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The holistic approach Ayurveda takes to your health includes various therapies that aim to re-balance your body and mind. Here are a few of them that we carry out.
Ayurvedic Massage
Massage is an excellent way to relax and rejuvenate your mind, body and senses! But let's clarify - what kind of massage really causes an incredible experience? There are many different techniques. Perhaps you prefer a deep tissue massage or a more superficial and revitalizing one? Or maybe it's something you've never tried before, like an Ayurvedic massage that combines the 5,000-year-old principles of Ayurveda, the science of life.
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Udvartana
The principle of udvartana is simple - under the influence of massage movements in combination with the action of medicinal herbs, blood circulation is enhanced, the skin is cleansed, toxins are removed from the body. Massage affects the biologically active points of the body, tones the nerve endings. The procedure stabilizes the work of all body systems. Udvartana stimulates metabolism in cells and organs, as well as improves blood circulation, activates the body, helps dissolve subcutaneous fat and toxins in tissues for their subsequent removal.
Udvartana is a full-fledged massage, its technique includes kneading the skin and rubbing the dry mixture with pressure. At the same time, it is a scrub that cleanses and revitalizes the skin.
This may help with;
- Weight Loss
- Cleansing the Skin
- Draining lymphatic channels
- Relaxing Muscle
Potli
In this massage, the medicinal herbs used are cleaned, dried and ground into a powder. The ingredients of the herbal powder vary depending on the course of the disease, the intensity of the pain, the predominance of the dosha and Prakriti of the patient. Warm herbal powders are placed in a special cotton cloth and bandaged. During the massage, the bags are periodically heated in hot medicated oil in a special frying pan. With the help of bags, the patient's body is intensively massaged, rubbed and warmed up. Body massage with hot bags filled with medicinal herbs causes increased sweating. A special performance technique contributes to the harmonization of emotions and the psyche, fatigue and mental stress are relieved.
This may help with;
- Removing Toxin
- Skin Rejuvenation
- Energy Boosting
- Improving Blood Circulation
- Effective in reducing aches and pain
Njavara
Nyavara massage is used in rejuvenation therapy, improves the skin, normalizes muscle tone and gives the body harmony and good posture.
Linen bags rhythmically massage the body pre-soaked with oils. The pouches are constantly heated in milk and herbal tea and cause increased sweating.
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Padha Abhyanga
Pada Abhyanga or "foot massage" is considered the foundation of all therapies. 'Pada' in Sanskrit means 'foot' and 'Abhyanga' is the use of herbal oils. This is an oil massage of the feet, during which special points are massaged - marmas, places of energy accumulation, directly related to various organs and systems of the human body.
This may help with;
- Reducing Stress
- Improving digestion
- Healing cracked feet
- Reducing Anxiety
- Activating metabolism
- Increasing mobility of the joints
- Sound sleep
- Restoring and balancing the energy
Shiro Abhyanga
Shiro Abhyanga essentially means a full head, neck and shoulder massage using Ayurvedic herbal oils. These are the areas that suffer the most from stress Such a massage is recommended by Ayurvedic doctors as a regular anti-stress procedure, as it cools the head, relieves mental fatigue, headaches and brings a sense of physical peace and peace of mind.
According to Indian healers, there are certain "vital points" on the human body - marmas, which are connected to the internal organs and parts of the body. The head has the most marma points (37 out of 107). This shows how important the head and neck region is to our physical and psychological functioning.
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Mukha Abhyanga & Lepana
The impact of Mukha Abhyanga massage is directed not only to the face, but also to the head, neck, and décolleté area. One of the main effects of massage is nutrition and rejuvenation of the facial skin. Ayurvedic facial massage and neck massage also helps to get rid of wrinkles, tighten the oval of the face and relieve swelling.
Mukha Abhyanga relieves stress and fatigue, nourishes and tones the skin, improves elasticity, relaxes muscles, smoothes wrinkles. The massage improves blood circulation and deeply hydrates the skin.
