Ayurvedic Treatments
Ayurvedic Treatments
Shirodhara
A steady flow of warm oil onto the forehead stimulates the pituitary gland, or "third-eye." This is one of the most divine therapies, awakening your body’s intuitive knowledge. "Shiro," means head, and "dhara" is the continuous flow of a liquid. In this process, warm herbal oils, milk or buttermilk, or decoctions are poured in a slow steady stream on your forehead. This treatment is profoundly relaxing, nourishing. It will improve your mental clarity and comprehension.
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Nasya
Nose is a direct route to the brain and it is the entrance of the prana - life force. This treament is administration of herbally infused oil, or nasya through the nose. Nasya Oil soothes and protects the nasal passage while nourishing the tissues. This ensures proper flow of prana throughout the head and body - which will improve quality of voice, strengthen vision, and promote mental clarity.
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Netra Tarpana
The eyes are the windows to the soul and one of the main sites of pitta dosha called alocha. Excess heat or fire element can accumulate in the eyes causing dryness, strain, blood shot, and diminished vision. Netra Tarpana cools, lubricates, and rejuvenates the eyes improves the inner vision by clearing out the subtle channels associated with inner and outer perception. The treatment is done by creating a pool of pure herbal ghee (clarified organic butter) over the eye.
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Swedana
The treatment makes use of herb-infused heat and steam in Steamy Wonder Spa to encourage the process of detoxification. The special herbs help to stimulate oxygen flow throughout the body and the steam activates the natural sweating process, which is essential for releasing accumulated toxins.
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Pizhichil
Pizhichil is a mild and coordinated body massage, which is done with constantly flowing warm medicated herbal oil. It combines the goodness of both oils and heat. When medicated oil is massaged, its healing elements are directly absorbed in the body through skin - to balance mind and body. Heat therapy is known to relieve pain and relax muscles.
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Udvartana
Udvartana is whole body massage with medicated powders prepared with various herbs based on individual needs. This helps to reduce fat patches from the body known as cellulites, toning of the muscles and improves blood circulation. Regular Udvartanam is good for not only cellulites but it helps to lose weight by increasing the basal metabolic rate.
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Basti
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Pinda Swedana
Warm cloth boluses, prepared with herbs, milk, and rice, are massaged into the entire body. The warmth of the boluses opens the channels and allows the herbalized milk to penetrate deeply into underlying tissues. Pinda Swedana enhances circulation, improves muscle tone, strengthens the nervous system, and \ restores vitality to the entire body.
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