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Sarvanga Shareera Abyanga is a full-body Ayurvedic massage with medicated oil, including head and face, for 40 minutes. It nourishes tissues, removes toxins, cleanses skin, and stimulates internal organs, promoting better sleep and eyesight.
Sheersha Abyanga, commonly known as Ayurvedic Head Massage, is a treatment that contributes to the relaxation of the body and mind. It involves massaging the head, neck and shoulders with warm herbal oil to calm and balance the mind and nervous system.
Mukya Abyanga, or Face Massage, relaxes stressed facial muscles and revitalises skin damaged by sun exposure and environmental factors. This therapy includes massaging 'marma points' on the face to cleanse and nourish the skin while stimulating energy flow to the body's organs and systems.
Parshawa Abyanga, or Body Part Massage, targets localised pains and ailments, utilising warm herbal oils and gentle strokes. It relaxes muscles, alleviates tension, and promotes overall well-being, particularly beneficial for stiffness, muscle pain, stress, and for elderly individuals.
Paada Abyanga, or Foot Massage, is a holistic Ayurvedic therapy focusing on pressure points (Marma points) in the feet. Massaging these points stimulates organs such as the liver, kidneys, stomach, neck, heart, and head, promoting energy flow and blood circulation throughout the body.
Udwarthana, or Dry Powder Massage, is an Ayurvedic technique involving upward strokes with dry herbal powder. This treatment is effective for weight reduction, as the massage generates heat that helps reduce excess fat. It also enhances immunity and promotes overall body function.
Awagaha Swedha, or Herbal Bath, is a sudation therapy in Ayurveda that follows an oil massage to eliminate toxins, reduce inflammation, and relieve pain. The patient is immersed in a bath tub with warm water medicated with Ayurvedic herbs for a set duration, cleansing, refreshing, and rejuvenating the body for a sense of total well-being.
Sarvanga Swedha, or Steam Bath, is an Ayurvedic treatment inducing sweat. Herb-infused oil is applied on the body, and the individual rests inside a wooden chamber with the head outside, receiving herbal steam. This therapy aids in weight loss, detoxification, and provides relief for respiratory conditions.
Nadi Swedha, also known as Vashpa or Body Part Steam, induces sweating using a special instrument called Nadi Swedha Yantra. Steam, infused with herbs, is passed over the body part through a tube fitted to the instrument. This Ayurvedic therapy helps eliminate toxins, improve circulation, and balance the doshas.
Pottali Swedha involves applying heat with a poultice made of herbal leaves in a gentle, synchronised manner to induce perspiration. This therapy strengthens muscles, bones, nerves, and tissues, making it beneficial for chronic muscular problems.
Pizichil is a traditional Ayurvedic treatment that involves applying warm, medicated oils over the entire body, followed by a gentle and nourishing massage.
Shirodhara is a therapy where medicated oil, milk, buttermilk, or decoction is continuously poured in a stream onto the forehead for 40 minutes.
Kashaya Dhara is a therapeutic technique where a steady stream of herbal decoction is poured onto the forehead or body. This treatment is renowned for its effectiveness in addressing skin, hair, mental, and muscular issues.
Ksheera Dhara is an Ayurvedic therapy where medicated milk or dairy-based liquids are poured onto the forehead to induce a state of consciousness and promote psycho-somatic equilibrium. This therapy aims to cleanse, rejuvenate, and alleviate mental fatigue, stress, and adverse effects on the central nervous system.
Thalapodichil involves applying a wet medicated paste to the head, covering it with a processed plantain or lotus leaf. The paste, made from pancha sugandha dravya and choorna mixed with fresh milk or buttermilk, is left for 20 minutes before removal. This cooling treatment is effective for psychosomatic disorders, chronic headaches, burning sensations in the body, scalp conditions like dandruff and hair loss, and chronic sinusitis.
Janu Basthi is a renowned Ayurvedic therapy for acute and chronic knee pain. Medicated oils are poured onto a specific part of the knee joint for 40 minutes, offering effective relief.
Kati Basthi is a lumbar therapy to alleviate chronic back pain, stiffness, and strengthen muscles. In Sanskrit, ‘Kati’ means lower back and ‘Basti’ means to retain. Warm, medicated oil is poured into a black gram flour mould placed on the lower back, improving vertebral column function, nerve and disc lubrication, and flexibility.
Shiro Basthi involves covering the patient's head with a leather cap to prevent oil leakage and pouring herbal oils onto the head, akin to a 'herbal oil bath.' The oil is left on for about 40–45 minutes before being drained out.
Nasya is the administration of medicated oil, decoction (Kwatha), fresh herbal extract (Swarasa), or fine powder (Churna) through the nose. It helps eliminate vitiated doshas in the head and neck region.
Kawalagraha, or gargling, is an Ayurvedic practice of holding herbal liquids in the mouth for oral cleansing, teeth and gum strengthening, and overall oral hygiene. It is a recommended daily routine to prevent dental issues and improve breath freshness. Specific herbal formulations used in Kawalagraha may also offer therapeutic benefits for gum diseases, mouth ulcers, and throat infections.
Pattu treatment involves applying warm pastes prepared from natural herb powders to the affected area, followed by bandaging.
Thaila Pichu is a palliative treatment for various body ailments. It involves applying a thick layer of cotton wool soaked in warm medicated oil to the affected area. The oil is replaced periodically to maintain warmth and therapeutic benefits. This therapy is particularly effective for head and spine care.
Akshi Tharpana begins with a gentle face massage, followed by the pouring of lukewarm Triphala Ghrita into leak-proof frames around the eyes. The person then blinks gently to allow the oil to be absorbed into the eyes.
Gandusha is an Ayurvedic practice where medicinal liquids, like oil or herbal decoctions, are held in the mouth for a specific time, different from oil pulling. It is believed to improve gum health, reduce plaque, and freshen breath.
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