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 harmonies imbalances in all three doshas.
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.
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.
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 disorders.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
This is a synchronous body therapy with herbal powder. First we apply a medicated oil and then we massage in the herbal powder with the oil. This feels like a skin peeling. The effect of the treatment is dependent on the type of herbal powder used, but this treatment is beneficial mainly for weight loss and for skin problems.
It is a sudation process and abhyanga is done prior to this process. Body is made sweat by using bolus containing fried medicinal leaves, turmeric, pieces of lemon, garlic etc dipped into a vessel containing warm medicated oil and applied through out the whole body in seven different postures for a duration of 45 to 60 minutes. It is good for pain and stiffness of joints, arthritis, rheumatism, neurological disorders etc.
This treatment strengthens and nourishes the eye muscles and nerves. First, medicated oil is gently massaged around the eye area and then two rings made of “undu” flour dough are placed around the eyes and filled with medicated ghee, which has room temperature. The warmth of the body causes the ghee to melt. The therapist will give instructions to open and close the eyes slowly for the best effect. The ghee used for this treatment is especially pure, because it has been cleansed 100 times.Please note that the eyes are very sensitive during the eye treatment phase and you should be careful to avoid dust, wind and sunlight on these days. It is recommended that you wear sunglasses..
We apply a herbal paste around the eyes and then cover them with gauze. The herbal paste is kept on for 1 hour and should then be washed off with water. This treatment is beneficial for all manner of eye problems; it cools the eyes and relieves them of stress.Please note that the eyes are very sensitive during the eye treatment phase and you should be careful to avoid dust, wind and sunlight on these days. It is recommended that you wear sunglasses.
This takes approximately 1 hour, as we clean the face and massage it with a suitable medicated oil or cream. Then we apply a face scrub, consisting of a herbal paste. After the scrub, we clean the face once again and apply the face pack. We leave this to take effect for 30 minutes, then we remove it, clean your face and apply a natural skin toner.
This foot bath could be warm or cold, salty or sour. Depending on your complaint, the suitable herbs are used to make a herbal decoction which is added to the bath water. This treatment alleviates edema, pains in the heel of the foot and skin problems.
This is a firm head massage, which is relaxing and alleviates headaches. Some pressure points are pressed, therefore this treatment also stimulates the eyes, ears and nose.
This is a very soft treatment performed on the heart chakra. Depending on your complaints, our doctors will determine the suitable medicated oil to use for this gentle treatment, which strengthens the heart muscle, improves the cardiac rhythm and helps combat nervousness.
This treatment is administered early in the morning. First we prepare a herbal paste. Afterwards we apply medicated oil to the head and put a gauze bandage around the head and then the herbal paste is applied. Finally the head is covered with banana leaves, which have small holes, so that herbal water can be dripped onto the head from time to time. This head bandage is kept on the head for 2 hours for maximum effect and then removed. You can take a shower with warm water to wash off the oil and paste. This treatment is beneficial for anyone suffering from stress or mental issues such as depression or sleeping problems.
We make a kind of cigarette from herbs, powders and oils. First we massage the face with medicated oils, then we light the “cigarette” and blow the smoke into the nostrils by means of a paper funnel. The smoke should be inhaled through the nose and exhaled through the mouth. This procedure is repeated several times and it stimulates the nose and the throat. As a next step, you will be instructed to spit out any mucous that has been loosened. You will receive a special herbal water to gargle with, in order to intensify the effect of this treatment, which is beneficial for all problems with the ears, nose, eyes and throat.
This is one of the sweating treatments. In our wooden steam bath herbal steam works its healing magic through the pores of the skin. Toxins and metabolic residues are discharged due to the sweating. It is quite normal and even desirable that the sweating continues after the steam bath treatment, therefore it is advisable to avoid draughts.
For this treatment we make small cloth sacks filled with a herbal decoction and milk rice, boiled with cow milk. We apply a mixture of decoction and milk to the body and then foment it with the warm rice sacks. Initially your body will feel warm, but then it will feel cool. This treatment improves overall body strength and fortifies the muscles and nerves. It also enhances the complexion. After the treatment, the body is cleaned with coconut leaves.
We offer this alternative treatment for anyone, who is unable to tolerate the Nose Cleaning. We start with a facial fomentation and then you will be instructed to inhale some herbal powder. This stimulates the nose and will make you sneeze, thus loosening mucous deposits. The treatment concludes by gargling with a warm decoction.
