Ayurvedic massage and herbal steam
Abhyangam & Swedana
Classical oil massages with oils chosen for you, followed by herbal steam or fomentation to help the medicines penetrate.
Abhyanga
The basic Satvic massage with individual-specific oils. Stimulates circulation, tones and relaxes the muscles and strengthens the body.
Vishesha Abhyanga
Full-body, synchronised four-hand massage with medicated oils that work into the deeper tissues.
Rejuvenation Massage
A seven-step rejuvenating massage with medicated oil to relax the muscles and strengthen the body.
Mardhana
Deep-tissue massage with firm strokes to relax tired muscles, for those with persistent aches.
Samvahana
Gentle, feather-touch strokes with rare herbal essential oils — suited to sensitive skin and good for circulation.
Kaya Seka (Pizhichil)
Warm medicated oils or decoctions poured over the whole body to relax and strengthen it. Traditionally used in vascular, nerve and musculoskeletal conditions.
Sarwanga Udwarthana
A cleansing medicated-powder massage that improves circulation, complexion and body tone; often part of weight management.
Baala Abhyanga
A rejuvenating massage for children with medicated oils, to strengthen the tissues.
Spinal Massage
Focused massage for the spine and back muscles to ease pain and stiffness.
Sthanika Abhyanga
Area-specific massage.
Sthanika Udwarthana
Area-specific powder massage.
Garbhini & Soothika Abhyanga
Dedicated prenatal and postnatal massages.
Bhashpa Sweda
Full bodyLocal area
Herbal steam bath in a steam chamber, helping the oils penetrate deeply.
Parisheka Sweda
Full bodyLocal area
Herbal bath with a continuous pouring of warm decoctions.
Patrapinda Sweda
Full bodyLocal area
Massage and fomentation with bundles of herbal leaves to relieve pain and soothe the tissues.
Churna Pinda Sweda
Full bodyLocal area
Fomentation with medicated-powder bundles; often used for joint stiffness.
Shashtika Shali Pinda Sweda (Njavara Kizhi)
Full bodyLocal area
Fomentation with bundles of rice cooked in medicated milk, after a massage. A nourishing therapy that builds muscle strength; also used in children’s and elder care.
Valooka Sweda
Full bodyLocal area
Fomentation to relax deeper tissues and ease stiffness and discomfort — for tired legs, a stressed back and tired shoulders.
Good to know
- Swedana works best on an oiled body, which allows the medicines to be absorbed well.
- All Abhyangam and Bhashpa Sweda procedures are followed by a body scrub.
- Duration, therapies and medicines may change according to the doctor’s advice, your health and the season.
Ask about these therapies
Call or send a WhatsApp message to book. Please book 24 hours in advance where you can.
All facilities
- 7 therapiesShiropakramaShirodhara and other therapies for the head.Learn more →
- 3 therapiesIndriya ParicharyaGentle therapies for the eyes and ears.Learn more →
- 3 therapiesSandhi ParicharyaWarm-oil therapies for knees, back and neck.Learn more →
- 3 therapiesAlankaraAyur facials, foot care and skin therapies.Learn more →
- 5 therapiesPanchakarmaThe five classical cleansing procedures.Learn more →
- 6 therapiesAyur-SatvaSeveral classical therapies in one session.Learn more →
- 5 programmesWeight ManagementUdwarthana and Panchakarma-based programmes.Learn more →