Ayurveda Treatments
PADHAABYANGA
Ayurvedic Foot Massage
It is the massage of the legs below the knees which improves
circulation to the extremities, is beneficial for diabetics, increases
joint mobility and muscle tightness and is useful in de-stressing.
- 30 MIN
ABHYANGAM
Ayurveda Oil Massage
This is a special kind of Kerala Ayurveda massage, which strengthens
the tissues and promotes biological fire, regenerating and
rejuvenating the body. This special technique is very effective in
strengthening the muscular system of body.
- 60 min
SIRODHARA
Medicated Powder Massage
Sirodhara is pouring of warm medicated oil or a herbal decoction on
the forehead in a particular pattern. This is generally good for
disorders of tridosha. Herbal oil, milk, or medicated butter milk may
be used for various disorders. chronic cold, sleep disturbances, hair
problems, sinusitis, diseases of ear, eyes and etc.
- 60 min
UDWARTHANAM
Medicated Powder Massage
Udwarthanam is massage with medicated powder, either mixed with
oil (sughaudwarthanam) or as such (gadaudwarthanam) in upward
direction. The purpose of this therapy is to breakdown fat, break
cellulite and strengthen the deep tissues and to drain the lymph so as
to improve blood Circulation.
- 45 min
PIZHICHIL
‘Pizhi’ means ‘Squeezing’ and ‘Chil’ means ‘Vigorous movement.’ It is
a procedure of squeezing large quantities of warm medicated oil all
over the body with one hand and massaging with the other hand.
When administered many times in succession is found to alleviate pains and is very invigorating. This is a unique contribution of Kerala. It has also been proved to be highly effective on its own for treating diseases caused due to vitiation of the Vata humour, especially hemiplegia, paralysis, muscle spasms and other degenerative diseases affecting the muscles. This massage protects you from illnesses and builds up your immunity for a healthy life. It is very useful for rheumatic diseases, sexual weakness, blood pressure, nerve weakness and helps to arrest the ageing process.
- 45 min
NAVARAKIZHI
Medicinal Rice Potli Massage
A bolus of Navara or Shastika rice cooked with milk and herbal
decoctions is made into a fist-sized bundle called a kizhi which is
used for fomentation. This is done after the application of medicated
oil over the whole body and this induces a sweat. It has its proven
efficacy and indicated in muscular disorders, neurological
anomalies from paralysis to neuralgias, emaciation, and blood related disorders. This in
healthy individuals gives a sedation effect, improves blood circulations and metabolism, and
makes body feels lighter and relaxed. It makes skin soft and gives special luster and glow. It is
used not only as part of Panchakarma but also as an effective treatment for many diseases
due to Vata disorders. This strengthening formulation helps combat neurological disorders,
rheumatism, arthritis, and malnutrition of limbs.
- 60 min
NASYA
This refers to administration of substances via the nasal passage to
remove excess kaphadosha from head and supra clavicular regions.
The nasal administration helps in correcting the disorders of
emotional concepts. Nasya also helps rid the nose, sinus cavities,
throat and head regions of accumulated toxins. Besides a general
purification technique, nasya is specifically useful in treating the
following disease conditions, sinusitis, laryngitis, tension and
migraine head ache, otitis media, acne, allergic rhinitis, fatigue, laziness, anxiety
NARANGAKIZHI
Jhambeera Pinda Sweda
The sweda or the sudation given by using a bolus which is prepared
by using jambeera or lemon along with other medicines which are
selected accordingly. It reduces Stiffness in the joints, Joint Swelling,
Muscle stiffness, Pain in the joints, Muscle cramps and Muscular
spasm.
- 45 min
ILAKIZHI
Pathrapodalasweda
It is a kind of sudation therapy using herbs. The mixture of chopped
lemon and herbal mixtures is warmed in a pan smeared with
medicated oil and then tied up in linen bundles to be used for
fomentation. Prior to fomentation, body massage will be there. As
sudation is the primary aim of fomentation, the kizhis have to be
kept at a constant high temperature by warming every now and
then. Fomentation and massage with brings relief. It is also
beneficial to enhance the peripheral blood circulation, cleanse the channels of circulation
and expel toxins through sweat.
- 60 min
PODIKIZHI
Choornapindasewda
It is a method of therapeutic sweating. The body is fomented thoroughly with linen bags containing drugs in powered form. Podikizhi improves peripheral blood circulation, also beneficial to improve the complexion of skin, detoxify the toxins accumulated as part of life style.
Duration: 30-45 Minutes, Depending on body nature. It helps to reduce pain, inflammation and stiffness of the muscles strengthens and rejuvenates the bones, muscles and nerves Strengthens the tissues Provides colour and complexion to the skin Induces good sleep and reduces the stress.
- 45 min
KATI VASTI
The central portion of body is called as kati. Vasthi implies a
container. A small rectangle of black gram dough is made on the
low back round the lumbosaccral area. After assuring that this is
leak proof, luke warm herbal oil, which alleviates pain and
strengthen bone tissue is slowly poured on to it. Kati vasthi is an
effective therapy for low back pain and stiffness. For the severe
conditions of sciatica, osteo arthritis of hip, as a samana treatment, kativasthi is
administered.
- 45 min
GREVAVASTI
This is a procedure where specified medicated oil is retained for a
stipulated period in the Greeva region(Cervical region) This
procedure is unique, which comprises both snehana (oleation) and
swedana (sudation) (snehayuktaswedana) Reduces pain and
inflammation.It removes the spasm and rigidity of the muscles
around cervical region, Lubricates the Cervical joints, reduces the
numbness caused due to nerve compression, nourishes the muscles,
bones and nerves of cervical area, Increases the vasodilatation and helps the blood
circulation
- 45 min
JANUVASTI
The central portion of body is called as kati. Vasthi implies a
container. A small rectangle of black gram dough is made on the
low back round the lumbosaccral area. After assuring that this is
leak proof, luke warm herbal oil, which alleviates pain and
strengthen bone tissue is slowly poured on to it. Kati vasthi is an
effective therapy for low back pain and stiffness. For the severe
conditions of sciatica, osteo arthritis of hip, as a samana treatment, kativasthi is
administered.
- 45 min