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Visit our ayurvedic and panchakarma centre in kovalam for personalised panchakarma treatments that restore balance of your body , mind , and spirit with us.Our experienced team offers panchakarma with traditional foot massage and detox therapy using high quality of ayurvedic products and techniques . Discover the power and harmony of ayurveda with us...!!!!
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Ayurvedic Herbal Medicines
Herbal medicines or supplements are natural compounds from plants’ leaves, bark, roots, seeds, or flowers that people can use for medicinal purposes. They may offer therapeutic benefits when people use them as complementary medicine.Herbal medicines contain active ingredients from natural plants. Their use dates back thousands of years, even before the invention of conventional medicine.Herbal medicinesTrusted Source are natural botanical products, derived from plants, that people may use to treat and prevent diseases.
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Panchakarma Therapy
Derived from the Sanskrit word Panchakarma means the “five actions” or “five treatments”. This is one of the critical processes in Ayurveda that is used to clean the body of toxic materials. Panchakarma, an integral part of Ayurvedic medicine, is a profound cleansing and rejuvenation therapy aimed at restoring balance to the body and mind. This ancient practice involves a systematic process of detoxification and purification to remove accumulated toxins and promote optimal health and well-being.
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Abhyungam (Body Massage)
Abhyangam is a therapeutic Ayurvedic Massage. It is similar to lot of terminologies in Ayurveda like Snehan, etc. It is a process of external oleation, smearing in a synchronized pattern medicated oils all over the body with massage.Depending on the methods developed and used, or the body parts involved Abhyangam can be categorized into different types- a foot massage or pada abhyangam, head massage or shiro abhyangam, and full body or Sarvanga abhyangam. Sarvanga abhyangam or a full body massage ideally start from the head and end at your feet.
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Traditional Foot Massage (Kalari Chavitti Thirumal)
Chavutti Thirumal literally meaning "foot pressure" and also known as "foot/rope massage", is a traditional Indian massage technique developed by the Kalari Martial Artists of Kerala India (Kalaripayattu), and it is thought to be approximately two thousand years old. The Kalaripayattu not only trained in battle but also developed a range of healing modalities known as Kalari Chikitsa, which comprises various massage techniques; Chavutti Thirumal, Marma Massage (Uzhichil), and the application of medicinal herbal oils.
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Vamanam (Emesis Therapy)
In the Vamana procedure, that vomiting medicines are given internely specifically to liquefy the toxins from the sites of pathology and to expel them through oral route Vamana Therapy is aimed primarily at subsiding Kapha Dosha, as per Ayurveda. it has been described as one of the five main cleansing procedures known as Panchakarma.
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Virechana (Purgation Therapy)
Virechana therapy is a type of Panchakarma treatment. Here, person is made to undergo controlled purgation for a specific amount of time. It is designed to flush out body toxins. Liver detox, colon detox etc. Virechana treatment is targeted to expel increased Pitta Dosha out of the body. When Pitta dosha gets increased, it causes certain types of diseases – such as abscess, liver disorders, gastritis etc.By expelling the toxin out,the diseases get cured, often completely.
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Nasyam (Intra Nasal Therapy)
Nasya is a therapeutic Ayurvedic treatment that involves administering medicated oils, ghee, decoctions, powders, or herbal preparations through the nasal passages. The name “nasya” is derived from the Sanskrit word “nasa,” which means nose. It is thought that this procedure will balance the subtle energy pathways in the head and neck area, eliminate excess Vata, Pitta, and Kapha, and clean and purify the sinuses.Nasya therapy is broadly classified into several types based on the substances used for administration.
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Swedanam (Steam Bath)
Swedanam is a herbal steam bath treatment. Swedha meaning sweat in Sanskrit, is a sweat inducing treatment where the toxins are removed through sweat. In this therapy , herbal leaves and herbs are boiled and then the medicated vapours are passed to the steam chamber where the patient is made to sit, keeping the head out, for a period of 15 to 20 minutes. The steam will open up the pores of the skin, thereby removing all toxins. It is considered as a great therapy for toning the skin and giving it a special glow. It also provides more circulation to the body.
