Ayurma Therapeutic Resort

This Ayurvedic warm oil massage is done with two therapists working on either side of the patient, adopting seven standard positions with slow, fast, vigorous and kneading strokes. They work in tandem, synchronizing their strokes and massage, according to the circulatory and marma points, for about 45 to 60 minutes. Abhyanga Snana is part of the Purvakarma or preparatory measure of Panchakarma treatment in Ayurveda. It is also one of the most rejuvenating treatments of Ayurveda, especially in the Kerala tradition. In this massage, deep-seated and long stagnant toxins in the joints and tissues are loosened and released into the elimination system through natural toxin-release processes. This treatment, along with steam bath produces great results.

This treatment is very good for treating: Reduces obesity, Relieves pain in the body, Prevents absorption of inflammatory exudations, Relieves fatigue, Promotes development of muscles, Reduce mental tension, Corrects sexual weakness, Improves blood circulation, Rejuvenates whole body, Beautifies skin, Delays aging, Induces sound sleep, Promotes vitality and reduces stress, Removes toxins, Become more sensitive to yourself, Enhances Flexibility and it is great seasonal preventive care.

Certain precious herbal oils, medicated milk, butter milk, pure ghee, dhanyamla etc. are poured on the forehead in a special method for about 30 to 75 minutes in a day, for a period of 7 to 14 days. This treatment deeply relaxes and revitalizes the central nervous system. Shirodhara gives the best results when it follows an Abhyangam. Dhara is good for all ailments particularly for diseases of organs above the neck. It is the treatment of choice for correcting mental stress and obsessive behavior.

This treatment is very good for treating: Reduces Stress and Depression, Reduces Mental tension, Reduces Insanity, Reduces Insomnia, Controls Headache, Corrects Nervous disorders, Improves Chronic cold, Corrects Sinusitis, Heals Diseases of the eyes and ear, Prevents/ Slows Down Graying of hair, hair fall, Corrects Neurological disorders, Restores Memory, Strengthens sensory organs, Corrects Chronic Psoriasis of Psychosomatic origin, Enables increased supply of oxygen to the blood cells in the brain and it is also a spiritual healing therapy. At Ayurma, Sirodhara along with Massage, Herbal Steam bath, Herbal Shower and Face pack will last about 3 hours.

Pizhichil is one of the great rejuvenation therapies of Ayurveda.a real gift from Ayurveda to easily become young again. In this treatment, precious warm medicated oil is squeezed on to the patient's body from a piece of cloth, periodically soaked in a vessel containing the oil, with soft massage in a special rhythmic way. Two to four trained therapists under the supervision of a physician perform the treatment. The patient should be made to adopt the seven standard positions, so that no area of the body is left uncovered. It is a highly effective way of treating diseases caused due to the vitiation of the Vata humor, especially Pakshaghata (hemiplegia), total paralysis, muscle spasms and other degenerative diseases affecting the muscles.

This treatment is very good for treating: Excellent for Rheumatic diseases Arthritis, Paralysis, Neurological and blood pressure disorders are corrected, Restores Sexual System, Corrects Nervous weakness, Corrects Hemiplegia, Improves skin complexion, Anti aging and rejuvenating, Relieves body pain and muscle spasms, Alleviates the burning sensation in the body, Helps preserve and promote optimum health, Helps in the healing of fractured bones, Increases immunity and prolongs life span and Promotes development of muscles At Ayurma, PIZHICHIL along with Massage, Steam bath Herbal Shower and face pack will last about 3 hours every day.

Navarakkizhi, Kerala's unique contribution to Ayurveda, is a fomentation of the body with bolus of cooked rice. Navara is a particular kind of rice known for its nutritional and therapeutic value. It is cooked with milk and other herbs. It is a type of sudation process in which the whole body or any specific part there of is made to perspire by the application, externally in the form of boluses tied up in muslin bag. Two to four masseurs apply this for about 60 to 90 minutes per day for a period of 7 to 14 days. This therapy is done in seven standard positions. This is a strengthening fomentation employed in all kinds of neurological disorders, rheumatism, arthritis, congenital deformity of the limbs, dislocation of bones and joints etc. It is highly beneficial in restoring nerve strength, besides the other incidental benefits, like smoother skin.

