Ayurvedic Treatment
Ayurvedic Full Body Massage
Ayurveda advises a massage with warm herbal oils as a part of daily life. Abhyanga means ‘to anoint’ and specific oils are chosen for the head and body according to your body type. A wonderful whole body massage is then performed in sync by two therapists. The natural healing qualities of the herbal oils, together with traditional massage techniques, deeply cleanse and rejuvenate, improving the overall appearance of the skin and relieving stress. This massage helps harrnonies imbalances in all three doshas.
Shirodhara
In this calming , healing therapy , a steady stream of warm medicated oil is allowed to flow from a specific height onto the forehead and the entire scalp region with a gently releasing head massage. This is one of the most popular Ayurveda therapies: It not only enhances mental relaxation, but also cools the head , improves the functioning of the five senses and helps with insomnia , migraines, stress, anxiety and depression. It is also a great jet lag reliever.
Takra Dhara
A therapy aimed at relieving and treating psychosomatic problems ( anything from psoriasis or IBS to daily anxiety). A stream of medicated buttermilk ( said to lighten emotions) is poured on to the forehead and scalp, relieving tension and chronic fatigue caused by stress. This treatment can also help with low moods, the menopause and thyroid dysfunction.
Sarvanga Dhara
Here warm oil, medicated milk or herbal decoctions are continuously poured on the whole body by two therapists who work in a unique pattern to strengthen the nervous system and protect against any pain or future neurological issues. Excellent for anyone with high blood pressure, general fatigue and skin disorder
pizhichil
In this traditional treatment, warm Ayurveda oils are synchronously dripped from saturated cotton cloths over the entire body before a rhythmic massage by four hands with the patient resting in various positions. This deeply cleansing treatment has an extremely rejuvenating effect. It improves blood circulation, strengthens skin tissue, alleviates problems with stiff joints and retunes the entire nervous system. A great choice for anyone suffering from chronic pain.
Pindasweda
A treatment performed according to dosha type ( vata , pitta or kapha) this massage incorporates warm medicated oil and warm herbal bundles filled with ingredients prescribed by our Ayurveda physician, perhaps herbal powders or freshly prepared leaves , lemon or medicated all work to cleans toxins from the body , milk rice improves circulation and soothe likes of sciatica, rheumatism and other musculoskeletal issues . Incredibly effective at releasing computer shoulders.
Kati Vasthi
Very effective in healing lower back ache, sciatica and post – pregnancy pains, this therapy uses specially prepared and prescribed warm medicated oil. It is first poured and massages over the whole body, before being concentrated on the lower back, neck and chest where it is kept in place with an herbal paste pack A series of treatments is specially beneficial.
Shirovasthi
A very traditional Ayurvedic treatment in which oil is retained on the scalp either using cotton pads or a special head cap . Useful for anyone suffering from insomnia , burn out or impaired concentration.
Pichu/ Lepana
Cotton pads saturated with herbal powders and mixed with warm oils are left on affected parts of the body to reduce inflammation and offer pain relief.
