Abhyangam,
general body massage with medicated oil
It helps the body to recover its strength and functional efficiency,
tones the muscles, increases blood circulation and stimulates the senses.

Herbal Facial
The facial Ayurveda massage techniques with herbal oils and
freshly blended herbs to thoroughly cleanse exfoliate & rejuvenate.
The nourishing herbal mask enhances radiance & glow.

Intensive head & shoulder massage,
stimulating the blood circulation to head & shoulders.
It helps to relax the mind, improves sleep and reduces headaches.

Ela Kizhi
Herbal leaves & medicated powders are tied together in small bundles of
muslin cloth, dipped into warm medicated oil and applied all over the body.
It relieves from body pain, stiff joints & backaches.

Podi Kizhi,

a massage with poultice made with dry herbs, using herbal powder bundled
into bags of muslin. The massage is given in a rhythmic synchronised manner
with circular strokes. It reduces body swelling, improves lymphatic drainage
and firms & tones the muscles.

Sirodhara
Complete relaxation by pouring specially medicated warm ayurveda oil
on the forehead in a continuous stream. Today’s hectic lifestyle creates stress
and mental fatigue, resulting in ill health. The flow of healing oils
gently oscillating on the forehead is Ayurveda’s answer to manage stress,
allowing healing energy to flow through the body.

Njavara Kizhi
This therapy involves a generous amount of medicated oil being applied
to the whole body. The body is then massaged with small cotton cloth
boluses filled with cooked Njavara rice. This treatment is very effective
in improving your skin texture & making it bright & beautiful.
In case you are experiencing body-weakness in general because of aging,
Njavara Kizhi is ideal for you. It helps you to relax & eliminates traces of stress.
The mind rests, which allows you to calm down and relax.
Moreover, regular Njavara Kizhi treatments help in strengthening
your muscles and gives long-term relief from arthritis symptoms

Kati Vasti,
The waist area of the body is called Kati. Holding warm ayurveda oils
on the affected areas is called Vasti. Kati Vasti involves retention of
warm thick medicated oil over the lower back or other parts of the spine.

Greeva Vasti
Greeva Vasti is essentially the holding of herbal oils on the spine,
starting from the neck. It is performed with the help of retention warm
medicated oil placed at the spot of discomfort on the back of the neck.
This helps to relieve affected areas

Janu Vasti,
a highly effective treatment providing relief to knee pain.
The procedure uses the retention of warm medicated oil over the knees.
It is ideal for Arthritis disorders

Uro Vasti
is a specialized Ayurveda therapy used to treat various disorders
related to the chest region like heart conditions, respiratory disorders,
Asthma, heavy smokers, breathlessness.

Udwarthanam

It is a unique deep tissue massage using herbal powders.
In this procedure, the body may be coated with herbal oils,
and then herbal powders called Choornams are rubbed forcibly
on the body in the upward direction. The massage techniques are
performed in seven postures by applying suitable pressure
to break down the fat under the skin. The herbal powder is used,
and the massage is done for about 15-45 minutes

Pizhichil
This massage involves squeezing of warm medicated oil
from a piece of cloth that is periodically soaked in the oil vessel
over the patient’s whole body, massaging for about 45 minutes.
It helps in initiating heavy sweating and treats rheumatic arthritis,
paralysis, hemiplegia, Parkinson’s disease & nervous disorders.

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Glossary of Ayurveda massage treatments

Abhyangam,
general body massage with medicated oil
It helps the body to recover its strength and functional efficiency,
tones the muscles, increases blood circulation and stimulates the senses.

Herbal Facial
The facial Ayurveda massage techniques with herbal oils and
freshly blended herbs to thoroughly cleanse exfoliate & rejuvenate.
The nourishing herbal mask enhances radiance & glow.

Intensive head & shoulder massage,
stimulating the blood circulation to head & shoulders.
It helps to relax the mind, improves sleep and reduces headaches.

Ela Kizhi
Herbal leaves & medicated powders are tied together in small bundles of
muslin cloth, dipped into warm medicated oil and applied all over the body.
It relieves from body pain, stiff joints & backaches.

Podi Kizhi,

a massage with poultice made with dry herbs, using herbal powder bundled
into bags of muslin. The massage is given in a rhythmic synchronised manner
with circular strokes. It reduces body swelling, improves lymphatic drainage
and firms & tones the muscles.

Sirodhara
Complete relaxation by pouring specially medicated warm ayurveda oil
on the forehead in a continuous stream. Today’s hectic lifestyle creates stress
and mental fatigue, resulting in ill health. The flow of healing oils
gently oscillating on the forehead is Ayurveda’s answer to manage stress,
allowing healing energy to flow through the body.

Njavara Kizhi
This therapy involves a generous amount of medicated oil being applied
to the whole body. The body is then massaged with small cotton cloth
boluses filled with cooked Njavara rice. This treatment is very effective
in improving your skin texture & making it bright & beautiful.
In case you are experiencing body-weakness in general because of aging,
Njavara Kizhi is ideal for you. It helps you to relax & eliminates traces of stress.
The mind rests, which allows you to calm down and relax.
Moreover, regular Njavara Kizhi treatments help in strengthening
your muscles and gives long-term relief from arthritis symptoms

Kati Vasti,
The waist area of the body is called Kati. Holding warm ayurveda oils
on the affected areas is called Vasti. Kati Vasti involves retention of
warm thick medicated oil over the lower back or other parts of the spine.

Greeva Vasti
Greeva Vasti is essentially the holding of herbal oils on the spine,
starting from the neck. It is performed with the help of retention warm
medicated oil placed at the spot of discomfort on the back of the neck.
This helps to relieve affected areas

Janu Vasti,
a highly effective treatment providing relief to knee pain.
The procedure uses the retention of warm medicated oil over the knees.
It is ideal for Arthritis disorders

Uro Vasti
is a specialized Ayurveda therapy used to treat various disorders
related to the chest region like heart conditions, respiratory disorders,
Asthma, heavy smokers, breathlessness.

Udwarthanam

It is a unique deep tissue massage using herbal powders.
In this procedure, the body may be coated with herbal oils,
and then herbal powders called Choornams are rubbed forcibly
on the body in the upward direction. The massage techniques are
performed in seven postures by applying suitable pressure
to break down the fat under the skin. The herbal powder is used,
and the massage is done for about 15-45 minutes

Pizhichil
This massage involves squeezing of warm medicated oil
from a piece of cloth that is periodically soaked in the oil vessel
over the patient’s whole body, massaging for about 45 minutes.
It helps in initiating heavy sweating and treats rheumatic arthritis,
paralysis, hemiplegia, Parkinson’s disease & nervous disorders.

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