The success of the therapeutic program depends on the state of the chronic problem and the general psychophysical state of the person. The therapeutic experience is individual, as are the expected results, the program itself monitors the results of each person. Minor problems can be solved by properly regulating nutrition and behaviour. In the process of the first visit (Nadi Pariksha), the person is prescribed a diet plan, which from preparation to consumption is very important for the coexistence of Prana and Guna (environment and upbringing / culture and religion) “for their better state of the five elements”, in which their Ayur-Life is present.

Improving the diet can directly affect the symptoms of mental health. People with a moderately severe condition can be helped with natural remedies such as powders, tablets, laxatives, emetics, etc. The disease in the advanced stages can be dulled therapeutically by using several external therapies, such as Moxibustion, Venesection is procedure to reduce red blood cells (it is similar to the procedure used for blood draw), application of hot medicinal substances to the body to relieve pain, massage – acupressure – acupuncture, detoxification of the whole body, surgery, etc. The Sushiveda it contains a natural, yet highly sophisticated set of practices (Sowa-Rigpa and Ayurveda), designed to achieve and maintain health and well being without side effects.

The therapeutic program directs or upgrades the person towards spirituality, a higher state of consciousness. Such practices often lead to a greater connection with the general reality of man, with nature and the cosmos, with a source of inspiration or orientation for a quality life. This not only helps us in individual growth, but also elevates the world and the rest of humanity to higher levels. The mental and psychological state of a person is also explored through the influence of the planets at birth through the spiritual sphere of Vedic astrology. The sense of vitality is influenced by the law of karma/fate, the place of birth and the environment in which we live. The entire universe is part of our own higher being!

Sushiveda, the program of 3 to 6 therapies

During the first visit, a the Nadi (pulse examination) is done, which is a method to detect and identify current health conditions. If symptoms are already present, the Pariksha (pulse diagnosis) is used to determine the optimal treatment or combination of treatments for the patient’s well-being. The Nadi Pariksha, it includes pulse analysis and observation of some other vital signs (approximately 40 minutes). At the first meeting, it is decided which fluids you will receive during the Shirodhara therapy: Tailadhara, medicinal oils with the addition of medicinal herbs; Takradhara, whey buttermilk infused with medicinal herbs; Ksheerdhara, milk infused with medicinal herbs; Kwathdhara, herbal teas with the addition of organic essential oils and Jaladhara, coconut water infused with medicinal herbs.

The Shirodhara in traditional medicine is of exceptional importance for the benefit of problems with the head, neck, eyes, ears, nose, throat and nervous system. With this therapeutic procedure, a certain medicinal liquid is directed to the area of ​​sensory experience, in the middle of the forehead in a constant thin stream. The effects are determined by the coherence of brain alpha waves and the regulation of sympathetic outflow through the centre of the frontal connection with the pineal gland. The effect is similar to meditation, which results from the calmness of the mind that leads to an adaptive response to basal stress and stabilizes the mind. It is a form of restorative therapy for stress, anxiety, depression and other psychosomatic conditions. Shirodhara is suitable for anyone suffering from headaches, insomnia, heart disease and disorders of the autonomic nervous system. The Shirodhara process has therapeutic potential for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, migraines, anaemia and mental health problems.

Before the Shirodhara process, a Mukha Abhyanga massage process is performed on the head, which improves blood circulation and allows the flow of healing fluid deep into the scalp – providing a pleasant sensation that further penetrates through the inner peripheral nerves of the forehead. The Mukha Abhyanga helps with various neuralgias on the face. It helps treat tinnitus – a consequence of reduced blood circulation in the inner ear (ringing in the ears, dizziness and headaches, jaw pain and sinusitis). It stimulates lymphatic drainage and helps with healthy sleep. It relieves fatigue and foggy thinking and is an anti-aging process!

The Pinda Sweda process according to Dr. Gupta’s recipe (herbs, spices, fruit…), is made from a ball of boiled rice mixed with black sesame, previously fried in Ghee. Black sesame is a medicinal plant and a protector of health and maintains a healthy bacterial flora! The Pinda Sweda is an ancient therapy that uses warm healing properties in a cloth bag made of fine linen fabric, and the additional composition of medicinal oils and herbs inside it is adjusted to the client’s health condition and is placed on the joints, muscles and tendons to reduce pain, inflammation and other conditions. Before that, warm medicinal oil according to the recipe for all three doshas is applied to the joints and massaged to relieve joint pain, increase blood circulation, increase joint flexibility and rejuvenate them from the inside. The Pinda Sweda additionally reduces stress, is effective for insomnia, calms the nerves and relaxes the muscles. It removes metabolic waste from the body; therefore, it acts as a mini detox treatment. It naturally contributes to better health of the musculoskeletal system and injuries related to aging.

