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

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