General Treatment

Abhyangam

Therapeutic massage with medicated oils

Abhyangam is a Sanskrit word, which means application of oil all over the body. It is relaxing and refreshing full body massage with medicated herbal oils to take care of physical, mental, emotional well being of the person while balancing the doshas. Ancient Ayurvedic text books recommend this as an integral part of the daily routine to all who wish good health and longevity of life.

Benefits of Abhyangam:

Subsides ailments caused by Vata dosha
Improves eyesight
Improve Tonicity of muscles
Improve Circulations
Promotes Longevity
Provides resistance against diseases
Improves complexion and lustre of the skin
Increases physical strength
Delays ageing

Padabhyanga

Foot Message

Padabhyanga is an Ayurvedic foot massage (Pada=foot and Abhyanga=massage) that is soothing, revitalizing, calming and balancing various disturbances of the autonomic nervous system. It is basically explained as a daily ritual especially before retiring at night.

Ayurveda says that five marmas ( vital areas) out of 107 marmas are located in each foot. The feet are a very important part of our body as it contains many nerve endings. Padabhyanga stimulates these energy points called marmas.

Benefits:

Helps to calm the mind
Relaxes and revitalizes the central nervous system
Helps maintain eyesight and hearing
Promotes quality sleep
Improves peripheral circulation
Removes fatigue of the lower limbs
Helps to prevent sciatica
Relaxes the ligaments, vessels, and muscles of the feet
Provides sturdiness to the limbs

Prevents cracking of feet.

Beauty Treatments

Ayurvedic beauty care

As a holistic health science Ayurveda relates to every aspect of the mind, body and soul, it considers beauty as an intimate part of the human personality.

The best part of this holistic program is removing all the toxic wastes from the body and uplifting the purification process which lays emphasis on internal beauty. Since there is a sense of mental peace and tranquillity which is reflected by the appearance disguised with cosmetics.

One of the most important reasons for the increasing use of Ayurveda in beauty and skincare is that this system can clearly bring out clear, glowing skin together with happiness and relaxation which otherwise cannot be achieved by cosmetics.

Ayurvedic beauty care deals with

Skincare
Increasing hair growth
Improving eyesight
Foot care

Udwarthanam

Herbal Powder Massage

Udwarthanam is a special therapeutic deep tissue massage using a combination of herbal powders or paste. This massage involves upward stroking, where the powder is rubbed forcibly on the body.

Benefits:

Reduces the excess fat accumulated in the subcutaneous tissues
Softens and exfoliates dead skin cells, thereby giving a lustrous glow to the skin
Detoxification, purification, and toning the skin
Eliminates bad body odour
Improve the mobility of joints
Strengthens and tones up the muscles

Swedanam

Medicated steam bath

Swedanam is a traditional steam therapy designed to open tissues with the saturation of heat and moisture. Deep-seated toxins are released through the pores of the skin, thereby reducing inflammation, improving circulation. It promotes healing & restoration.

Note: Generally Swedanam is done after Abyangam.

Benefits

Detaches toxins; expels them through the tiny pores of the skin along with sweat
Increases circulation; reduces inflammation
Revitalizes and rejuvenates the skin
Improves digestion
Acts on fat tissues
Relieves stress
Ease sore muscles
Reduces numbness, stiffness, rigidity, heaviness; improves mobility

Podi Kizhi

Choorna Pinda Sweda

This is a type of Swedana Chikitsa (fomentation) wherein medicated powders are made into poultice and used for giving fomentation.

Very effective for:

Certain types of neurological conditions.
Certain conditions in Arthritis caused due to block of Vata by Kapha.
Overweight, obesity & some types of acute pains like sciatica, lumbago etc.

Shiro Dhara

Dripping of oil on the forehead

It is an amazingly relaxing therapy which uses a steady stream of warm medicated oils (Tail Dhara), medicated buttermilk (Takra Dhara), Milk (Dugdh Dhara) or medicated Decoction (Kashaya Dhara) using special devices to flow rhythmically across the forehead. This is usually done after Abhyangam. This therapy provides considerable relief from mental stress & psychosomatic disorders. It soothes your body and mind & induces sound sleep.

Duration of treatment: 45 minutes

Beneficial for the following conditions:

Mental and Emotional Benefits. strees and Anxiety Reduction. Shirodhara is known for its calming and relaxing effects, helping & to alleviate stoless and anxiety.
Improved sleep:It can help improve sleep quality, potentially managing isomnia and. promoting restful sleep.
Enhanced Cognitive Function Art & Shirodhara may improve mental clarity focus and concentration.
Physical Benefits: Hair and Scalp Heath: The oils used in shirodhara can nowrish the scalp, reduce hair loss and promote hair growth
Relief from Headaches: Shirodhara can help relive tension headaches and migraines.
Improved Circulation : The warm bit I Can stimulate blood civiculation in the hegel potentially benefits brain a function
Muscle Relaxation: The warm oil can Shirodhara cant
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Balanced Hormones: Shirodhara – may help balance the endocrine System and reduce Symptoms of hormonal imbalances.tips
Other Benefits : Shivrodhara is often combined with other Ayurvedic therapies. dietary recommendations, and as lifestyle changes to promote overall well being.
The duration and type of oil used in Shirodhara may very on individual
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