At the end of the process, the therapy is concluded with the Udvartana process, so that the Pinda-Bag is opened and the entire medicinal mass is applied to the entire back. The Udvartana massage process reduces excess fat accumulated in the subcutaneous tissue; softens and exfoliates dead skin cells, giving the skin a radiant glow; detoxifies and eliminates bad body odor; strengthens and tones muscles and skin (especially after childbirth); refreshes and rejuvenates the body; takes care of conditions due to improper blood supply; opens body channels and increases basal metabolism; removes cellulite and improves the sense of touch; makes the body and mind alert; gives a feeling of lightness of the body and reduces cholesterol in the blood.

Sushiveda, the program of 6 to 9 therapies

60 minutes program Ѡ The Abhyanga is an integral part of the daily routine massage of the whole body. A significant role is played by special Ayurvedic herbal oils that are slowly warmed (Snehana) and gently rubbed, in order to maintain good health. The oils are selected according to the patient’s physical condition. The massage is extremely relaxing, and has a detoxifying effect, and strengthens and revitalises the whole body, improves lymph flow and stimulates the immune system, which provides new body energy, calms and strengthens the nervous system. The Hastabhyanga is a process that balances diseases in the hands, shoulder area and other joints in the upper extremities (balances blood circulation in the upper limbs). The results of the process are rested and light hands and reduced fatigue. During the process, the level of stress and tension is reduced and flexibility in the joints is restored. It especially helps people who suffer from arthritis and rheumatism. Also, the process helps people who have heart problems and difficulty breathing (a feeling of excitement). The Padabhyanga is a process revitalizing and relaxing oil massage of vital marma points on the feet and lower leg. Manipulating the marma points, affects the flow of vital energy and allows oxygen/prana to circulate throughout the body.

60 minutes program Ѡ The Nasya Karma / Nasyam is a process that involves administering medications and herbal extracts through the nasal cavity to treat different complications affecting the region above the shoulder. This treatment can work wonders to control migraine headaches, sinusitis, congestions in breathing, infections, and various other problems. As they effectively reach the nervous system through nerve endings in the nasal cavity, they have a calming effect on the nerves; they reduce stress and anxiety, and promote restful sleep. It aids in relieving congestion, allergies, sinusitis, and other respiratory disorders. The Netra Tharpanam (Akshi tharpanam) is a process of “rejuvenating the eyes” that relaxes tense and tired eyes. The process is carried out with a special healing butter (ghee). Before the Netratarpan process, it is necessary to perform the Mukha Abhyanga procedure (head / hair, face / neck massage) for better efficiency of the whole process. The therapy provides relaxation eyes. It is process used in conditions such as poor eyesight, dry eyes, glaucoma, eye stress. It cures eye inflammations, tightens wrinkles around them, improves the quality and depth of visual perception, and restores their radiance. Relaxes, rejuvenates and nourishes the head and neck region. The Karnapooranam is the treatment which helps in cleansing your ear and keeping it healthy. This treatment helps to remove any small to chronic pain in the ear. Nowadays everyone is obsessed with earphones, people are using their mobile phones too often, exposure to loud music and all this unknowingly affects our ear’s capacity to hear. Benefits of treatment: Improves hearing, Removes all ear wax and dirt, Strengthens the bones in the ear, Cleanses ear canal, Prevents neck stiffness, Relieves Earache, Calms the mind, Strengthens surrounding nerves, Helps to manage Vertigo. The Nadi Sodhana & Pranayama is a process that involves breathing exercises (the procedure involves ingesting drops through the nose and ears, to clear the ducts and calm the nervous system); it has a beneficial effect on the work of the brain for the purpose of cleansing the energy channels (Nadi Sodhana) which has a beneficial effect on the body, mind and spirit. The process is good for people who have “a lot of work and are under pressure” and are in daily contact with fear, stress, or are emotionally unstable and have trouble sleeping.

