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Āyurvedic Classical Rituals
Abhyanga 60 minutes
A classical rhythmic Āyurvedic massage therapy using warm herbal oils to help energise the body and improve circulation. As impurities and toxins loosen from within the body, the massage helps to enhance the body’s immunity while inducing a state of deep relaxation in the mind.
Dhārā 45 minutes
Continuously pouring of stream of medicated oil or herbal decoction made of milk/ buttermilk on the forehead from a specified height for a specified period is termed as ‘Sirodhārā’ or ‘Sirahseka’. This procedure is globally renowned for its anxiolytic, adaptogenic and tranquilising effects, resulting into a kind of relaxation response. This therapy is recommended for relaxation, to relieve mental tensions, anxiety and result in a calmer outlook without producing any marked degree of sedation and hypnosis, without grossly altering the level of consciousness.
Pinda Sveda 60-75 minutes
Also, popularly known as Navarakizhi in Kerala style panchakarma therapies. As part of this therapy, fomentation is carried out by application of Pinda (bolus containing herbs and rice) on the body with gentle massage by it. The beauty of this therapy is the bolus, which is enhanced by adding Sastika Payasa (rice harvested in 60 days is made into a porridge by boiling with hers). Highly recommended for rejuvenation and toning.
Kāya Seka 60-75 minutes
Popularly known in Kerala style panchakarma as Pizhichil. This procedure provides simultaneous Snehana (oleation) and Svedana (fomentation). In this specialised procedure, in an orchestrated manner the whole body is oleated and fomented with lukewarm medicated oils that are selected with due consideration of Doshas and the Prakrithi (body constitution). Highly recommended in neuro-muscular conditions.
Vasti Greeva Vasti (neck care), Kati Vasti (back care), Janu Vasti (knee care) 60-75 minutes
Choice of these traditional therapies take a front stage in offering the best care for neck/ lower back and knee joints. In this specialised therapy, medicated oil is retained tropically in a special flour cabinet built around the joint of concern for a prescribed duration. This therapy carries a pain relieving and soothing effect by releasing muscle tension and stiffness, thereby strengthening the spine (neck & back).
Kizhi 45 minutes
In this therapy, herbs are tied in a muslin cloth poultice, heated in warm herbal oils prior to applying over the body. It is a remedial therapy, when administered it deeply penetrates the heat into tissues to rejuvenate, revitalise, relieve stress, tone the muscles, and improves circulation. Depending on the condition, poultice made of herbs or herbal powders or Valuka (sand) or Ishtika (brick and starch) is used.
Udwarthanam 60 minutes
Is a type of dry massage where the practitioner uses a carefully blended paste made of powdered herbs, grains and medicated ghee (clarified butter). The strokes are rhythmically performed in an upward movement, from below upwards strengthening and toning the muscles. In case of cellulite management, only the dry herbal powders are used for massage.
Nasya 45 minutes
This therapy is prescribed for Sinus and ENT care. In this authentic panchakarma therapy nasal herbal oils are administered through nostrils to purify the upper respiratory tract and Sinuses. This procedure helps to soften the clogged toxins in the sinuses and flush it out through nasal and oral passage. Highly recommended for allergies, migraine, and sinusitis.
Signature Rituals based on Āyurvedic philosophy
Pre-natal Massage (Try combining with exclusive one-to-one Prenatal Yoga sessions) 60 minutes
This massage therapy is recommended from second trimester. Here the practitioner uses special blend of oils that nourishes the mother and baby. This massage generally involves gentle and light pressure, while massage strokes vary person to person so do the strokes and oils too depend on the trimester, and weather conditions. A prior consultation is highly recommended including recommendation from your GP/ OBG.
Post-natal Massage 60 minutes
Pregnancy care and post-natal care are of great importance for women, especially as her body goes through various physical, mental, spiritual and emotional changes during pregnancy. According to Āyurvedic classics such as ‘Garbhini Vyakarana (embryonic development and care), post-natal care includes massages with medicated oils for proper lactation and revival of physical strength and vitality. This is still practiced across various Asian cultures in India, China, Vietnam, Cambodia and Indonesia.
Therapy Packages
Abhyanga & Sirodhārā
(90 minutes)
Abhyanga & Pinda Sveda or Kizhi
(90 minutes)
Post-natal massage with Serendipity Dreaming Ritual
(120 minutes)
Pre-wedding/ Special occasion package combining relaxing massage with Anahata Glow
(120 minutes)
Year-round wellness
At aayushka we offer a year long wellness. A combination of different treatments ranging between Abhyanga, Sirodhārā, Pinda Sveda, Kizhi and a Aika lifestyle treatment in the month of your birthday or anniversary. Please enquire within for special pricing. T&C apply.
ॐ शङ्खं चक्रं जलौकां दधदमृतघटं चारुदोर्भिश्चतुर्मिः
सूक्ष्मस्वच्छातिहृद्यांशुक परिविलसन्मौलिमम्भोजनेत्रम ।
कालाम्भोदोज्ज्वलाङ्गं कटितटविलसच्चारूपीताम्बराढ्यम
वन्दे धन्वन्तरिं तं निखिलगदवनप्रौढदावाग्निलीलम ॥ १॥
ॐ नमो भगवते महासुदर्शनाय वासुदेवाय धन्वन्तरायेः
अमृतकलश हस्ताय सर्व भयविनाशाय सर्व रोगनिवारणाय्
त्रिलोकपथाय त्रिलोकनाथाय श्री महाविष्णुस्वरूप
श्रीधनवन्तरी स्वरूप श्री श्री श्री औषधचक्र नारायणाय नमः ॥ २॥