- ABHYANGAM (OIL APPLICATIONS)
- UDWARTHANAM(Massage)
- CHAVITTI UZHICHIL (Massage Using Feet)
- SWEDANAM (Sudation)
- SIRODHARA
- THAKRA DHARA
- SIROVASTHI
- SIROPICHU
- THALAM
- MASSAGE TYPES
Abhyanga is antiquated Indian Ayurvedic oil knead treatment for recuperating and detoxifying Body, Mind and Spirit. This Ayurvedic detox and stress lessening treatment is performed by home grown oils. It joins a sweet-smelling mix of oils arranged with herbs warmed and mixed to your Dosha sort. An assortment of Ayurvedic methods is connected to work along the vitality directs of your body in a synchronized way to reestablish the stream of indispensable vitality, Prana, where it has turned out to be blocked. Lymphatic incitement with ayurvedic home grown oils crush out lethal amassing from channels. Consequently it is DETOXIFYING rub. Warm oil is the best solution for Vata which is overseeing vitality for solid body and psyche, Abhyanga oil kneads starts profound recuperating inside cells. Subsequently it is a standout amongst the most famous treatments in Ayurveda Body work medicines.
REQUIREMENTTherapy table ,oil ,small vessels ,heaters and towels
INDICATIONImproves body strength ,sleep,good texture ,good complexion of skin ,promotes resistance and eye sight,prevents premature ageing and stiffness of limbs.
CONTRAINDICATIONFever ,Diarrhoea,ingestion etc.
The straightforward procedure of rubbing the body beneath the neck with oil and home grown powder in a heading inverse to the bearing of hair on the body is named as Udwarthanam back rub. Udwarthanam knead open the parts of dissemination, echances and encourages and the metabolic action of the skin complextion. It is helpful for diminishing surplus muscle to fat quotients and increment the solidness of the furthest points. Udwarthanam back rub is additionally extremely helpful for skin issues identified with khalpa, vata and pitta.
Udwarthanam is by and large known as Ayurvedic body scour specifying the specific utilization of natural glue called lepam, which is set up from dried beans, drain and types of mending oils. (Another less basic course is through the execution of steam).
REQUIREMENTTherapy table oil,powder,small vessels ,heaters ,towels.
INDICATIONGives optimum strength to the body,provide complexion to the skin,reduces obesity and excess fat.
CONTRAINDICATIONFever ,Diarrhoea,ingestion etc.
This is the most ancient form of massage which has been practising in kerela under the guidance of experts in Ayurveda and Kalaripayttu (Kerela Martial Arts).
REQUIREMENTA long mat ,oil,small vessels towel,rope piece.
INDICATIONIt reduces the adiposity relieves rheumatic complaints.Gives good complexion to skin.Increase flexibility of joints.
CONTRAINDICATIONChildren ,oldage people,severe illness,indigestion,fever etc.
This is an important process generally done before Pancha Karma (elimanating Process) by which sweat is generated either local or all over the body and it increases circulation also.Based on the nature of heat sources of swedana ,it is classified into various types:
1) USHMA SWEDAM
This is performed by the application of steam for which various modalisation are described as given below:
i ) PINDA SWEDAM
This body is made ti sweda by the applications of boluses tied in a cloth made of medicinal leaves or pudding.This contents of the boluses varies according to the condition of the patient.It can be fried leaves of medicinal leaves,lemon pieces, horse gram,ceasam seeds,black gram wheat ,rice meat etc.
a) PATRAPODALA SWEDAM
Boluses are made with leaves of sida cordifolia,Ricinus communis,poongamia glabra,arka,two ripe lemon and coconut scrapes
REQUIREMENTTherapy table,oil,towel,heater ,leaves of pongamia glabra,Ricinus communis,sida rhombifolia,arka etc ,Ripe lemon-2,cocunut scrapes-150 gm
CONTRAINDICATIONFever ,Indigestion burns,toxicity,alchoholic.
b) SASHTIKA PINDA SWEDAM
Boluses are made with navara rice ,which is cooked in Bala decoction and the decoction is prepared by putting 700 gm of powdered roots of Bala in 16 liters of water + 4 liters of milk and boiled over mild heat until it is reduced to 4 liters and then filtered an used.
REQUIREMENTTheraphy table ,oil,towel,heater ,milk decoction,bala decoction -2.5 litres,navara rice-900 gm reduced to 2.5 literes,cow's milk-2.5 literes.
INDICATIONIn musculo sketalal disorders and in neurological disorders.
CONTRAINDICATIONIn conditions of Amadosha ,fever etc.
c) CHOORNA KIZHI
REQUIREMENTTheraphy table ,oil,towel,heater ,milk decoction,bala decoction -2.5 litres,navara rice-900 gm reduced to 2.5 literes,cow's milk-2.5 literes.
CONTRAINDICATIONFever ,Indigestion
ii ) NAIL SWEDAM
Comes under ushma swedam
a) KSHEERA DHOOMAM
This is a form of Nali Swedam.
REQUIREMENTChair,oil,vessels,bed sheet ,stove,Nalee,Lotus petal ,Decoration made of Bala, Eranda or Arka -1/2 liters cow milk 1/2 litres.