60 minutes program Ѡ The Swedana is a steam sauna or Herbal bath (Bashpa Sweda), is a stimulating process for cleansing the lymphatic ducts, improving circulation, digestion, sleep, the nervous system, arthritis and excessive sweating. Special medicinal herbs stimulate the flow of oxygen throughout the body, while steam activates the natural process of sweating, significant for the release of accumulated toxins. The process helps to restore the natural state of balance of all three Doshas. The process itself gives a person a stable state of mind. This procedure is useful in detoxifying the body and reducing weight reduction. It also loosens the joints and induces feelings of lightness and invigoration. The process starts at after a whole-body massage Abhyanga procedure with ayurvedic oils, the client is seated in a chamber made of medicinal wood (the Siberian cedar has long been considered a medicinal tree), with his head exposed.

60 minutes program Ѡ The Ghee is an “royal” process that is of great importance for the radiance and beauty of the skin (Kanti), for strengthening the intellect, promotes longevity, has aphrodisiac properties and protects the body from various diseases. The process works specifically on rejuvenating the Ojas (boosts vital juices). The Utsadanam is a treatment that involves massaging the body with medicinal paste. In Utsadana, the powders of medicinal drugs are combined with ghee or oil to make a paste. This paste is then rubbed over your body in a reverse. Benefits of process offers a wide range of benefits, including: Helps in losing weight; Improved skin health; Nourishes the skin, enhances its texture, and promotes a healthy glow; It helps in reducing pigmentation, blemishes, and signs of aging.

60 minutes program Ѡ The Kati Pichu a warm oil therapy, helps you deal with lower back conditions like lumber spondylosis, inter-vertebral disc prolapses, lumbago (low back ache), and sciatica. A long, thick layer of cotton is soaked in warm medicated oil and applied over the affected area and the oil is replaced periodically to keep it warm. The Mutta Kizhi in this treatment, boiled egg and herbal powders together are made into a bundle Pinda and are applied to the whole body along with hot medicated oils. This is indicated in Muscular atrophy, muscular weakness, stiff joints, joint pain and sports injuries. This process is very effective in facial paralysis and hemiplegia. The Namimarmacikic is a process, intended for the digestive system, which simultaneously releases cramps in the abdominal cavity. It additionally has a good effect on the problem of the state of Vata dosha – such as constipation, kidney stones, vomiting, abdominal pain due to gas, spleen disorders, gout and acids and alkalis in the body. The process is extremely effective for men who have prostate problems and women with hormonal problems, premenstrual syndrome and menstrual disorders.

70 minutes program Ѡ The Dashanga Lepam is the local application of herbal paste. Lepam absorbs the swelling and inflammation from the affected part trans dermally. Herbs chosen according to the condition are powdered, made into a paste by mixing with a suitable medium like decoction, water or egg white and applied over the affected part. Dashanga Lepam is prepared with ten ingredients hence the name Dasanga (meaning ten). This formulation is indicated in common are skin conditions, as well as in beauty therapy. The therapy where warm paste is applied (after an oil application) over the affected area, and the paste is then covered with Vatahara leaves such as Nirgundi and Eranda Patra (Castor oil leaves), followed by a bandage. The area is then bandaged and left for about 25 minutes before it is removed.

80 minutes program Ѡ The Sarvanga Lepam this nourishing treatment involves the application of a medicated herbal paste to the scalp and hair. This proces enhances blood circulation. Pacifies all three Doshas; Reduces fatigue (builds stamina); Increases relaxation; Sound sleep; and Promotes longevity. The Shiro Lepam (Thalapothichil) is a procedure wherein application of medicated paste over the head is done. The paste is prepared by using some cooling herbs mixed with buttermilk. This is an effective treatment for the psychological disorders. Promotes nerve stimulation; Promotes mental and physical relaxation (sound sleep); Relaxes, rejuvenates and nourishes the head and neck region; Effective in migraine headache; Epilepsy and Neurological disorders (improves memory). Ayurvedic facial therapy is known to be the best for all skin types. The Mukha Lepam is a skincare the face and neck therapy where, different types of herbs, medicated plants, oils, ghee, juices of plants, fruits are used for skin protection and it also helps in preventing pigmentation or stains of facial skin. The herbal face process remains for a period of about 30-40 minutes. This traditional massage and face mask uses warm herbarized oils that have been created based on Ayurvedic principles. This facial works on the marma points of the face bringing balance to the mind and emotions creating peace and tranquillity. It is soothing and nurturing to the skin tissue leaving your skin glowing and your face smiling. Benefits Lepam: Detoxification at all physical, mental and emotional levels; Remove excess toxins (Ama); Reduces stress and relaxes facial muscles; Improves tone of facial muscles by preventing sagging; Help is in removing stagnant toxins from the facial tissues, improving the facial complexion; Helps maintain proper functioning of sense organs; Helps to keep sinuses healthy and prevents sinus infections; Helps lubricate facial joints and Reduces the signs of ageing. Contra-Indications after the therapy (a mandatory rest day or two at home): Indigestion, low Agni (digestive power); Acute fever, cold, cough, mucous problems and Inflamed skin.

