massage with copious amounts of oil, Shirodara (warm sesame oil poured on the third eye-extremely pleasant and effective), steam, oil bath, and other wonderful treatments. I suggest you go to www.jiva.com and you will get more information.
Having been here for 15 days, I can see the results from the various visitors. I am impressed. I have just had a consultation with dr. Partap, and I am to collect my medicine (all natural, non-invasive herbs). He checks your visage, tongue, Ayurvedic pulse (three pulse indicators to ascertain the state of the three doshas (constitution), vata, pitta and kapha. I will also avail myself of the panchakarma treatments when I can. This is the way to go, for me.
The residential rooms are comfortable, the people who run this place are most delightful, and I suggest your email Neerja, Dr. Chauhan’s niece for more information. email neerja@jiva.com
There appears to be two ways of utilizing the services here.
1) Ayurtours Package, which covers almost everything. Get the exact information from Neerja.
I know you will a consultation and check-up daily (not Sunday), room, 3 meals, panchakarma as prescribed, medicines, and maybe more, included in the price of $750.00 per person per week. This for a single person. I am not sure what a double room would cost. Airport collect and return included.
2) Individual arrangements: Single person, Room $45.00 per day which includes 3 meals. Double $60.00 which includes 3 meals for 2 persons. Treatment package $250.00 - $300 approximately, per week. This includes consultations/check-up daily (not Sunday), medicines, 1 massage per day. No airport collection.
I know an Indian Travel Agent in California who arranged a very good deal for me. His name is Kuldeep, Tel: USA (00 1) 650-568-9000.
Check it out, and see if this works for you. I am here to help in any way I can.
Next Letter from India is about seeing Ama, The Hugging Saint, shopping, and seeing an Indian movie epic, Jodhaa Akbar. This is a Bollywood special. Nearby is the Taj Mahal, and An Ashram in Vrindavan, which is run by Dr. Chauhan’s brother, Satya Narayan, who just conducted a spiritual course at Kripalu Yoga Ashram in Massachusetts, USA.
I think of you and trust you are well and happy. As my heart opens to welcome the me deep within, I notice that you are there as well. Indeed we are One.
Blessings of Love from India
Tony