This may help with;
- Eliminating Stress
- Improving skin nutrition
- Rejuvenation
- Eliminating edema
- Normalizing sleep
- Indicated for depression & insomnia,
Ayurvedic Cosmetology
Ayurvedic cosmetology is knowledge about a healthy lifestyle, written down more than 5000 years ago in Sanskrit. For millennia, recipes for medicinal herbs and oils for healing and rejuvenating the skin have been passed down from sage to sage in the form of hymns. According to Ayurveda, healthy skin is an indicator of overall health and prescribes numerous skin care procedures to be performed at certain stages of life. A healthy body and mind reflect the natural beauty of a person.
In the context of cosmetology, there are three main categories of factors:
- factors that determine beauty;
- factors contributing to beauty;
- beauty enhancing factors
Panchkarma
Panchakarma Panchakarma literally means "five therapies". These five therapeutic means of eliminating toxins from the body are Vamana (emesis), Virechana (purgation), Nasya(nasal insufflation), Basti (enema) and Raktamoskshana (blood-letting by using leech and different instruments). This fivefold therapy is aimed at Shodhana i.e., the eradication of the basic cause of disease and later to achieve Shamana which means the mitigation of the disease and its symptoms.
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Kateevasti
The thick dough is prepared using the black gram paste. The shape of the dough mould could be either circular, oval or rectangular as per the back area where the patient is having pain. Once the patient lies down on the stomach, the dough is placed as a rim around the back. The edges of the ring of dough are fixed to the back using water that protects it from slipping off. This is like creating a reservoir on the back to store oil.
The prescribed medicated oil (using herbs selected as per the prevailing dosha) is warmed and poured into the ring of dough. The oil remains within the confinements of the dough mould. Eventually, the therapeutic properties of the oil permeate and reach the tissues. The warmth of the oil is maintained by appropriate replenishment.
This may help with;
- Pacifying Vata Dosha
- Reducing pain
- Improving blood circulation
- Strengthening the bones
Janu Basti
The knee joint is called Janu Sandhi in Sanskrit; hence the name Janu Basti is given to the proceduredone on knee joints. In this the knee joint is bathed with warm medicated oil or freshly prepared herbal decoction. Depending on the condition it can be practiced over both the knee joints or on one knee joint. Knee joints are considered as sandhi Marma in Ayurveda (joint type of vital areas) which measure about three fingers (three anguli pramana).So the janu vasti is specialized knee therapy or massage which rejuvenate the janu marma.
This may help with;
- Pacifying aggravated Vata dosha
- Maintaining joints health
- Maintaining integrity of structures
- Removeing pain in Knee joint
- Age related changes
- Increasing blood circulation
Shirodhara
It is the process in which medicated oil, milk, buttermilk is poured in a continuous stream on the forehead in a specific manner. Two therapists perform this treatment.
Used for following conditions;
- Premature greying of hairs
- Fatigue
- Infirmity and emaciation
- Head-ache
- Lack of vitality
- Pricking pains of palms and soles
- Diabetic neuropathy
- ENT diseases
Elakizhi
Ela or ila or patra means leaves; kizhi or pinda means bolus; Swedam means sudation. It is one of the major sudation process using herbal leaves, practiced by Vaidyas (physicians) in Kerala. It is highly effective in ailments affecting bones, joints and nervous system.
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Frequently asked questions
All therapies are performed after consultation only, hence we advise you to find out the best possible management after getting advise from the Ayu Vaidyar
Usually a minimum course takes 7 days at least. This is because of the slow process of detoxification that happens within the body.
One initial consultation is essential to determine the nature of therapy, the oils & herbs suitable for your body type.
Usually you must stay indoors and avoid any strenuous activity after a therapy.
Yes. In the event you live far or you cannot visit our centre, you can book on-line consultation by internet
The removal of toxins is part of every PK. It is important to note that the therapies are powerful in PK and there must be a period of clearing out the body before moving into a full PK. Pancha Karma requires detailed consultation and evaluation with the Vaidyar
Disclaimer (General)
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