1. Abhyanga (Reflexology Massage)
Abhyanga (Reflexology Massage)
2. Sarwangadhara
Relax your body with Sarvangadhara massage and feel whole once more. Sarvangadhara is a form of massage therapy that entails the use of medicated milk or oil to complement the massaging action. The effect is instant relief from pain, aches, tension and overall relaxation. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) after exposure to a viral or bacterial infection, Increases Ojus & Body Immunity, Anti-aging & rejuvenating Alleviates the burning– This procedure helps in relaxation of the body.
3. Shiro Abhyanga
Mearing the oil followed by the massage by specific maneuvers refers to shiroabhyanga. This procedure most ideal for routine practice especially in healthy persons.Mere smearing the oil with no following massage, smearing the oil followed by simple massage and smearing the oil followed by placing specific strokes on forehead, all these three methods are known as shiroabhayanga.
Benefits of Shiroabhyanga
- 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.
4. Shirodhara
Shirodhara is a form of Ayurveda therapy that involves gently pouring liquids over the forehead and can be one of the steps involved in Panchakarma. The name comes from the Sanskrit words shiro (head) and dhara (flow). The liquids used in shirodhara depend on what is being treated, but can include oil, milk, buttermilk, coconut water, or even plain water.
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, Ménière's disease and certain types of skin diseases like psoriasis. It is also used non-medicinally at spas for its relaxing properties. Studies report that Ayurvedic Shirodhara is a safe option to improve sleep quality among people who have sleep problems.[2] Shirodhara is also effective in treating mental conditions such as anxiety, and mental stress. The calming effect produced by Shirodhara is similar to that obtained with meditation.
5. Nethra Dhara / Tarpana (Eye Treatment)
This is a soothing, relaxing eye treatment and face massage that removes impurities and provides optimum rejuvenation to eyes and surrounding tissues. It is recommended for anyone suffering from strained, tired, aching, dry, irritated, burning and sore eyes, and especially for clients.
6. Marma Therapy
Ayurvedic energy therapy
Marmas are points in the body where concentrated life force energy is located. They are part of the chakra, nadi, srota system of Yoga.
This balancing treatment focused on releasing energy blocks in the body and mind. Using essential oils or and transdermal herbal pastes, marma points are gently massaged to balance the flow of energy. Marma therapy is tailored to your individual dosha balancing needs.
Benefits
- Balances doshas
- Increases digestive fire, improving digestion.
- Reduces ama (toxins).
- Promotes energy
- Rejuvenates
- Particularly good for structure problems and arthritis.
- Relieves nerve pain
- Promotes deep relaxation
7. Shiro Lepa
SHIRO LEPA This is a treatment done on the scalp, in which medicinal powders and herbs are made in to a paste and applied on the scalp and then covered and tied with certain leaves.
This stabilises the nervous system and activates the marma points in the scalp and head. The mind as well as all the vital organs in the body benefit due to its unique soothing effect. It is also a rejuvenating therapy which helps cure of diseases of scalp and skin.
8. Nasya
Nasya is the therapeutic cleansing of the head and neck region, which purges excess mucous and ama (toxins) from the sinu cavities and surrounding tissues.
Nasya cleanses and opens the channels of the head, thereby increasing mental clarity by improving the natural flow of prana (life force).
First the warm herbal oil is applied onto the face and neck. Specific marma points (energy points) focusing around the sinus cavities are stimulated to open channels and draw out accumulated toxins and phlegm.
Therapeutic heat is applied to the head and neck area in a systematized manner to further liquefy and draw out accumulations.
Next, herbal medicated oil is dropped into nostrils to complete the purgation process.
Benefits the following symptoms
- Clouded thinking
- Foggy mind
- Sinus congestion
- Common cold
- Chronic sinusitis
- Allergies
- Allergic rhinitis
- Chronic headache
- Various eye and ear problems
9. Steam Bath
Tarpana
10. Navarakizhi
Procedure: In this process, the rice variety “Navra” which has great nutritional value, is cooked with milk and a herbal decoction made of a herb called ‘Bala’. The mixture so produced is put in puffy muslin bags which are then used to pound the body of the patient by two trained therapists. The treatment goes on for up to 45 to 60 minutes.
Benefits: This treatment is very useful in rheumatism, joint and muscle pains, back pain, high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, and sexual problems, menstrual problems, infertility, nervous weaknesses, skin problems, arthritis, congenital deformity of the limbs, dislocation of bones and joints etc.
Other benefits: Strengthens the body, rejuvenates the tissues, Improves muscle tone, Improves blood supply by opening up 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 aging, and gives softness to the body by improving the health of the skin.
11. Pinda Sweda
Pinda Sweda is an ancient Indian massage in the Ayurvedic tradition.
A rejuvenating therapy, massaging the body with hot cotton boluses, made up of a combination of herbal leaves, flowers and spices. The body perspires, allowing the heat and herbs to penetrate deep into the skin.
Benefits
- Complete deep and amazing relaxation.
- Improved blood circulation.
- Suppleness, removing joint stiffness and swelling.
- Reduced any stress on the body and mind.
- Feeling relaxed and stress less for days.
- Pinda Sweda Massage has proven efficacy indicated in muscle deterioration disorders.