Panchakarma

ABHYANGA

Abhyanga Snana is part of the purvakarma or preparatory measure of Panchakarma treatment in Ayurveda. It is an ancient oleation therapy, traditionally given by two therapists, who work in tandem, synchronizing their strokes and massage according to the circulatory and marma points for sixty minutes. Detoxifying sesame oils are chosen according to one’s illness. Usually this is done in seven standard positions. It is one of the most rejuvenating treatments of Ayurveda, especially in the Kerala tradition.

This is a form of treatment for various age related and other common disorders. Some of the advantages are pain relief, improved circulation, stress relief, better sleep, flexibility, athletic performance and emotional benefits. Massage therapy can soothe pain, relax stiff muscles, and reduce the swelling that accompanies arthritis. With Ayurvedic massage, deep-seated toxins in the joints and tissues are loosened and released into the system for elimination through natural toxin-release processes.

  • Improves blood circulation
  • Rejuvenates whole body
  • Beautifies skin
  • Delays aging
  • Induces sound sleep, promotes vitality and reduces stress
  • Removes toxins

PATRA PINDA SWEDA (PPS)

A highly rejuvenating treatment in which fresh plants are fried with several other herbal ingredients and tied into boluses, dipped into warm medicated oil and simultaneously massaged by four therapists all over the body for one hour, it is applied after Abhyanga.

  • Chronic back pain
  • Joint stiffness and swellings
  • Muscular pain
  • Anti-ageing & rejuvenating Sciatica
  • Spondylosis
  • Sprains and Cramps

SKIN CARE

Fair, healthy and glowing skin attracts everybody’s attention. Ayurveda has many solutions to have a fair , healthy and glowing skin.

HRID BASTI

This procedure is applied over the heart for 20 minutes using warm medicated oils or herbal decoctions.

  • Strengthening of the heart
  • Relieves deep seated anger and sadness
  • Cardio Myopathy

SWEDA

By using special herbs specific to the doshas and ailments of a person an herbal steam bath is administered which opens the pores and flushes and cleanses the system through the skin. Its effect is enhanced when taken after Abhyanga.

  • Reduces pain in the body Eliminates toxins
  • Promotes lightness
  • Reduces stiffness
  • Beautifies the skin
  • Removes the Cellulite

RAKTAMOKSHANA

Therapeutic withdrawal of Blood Although raktamokshana is the most limited of the five major procedures, it provides a rapid and sometimes dramatic reduction of symptoms in certain acute disorders, especially where time is critical factor. It successfully treats blood-related diseases and is also indicated for enlarged liver or spleen, gout and some types of headaches and hypertension.

VEDIC FACIAL

A complete ayurvedic approach to treat your facial skin. Treat pimple, acne, wrinkles, black circles black patches. Now a naturally smooth, fair and glowing skin is yours.

SHIRODHARA

Dhara is a method of Kerala special treatment. Many such distinctive and excellent forms of treatments, not practiced in the other parts of India are conducted by the Kerala Physicians. A continuous stream of medicated warm oil/herbal decoctions/medicated milk/buttermilk is poured onto the forehead for 45 to 90 minutes. This procedure often induces a mental state similar to a trance, which creates profound relaxation of the mind and body. It deeply relaxes and revitalizes the central nervous system. Shirodhara gives the best results when taken after an Abhyangam. Dhara is good for all ailments. Changing the liquid as per the Dosha condition with necessary alterations in the procedure, is useful to alleviate any Dosha.

Shirodhara has been used to treat a variety of conditions including eye diseases, sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, greying of hair, neurological disorders, memory loss, insomnia, hearing impairment, tinnitus, vertigo, and certain types of skin diseases like psoriasis. It is also used non-medicinally for its relaxing properties. Recent research studies has shown that Shiro Dhara results in Vaso Dilation (dilation of blood vessels) in the brain enabling increased supply of oxygen to the blood cells.

  • Strengthens central nervous system (CNS)
  • Strengthens sensory organs
  • Reduces stress and anxiety
  • Decreases hypertension
  • Offers sound sleep
  • Prescribed in clinical conditions like Epilepsy, Diabetic, Neuropathy and Paralysis

NETRADHARA

It is a special cleansing technique of pouring herbal decoctions in a continuous stream over the eyes.

  • 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

NAVARAKKIZHI

Navarakkizhi, Kerala’s unique contribution to Ayurveda, is a fomentation of the body with bolus of cooked rice. Shastika or navara is a particular kind of rice known for its nutritional value. The rice is first cooked with milk and herbal decoction made of kurumthotti, a herb. Four boluses are made of the cooked rice and are tied up in linen bags.The fomentation begins with the patient sitting straight on the droni with legs stretched. The masseurs on either side perform the fomentation process in an identical manner. The movement of the hands during both fomentation and massage should always be downwards. This therapy is done in seven standard positions. This is a strengthening fomentation employed in all kinds of neurological disorders, rheumatism, arthritis congenital deformity of the limbs, dislocation of bones and joints etc.

