ABHYANGAM

A. GENERAL BODY MASSAGE:

Massage is done with herbal oil all over the body from neck to toe. It relieves fatigue and stress. Improves the circulation and induces deep relaxation of body and mind. [Duration – 45 min]

B. KERALA TRADITIONAL MASSAGE:

Massage with Kerala traditional oil from head to toe in a Kerala traditional style (done to increase the flexibility before performing the martial art of Kerala called “kalari payattu”). It helps to remove the body stiffness and increase the flexibility of the body. It stimulates the circulatory and nervous system of the body, tones up the muscles, improves vigor and vitality [Total duration 60 min]

C. REJUVENATION MASSAGE:

Massage is done from head to toe with rejuvenating oil (highly effective herbal formulation of Ayurveda) using skillful Ayurvedic techniques. It rejuvenates the entire body and promotes health and longevity. It has got anti aging effects. It is recommended in 40+ people to remain young and energetic for longer duration. [[Total duration 60 min]

D. FRUIT MASSAGE:

massage is done with pulp and juice of fresh fruits like orange, papaya, apple, cucumber, water melon, banana, etc., with honey. The high vitamin and mineral contents of this combination makes it so effective in detoxifying and rejuvenating the skin by improving the flow of nutrients to the skin surface. This soothes and moisturizes the skin and makes the skin soft and supple. It also stimulates the deepest layer of the skin to make healthy new growth. [Total duration 60 min]

E. CHAVUTTI THIRUMAL:

A powerful oil based traditional Indian massage technique developed by the Kalari Martial Artists of Kerala, India (“Kalaripayattu”). Here the beneficiary is made to lie down on the floor over a mat and the massager does the massage with his bare foot balancing his body on a rope tied on the roof to maintain the pressure over the beneficiary’s body. The range as well as the depth of movement is maximized whereby one stroke is able to cover the full length of the body from the tips of the fingers to the toes. It removes the rigidity of the muscles and Increase flexibility. The massage enables postural muscles to strengthen and the energetic channels (nadi's) to become activated. Improves circulation and encourages muscle tone [Total duration 60 min]

DHARA

A) SHIRODHARA

This beautiful, deeply relaxing treatment involves pouring stream of Luke warm oil in a rhythmic manner over the forehead (the 'third eye'). The patient is made to lie down in a specially designed table and after a full body massage for 15 to 20 minutes, luke warm oil is made to flow over the forehead from a height of 2 to 3 inches in a rhythmic oscillatory movement without break for 30 to 40 minutes. It relieves stress, depression, improves memory, encourage sound sleep, pacify and revitalize the mind and body.
[Total duration 60 min]

B) TAKRADHARA

This is a powerful relaxation therapy for the head and mind. Thakradhara means the profuse pouring of medicine-rich buttermilk on a person's forehead.
It's commonly used for treating Alzheimer's disease, insomnia, depression, stress related problems, hypertension, insanity, skindisorders, psoriasis, anemia etc. Buttermilk, which has tremendous cooling properties, is used as the main ingredient for the treatment.

The treatment induces coolness to the brain, relaxes the mind, reduces mental stress and increases memory power. Hence Thakradhara is also considered as a good rejuvenating treatment for the mind and body. [ 30 -60 Mins]

C) PIZHICHIL - SARVANGADHARA

This unique treatment of Kerala Ayurveda is considered to be one among the most relaxing, soothing and rejuvenating treatment. The recipient is made to lie down on a specially designed massage table called “dhara pathi”. Lukewarm medicated oil is poured (cloth piece dipped in oil and squeezed) over the person’s entire body in a continuous stream with a rhythmic manner by two masseurs on either side. This is indicated in arthritis, ageing, general weakness, paralysis, Nervous disorders, Sexual weakness, etc. Pizhichil is also prescribed for healthy persons as a rejuvenating (Rejuvenation of skin, nerves, and muscles) and as a preventive treatment.
[Total duration 60 min]

D) KSHEERA DHARA

Dhara means 'pouring of medicinal liquid' in the traditional system of Ayurveda. When this treatment is done with milk (Ksheera), it is called 'Ksheeradhara'. A Sarvanga Ksheera Dhara is usually prescribed for diseases caused by disorders of Pitta humor (one of the three Doshas or somantic humours in Ayurveda, which is characterized by the properties of element fire.

