Abhyangam
Duration: 45 mins
What to expect: Abhyangam is a full body (head to toe) massage done with medicated herbs oils. It is done in 4 classical positions, with long flowing strokes. The number of strokes and pressure varies based on your requirements and Prakriti.
Benefits: Abyangam is beneficial in reducing body aches & pains, curing Spondylosis, Sleep disorders, paralysis, improving muscle consistency, inducing sound sleep, Improving skin texture, increasing overall well-being, and life span.
How it works: Synchronized motions stimulate nerve ending and increase blood circulation, thereby channelizing early elimination of toxins from the body. The herbs in the medicated oils rejuvenated the tissue and play a vital role in the elimination of toxins.
Not recommended (contraindicated) in case of acute illnesses and fever; extreme obesity, during menstruation, early pregnancy, or just after a heart attack.
Padabhyangam
Duration: 30 mins
What to expect: herbal foot massage that focuses on vital pressure points to balance the doshas.
Benefits: prevents spasm and relaxes the ligaments, improves circulation to lower limbs.
How it works: stimulates all organs and improves vitality. Stimulation of vital points induces deep sleep and faster body revitalization.
Not recommended (contraindicated) in case of Fever, cold, or flu.
Nasyam
Duration : 3 to 21 days @ 30 mins per day
What to expect: in Nasyam, herbal juices, medicated oils, herbal powder, etc. are passed through the nasal cavity according to the underlying condition being treated.
Benefits: Nasyam provides a remedy for congestion, allergies, sinusitis, headaches, migraine, cervical spondylosis, hair fall, premature greying of hair, rhinitis, and nasal infections. It cleanses, purifies, and strengthens the nasal passages, allowing you to breathe fully and easily again.
How to work: Medicated oils/juices/powders stimulate the vital centers of the brain to overcome specific diseases.
Not recommended (contraindicated) in case of: After heavy meals or Shirodhara.
Vaman
(includes Abhyangam)
Duration: Up to 8 days @ 60 mins per day
What to expect: Vaman is a treatment that starts with oral intake of medicated ghee in ascending doses for a period of 3 to 7 days and includes a full body Abhyangam massage. This continues for a few days ends with therapeutic vomiting. Benefits: Vaman is beneficial in Kapha predominant disorders e.g. asthma, cough, and psoriasis.
How it works: Aggravated doshas from shakha (body) are channelized into the kosha (abdomen) which are flushed out from the body through induced vomiting.
Not recommended (contraindicated) in the case of Young children and those above 70 years of age.
Virechanam
(includes Abhyangam)
Duration: up to 8 days @ 60 mins per day
What to expect: Virechanam starts with oral intake of medicated ghee in ascending doses for a period of 3 to 7 days and end includes a full-body abhyanga massage. This continues for a few days and ends with therapeutic purgation (excretion).
Benefits: Virechanam is extremely beneficial in Pitta disorders such as dermatitis, chronic fever, heartburn, jaundice, etc.
How it works: Aggravated doshas from shakha (body) are channelized into the kosha (abdomen) which are flushed out from the body through induced purgation (excretion).
Not recommended (contraindicated) in case of Patients with anorectal canal diseases and patients above 70 years of age.
Sneha
Basti Duration: 1 to 8 days @ 30 mins per day
What to expect: Sneha Basti involves enema using medicated oil.
Benefits: Sneha Basti is used to treat constipation, neurological ailments, paralysis, flatulence, lower backaches, gout, and rheumatism. How it works: oil-based enema helps in colonic de-toxification.
Not recommended (contraindicated) in case of Patients with fistula-in-ano patients above 70 years of age.
Kashaya Basti
Duration: 1 to 8 days @ 75 mins per day
What to expect: Kashaya Basti is used to treat constipation, neurological ailments, paralysis, flatulence, lower backache, gout, and rheumatism.
How it works: Decoction based enema helps in colonic de-toxification.
Not recommended (contraindicated) in case of patients with anorectal canal diseases & patients above 70 years of age.