This treatment is very good for treating: Corrects Neurological diseases, Cures Rheumatism, Restores Emaciated limbs, Very effective in rebuilding flesh and muscle tissues, Strengthens the body, Improves blood supply, Corrects Chronic rheumatism, Helps in Osteoarthritis, Heals Gout, Corrects Numbness, Diseases caused by vitiation of blood are healed, Makes the body strong and sturdy, Nourishes the body and increases immunity, Promotes sharpness of vision and functions of all other sense organs, Slows down aging, Halts Premature graying of hair, Slows Baldness and promotes growth of hair, Corrects Wrinkles over the body and Gives softness to the body by improving the health of the skin.

A unique and deep treatment for all inflammatory conditions of the body. This treatment is very beneficial for patients with bones and joints problems, arthritis, spinal problems, sports injuries etc. Herbal leaves and herbs or herbal powders are applied to the whole body in boluses, with hot medicated oils. It is also helpful to lose weight. Two to four trained masseurs apply this for 45 to 60 minutes every day for 7 to 14 days.

This treatment is very good for treating: Pain in the joints, Rheumatism, Osteoarthritis, Arthritis with swelling, Spondylosis, Spondylitis, Sports injuries, Inflammatory conditions of the bones and joints, Pain, numbness and edema, Disrupted peripheral blood supply, Diseases like arthritis, paralysis and convulsions, Frayed nerve endings and Excessive weight.

In this treatment, two therapists apply certain warm herbal powders and deeply massage the body with specific movements, for about 30 to 45 minutes daily. The treatment lasts for a period of 7 to 14 days. This is a special herbal treatment along with steam bath for weight reduction and certain rheumatic conditions.

This treatment is very good for treating: Obesity, Hemiplegia, Certain skin diseases, Impaired circulation, Cellulite and Poor complexion of the skin Etc.

In this treatment, medicated Ghee (Clarified butter) or oils are given internally. The dosage is increased progressively every day for a period of five to seven days.

This treatment is very good for treating: Osteoarthritis, Psoriasis, Chronic constipation, Hemorrhoid Etc.

It is an important treatment for many major and minor diseases that affect the head. Certain herbal paste is applied on the crown of the head and built up to 3 cm thickness. The whole area is then wrapped with leaves. After the prescribed time, some precious oils are poured on the paste. This treatment is for about 30 to 40 minutes.

Shirovasti is a very special bathing treatment for the head. In this process, a long cap open at the top is fitted around the patient�s head and some precious lukewarm herbal oils are poured into the cap for 15 to 60 minutes per day, for a period 5 of 7 days. This treatment is specially recommended for case of nerve origin or affecting mucous tissues.

This treatment is very good for treating: Facial paralysis, Dryness of nostrils, mouth and throat, Burning sensation of head, Severe headaches, Migraine, Deafness, earache and humming of the ear, Diseases affecting cranial nerves, Insanity, Neuralgia, Hemicranias and Optic atrophy. The treatment also reduces anxiety, stress and restores liveliness to the organs.

A rectangular reservoir, made of black gram dough, is built up on the back, over the lumbar- sacral area. Luke warm medicinal oil, which alleviates pain and strengthens the bones is slowly poured in to the reservoir and retained for about 30 to 45 minutes. The oil is recycled periodically to keep it warm.

This treatment is very good for treating: Osteoarthritis of the hip, Pain in sciatic nerve areas, Inter vertebral disc prolapse, Pain, Numbness of the spine and Lumbar Spondylosis. The therapy stimulates and nourishes nervous system of the spine. Practitioners of Yoga find the technique helpful in awakening the Kundalini energy. Etc

Warm medicated oil or medicated ghee is kept over the chest for 30 minutes to 45 minutes. The oil is recycled periodically to keep it warm. The healing properties of herbal oils are used for this. This therapy enriches the blood and builds and maintains strong muscles and connective tissues at the chest. It is also a preventive treatment for heart from strokes and other related blocks.

This treatment is very good for treating: Heart diseases, Muscular chest pain, Asthma and Respiratory problem Etc

Netravasthi is the treatment of the eyes. Luke warm medicated ghee is kept on the eyes for about 15 to 20 minutes. The medicine is recycled periodically to keep it warm. It is one of the best ways to prevent all sorts of eye problems.

This treatment is very good for treating: Glaucoma, Chronic Conjunctivitis, Night blindness, Dry eye, Corneal ulcer The treatment helps to keep the eyes cool and relaxed and strengthens optical nerves Etc.

This is an effective way of treating different conditions of the knee joints. This is a special treatment in which warm medicated oil is retained over the knee joint for about 25 to 30 minutes. The oil is recycled periodically to keep it warm.