Mindfulness, the program for Happy Life

In traditional medicine, the therapeutic or educational goal is to help individuals understand their own mental processes in order to unlock their latent potential and live a more harmonious and joyful life. Neurotransmitters are synthesized in nerve endings – the sympathetic system accelerates the functioning of most internal organs (heart, respiratory organs, genital system, urinary system), with the exception of the digestive system, which it inhibits. The parasympathetic system acts in opposition to the sympathetic system and represents the nervous system of long-term survival (it affects salivation, tears, urination, defecation, digestion, etc.).

Although these two nervous systems are activated in different circumstances, both are vital for our survival and well-being. We must be careful about how we nourish our mind. We must take care of our consciousness and what we allow into it. Consciousness must be treated like a delicate flower that requires proper soil and nutrients. Furthermore, we must protect ourselves from negative influences and company. This requires clear intelligence and a consistent way of life aligned with our nature and the “upbringing and culture in which we live.”

The goal of the program is for a person to reach a state of happiness and joy, in fact to free themselves from fear and tension through daily biorhythms and lifestyle. Mentally and spiritually, consciousness “descends and goes” deep into a well – the Aura. What we take in through our senses and mind is like the things we throw into that well. However, whatever we throw into the well, consciousness grows according to its nature and will eventually move us to action. Nothing we introduce (bad or good) into our consciousness-well remains static or without effect. Consciousness is fertile and creative. Whatever we place into it produces offspring that we will have to deal with – for better or for worse. Unlike modern psychology, Vedic psychology presents itself as a system that combines ancient wisdom with practical real-world application in order to effectively manage the mind and emotions, something that is often lacking in materialistic or exclusively theoretical modern approaches.

The basic program begins with breathing techniques (pranayama); various meditation techniques; naturopathic exercises to increase the body’s immune energy; and raising awareness of guidelines on how to balance interpersonal relationships. One very important therapeutic goal is learning how to step out of the crowd of images – who am I; where am I going; and where do I belong?

To have perfect health means maintaining the memory of the correct quantum pattern of the body, which is unchanging and eternal. The way we “metabolize” our reality is especially important. Traditional medicine recognizes a number of methods that help with “remembering,” one of which is through the senses – smell, taste, touch, sight, and hearing – which we “package” into the body as essential information in order to heal it, and if it is aged, to rejuvenate it.

Through the program, we explore the surface ego, which limits time, and our true Self (individuality, ownership, personality, consciousness), whose reflection is everything we actually perceive, whether internally or externally. Artha, or the purpose of the Soul, requires us to look at the bigger picture of Life, that is, to ask ourselves whether we are spending our day fulfilling and supporting the purpose of our inner Self. When a person follows divine Dharma (the universal truth within us) and Purusha (the good energy of consciousness), the heart feels that it is serving Life.

One of the main goals of the program is entering deep awareness of thought through meditation, which will sustain and enhance love (interpersonal relationships) and personal Karma. Karma (a state of identity/socially shared beliefs) is one of the causes of chronic illness, and spiritual knowledge through spiritual astrology includes a therapeutic program for such karmic influences in the client. Awareness and knowledge of reincarnation (birth and death), for both the practitioner and the recipient of traditional medicine, play an important role in therapeutic programs.

Regardless of how we approach the topic of “Health” – in every sense, physical, mental, spiritual, religious, or holistic – society has always been the perfect environment for their growth, flourishing, and refinement of their tendencies. Sensory-guided therapies within the “Awareness Program” change what we introduce into our mind, and this in turn transforms negative states with the help of natural medicine, that is, its traditional branches.

The meaning of the name Sushiveda

Veda is a set of knowledge, procedures and methods that are used to study and develop knowledge about a certain topic, things. The word Sushi is invoked in my therapeutic healing practice of Sushiveda inspiration from the book “Liberation of Fish”, which describes a group of Tibetans who buy live fish from the market to release into the river to save lives and gain merit. This group was taught and led by Lama Rinpoche whose family owned a Sushi restaurant. Lama Rinpoche inspired his family to donate much of the money earned by the Sushi restaurant. They donated a lot of money to monasteries and charities for the blind in Tibet and Nepal. They probably “balanced the conscious life action of karma energy” with a donation to the monasteries to balance at least some of the bad karma from running the Suhi restaurant.