INDICATIONIn facial paralaysis,jihwa stamba
CONTRAINDICATIONIn burning sensation ,unconcious stage ,general weakness.
2) UPANAHA SWEDAM
Formentation is done by applying medicated paste in the joints.
REQUIREMENTEranda leaf,thread ,cotton cloth ,stove ,vessels ,saindhava,lemon,Dhanyamla.
INDICATIONIn swelling and pain over joints.
CONTRAINDICATIONIn skin diseases.
3) KAYASEKAM
It is a type of Swedana karma known as Dhara Sweda.
REQUIREMENTDhara Table,Medicated oil,Vessel ,Heater ,Towel
INDICATIONIn neurological disorder ,Arthritis.
CONTRAINDICATIONIndigestion ,obesity,skin disorders,fever ,cough etc.
4) AVAGHA SWEDAM
Formentation by taking bath in a tub or vessels with vatha alleviating decotion, milk etc.
REQUIREMENTTub ,oil,stove ,vessels ,decoration
INDICATIONLow back pain ,Moorthra krichara vikara (Dysuria),Piles.
CONTRAINDICATIONIn fever ,indigestion.
Present day ways of life prompt to weakness from various perspectives. Nonetheless, the utilization of basic and common techniques can essentially enhance wellbeing and essentialness. Filtration treatment is a one of a kind element of Ayurveda including the entire purging of body and along these lines dispensing with vitiated doshas. The system viably treats doshic adjusts in their propelled stages. Vitiated doshas bringing on blocked diverts in a framework, which needs sanitization, approach. Shirodhara is one of the colossal cleansing and reviving treatment.
REQUIREMENTMedicated oil,cloth,dhara table ,Sirodhara vessels ,heater etc
INDICATIONIn facialpalsy,Insomnia ,Mental diseases,Hemiplegia,headache etc.
CONTRAINDICATIONFever,Indigestion Diarrhoea,Hypertension.
A procedure by which home grown oils, sedated drain, buttermilk and so on are permitted to stream on the temple .This treatment is regularly utilized for treating Alzheimer's malady, a sleeping disorder, gloom, stretch related issues, hypertension, craziness, skindisorders, psoriasis, frailty and so forth. Buttermilk, which has colossal cooling properties, is utilized as the fundamental element for the treatment. Thakradhara implies the abundant pouring of pharmaceutical rich buttermilk on a man's brow.
The treatment instigates coolness to the cerebrum, unwinds the psyche, decreases mental anxiety and builds memory control. Henceforth Thakradhara is likewise considered as a decent reviving treatment for the brain and body.
INDICATIONDisease affecting eyes and ear,Psoriasis,headache.
CONTRAINDICATIONFever,Indigestion,Diarrhoea,hypertension
Sirovasthi is an effective treatment in Ayurveda for nervous system disorders. In this therapy, warm medicated oil is retained over the head for a certain amount of time. This oil is a mixture of gingely oil, castor oil, ghee, common milk, and various herb extracts. Herbs and oil are boiled in a special way in order to extract their full medicinal properties
The first step of Sirovasthi starts with the application of warm herbal oil all over the body. This nourishes the nerve endings and prepares the body for the main treatment. Then a cylindrical shaped leather cap of about ten inches height and both ends open is fitted around the patients head. Certain mixture of the lukewarm herbal oil which is prescribed by the Ayurveda Physician according to the individual body type is poured into it.
REQUIREMENTMedicated oil like Dhanvanthram oil,Ksheerabala oil,Rasnadi churnam,cloth,cap or rexin,stool
INDICATIONFacial palsy,insomnia,migraine,eye diseases,ear ache etc.
CONTRAINDICATIONFever ,Diarrhoea,Indigestion,Hypertension
Sirovasthi is an effective treatment in Ayurveda for nervous system disorders. In this therapy, warm medicated oil is retained over the head for a certain amount of time. This oil is a mixture of gingely oil, castor oil, ghee, common milk, and various herb extracts. Herbs and oil are boiled in a special way in order to extract their full medicinal properties
The first step of Sirovasthi starts with the application of warm herbal oil all over the body. This nourishes the nerve endings and prepares the body for the main treatment. Then a cylindrical shaped leather cap of about ten inches height and both ends open is fitted around the patients head. Certain mixture of the lukewarm herbal oil which is prescribed by the Ayurveda Physician according to the individual body type is poured into it.
REQUIREMENTEmetic drug ,honey,rock salt,decoction,milk,bucket,oil,hot water.
INDICATIONNIn toxicity,indigestion,skin diseases,mental disorders etc.
CONTRAINDICATIONFever,Indigestion
This procedure is a simplified form of Thala pothichil.
REQUIREMENTPowders like rasnadi choornam,Kahooradi choornam,Thriphala choornam and medicated oil like eranda ,butter milk.
INDICATIONIn neurological disorders ,headache ,insomnia,snake bite etc.
CONTRAINDICATIONFever ,diarrhoea,Indigestion.
Abhyangam | Potli Massage |
Potli's | Sirodhara |
Dhara & General | Dhara + Potli Massage |
Cream Massage | Udwarthanam (Powder massage) |
Chandan Massage | Head Massage |
Navra (Rice massage ) | Pidhichil |
Ayurvedic Facial |