Panchakarma and Ayurvedic Spa Therapies

The body therapies offered at Kanyakumari are specifically designed for rejuvenation and restoring vitality to the mind, body and spirit. These therapies are called "Rasayana" therapies in Ayurveda. The focus of these therapies are to help replenish the nervous system, feed the muscles and body tissues with nourishing herbs and oils and rejuvenate the adrenals. Many of the therapies are designed to specifically focus on a particular region, muscle group or organ system of the body.

Panchakarma treatment is comprised of an individually determined combination of the following traditional therapies. Most Panchakarma sessions primarily include Abhyanga (Ayurvedic massage), Shirodhara, and/or Swedana. An Ayurvedic consultation is required for longer programs of Panchakarma that contain other treatments. These rejuvenative therapies can also be administered individually, outside of a specific Panchakarma program.

Abhyanga (Ayurvedic Massage)
The synchronized movements of one or two Certified Panchakarma Technicians (CPT) massage oil deeply into your body from head to foot. This journey takes you into a state of deep relaxation and nourishes one’s skin and promotes cleansing and healing. Specialized herbal oils infused with herbs specific to your constitution and imbalances help bring your body back into balance. This massage can also be done with one therapist.

Shirodhara (Warm OIl Stream over Forehead)
A steady stream of warm herbal oil is lovingly poured onto the forehead, nourishing the energies of your sixth chakra. This blissful therapy induces a profound sense of peace and well-being, balances the emotions, and calms the mind. It is an ideal treatment for headaches, anxiety, depression, and stress.

Swedana (Herbal Steam)
This full body herbal steam follows any massage therapy. Hot steam which has been infused with special herbs allows the oil to penetrate deeper into the tissues as sweat is released through the skin, removing deep-seated toxins.

Pinda (Hot Poultice Scrub)
A special rice and milk decoction is prepared and utilized as a poultice to massage and invigorate the body.

Udvartana (Body Scrub Massage)
This body massage uses a paste made of ground grains and herbs to cleanse the skin, improve circulation, and help reduce excess weight.

Nasya (Face/Chest Massage, Steam Treatment and Nasal Oiling )
This treatment begins with a facial massage and specific heat therapies for the forehead and face. It is followed by nasal administration of specific herbal oils to clean and purify the sinuses. Nasya is used classically for allergies, sinusitis, and headaches, and is a valuable aid for increasing mental focus.

Uro Basti (Warm Oil Treatment over Heart)
You will find loving support with the uro basti. A dough dam is created over the heart chakra. Warm medicated herbal oil is poured in as you lie back and allow yourself to open your heart and let any stress melt away.

Kati Basti (Warm Oil Treatment over Spine)
Like the Uro Basti, a dough dam is created over the lower spinal area and filled with warm oil. This is used for nurturing and de-stressing the lower part of the body. Kati Basti is used to relieve muscle spasms and rigidity of the lower spine, and strengthen bone tissue in that area.

Adrenal Dam (Warm Oil Treatment over Adrenals)
Adrenal Dam uses a dough dam to hold warm oil over the adrenal area, easing the demand on adrenal resources and inducing deep relaxation. The adrenal glands play a significant role in supporting our daily vitality. This treatment reduces stress and anxiety commonly held in this area of the body.

Thyroid Dam (Warm Oil Treatment on Neck)
Thyroid Dam uses a dough dam to hold warm oil over the thyroid area. This treatment nourishes and stimulates the thyroid and encourages natural gland activity.

Netra Tarpana (Eye Treatment)
Netra Basti is used to reduce eye strain and stress. The eyes are bathed to remove any congested secretion. Then a dough dam is built up around the eye and a warm medicated oil is slowly poured into the dam, bringing peace and nourishment to the eyes. A shorter similar treatment can also be done using eye cups.

Karana Purana (Ear Treatment)
In this treatment, the ear cavity is filled with specially medicated oil & is massaged gently. It helps to clean the ears & prevents troubles related with ears.

Garshana (Dry Exfoliating Massage)
To revitalize your skin and promote circulation, two Panchakarma Specialists wearing exfoliating gloves dry massage herbal powder over your entire body. Impurities are removed from the skin and the body is left invigorated.

Leppa (Herbal Paste Treatment)
Leppa is an application of an external herbal paste on the skin, which dries and then is removed. Herbal paste applied to affected areas helps draw out any doshic imbalances.

Mukajara (Ageless Face) Ayurvedic Skin Care Treatment
This therapeutic facial combines grains herbs and aromatherapeutic essential oils to balance each unique skin type.

Marma Massage Therapy
Marma points are power points located on the body that are areas of concentrated life-force energy. Proper massage of these points and the light touch of pranic healing combine to balance the flow of energy through the muscles, joints and organs of the body.

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Pictured at left:
Abhyanga
Nasya steam treatment
Nasya oleation
Herbal foot bath
Udvartana
Basti