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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.
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