Abhyanga
Abyanga is Ayurveda's principal healing tool and the mother of all
massages.
It is a whole body massage given with herbal oils customized to
your body type to detoxify, nourish and revitalize the body
tissues (Dhatus). Abhyanga has much deeper and more far reaching
effects than ordinary massage using mineral oils and lotions.
Abhyanga achieves deepest healing effects by naturally harmonizing
Mind Body & Spirit. This massage is usually given by two
therapists for one hour and is usually followed by a herbal bath
or medicated steam bath (Sweda). It is one of the most
rejuvenating treatments of Ayurveda.
Benefits: Increases tissue strength, Improves
blood circulation, Rejuvenates the whole body, Removes cellulite,
beautifies the skin, Anti aging, helps sleep better, promotes
vitality, Reduces Vata imbalance, stress and toxins.
Shirodhara
In Shirodhara, medicated warm oil/herbal decoctions/medicated
milk/buttermilk is continually poured on the forehead for 20 to 30
minutes. This procedure often induces a completely relaxing and
rejuvenating mental and physical state. It deeply revitalizes the
central nervous system.
Benefits: Anxiety, Depression, Epilepsy,
Hypertension, Diabetic Neuropathy, Central Nervous System,
Hemiplegia Paraplegia, Strengthens the sensory organs, Insomnia,
Pre-mature graying of the hair & hair loss Mental retardation,
Paralysis, Stress.
Netra Tarpana
This is a special treatment in which the eyes are bathed in pure
medicated ghee (refined butter). This treatment is recommended
between 8- 15 minutes.
Benefits: Relieves the strain due to constant glaring to
the Computer & TV screen, Refractive errors of the eyes, Chronic
Conjunctivitis Corneal Ulcer, Dry Eye Syndrome, Eye diseases due
to aggravation of Vata and Pitta toxins, Glaucoma Helps in
preventing early formation of Cataract, Improper co-ordination and
loss of movement of the eye balls, Pain and burning sensation in
the eyes.
Netradhara
It is a special cleansing technique of pouring herbal potions in a
continuous stream over the eyes for 10-20 minutes.
Benefits: A soothing technique to relax strained
eyes, Cooling and refreshing, Delays cataract formation Helps in
treating chronic Conjunctivitis, Improves eye sight, Makes the
eyes sparkle.
Sweda
To balance the doshas and ailments of a person, Sweda or medicated
herbal steam bath opens the pores and flushes and cleanses the
system through the skin. It is usually very effective when taken
after Abhyanga.
Benefits: Reduces pain in the body, Eliminates
toxins, Promotes lightness, Reduces stiffness, Beautifies the
skin, Removes the Cellulite.
Navarakizhi
This is a highly effective anti aging / rejuvenation massage using
a special type of rice that is cooked, and dipped into herbal warm
milk, then skillfully massaged simultaneously by two therapists
all over the body.
Benefits: Paralytic strokes, Anti-aging &
rejuvenating, Strengthens tissues, Body ache, Emaciation, Debility
Monoplegia, Osteo Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Talapodichil
Special ayurvedic herbal paste is pasted on the head for 30-45
minutes.
Benefits: Headache, Depression, Hyper active
conditions, Burning sensation in the eyes, Insomnia, Skin
disorders.
Shiropichu
Special Medicated oil according to the body type is applied to the
head for 30-45 minutes in a special manner.
Benefits: Facial palsy, Headache, Insomnia,
Improves memory, Dermatitis of the scalp, Dandruff, Other
neurological disorders Paralysis, Skin disorders such as Eczema.
Chakra Basti
This basti is applied to the umbilical region. It acts on the
solar plexus and balances the digestive fire.
Benefits: Indigestion, Constipation.
Patra Pinda Sweda
A highly rejuvenating treatment in which fresh plants are fried
with several other herbal ingredients which are tied and, dipped
into warm medicated oil and simultaneously massaged by four
therapists all over the body for one hour, it is applied after
Abhyanga.