  • Strengthens the body
  • Rejuvenates the tissues
  • Improves muscle tone
  • Improves blood supply by cleansing the channels of circulation
  • Effective in curing diseases of the nervous system and others such as chronic rheumatism, osteoarthritis, gout, emaciation of muscles, numbness and diseases caused by vitiation of blood
  • Makes the body strong and sturdy
  • Nourishes the body and increases immunity
  • Promotes sharpness of vision and functions of other sense organs
  • Slows down aging, premature graying of hair, baldness, appearance of wrinkles over the body and other ailments caused by ging
  • Gives softness to the body by improving the health of the skin

SHIRO BASTI

A special technique of bathing the head for 4 minutes in medicated oils using a special apparatus.

  • Anxiety
  • Facial paralysis
  • Insomnia, Neurological disorders
  • Psychological disorders
  • Skin disorders such as Eczema & Psoriasis
  • Stress

SARVANGADHARA

Abhyanga Snana is part of the purvakarma or preparatory measure of Panchakarma treatment in Ayurveda. It is an ancient oleation therapy, traditionally given by two therapists, who work in tandem, synchronizing their strokes and massage according to the circulatory and marma points for sixty minutes. Detoxifying sesame oils are chosen according to one’s illness. Usually this is done in seven standard positions. It is one of the most rejuvenating treatments of Ayurveda, especially in the Kerala tradition.

This is a form of treatment for various age related and other common disorders. Some of the advantages are pain relief, improved circulation, stress relief, better sleep, flexibility, athletic performance and emotional benefits. Massage therapy can soothe pain, relax stiff muscles, and reduce the swelling that accompanies arthritis. With Ayurvedic massage, deep-seated toxins in the joints and tissues are loosened and released into the system for elimination through natural toxin-release processes.

  • Improves blood circulation
  • Rejuvenates whole body
  • Beautifies skin
  • Delays aging
  • Induces sound sleep, promotes vitality and reduces stress

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.

  • Pain of knee joint
  • Osteo Arthritis of the knee joint

UDVARTANA

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.

  • Toning the skin 1st 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

NETRA TARPANA

A special treatment in which the eyes are bathed in pure medicated cow’s ghee. This procedure takes 15 minutes.

  • Relieves the strain due to constant glaring to the Computer & TV screen
  • Refractive errors of the eyes
  • Chronic Conjunctivities Corneal Ulcer
  • Dry Eye Syndrome
  • Eye diseases due to aggravation of vata and Pitta toxin
  • 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

GREEVA BASTI

Bathing the back of the neck using warm medicated oil or herbal decoction for 20 to minutes.

  • Cervical Spondylosis
  • Chronic pain in the neck region
  • Compression fractures

KATIVASTI

This is the most important of all external use of Snehana (oil application). Certain lukewarm Ayurvedic / herbal oils are poured into a cap fitted on the head for 15 to 60 minutes per day according to the patient’s conditions for a period of 7 days.This is highly effective for facial paralysis, dryness of nostrils, mouth and throat, severe headaches, burning sensation of head and other vata originated diseases. Certain lukewarm medicated oil is applied to the entire head. A leather cap is then placed on the head to maintain the temperature. Its effects are marvelous in neuralgia, hemicranias, optic atrophy, deafness, facial paralysis and all diseases affecting the cranial nerves.

  • Reduces Anxiety and Stress
  • Bestows liveliness to the organs. A clear voice and firm jaws and strength to the head
  • Reduces dryness of the mouth and nose
  • It is prescribed in clinical conditions like Head ache, Ear ache, humming in the ear and ailments connected with Vata in the head

This treatment is effective for migraine, deafness, diseases affecting cranial nerves, facial paralysis, insanity, diseases and wounds etc. In fact this treatment is good for all diseases.

SHIRO LEPA

After purvakarma a herbal paste will be given over the fore head with a particular method.

  • Hair Fall
  • Dandruff

DIBYA SODHAN (BODY PURIFICATION & DETOXIFICATION PACKAGE)

This is a Two days beauty care Session to enhance glow and charm of the Body, various facial packs following massage are provided. MARMA POINTS are massaged in a unique and authentic way by using classical ayurveda oils herbs.

  • To remove-dead skin
  • Tans
  • Black heads
  • Pimples and dark circles under eyes
  • To minimize wrinkles.

SHIRO BHVANGAM

A soothing massage of the head, neck & shoulder for 15 minutes using warm herbal oils.

  • Brings sound sleep, profoundly soothing and relaxing
  • Gives cooling to the eyes
  • Gives relief in Insomnia, Headache, Pre-mature graying & hair loss
  • Relaxes the head
  • Helps to spread natural oils produced by the scalp thus protecting and conditioning the length of the hair
  • Improves blood circulation
  • Nourish the hair from the roots
  • Drains any accumulated toxins
  • Gives cooling to the eyes
  • Promotes thick and shiny hair