Wellness Therapies

Ayurvedic warm oil massage—Abhyangya—is an integral part of the Ayurveda therapies recommended by this healing system for overall health and well-being. This technique stimulates the skin, circulation, muscles, joints, and other deeper structures. The skilled hands of the provider flow through all the vital MARMA points that enhance the treatment’s effect.

Abhangya Benefits

• Relieving body stress and mental fatigue
• Preventing premature aging
• Increasing resistance to diseases
• Lubricates the joints
• Increases circulation
• Stimulates the internal organs of the body
• Assists in the elimination of impurities from the body
• Moves the lymph, aiding in detoxification
• Increases stamina, Calms the nerves
• Benefits of sleep—better, deeper sleep
• It makes hair (scalp) grow luxuriantly, thick, and soft.
• Softens and smoothens skin; Excellent skin health

The Sanskrit word Shirodhara blends the words Shiro and dhara. Shiro means head, and Dhara is the flow of warm liquid. Shirodhara is one of the most divine and relaxing Ayurveda therapies that Ayurveda has to offer. Warm, dosha-specific herbal oils/milk/decoction of herbs/buttermilk infused with herbs are beautifully streamed over the Ajna Chakra or the third eye. It takes the participant on a journey deep inside, creating a sensation of such profound, enjoyable, and deep relaxation that one will lose all track of time. Many compare the effects of Shirodhara to transcendence, the meditator’s state of sheer bliss. This Wellness Therapy helps balance the mind and emotions and balances the nervous system, creating feelings of relaxation and delight.

Shirodhara Benefits

• Helpful in Stress and anxiety
• Helpful in lack of focus, lack of concentration, lack of sleep/difficulty in sleeping
• Improve hair growth
• Balancing mind and emotions

Marma is a vital point in the body where tremendous energy or prana resides. Marma points in our body becomes clogged with impurities and toxins due to daily Stress, poor eating habits, and other factors. Massage with gentle, circular movements with herbal oils tailored to your constitution and imbalances opens these energy channels. This Massage offers a subtle and gentle treatment to bring a deep sense of calm, rejuvenation, and awareness.

SWEDANA is the body’s process of perspiring to loosen and excrete toxins. Special herbs decided based on the nature and intensity of doshas are fused into the steam. Together, the heat and herbs dilate the channels, thus allowing the stored ama (toxins) to move out of the body. The herbs are chosen based on the body type or health conditions. It is typically advised after a session of ABHYANGAM. 

Swedana therapy is beneficial for

• Eradicating the toxins from the skin
• Soothing nerves
•  Helping with weight loss by burning fat
• Improving circulation of body fluids
• Loosening joints, ligaments, and tendons thus helps with aches and pains
• Facilitating regular elimination of metabolic wastes
• Activation of stiff and rigid parts of the body

Nasyam is an effective Ayurvedic remedy for clearing nasal passages and supporting healthy sinuses. It is highly effective in relieving congestion, allergies, sinus inflammation, headaches, migraine, colds, and Sleep issues. This treatment begins with a facial massage focusing on facial Marma points. After the face massage, a gentle herbal steam with the help of warm towels is given. Then, herbal oils are administered into the nose to help heal the sinuses. The treatment also detoxes and strengthens the head and neck area and cleanses nasal passages to enhance breathing and relieve related conditions. In yoga, practitioners praise it for its profound ability to increase mental focus and enhance meditation. Nayam also affects our emotions, desires, and memories.

Almost everybody confesses to lower back problems and their pain under Stress. Such Stress may result from Lifestyle, Physical work, Degeneration, Injury, and other joint diseases.

In KATI BASTI, warm herbal oil specific to the complaint is gradually poured and held in reserve on the lower back. This process of pouring and holding the warm herbal oil on the lower back is repeated several times. At the end of the procedure, a gentle massage is applied to the lower back to enhance the effects, followed by hot fomentation.

Kati Basti therapy is beneficial for

• Relieving pain and discomfort in the lower back
• Relaxation of muscles
• Increasing circulation
• Rejuvenation of degenerated tissue
• Regaining the strength

The neck is one of the most common areas susceptible to pain. The causes may be postural injury, degeneration, muscle tightness or weakness, joint disease, post-surgical trauma, or Stress.
In GREEVA BASTI, warm herbal oil specific to the complaint is gradually poured and held in reserve on the affected area. This process is repeated several times, warming up the oil each time. At the end of the procedure, a gentle massage is performed, starting from the neck and extending to the palms, to enhance the effects. Hot fomentation is then applied.

Greeva Basti therapy is beneficial for

• Relieving pain and discomfort
• Relaxation of muscles
• Increasing circulation
• Rejuvenation of degenerated tissue
• More space between the bones of the spine
• Regaining the strength

Nearly 80% of the population between 55-65 years is troubled by knee diseases. The knee joint is a significant weight-bearing joint where wear and tear are prevalent. The most common ailment is dryness of the knee joint. The management of any disease of the Knee is unique in Ayurveda. One of the most effective procedures used in relieving the pain and rejuvenating the joint is JANU BASTI. It involves warm herbal oil stagnating over the affected Knee for a certain period, followed by a skillful massage and fomentation. It can be done for a single Knee or both knees.