Benefits: Chronic back pain, Loss of function of
a part or whole limb, Joint stiffness and swellings, Muscular
pain, Anti-aging & rejuvenating Sciatica, Spondylosis, Sprains and
cramps.
Pizhichil
Medicated oil/medicated milk is poured onto the body in continuous
streams while being gently massaged by four therapists for one
hour. It is extremely soothing and relaxing. It acts as a free
radical scavenger, toning, strengthening and deeply rejuvenating
the whole body.
Benefits: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) after
exposure to a viral or bacterial infection, Increases Ojus & Body
Immunity, Anti-aging & rejuvenating Alleviates the burning
sensation in the body, Ensures better circulation, Helps to
recover from paralysis, Promotes healing of fractures.
Udvartana (Weight loss
Massage)
This is a specialized herbal treatment for weight reduction. An
herbal paste or powder is applied all over the body and deeply
massaged with specific movements by two therapists for one hour.
Benefits: Toning the skin & muscle after child
birth or weight loss, Removes Cellulite, Obesity, Weight
reduction, Imparts good complexion to the skin Revitalizes the
sense of touch, Removes Kapha toxins from the body.
Kashaya Seka
This revitalizing treatment is given immediately after Abhyanga. A
continuous pouring of a warm herbal decoction all over the body
and simultaneous massaging by 4 therapists is performed for 45
minutes, at the same time Shirodhara is also given. This therapy
removes Kapha and Vata toxins.
Benefits: Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteo Arthritis,
Varicose Veins, Improves circulation, Improves skin complexion
Relieves body pain.
Padaghata
This is a very unique whole body massage using feet instead of
hands. It is performed by two therapists for one hour.
Benefits: Removes deep seated pain in the joints
and bones, Deeply relaxing, Helps in removing toxins from deeper
tissues, Removes excess of fat.
Shiroabhyanga
A soothing massage of the head, neck & shoulder for 15 minutes
using warm herbal oils.
Benefits: Insomnia, Brings sound sleep, Cooling
to the eyes, Headache, Removes dandruff, Pre-mature graying & hair
loss, Profoundly soothing and relaxing.
Padaabhyanga
A very stimulating massage of the lower legs and the feet for 30
minutes to activate the acupressure points.
Benefits: Improves the eyes, Soothing and cooling
to the eyes, Alleviates burning of the eyes, Induces deep sleep,
Improves luster of the skin, Smoothens cracked skin of the feet,
Hyper tension, Relieves tiredness of the feet.
Shiro Basti
A special technique of bathing the head for 45 minutes in
medicated oils using a special apparatus.
Benefits: Anxiety, Facial paralysis, Insomnia,
Neurological disorders, Psychological disorders, Skin disorders
such as Eczema & Psoriasis, Stress.
Talam
An herbal paste with oil is applied to the head for 45 minutes.
Benefits: Insomnia, Gives cooling effect to the
head, Burning sensation of the scalp, Improves eye sight, Skin
disorders, Relieves headache.
Hrid Basti
This procedure is applied over the heart for 20 minutes using warm
medicated oils or herbal decoctions.
Benefits:
Strengthening of the heart, Relieves deep seated anger and
sadness, Cardio Myopathy.
Janu Basti
In this treatment the knee is bathed in warm medicated oils or
herbal decoctions, taking 20 to 30 minutes. It promotes the
strength of the knee joint by improving the circulation.
Benefits: Pain of knee joint, Osteo Arthritis of the knee
joint
Greeva Basti
Bathing the back of the neck using warm medicated oil or herbal
decoction for 20 to 30 minutes.
Benefits: Cervical Spondylosis, Chronic pain in
the neck region, Compression fractures.
Kati Basti
A special technique aimed at providing relief to the lower back
using warm medicated oils or herbal decoctions when bathing the
lower back for 20 to 30 minutes.
Benefits: Chronic and acute backaches, Prolapsed
disc, Lumbar Spondylosis, Osteoporosis, Sciatica.