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Shiro Dhara :
Popularly known as third eye treatment of lord
Shiva, a therapeutic Marma head masage with herbal
oils is done and herbal oil, medicated milk,
buttermilk or herbal decoction is poured in gently
and steadily over the forehead in a continuous
stream using a special rhythmic swaying movement.
This results in a fantastic sense of deep relaxation
and inner peace |
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Nasya : The nose is the
doorway to the brain and is also the doorway to
consciousness. The nasal administration of
medication is called Nasya. An excess of bodily
humors accumulated in the sinus, throat, nose or
head areas is eliminated by means of the nearest
possible opening - the nose. |
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Abhyanga :
Abhyangam is an Ayurveda way of oil massage with
Marma therapy. Marma are vital points of the body
which contain Prana energy. Gentle pressure on Marma
while doing massage provides Prana energy to the
body and mind which gives ultimate healing. |
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Pizhichil
or Sarvangdhara :
In
Pizhichil/
Sarvangdhara,
pieces of linen, dipped in comfortably warm
medicated oils, are squeezed on to the body of the
person, who lies on a specially made wooden plank.
Pizhichil is an effective remedy for optimum
relaxation. |
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Shiro
Vasthi
:
This
is a procedure in which a belt is fastened around
the head covering the portion of the forehead so a
well like formation takes place over the head. This
well is then filled with oil and kept for some time.
This is also beneficial in diseases of the head
especially in difficulties arising due to injuries
to the head. |
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Netra
Tarpana
:This
treatment aims to provide optimum rejuvenation to
eyes. Dough of Urad (black gram) is put around the
eye ball in such a way that a dam like appearance is
seen. Then herbal healing ghee (clarified butter
oil) is put in this groove to lubricate eye and
surrounding areas which will be kept warm for 30 –
35 minutes. This provides improved vision with
beautiful eyes and strengthening of eye tissues. It
also helps in under eye circles if done regularly
for few days. |
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Khizi
:
Kizhi
treatment is a therapy wherein heated herbs and
medicinal oils are tied in cloth bags; and placed on
the area to be treated. This is followed by specific
massages, done using the fingers, heel of the hand
or palm. The pressure application varies according
to the nature of ailment and the spot. |
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Pinda Svedanam :
Pinda
swedanam is a process by which the whole body (or
any specific part) is made to perspire. This is
done by external application of medicinal boluses,
which are tied in a cloth bag (potali). |
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Udvarthanam :
The whole body is gently massaged with medicated
powders prepared with various herbs. This helps to
reduce fat patches from the body known as
cellulites, toning of the muscles, improves blood
circulation and eases joint pains. Regular
Udvartanam is good for not only cellulites but it
helps to lose weight by increasing the basal
metabolic rate. |
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Vashpa swedanam
(Medicated steam bath) :
This
is a unique treatment and under this treatment
leaves of medicinal plants are boiled and resulting
steam is passed to the whole body. This treatment is
helpful in to eliminate impurities from the body,
reducing fat and also helpful in fighting with some
skin diseases. This is also indicated as PURVAKARMA
for Panchakarma procedures. |
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Beauty
Care : Herbal
cream is applied on face and neck through constant
massage movements for 30 minutes. Later, gentle
herbal steam is given and different herbal face
pack dissolved in rose water is gently applied on
the area. This treatment is very good for the
toning of face muscles, to induce relaxation and
helps getting relief from acne problem.
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Urobasthi
(Hridyabasti) :Warm
medicated oil is kept over the chest for 45 minutes.
This is an effective treatment for asthma, other
respiratory problems, and muscular chest pain |
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Basti : Ayurvedic Basti involves the
introduction into the rectum of herbal concoctions
of sesame oil, and certain herbal preparations in
a liquid medium. Basti, is the most effective
treatment of Vata disorders, although many enemas
over a prescribed period of time are usually
required. It relieves constipation, distention,
chronic fever, cold, sexual disorders, kidney
stones, heart pain, backache, sciatica and other
pains in the joints. |
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Nadi
Swedanam :
Nadi
swedanam is
usually done for localized conditions like
Osteoarthritis, sprain, or to relieve some localized
pain as in Cervical spondylitis. Here fomentation is
done with the vapors generated out of medicated
decoction that is then applied to the affected area with
the help of a rubber tube. Proper oleation of the
affected part is done prior to Nadi Sweda. |