This treatment is very good for treating: Arthritis on knee, Swelling on knee, Cracking of the knee joints, Pain in the knee joint, Degenerative conditions of the Knee joint.

Specially prepared warm herbal oil is poured over the neck and retained inside a bed of black gram paste for about 25 to 30 min. The oil is recycled periodically to keep it warm. This treatment is especially beneficial to release tensions from the shoulder and neck. Most tensions, which accumulate in these areas, are in the nature of work stress.

This treatment is very good for treating: Loosens stiff joints, Cures cervical spondylitis and stiff neck, Ameliorates Paralysis and numbness of hands, Stimulates and nourishes nerves, Builds and maintains strong neck muscles and connective tissues and lubricates the joints keeping them flexible and pain free.

In this treatment a piece of cloth folded to palm size is dipped in herbal oil and placed gently on the patient�s crown or forehead. This treatment used to treat disorders of the cranial nerves and ailments affecting the region above the neck .

Medicinal paste applied on the crown or forehead is called Thalam. Different kinds of thalams are prescribed according the nature of the illness. This treatment is very useful for curing ENT problems, insomnia, migraine Etc.

Lepanam is the external application of medicated paste on the body, where pain is associated with inflammatory conditions. This is a very useful treatment for various types of inflammatory conditions, certain skin diseases, arthritis, gout Etc.

In this treatment, warm medicated oil and fumes are applied to the ears for 5 to 10 minutes. This process helps to clean the ears and avoids ailments associated with the ears. Etc

This treatment is a purification process for the female genital organs. In this treatment, precious herbal oils are applied through the vaginal route. This treatment is good for gynecological disorders, like fibroids, ovarian cysts Etc.

In this special treatment a mixture for medicinal decoction and cow's milk in heated and the steam thus liberated is passed to a tube and applied over the affected area or the whole body. This treatment is very effective for facial paralysis, speech disorders and various nervous disorders.

Precious herbal leaves and herbs are boiled and the medicated vapors are passed to the steam chamber where client is made to sit, keeping the head out, for a period of 10 to 15 minutes. The steam will open up the very small pores of the skin, thereby removing all wastes and pacifying the three doshas. A great therapy for toning the skin and giving it a special glow.

This treatment is very good for treating: Certain skin diseases, eliminates impurities from the body and reduces fat Etc.

This is induced vomiting and is done by giving emetic drugs orally along with a large quantity of liquids. The subject is allowed to vomit all the contents of the stomach.

This treatment is very good for treating: Bronchial asthma, cough, psoriasis, epilepsy and insanity Etc

It is done by oral administration of purgative drugs, after proper preparation of the individual through Poorvakarmas. Purvakarma will last for about 4 to 5 days, which includes intake of medicine, body massages, and steam baths.

This treatment is very good for treating: Skin diseases, urinary disorders, fistula, flatulence, stomatitis, insanity, arthritis dermatitis, chronic fever, heartburn and jaundice.

A therapeutic treatment for the nose, throat, sinuses and head. The face, shoulders and chest are massaged with specific herbal oil and made to perspire. The herbal extracts/herbal oil in exact doze is measured and poured slowly into the nostrils, while inhaling. After this process, the area around the nose, chest, palms and foot are massaged vigorously. This ayurvedic therapy can provide a miraculous remedy for congestion, allergies, sinusitis, headaches, migraine and other nasal infections. This therapy will cleanse, purify and strengthen the nasal passages, allowing you to breathe fully and easily again.

This treatment is very good for treating: Headache, bronchial asthma, neuralgia, earache, sinusitis, facial paralysis and rhinitis Etc.

Vasthi, the medicated oil enema, is the main therapy for all vata disorders, such as constipation, neurological ailments, paralysis, flatulence, lower backache, gout and rheumatism. The treatment nourishes and rebuilds the body tissues (dhatus), strengthens their activities, restores and fortify the body's immunity. This promotes better nutrition, while removing accumulated toxins (malas) from the colon.

This therapy is normally done after a course of Sneha Vasthi. This is a cleansing enema where a combination of honey, oil, herbal paste, herbal decoction, etc. is administered as per the patient's requirement and condition.

This treatment is very good for treating: Arthritis, constipation, neurological ailments, paralysis, flatulence, lower backache, gout, rheumatism, sciatica, fistula and hemiplegia Etc.

This is mainly used in the diseases resulting from blood derangement in the body. It is done with horns, leeches or suction cups.

This treatment is very good for treating: Eczema, scabies, leukoderma, gout and in cases of stagnant blood causing local inflammation Etc.