Ayurveda is a Sanskrit word derived from two roots, “Ayus” and “Veda”, meaning life and knowledge respectively. It is an ancient healing system that has been practiced for more than 5000 years. Ayurveda not only focuses on the healing of illness, but, more so the prevention thereof and preservation of life. In essence, the science of Ayurveda aims at treating the body, mind and soul.
AYURVEDIC AND WELLNESS CONSULTATION: 30 minutes
The Ayurvedic consultation explores your physical, mental and emotional health to help you understand your unique energetic constitution or combination of Doshas (the three dynamic living forces) that determines your body type and your current imbalances. The Ayurvedic physician continues to design your unique programme of diet and exercise according to your body type that will help stimulate energy, balance and a sense of calm to your being.
LIFESTYLE RECOMMENDATION: 30 minutes
Ayurveda promotes a lifestyle that is in harmony with Nature. Your consultation evaluates your unique dosha needs during your stay as well as take-home lifestyle guidence given.
ABHYANGA: 30/ 55 minutes
A traditional synchronised full body massage given by two Ayurveda therapists in synergy with your dosha type. Abhyanga improves blood pressure and assits with the elimination of impurities.
PIZHICHIL: 60 minutes (including steam and shower)
An indulgent, rejuvenation experience, in which lukewarm herbal oils anoint the entire body. Slow and rhythmic movements are applied. Pizhichil strengthens immunity and joint mobilisation.
CHOORNASWEDANA: 55 minutes
Your massage based dosha specific needs are enhanced with the use of warmed herbal poultices which induce therapeutic sweating. Known also as “the bundle massage”, it increases circulation, relieves muscle pain and stiffness, rheumatism, arthritis and sports injuries.
SHIRODHARA: 55 minutes
Luke warm herbal oil is poured in an even stream on to the forehead to pacify and revitalise the mind and the body. A rejuvenating and anti-aging ritual, Shirodhara improves memory, regulates sleep patterns and addresses other neurological disorders.
TAKRADHARA: 45 minutes
A calming experience where cool medicated buttermilk is poured onto the forehead to bring relief to those who suffer from insomnia, depression, gynaecological, psychological and stress related conditions.
UDWARTHANA: 45 minutes
A deep, dry massage using herbal powders which stimulate the hair follicles assisting to break down the body’s excess subcutaneous fat. This massage aims to address obesity and mobilises toxins. Beneficial for firming and toning.
MUKHA LEPA: 55 minutes
For centuries Mukha Lepa has been used as a beauty ritual for Indian women. Traditional herbs are used to cleanse, exfoliate, tone and finally hydrate. A specialised dosha specific herbal lepa or mask is applied to the face to bring out the beauty within.
TARPANA: 30 minutes
Treating the eyes by applying ghee is known as “Akshi Tarpana” or “Netra Vasthi” in Ayurveda. Whilst laying on the droni table a ring of flour paste is made around the eyes. Medicated ghee is then poured gently into the ring over the eyes. After sufficient unction has been poured, the eyes are intermittently opened and closed for a period not exceeding five minutes. This experience is good for treating tired eyes as well as other eye disorders.
KATI VASTI: 45 minutes
Practiced to ease lower back pain. A small circle of paste made from black gram or wheat flour is placed strategically on the lower back. Warmed oil is then poured into the depression created by the ring of paste. This soothes muscular tissue, alleviates pain and lubricates the discs and nerves.
GANDHUSHA: 30 minutes
This experience involves the retention of medicated oil or decoction in the mouth for a few minutes. Gandusa is good for cleansing, detoxifying and aids in mouth, voice, gum and tooth disorders. Gandusa addresses bad breath, whilst improving the flexibility of facial muscles.
SNEHA VASTI: 30 minutes
The main seat of vata dosha is pakwashaya (large intestine). Oil enemas are used to access this area and relieve Vata related disorders such as constipation, neurological ailments, flatulence, lower back ache, gout and rheumatism.
KASHAYA VASTI: 55 minutes
An enema normally administered after a course of sneha vasti. A herbal decoction is mixed with salt, honey medicated oil and herbal paste is administered. Kashya vasti nourishes and rebuilds the Dhatus (body tissue), strengthens their function and restores the body’s immunity. Whilst being highly nutritive, this enema helps to remove accumulated malas (toxins) from the colon.
NASYAM: 30 minutes
Instillation of medicated oil into the nostrils after massaging and inducing sweating to the upper portion of the body from the shoulders. During this process the areas around the nose, neck and shoulders are massaged continuously. This treatment is highly effective for cleansing of sinuses and treating migraines, chronic colds, headaches and chest congestion.
