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Ayurvedic Massage (ABHYANGAM ) |
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This therapy is an ancient practice which predates the Vedic Period. It is a gentle synchronised full body massage with individually selected herbal oils after thorough consultation by professional doctors. The warm medicated oil penetrates the pores of skin loosening impurities and toxins. It is also a platform for Panchkarma therapies as well a complete therapy in certain conditions like Insomnia, Vata predominant diseases, Spondylosis, Backache, Arthritis, Fatigue etc. |
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Medicated Steam (SWEDAN): |
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It is generally prescribed after Abhyangam. Its applications are either whole body or localised. During Abhyangam the toxins gets lose on their own places in body but after medicated steam they completely melt and are eliminated through Panchkarma. This therapy facilitates a better absorption of oil during the various other therapies. Benefits are in: Vata predominant diseases, Obesity and Painful joint conditions. |
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Herbal Powder Massage (UDVARTANAM ): |
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In this unique therapeutic terms of massage, body is scrubbed by herbal powders with firm pressure and upward caress. It helps cleansing the skin, increases circulation and it weight loss supportive. Udvartanam is Ayurveda's answer to modern liposuction without any side effects. This unique process, combined with Panchkarma shows remarkable loss of (excess) weight as well as measurements. Benefits of this are in: Obesity, Nervous disorders (e.g. Hemiplegia Paralysis), Rheumatic disorders, Weight loss, Muscle toning etc. |
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Oil Bath (PIZHICHIL): |
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This kind of medicated oil bath is the most beneficial for rejuvenating the nervous system. This is unique treatment that is a combination of Abhyangyam (massage) and Swedanam (heat cure) therapies. Such 'Royal' treatment is a gentle synchronised massage that flows with warm oil flow. Benefits of this are in: Arthritis, Paralysis, Hemiplegia, Sexual debility, general weakness, Nervous disorders, Rejuvenation, spondylosis etc. |
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Foot Massage (CHAVITTIUZHICHIL): |
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It is one kind of a special Keralian therapy, rub down with the foot. This is a deep tissue massage for people who undergo rigorous physical exercise, who have deep muscular pain; rigid bodies etc. It is especially good for athletes or sportsmen. |
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Marma points are special points of energy in the body. There are 108 in number - The Marma points and any injury to them results into disease and specific signs and symptoms are mentioned clearly in Ayurveda. Marma therapy helps in releasing the blocked energy in these vital points through circular massage given on specific points for a particular period of time depending upon individual. |
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DHARA THERAPIES (SHIRODHARA / SHEERDHARA / TAKRADHARA): |
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The most relaxing treatment that flows with warm herbal oils, medicated milk, and or medicated butter milk evenly poured on the forehead continuously for 15- 45 minutes in a day for a period of 7-21 days. The rhythm of the oil trickling on to the third eye, (which is a seat of cognitive vision), evokes deep cognitive memories simultaneously. It and relaxes the nervous system. The benefits of this are in: Insomnia, Vata Predominant Diseases, mental tension, certain skin disorders like Psoriasis, Eczema etc. |
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KIZHI (PODHIKIZHI / ELAKIZHI / NJVARAKIZHI): |
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Application of boluses of various Ayurvedic preparations in heated muslin bag and rubbed all over the body. This bolus is mainly made-up of dry herbs, fresh herbs or special Keralian rice. This is beneficial in: joints pain, Rheumatism, Emaciation of limbs, Hypertension, Cholesterol, skin diseases, Rejuvenation, Osteoarthritis, Paralysis. |
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In this treatment special herbal apparatus that resembles chef's cap known as "Basti" is used. The retention of medicated oil over the head facilitates the benefits especially to cure anxiety, facial Paralysis, Insomnia, Neurological disorders, Psychological disorders, Stress. |
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Retention of warm medicated herbal oil over the lower back in a special herbal apparatus for a prescribed duration of time. The repeated sessions of KATI BASTI helps in: chronic and acute backaches, Lumbar Spondylosis, Osteoporosis, Sciatica. |
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Retention of warm medicated herbal oil over the eyes in a special herbal apparatus. Benefits of this are in: relaxation & certain disorders of the eyes such as Dry eye syndrome, burning of eye (excess use of computer/TV etc) as well as beauty treatment. |