AYURVEDA (Ayur - life)(Veda - knowledge)

Abhyanga ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Duration: 45 minutes

A whole body massage using specific herbal oils followed by a medicated steam bath helps nourish and revitalise body tissue (dhatus), and remove cellular toxin. Abhyanga achieves its deepest healing effects by naturally harmonising the body, mind and soul. This is one of the most rejuvenating treatments of Ayurveda.

Shirodhara --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Duration: 30 minutes

A continuous stream of warm medicated oil or medicated buttermilk is directed on the third-eye area of the forehead. This procedure induces a mental state similar to a trance, which creates profound relaxation of the mind and body. It also revitalises the central nervous system.

Kizh ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Duration: 60 minutes

Abhyanga plus a highly rejuvenating treatment in which fresh herbs are heated along with fresh plants and tied into boluses, dipped into warm, medicated oil and massaged into the body.

Udavartana -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Duration: 45 minutes

This is a specialised herbal treatment for weight reduction and cellulite. Herbal pastes and powders are thoroughly massaged into the body, concentrating on specific heavy areas.

Kativasti ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Duration: 45 minutes

To treat muscular aches and pains, a ring of herbal paste is used to retain warm herbal oil over the affected area of the back.

Netra Tarpan treatment ---------------------------------------------------------- Duration: 30 minutes

A treatment using warm herbal oils that make contact with the eyes to improve vision, sooth and rejuvenate