AYURVEDIC TREATMENTS
ABHYANGAM
The traditional Indian full body massage and head massage with aromatic, herbal medicated oil, where the skin become soft, lustrous and deeply nourished. The three fundamental energies Vata, Pitta and Kapha get balanced. It loosens muscular tension and relives accumulated stress. Abhyanga allows you to get in touch with your inner being as the warm oil penetrates the deepest tissues and increase blood circulation to relieve your innermost stresses & stiffness. It also relieves fatigue, promote longevity and sleep.
NETRA TARPAN
A special treatment in which the eyes are bathed in pure, medicated cow’s ghee. Relieves the strain due to constant glaring of the computer, mobile and TV screen; it helps in chronic conjunctivitis, corneal ulcer, glaucoma, dry eyes syndrome, eye diseases due to aggravation of vata and pitta toxins; also it helps in preventing early formation of cataract, pain and burning sensation in the eyes, improper co-ordination and loss of movement of the eyeballs.
SWEDANA
HERBAL STEAM BATH
Swedana (fomentation therapy) is the process of inducing sweat with the help of steam generated from medicated herbal decoctions, to increase perspiration and circulation.
Extremely effective treatment, concentrating on opening body channels and aiding the elimination of toxins. Deeply purifying and detoxifying, it encourages cellular renewal. Useful to prevent cardiovascular diseases like heart attack and ictus, reduce the fats and blood cholesterol; beneficial for stress relief, muscular pains, stiffness, coldness of the body.
SHIROVASTHI
Lukewarm herbal oils are poured into a cap fitted on the head for 15 to 60 min. per day according to the patient’s condition. This treatment is highly effective for facial paralysis, for severe headaches, for dryness of nostrils, mouth and throat and for other vata-originated diseases. Also effective for the loss of tactile sense, speech difficulties, insomnia and nervous disorders.
NAVARAKIZHI
A highly effective immuno-enhancing rejuvenation technique using a special type of rice that is cooked, tied into boluses and dipped into an herbal decoction and warm milk, then skillfully massaged simultaneously by two therapists all over the body usually after Abhyanga. It is made use in convalescence period of injury and trauma, muscular wasting, arthritis, general weakness, paralysis, pain related to joints and sore muscles.
PIZHICHIL
Is a unique treatment developed from ancient classical treatment called “Kayadhara”; in Pizhichil lukewarm medicated herbal oil is poured all over the body. Therapists do it in a special rhythmic way continuously for about 45-60 min per day, for a course of minimum 7 days. This treatment is very effective in rheumatic diseases like arthritis, paralysis, hemiplegia, nervous weakness and nervous disorders.
SHIRODHARA
One of the most relaxing and enjoyable treatments. While lying on one’s back, a uniform constant stream of warm oil/ medicated milk/ Takra(medicated buttermilk)/herbal decoction at suitable temperature maintained on to the center of the forehead for reliving the stress and effect of electromagnetic waves . This treatment is mainly for insomnia, stress, head ache, mental tension, loss of memory, hair loss, hair fall etc.
KATIVASTHI
In this process specially prepared warm medicated oil is kept over the lower back with herbal paste boundary. This treatment lasts for 45 minutes to 1 hour and it is good for any type of back pain and spinal disorders.
PATRA PINDA SWEDANA
Small bag containing herbs are applied to the whole body in boluses with hot medicated oils for 45 min. per day. This treatment is for osteo arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, spondylosis, sport injuries, etc.
NASYAM
Is the treatment of nasal application of herbal oil or juices. A purification method meant for eliminating vitiated doshas of supracervical region. Nasyam is also effective for paralytic and mental disorders.