The principle of compensating good deeds with bad ones is apparently very widespread, at least it seemed very familiar to me through meeting the Tibetans who eat fish. Until a few years ago, some (relatively) well-to-do Tibetans really enjoyed the fish restaurants in the Chinese parts of Lhasa. They stopped going there only after the Dalai Lama made some statements about eating fish. In today’s practice of the “Liberation of Fish”, it has a very strong good energy in Saga Dawa (Buddhist celebration commemorating the birth of the Buddha) which is considered the most auspicious time to release the fish so that it can fulfil the request / prayers. Something like eggs for Easter or turkey for Christmas.

My therapeutic healing practice of Sushiveda (sushi is also the aim / point of competitive archery shooting an arrow at a triangular earthen target invented by the Tibetans some 1,300 years ago) is inspired in part by the story and meaning described in the “Liberation of Fish” which takes place in real human coexistence through five elements (transformation) whose life rhythm is dictated by nature, changing seasons, day and night… colours, taste, feelings and psyche, various parts of the human body, senses, tissues, organs… mutual relations in the company, mind-thoughts, socialization…

A therapeutic Sushiveda program based on the five elements–Space, Air, Fire, Water, and Earth–are the foundational substances forming both the universe and the human body. They represent energetic principles, creating physical structure, metabolic heat, and movement. When balanced, they sustain health; when imbalanced, they manifest as disease, linked directly to the three body Humors (Nyepas). The five elements also correspond to five purified mental states, while their impure state relates to negative emotions like anger and ignorance. These elements are considered the building blocks of life, and their harmony is essential for health. The five elements combine to form the three dynamic principles: Air (Space + Air), Tripa/Fire (Fire), and Beken/Water (Water + Earth). Treatment aims to restore balance using diet, behavior, herbs, and therapies like Massage (Ku-nye) and Moxibustion (Mey-tzar).

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  The element Space ( (Nam-mkha) which balances man in spring (liver, gall bladder, senses eyes, feelings of anger, sour taste, and coexistence according to the law of Vedic Astrology planet Jupiter). Space represents the space within the body, providing room for growth and development, encompassing cavities, pores, and the sense of hearing and color green. A green aura signifies emotional balance, profound healing abilities. It indicates a nurturing, generous, and stable personality, often associated with nature and personal transformation.
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  The element Fire (Mae) which balances man at the beginning of the solar flight (heart, small intestine, sense of language, sense of joy, bitter taste, and coexistence according to the spiritual law of Vedic Astrology planet Mars). Fire controls body temperature, metabolism, digestion, the sense of vision, and colour red. A red aura signifies intense physical energy, passion, grounding, and action-oriented personality. Individuals are typically confident, determined, and courageous “go-getters,” though they may also experience anger, impulsivity, or high stress if the energy is imbalanced.
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  The element Air (Lung) that balances a person in autumn (lungs, large intestine, sense of the nose, feelings of sadness, bitter taste, and coexistence according to the spiritual law of Vedic Astrology planet Venus). Air governs mobility, respiration, the nervous system, and the sense of touch, and white colour. A white aura symbolizes pure consciousness, high-level spirituality, and divine protection. It signifies a harmonious blend of all colors, indicating a cleansed, peaceful energy field free from negativity.
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  The element Earth (Sa) that balances a person at the end of the solar flight (spleen, stomach, senses of the mouth, feelings of obsession, sweet taste, and coexistence according to the spiritual law of Vedic Astrology planet Saturn). Earth provides solidity and stability, forming muscles, bones, the sense of smell, and colour yellow. A yellow aura represents vibrant, sunny energy associated with high intellect, optimism, creativity, and spiritual awakening. It indicates a personal power, and a joyful, curious, and social personality.
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  The element Water (Chu) which balances a person in the winter period (kidney, bladder, senses ears, sense of fear, salty taste, and coexistence according to the spiritual law of Vedic Astrology planet Mercury). Water responsible for cohesion, hydration, blood, body fluids, the sense of taste, and colour black. A black aura signifies deep transformation, intense protection, or the processing of heavy emotions like grief, anger, or fear. Often misunderstood, it represents a “shield” against negative energy, grounding, and personal power rather than just negativity.

Let’s enjoy health when health is good, and be patient when health is bad.
Smajo Safić Gupta, prof. Vaidya – dr. Manpa