Various types of Ayurvedic Massages

Sareeraabhyangam – Rejuvenating & Detoxifying

A full body, medicated, herbal oil rub, is performed by two therapists in synchronized movements. The therapy treats the whole person – body, mind and spirit – while balancing the doshas or the individual’s energy patterns.

The rhythmic motion releases joints and relaxes muscles for greater freedom of movement. It increases blood circulation and encourages the elimination of metabolic wastes. There is significant relief from anxiety, fatigue, circulatory disorders, rheumatic and arthritic problems, backaches and injuries. 

Mugalepam – Ayurvedic facial 

An Ayurvedic facial that combines grains, herbs, and oils, personalized to balance your unique skin type.

Recommended for: wrinkles, acne, skin dryness, excess oil, loose skin, aging

Pashpasvetham – Detoxifying

Steam created with detoxifying and balancing herbs, surrounds your body from neck to toe.
Recommended for: arthritis, muscle aches, body pain, body stiffness, obesity, asthma, allergies, colds

Padhaabhyangam – General rejuvenation

A foot massage using herbal oil or cream, stimulates acupressure points in the feet and lower legs.

Recommended for: foot pain, difficulty in sleeping, stress, hypertension, diabetes

Siroabhyangam – Head and shoulder care:A soothing massage of the head, neck, and shoulders using calming herbal oils.

Recommended for: headache, migraine, hypertension, difficulty in sleeping, stress, asthma, hair fall, dandruff

Sirodhara – Enhances mental function

A deeply relaxing, stress reducing oil application. Lukewarm herbal oil/milk/buttermilk is repeatedly poured onto the forehead. It soothes away mental stress and results in a profound sense of relaxation and inner peace.

Recommended for: insomnia, depression, anxiety, headaches, hypertension, whiplash and other neurological malfunctions

Nasyam – care

Medicated oils are administered through the nose for 7 to 14 days.

Recommended for: highly effective for sinusitis, nasal block, all kinds of headaches including migraine, insomnia, paralysis, mental disorders and skin diseases also.

Nethralepam – Eye care

A dam made of dough is built around the eyes, and the reservoir is filled with medicated herbal oil.

Recommended for: dimness of vision, eye pain, eye strain, eye dryness, dark circles under eyes

Pathrapothrathisvatham – Disease specific care

A full body massage where warm cotton cloth bundles filled with herbs are vigorously stroked or rhythmically pounded along the energy lines.

Recommended for: neck stiffness, back stiffness, muscle aches, joint pain, back pain, neck pain, arthritis, obesity, headache, migraine, tiredness, difficulty in sleeping

Pizhichal – Nerve & spine care

Warm herbal liquid is poured in continuous streams over the entire body.

Recommended for: body pain, joint pain, back pain, muscle aches, arthritis, numbness, diabetes, hypertension, stress, headache, migraine, tiredness, difficulty in sleeping

Kadivasthi – Spine care

A dam made of dough is built on the lower back, and the reservoir is filled with warm medicated herbal oil.
Recommended for: lower back pain, muscle aches, stiffness

Udhvardhana – Obesity, skin & joint care

A dry massage procedure using herbal powders for your body constitution. Useful for weight reduction or to purify tone and exfoliate the skin cells for a luminous glow.

Recommended for: high cholesterol, obesity, skin dryness, skin problems, numbness, rheumatoid arthritis

Januvasthi – Knee care

A dam made of dough is built on the knees, and the reservoir is filled with warm medicated herbal oil.
Recommended for: knee pain, stiffness, swelling, arthritis of the knees

Yurovasthi – Chest & respiratory care

A dam made of dough is built on the chest, and the reservoir is filled with warm medicated herbal oil.

Recommended for: asthma, colds, respiratory problems, muscular chest pain