Our ayurvedic treatments
Abhyanga
Abhyanga is a traditional Ayurvedic practice of full-body oil massage. Using warm, herbal oils, this massage technique involves gentle strokes and rhythmic movements to nourish the skin, relax the muscles, and promote overall well-being. Abhyanga is deeply calming and rejuvenating, helping to balance the body's energies and eliminate toxins.
Podikkizhi
Podikkizhi is an Ayurvedic therapy using herbal powders and oils heated in cloth bundles. These warm bundles are then gently massaged over the body or targeted areas to alleviate muscle pain, inflammation, and stiffness. It improves blood circulation, reduces swelling, and detoxifies the body
Kativasti
Kativasti is an Ayurvedic treatment that focuses on the lower back region. It involves retaining warm medicated oil within a specially formed boundary on the lower back for a specific duration., This treatment is beneficial for various conditions affecting the lower back, such as chronic back pain, sciatica, and disc prolapse.
Pizhichil
Pizhichil is a therapeutic Ayurvedic treatment that involves pouring lukewarm medicated oil over the body while simultaneously massaging. This unique therapy combines the benefits of oil massage and heat therapy. It helps to relax muscles, alleviate stress, improve blood circulation, and promote overall well-being.
Shirodhara
Shirodhara is an ancient Ayurvedic therapy that involves gently pouring warm herbal oil or other liquids over the forehead (the "third eye" area) in a continuous stream. This therapy aims to calm the mind and nervous system, promote relaxation, and balance the body's energies. It's deeply soothing and can help alleviate stress, anxiety, insomnia, and certain neurological conditions.
Padha Abhyanga
Padha Abhyanga is an Ayurvedic foot massage therapy that focuses on the feet and lower legs. This soothing treatment involves massaging the feet with warm herbal oils, applying gentle pressure to specific points, and using rhythmic strokes to promote relaxation and balance. It's beneficial for relieving foot pain, improving sleep quality, and enhancing overall well-being.
Shiro Abhyanga
Shiro Abhyanga is highly valued in Ayurveda for its ability to balance the Vata dosha, which governs bodily functions concerned with movement, including blood circulation and breathing. It involves the use of warm herbal oils that are massaged into the scalp, neck, and shoulders. The choice of oil is typically tailored to the individual's dosha type and any specific imbalances or health conditions they may be experiencing.
Panchakarma
Panchakarma is tailored to individual needs based on Ayurvedic constitutional types, doshic imbalances, age, digestive strength, immune status, and many other factors. Typically, the treatment involves three phases:
1. Purvakarma
2. Pradhanakarma
3. Paschatkarma
This phase helps to restore digestive power and ensure that the body’s newly cleansed systems are strengthened and revitalized.
Nasyam
Nasyam is a traditional Ayurvedic therapeutic treatment that involves the administration of herbal oils, powders, or juices through the nasal passage. It is one of the five purification procedures outlined in Panchakarma therapy, primarily aimed at clearing out excess bodily humors or toxins from the head and neck region. Nasyam is particularly focused on balancing the 'Prana Vayu' (a sub-type of the Vata dosha), which is crucial for proper brain functioning.