Janu Basti therapy is beneficial for

• Pain relief and discomfort
• Relaxing and toning muscles
• Increasing circulation in the area
• Increasing lubrication of the joint
• Improving mobility and flexibility
• Rejuvenation of the knee joint

Netra Tarpana—Gently cleansing and simultaneously rejuvenating the eye with herbal Ghee is NETRA TARPANA. First, a special dough retainer is built around the eyes to hold the herbal ghee. Then, the space is gently filled with the herbal ghee, exposing the eyes to it. Netra Tarpana cools, lubricates, and revitalizes the eyes. Netra Tarpana is beneficial for those who regularly work in front of computers and experience discomfort.

Netra Tarpana therapy is beneficial for

• Strengthening the eyes
• Nourishing the nerves
• Reducing irritation and strain of the eyes
• Rejuvenating the delicate structures of the eyes
• Preventing dry eyes

The treatment is a special gift from Ayurveda to the ailing world. It is called Shashtika Shali Pinda Sweda in Sanskrit and Njavarakizhi in Kerala. Ayurvedic practice Navarakizhi or Shashtika Shali Pinda Sweda is a form of sweat-inducing massage treatment. This therapy provides strength and nutrition to the body tissues, especially bones, muscles, and other soft tissues.

During this procedure, specific types of rice are cooked in herbal decoctions and milk. A bolus is made using cooked rice and is used to massage the entire body or the affected part to address the joints, muscles, or body parts experiencing pain. This therapy aims to strengthen the body and provide nutrition to tissues undergoing depletion and degeneration. It is a beneficial procedure for those suffering from musculoskeletal and neuromuscular degenerative health issues. During the therapeutic Ayurvedic massage, the practitioner uses a warm bolus on the joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and soft tissues to help alleviate pain, improve mobility, and reduce inflammation.

Pinda Swedana therapy is beneficial for

• Healing injuries and age-related musculoskeletal problems
• Relieving joint pain
• Increasing flexibilities of the joints
• Improving circulation to the affected area
• Healing and rejuvenation of the joints
• Enhancing recovery from injuries

Pinda Swedana /Ela Kizhi /Podi Kizhi is one of the best pain-relieving Therapies. We utilize herbal leaves and dry herbs to create a bolus for external treatments. This treatment aims to alleviate pain, reduce stiffness, and rejuvenate muscles. It is particularly effective for strengthening and revitalizing joints, muscles, and soft tissues.

For a luxurious massage, indulge in the benefits of oil and the scent of roses. Enjoy a stress-relieving body massage with rose oil, followed by steam infused with rose petals. This therapy helps balance high Pitta in the body.

Warm oils are used in this Ayurvedic head massage, which incorporates various movements to target vital energy points, increase energy flow, and provide relief from stress-related headaches.

A full-body massage using specific prenatal techniques is a soothing treatment that offers emotional and physical benefits. It aims to alleviate aches and pains, improve circulation, reduce muscular tension, and help ease pregnancy-related symptoms.

The postpartum period is a time for deep rest and rejuvenation. Through the intense process of birth, the body gets weak, the tissues get depleted, and digestion also gets severely impaired. An entire body Warm oil massage using specific massage techniques to create a soothing treatment that offers emotional and physical benefits and helps in grounding. It is followed by gentle herbal steam. Postpartum massage can transform, heal, and soothe the body, mind, and soul.

 ( We also offer A complete Package plan of 40 days of postpartum care. Get in touch with us at info@ayurroots.com for more information )  

Finely ground Ayurvedic herbs and exotic therapeutic floral powder are mixed with precious Ayurveda oils and gently massaged into the skin. This stimulates the body’s energy flow, detoxifies and nourishes body tissues, activates the skin’s natural metabolism, and improves lymph flow. Thus, the Udvartana massage cleanses and refines the skin structure, giving the skin a soft, silky texture and a lustrous glow.
It also effectively exfoliates the skin and firms the tissues underneath. As a result, this Ayurvedic treatment is one of the best external therapies for curbing excess body weight.

Customized to an individual’s skin needs, this timeless facial massage will exfoliate, nourish, tone, and rejuvenate your skin. It also includes a head, neck, and shoulder pampering massage.

This gentle facial is filled with the natural goodness of Handcrafted ingredients such as honey, saffron, Turmeric, and fuller earth. It helps cleanse, detoxify, balance, and restore the skin’s natural radiant glow.

A combination of two therapies to enhance the benefits of both.

Shirodhara + Abhyanga Milan
Duration: 90 mins – $185

Shirodhara + Indian Head marma Point Massage Milan
Duration: 60 mins – $165

Abhyanga + Podi Kizhi Milan
Duration: 60 mins – $185

Herbal scrub + Abhyanga Milan
Duration: 60 mins – $185

Abhyanga  + Herbal Steam Milan
Duration: 75 mins – $165

‘Utsav’ in Sanskrit means celebration. Celebrate life, rejuvenate, and renew your energy with our full, half-day packages.

You deserve a day away from it all. At AyurRoots, embark on a one-of-a-kind journey beginning with your Ayurvedic lifestyle consultation and a luxurious foot bath, followed by pampering your body with Abhyanga, Shirodhara, an Ayurvedic body scrub, an Ayurvedic facial massage, and ama (toxins) releasing steam therapy. Treat yourself to a wholesome lunch and warm herbal tea during your stay. Then, discover an oasis of relaxation.

Begin your pampering with a relaxing Ayurvedic foot massage and unwind with a body and facial massage. Next, choose to trance with Shirodhara or renew with Udvartan Ayurvedic scrub. Finally, emerge wholly relaxed and refreshed.