KIZHI

A ) ELA KIZHI :

Specially selected herbal leaves are chopped, heated in medicinal oil along with garlic, grated coconut, lemon, rock salt, and compressed into small linen bags. After the body is subjected o oil massage for 20 to 30 minutes, this medicinal bags are dipped in hot medicated oil and applied (massaged in a tapping manner) to the body or afflicted area mainly concentrating on the joints for about 20 to 25 minutes. This treatment is suggested for Osteoarthritis, Arthritis with swelling, Spondylosis, Muscle pain, Stiffness, Sports injuries etc.
[Total duration 45 min]

B) PODI KIZHI :

Powdered roots of medicinal plants are fried and tied in muslin cloth bags and is again heated in warm pan and applied (massaged in a tapping manner) to the body or afflicted area mainly concentrating on the joints. Podikizhi is effective in curing arthritis, paralysis and neuro-muscular diseases.
[Total duration 45 min]

C) NARANGA KIZHI:

A special preparation of lemon based poultice is tied in linen cloth bags. After a warm oil body massage, these bags are dipped in luke warm oil and applied to the recipient’s body. This is indicated in stiff joints, joint pain, inflammation of joints, rheumatism, Etc.,
[Total duration 45 min]

D) MUTTA KIZHI:

A special preparation egg based poultice is tied in linen cloth bags. After a warm oil body massage, these bags are heated and massaged over the body or the afflicted area. This is indicated in Muscular atrophy, muscular weakness, stiff joints and joint pain.
[Total duration 45 min]

E) NAVARAKIZHI:

Kerala's unique contribution to Ayurveda, involves fomentation of the body with a bolus of special rice called “navara rice” cooked in milk and herbal decoction made from roots of “Sida rhombifolia” .This cooked rice tied up in linen bags are dipped in warm milk and herbal decoction and is massaged into the body. This highly rejuvenates the tissues of the body. This relieves Paralytic strokes, debility, rheumatism, joint and muscle pains, back pains (e.g. sciatica, slipped discs), high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, sexual problems such as infertility and nervous weaknesses.
[Total duration 60 min]

VASTI

A) KATI VASTI (LUMBO-SACRAL REJUVENATION THERAPY)

This is a special treatment for strengthening the lumbo sacral area. After a full body mnassage for 14 to 20 minutes the recipient is made to lie down in prone position. A circular wall of 2 inch height is constructed in the lumbo sacral (low back) region in which warm medicated oil is poured gently and retained over for 30 minutes. This treatment considerably increases the circulation in the region, as the medicated oil gets deeply absorbed into the skin, and both nourishes and strengthens the muscles, ligaments and nerves. This treatment is very effective in low back pain, sciatica etc.
[Total duration 45 min]

B) SIROVASTI

The treatment consists of keeping the prescribed medicated oil at a bearable temperature in a leather cap fitted around the head of the patient. The oil is filled in the cap up to a level of one finger above the crown of the head. The duration of treatment is between one and one and half hours. Sirovasti is an important procedure which is found to be very effective in trigeminal neuralgia, hemicranias, optic atrophy, otalgia, deafness, facial paralysis and in all diseases affecting cranial nerves. Generally the course of treatment is only seven days at a stretch.

PICHU

Pichu is palliative treatment for ailments in the cranial region. It is good for diseases affecting the cranial nerves due to Vata disorders. The treatment is named after the folded peace of closth called Pichu. That is used to cover the crown. The Pichu is folded to a thickness equal to that of the palm and of the size that is just enough to cover the head.

THALAPOTHICHIL (HAIR CARE TREATMENT)

Wrapping of herbal paste on the head for hair care. This treatment helps all hair problems
Helps to reduce hair loss and grey hair.
Make the hair roots strong.
It also good for stress related problems.

SKIN CARE MASSAGE:

Massage with special herbal oil from head to toe to improve the complexion, luster and brings youthfulness. An Ayurveda inspired deeply purifying & relaxing therapy cures various skin diseases including dryness, itching, pigmentations, etc., and tones the skin. [Total duration 60 min]