What kind of spa treatments do you offer?
Both Holistic & Ayurveda treatments.
Which Ayurveda treatments are available?
- Body massages for rejuvenation and relaxation (Abhyanga, Synchronised Abhyanga and Sugandha Aroma massage).
- Intensive oil treatments to deal with stress and related inconveniences (Sirodhara and Pizhichil)
- Detoxification treatments (Podikkizhy and Njavarakkizhy).
- Various therapeutic treatments in consultation with our Ayurvedic doctor.
Difference between Abhyanga and Synchronized Abhyanga?
Abhyanga:
Whole body rejuvenation massage using Ayurvedic oils done by a single therapist and the overall effect is relaxing.
Synchronised Abhyanga:
A traditional massage using Ayurvedic oils done by two therapists and the overall effect is stimulating
Difference between Ayurveda and Holistic massages?
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Ayurveda |
Holistic (western) |
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| Indian traditional massage techniques |
Classical European techniques |
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| Medium pressure |
Deep pressure |
| Long gliding strokes (effleurage), circular movements, friction and compression with emphasis on vital energy points |
Effleurage, kneading, squeezing, rolling, friction, tapping and hacking techniques with an emphasis on pressure points |
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| Massage direction away from the heart |
Massage direction towards the heart |
| Digital pressure point techniques not widely used |
Extensive use of digital pressure point technique |
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| An overall massage for the whole body starts with a head massage in sitting position followed by back and front massage completed with a foot, neck shoulder and back massage |
Massage done part by part starting from neck shoulder and back moving down to the legs and then to the front of the body. |
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| Medicated herbal oils prepared from classical recipes are used |
Herbal oils or blended essential oils are used |
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| Traditionally done on a medicinal wooden massage table, option of using soft mattress for the comfort |
Soft mattress massage table with a face cradle is used |
Which oils are used in Ayurveda treatments?
Standardised oil combinations are used in general massages but recommended oils selected according to doctor’s prescription will be used for therapeutic massages and treatments.
Most of the Ayurvedic oils are sesame oil or coconut oil based and is processed with different medicinal herbs.
Standardised oils used in Abhyanga: Ksheerabala oil for head massage (anti stress and rejuvenative); Balaswagandhadi oil (improves circulation, relaxes muscles, strengthens the body and nourishes the skin) and Karpooradi oil (relieves aches and pains) for body massage.
What is Sirodhara and its benefits?
It is a unique treatment of Ayurveda for relieving stress and stress related inconveniences. After an oil massage (30 minutes), warm medicated oil is poured slowly in an oscillating stream on the forehead (30 minutes). The warm oil flows all over the scalp resulting in deep relaxation. Gentle scalp massage is done at intervals during the oil pouring. The treatment is completed with a relaxing scalp massage and a short neck back and shoulders massage in the sitting position.
Standard oil used: Ksheerabala oil (Anti-stress and rejuvenative)
The treatment is given lying on the traditional massage table with a soft pillow under the head. The oil is poured through a cotton thread from a pot mount on a stand at the head end of the massage table.
It quiets the mind, awakens the senses, stimulates the nervous system and the senses and effectively removes stress. Improves quality of sleep, relieves general headaches, strengthens hair roots and prevents premature greying.
We have three rooms equipped with this facility.
Overall effect is relaxing and relieves stress.
What options are available in Ayurveda for health problems?
First choice for any muscle or joint related problems is Abhyanga with prescription oils for repeated sessions. But chronic and deep rooted aches and pains, arthritis and backaches respond well with warm herbal bundle treatments (Podikkizhy) and other specific therapeutic procedures done as a course after a detailed consultation with the doctor. We also recommend internal herbal medicines for better results.
Do you offer Rejuvenation programmes?
Apart from individual rejuvenating and relaxing massages we also offer Rejuvenation programmes which combines different massages and treatments in a systematic order and administered for 3-7 or more days and are more effective in rebalancing the body system to function efficiently and will help to boost the immune system. Overall effect is relaxing and energising.
Advisable for all age groups.
What is the reason for using the Ayurvedic Massage Table?
Traditionally Ayurvedic treatments are done on a wooden massage table with medicinal properties which helps to pacify Vata Dosha in the body. For therapeutic procedures like Kizhy, Dhara and Pizhichil, the wooden table is effective in maintaining the body temperature and the temperature of the products used at an optimum level for longer durations.
What age group are spa treatments advisable for?
Spa treatments and its benefits are advisable for all; however it is best that a doctor is consulted prior to signing up for any treatments.