Ayurveda describes various massage techniques that act on a mental and physical level by stimulating the functions of the internal organs of the body, nourishing the tissues, cleaning the energy channels of the body, draining excrements and toxins. The massage is necessary for the lubrication of the bodily mechanisms, to stimulate the digestive fires and to increase the ojas (vital energy). Massage is a comprehensive and important tool for maintaining health and preventing disease.
Abhyangam is a traditional Ayurvedic full body massage with warm oils. It's a relaxing and rejuvenating experience that helps improve circulation, reduce physical, mental stress and promote overall health and well-being. It can be performed on the whole body even with four hands by two operators who perform gentle and synchronous movements in absolute silence.
Shirodhara is the treatment in which a continuous flow of hot vegetable oil skillfully poured on the forehead. It rejuvenating for insomnia, migraines, headaches, anxiety and other mental health problems, it also very relaxing for the mind and body.
Takradhara is similar to shirodhara except that fresh medicated buttermilk is used to help the eyes,brain and mind.
Kati Vasti is a specific treatment for the spine, in which warm medicated oil is held inside a circle of herbal paste placed on the lower back. It is practiced for lumbar pathologies, sciatica and disc protrusions..
Nasyam is one of the Panchakarma therapies which involves administering medicated vegetable oils through the nostrils. It is useful in case of headache, sinusitis, migraine and cervical spondylosis. It is a rejuvenating therapy.
In Pindasweda, medicinal herbs are heated to a tolerable temperature and tied in a cloth to form a bag which is passed over the whole body, previously massaged with hot oil. The treatment helps to reduce arthritis, frozen shoulder, pain and inflammation in joints.
Udhwarthanam is a kind of dry massage performed with herbal powders used for reducing Kapha and fat from the body. Specially prepared herbal powders are rubbed on the body. This treatment is extensively useful in treating cellulite and obesity. Another positive benefit of this treatment is healthy skin
The Kalari Marma massage is a treatment developed within the discipline of Kalari, an ancient Indian martial art. It is mainly used to protect Marma energy points and their energy flow. This massage improves flexibility and strength especially in those who do demanding physical activities
Reflexology proposes that in the feet and hands there are points that act reflexively in correspondence with all the glands, organs and parts of the body.
Massage performed on the whole body with four hands with hot oil, it is practiced by two operators who perform gentle and synchronous movements in absolute silence
This package includes three massages to be performed on consecutive days. Abhyangam, Pindasweda and Shirodhara whose purpose is to reduce the physical and mental stress to which we are subjected by modern life
To be carried out in five or seven days includes treatments aimed at eliminating toxins accumulated in the body caused by poor digestion and/or excess food consumed. The result is better digestion and lightness of the body which lasts over time.
This procedure first involves a visit to a qualified Ayurvedic doctor. Panchakarma is a 10/14 day Ayurvedic cleansing and detox program designed to cleanse and purify the body. It is a multi-step process that includes a special diet, therapies and treatments. It helps to balance the body, mind and well-being.