A whole body massage with specific herbal oils to nourish and revitalize the body tissues and to allow the toxins to be removed from the cells. Anhyangam has much deeper and more far reaching effects using mineral oils and lotions. Abhyangam achieves deepest healing effects by naturally harmonizing Body - Mind & Spirit. This massage is performed by one therapist for one hour and is usually followed by a medicated steam bath (Swedana). It is one of the most rejuvenating.Treatments of Ayurveda.

This is for persons with problems of obesity, diabetes, skin diseases etc. It is also good for stress relief, better blood circulation, nervous stimulation and muscle toning for general good health. It is also ideal for post delivery care.

PIZHICHIL

Pizhichil is a procedure developed in Kerala, which gives the effects of both Snehana and Swedana. It is considered as one among the Keraleeya Panchakarma Technique. Medicated oil is poured onto the body in continuous streams while being gently massaged by two therapists for 45 minutes to 60 minutes. It is extremely soothing and relaxing. It acts as a free radical scavenger, toning, strengthening and deeply rejuvenating the whole body. It is given after a course of Abhyangam.

Benefits

• Increases vitality and body immunity.
• Anti-aging and rejuvenating.
• Ensures better blood circulation.
• Alleviates the burning sensation in the body.
• A soothing and relaxing procedure.
• Prescribed in clinical conditions like Paraplegia, Hemiplegia and other Vata dominant ailments.

SHIRO VASTI

This is the most important of all external use of Snehana (oil application). Certain lukewarm ayurvedic / herbal oils are poured into a cap fitted on the head for 15 to 60 minutes per day according to the patient's conditions for a period of 7 days. Its effects are marvelous in neuralgia, hemicarnia, optic atrophy, otalgia, deafness, facial paralysis and all diseases affecting the carnial nerves.

Benefits

• Reduces Anxiety and Stress.
• Bestows liveliness to the organs. A clear voice and firm jaws and strength to the head.
• Reduces dryness of the mouth and nose.
• It is prescribed in clinical conditions like Head ache, Ear ache, humming in the ear and ailments connected with Vata in the head.

KATI VASTI

In this process specially prepared warm medicated oil is kept over the lower back with herbal paste boundary. This treatment lasts for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Benefits

• Relieves pain.
• Recommended in low back ache, spinal disorders etc.

PODIKKIZHI

(Powder bundle massage) and Ilakkishi (Leaf bundle Massage)

Herbal leaves (Ila) or herbal powders (Podi) are applied to the whole body in boluses with hot medicated oils for 45 minutes per day for a period of 7 to 14 days.

Benefits

• Relieves pain, Numbness and edema.
• Improves peripheral blood supply.
• Controls vitiated vita.
• Stimulate the nerve endings.
• In Osteoarthritis, Spondylosis, Sports injuries etc.

NJAVARAKIZHI

It is a process by which the whole body or any specific part thereof is made to perspire by the application of certain medical puddings externally in the form of boluses tied up in a muslin bag. This is applied by two to four masseurs for about 60 minutes per day for a period of 14 days. This treatment is useful in all kinds of rheumatism, paralysis, polio, and congenital deformity of the limbs and dislocation of bones and joints etc.

Benefits

• Strengthens the body.
• Rejuvenates the tissues.
• Gains body weight.
• Improves muscle tone.

ANJANAM

A special treatment in which the eyes are bathed in a special herbal decotion. This procedure takes 15 minutes.

Benefits

• Relieves the strain due to constant glaring to the computer & TV screen.
• Helps in preventing early formation of Cataract.
• Reduces pain and burning sensation in the eyes.
• Offers a good relaxation and cooling effect to the eyes.
• It is very useful in conditions like Dry Eye.
• Syndrome, Chronic Conjunctivitis, Corneal Ulcer and Glaucoma.

KARNAPOORANAM

It is a special programme for cleaning the ears by using special medicated oil.

UDWARTANAM

This is a specialized herbal treatment for weight reduction. A herbal paste or powder is applied all over the body and deeply massaged with specific movements by two therapists for one hour.

Benefits

• Toning the skin & muscle after child birth.
• Removes Cellulite.
• Weight reduction.
• Imparts good complexion to the skin.
• Revitalizes the sense of touch.
• Removes Kapha toxins from the body.

SHIRO DHARA

Dhara is a method of Kerala special treatment. Many such distinctive and excellent forms of treatments, not practiced in the other parts of India are conducted by the Kerala Physicians.

Benefits

• Strengthens the Central nervous system (CNS).
• Strengthens the sensory organs.
• Reduces stress and anxiety.
• Decreases Hypertension.
• Offers a sound sleep.
• It is also prescribed in clinical conditions like Epilepsy, Diabetic neuropathy, Paralysis etc.

KSHEERADHARA

Same relaxing treatment as Sirodhara but instead of herbal oil, herbal milk is poured over the forehead or over the whole body. Great therapy for people suffering from headaches from Vata and Pitta predominance, Insomnia and mental tension.

Benefits