Ayurvedic Treatments
The young and healthy sprout on the fertile soil will one day become a big and strong tree nourishing other plants and animals including us. The difference between the sprout and the tree resides in the flexibility. The sprout is able to completely bend and still be alive, whereas the tree once it is mature, can no longer bend in the same way. This flexibility is due to the amount of lubrication inside, if we look inside of the sprout we can clearly see a considerable amount of liquid coming out, the old tree gets dry and therefore one day will fall by itself. This happens to us also, we get dry with the pass of time, loosing the flexibility that as children we use to have. This is the reason why Ayurveda put such a big emphasis on the anointment. Anointment gives us back the mobility and proper functioning of our internal and external organs. Anointment itself means life.
It is important to notice that in Ayurveda the ill as well as the healthy are recommended to receive treatments. The ill will recover from the different diseases and the healthy will prevent future diseases, maintaining strength, vitality, sound sleep, proper digestion and good mood, therefore reach the aim of Ayurveda, to maintain health in order to avoid material struggles in life and reach pure happiness.
Treatments that we offer
The young and healthy sprout on the fertile soil will one day become a big and strong tree nourishing other plants and animals including us. The difference between the sprout and the tree resides in the flexibility. The sprout is able to completely bend and still be alive, whereas the tree once it is mature, can no longer bend in the same way. This flexibility is due to the amount of lubrication inside, if we look inside of the sprout we can clearly see a considerable amount of liquid coming out, the old tree gets dry and therefore one day will fall by itself. This happens to us also, we get dry with the pass of time, loosing the flexibility that as children we use to have. This is the reason why Ayurveda put such a big emphasis on the anointment. Anointment gives us back the mobility and proper functioning of our internal and external organs. Anointment itself means life.
It is important to notice that in Ayurveda the ill as well as the healthy are recommended to receive treatments. The ill will recover from the different diseases and the healthy will prevent future diseases, maintaining strength, vitality, sound sleep, proper digestion and good mood, therefore reach the aim of Ayurveda, to maintain health in order to avoid material struggles in life and reach pure happiness.
Treatments that we offer
- Bolus Bags (Kizhi) Massage
The massage using bolus bags are originally from the southern region of India, Kerala. There are mainly three types of bolus bags massages, they are:
- Podikizhi (powder bolus bag), is a traditional massage which combines the effect of medicinal powder (made out of dry plants) and natural medicated oils. It has a nourishing effect on healthy people. It is also intended for people with Vata and Kapha aggravations, being beneficial for people having arthritis, body pain, degenerative diseases, among others. - Elakizhi (Leaves bolus bag), brings the direct action of Ayurvedic medicinal leaves to your body. It is used for people with Vata aggravations, as well as for healthy people. This massage is very good for joint pain and generalized pain in the body. It strengthens nerves and muscles and nourishes the bones. - Navarakizhi (Rice bolus bag) Is nourishing and regenerative for the body, and improves greatly the complexion of your skin. It has incredible good effects in healthy people, as well as those with Vata and Pitta aggravations, such as gout, osteoarthritis, and some neuro-muscular diseases. It makes your body stronger and promotes your immune power. Contact us to book your massage |
Udwarthana (Massage with medicinal powder)
Udwarthana uses a medicinal powder made out of herbs and plants. Because of the friction against the skin it is used to reduce the bodyweight and fat, being very useful controlling Kapha aggravations. With a scrubbing action, it improves the skin complexion, allowing you to have a nice and natural aroma in your skin (yes, it also diminishes the bad smell ! ). Contact us to book your massage |
Kalari Marma Massage
Kalari is a martial art born in Kerala, and this massage was used originally to prepare warriors before going to battle. Traditionally performed on the floor, it covers the marma points (vital energy points) making it difficult to be injured in those areas. Nowadays, this massage is used to rejuvenate the body, improve the blood circulation, the body immunity and tone up the entire body. It can also knock off excess fat, restore and repair worn out tissues, improve skin complexion, prevent premature aging and graying of hair. *Please note that this massage is different from the marma points stimulation. Contact us to book your massage |
Griva, Kadi and Janu Vasti (Neck, Back and Knee Localized Treatments and Massages)
These localized treatments are a must for those suffering constant cervical, back or knee pain. With the help of a dough, a ring is placed over one of these areas in order to create a vessel where warm medicinal oil can be kept for a period of time. Medicinal oils, such as Sahacharadi Taila, are kept inside of the vessel to bring relieve and regeneration of the soft tissues of that specific part of the body. Griva Vasti is a very useful treatment that stimulates the nerves relieving pain and numbness, stiff joints, cervical spondylosis, painful neck, paralysis and numbness of the hand. Kadi Vasti stimulates the spinal nerves relieving pain and numbness. Is very good for relieving back pain, such as sciatica and Inter vertebral disc prolapses. Janu Vasti heals painful conditions of the knee, stiffness, swelling and cracking joints. Contact us to book your treatments |
Shirodhara (Continuous flow of oil on the head)
Shirodhara is a popular Ayurvedic treatment where oil is poured in a continuous flow on the forehead. This action has a profound effect on the pineal an pituitary gland. Deep relaxation is one of the benefits of Shirodhara, reducing the levels of stress, giving sound sleep to those who suffer from insomnia. It is a treatment for several diseases of the sense organs and neck. It also prevents falling, graying and cracking of the hair, headaches and burning sensation of the head. Semen and blood are also nourished giving more strength and love in conjugal union. Contact us to book your treatments |
Akshitarpanam or Netra Vasti
Netra vasti is an Ayurvedic localized treatment where a dough is placed around the eyes in order to create a vessel where medicinal warm ghrita (purified butter) is kept, giving back the natural and original elasticity to the eye tissues. The ghrita is kept inside of the vessel for 5 to 20 min and done for 7, 14 or 21 days, the longer the better are the benefits. Cataracts, blurring vision, stiffness and roughness of the eye, painful eye, tired, rough and injured eye are the benefits of this ancient technique. Contact us to book your treatments |
Karna Purana (Filling of the ears)
Karna purana consists of filling the ear with medicinal oil, such as Gandha Taila, while the person is lying down on one side. After 15 min the oil is removed and done on the opposite ear. Diseases like earache, deafness, tinnitus (ringing of the ears), headache, giddiness and vertigo can be cured. This also corrects diseases of teeth and gums, because of the internal passages that connect ears and mouth. Contact us to book your treatments |
Nasya (Nasal Therapy)
The method by which either medicated oil or powder is introduced into the nose is called Nasya. It is mainly used in the diseases of nose, shoulders, neck and head. This is done in conjunction with massage and smoking therapy, what makes it very powerful and very beneficial for head and sense organs. Nasya lubricates the internal passages of the head, eliminating any dryness which causes the accumulation of toxins in the body: Once the passages are lubricated enough everything starts moving again, giving proper functioning to all the sense organs. Specifically it gives great results in facial paralysis, cervical spondylosis, sinusitis and migraine. Contact us to book your treatments |