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Vasthi (Herbal Enema)
Vasti or Basti is a specialty treatment of Ayurveda, considered among Panchakarma therapies. It is a method of administering enemas with medicated decoctions, oils, ghee or milk through the anal, urinary or vaginal route. Basti therapy is the best for dealing with Vata related disorders.this treatment method has both preventive and curatiive prespective of ayurveda .It is an ultimate remedy for many psycho-somatic diseases.
Know MoreHerbal Poultice (Kizhi)
Kizhi, also known as Pinda Sweda or Herbal Poultice massage is one of the classical traditional massages of Ayurveda. It is a speciality treatment revered for its therapeutic effects. Massage is performed using heated herbal poultices to rejuvenate, relax and nourish the body.There are different types of herbal poultice massages. that is herbal poultice massage with medicated powder is called Podi kizhi. The one with medicated rice is called Navara kizhi and when medicinal leaves are used for making the bolus bags it is called Ela kizhi.This treatment is only available after a consultation as your suitability to receive this treatment needs to be assessed.
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Udwarthanam (Herbal Powder Massage)
Ayurvedic Udawarthanam Therapy (Dry Massage) also known as Ayurveda Weight Loss Therapy which medicated powders or pastes are used to massage the body in opposite direction to body hair follicles in a synchronized manner with adequate pressure. This procedure is done the whole body except the head & face.The special type of massage techniques/ strokes by hand with dry or wet powders creates friction and heat allowing the herbs in the body to be absorbed through the skin where they directly act to break down fat cells and the subcutaneous fat tissue. Then mobilizes these fat deposits, which are then absorbed into the lymphatic system and reduce the bodyweight
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Shirodhara is a purifying and rejuvenating therapy designed to eliminate toxins and mental exhaustion as well as relieve stress and any ill effects. This therapy helps enhance the functions of the central nervous system as a whole. Shirodhara (Shiro-Head; Dhara- Flow) is a unique form of ancient therapy where pouring oil on the forehead from a specific height for a specific period continuously and rhythmically allows the oil to run through the scalp and into the hair. The concept of Shirodhara is mainly concerned with the application of oil and other liquids (like milk or buttermilk). This treatment is considered to be divine as it gives a whole new experience and helps in relaxation and Detoxifying the Body.
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Netratarpanam (Eye Care Therapy)
Netra Tharpanam (also known as Akshi Tarpana) is an ancient Ayurvedic therapy that focuses on the care and rejuvenation of the eyes. Derived from the Sanskrit words ‘netra’ (eye) and ‘tharpanam’ (nourishing), this treatment has been used for centuries to address various eye-related issues and maintain overall eye health.Netra Tharpanam offers numerous benefits for the eyes and overall well-being, including Nourishing and rejuvenating the eye, Alleviating dry eye syndrome,Reducing eye strain and fatigue, Improving vision and visual acuity, Strengthening the eye muscles, Relieving symptoms of eye-related disorders, such as glaucoma and cataracts, Reducing the appearance of dark circles and puffiness around the eyes and more.
Read MoreKati Vasti (Spine Care Therapy)
The kati vasti therapy means a treatment in which medicated oil are poured and pooled for a fixed duration of time in a compartment or a cabin constructed over low back region using wet flour of blackgram,covering the lumbo sacral and sacro illiac joint.in a simple words ,kati vasti is a pain relieving oil pooling treatment conducted for back pain.The warm oil provides a snehana (oilation )and swedana (warm) effect and the herbal ingredients in medicated oil provide a therapeutic effect.
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Karnapooranam (Ear Care Therapy)
‘Karna’ refers to Ear according to Ayurveda; Karnapooranam is the treatment which helps in cleansing your ear and keeping it healthy .This treatment helps to remove any small to chronic pain in the ear. Nowadays everyone is obsessed with earphones, people are using their mobile phones too often, exposure to loud music and all this unknowingly affects our ear’s capacity to hear. It is important to take care of our ears .This is a process where medicated herbal oils are applied to the ears for 5 to 10 minutes. This simple solution not only improves hearing but also helps in avoiding any major ailments related to the ear.
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Yoga
Yoga is a Sanskrit word translated as “yoke” or “union.” To yoke means to draw together, to bind together; or to unite. Its aim is to yoke or create a union of the body, mind, soul, and universal consciousness.Yoga is essentially a spiritual discipline based on an extremely subtle Science which focuses on bringing harmony between mind and body. It is an art and science for healthy living.
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COUNSELLING Counselling (Do`s And Dont`s Do`s)
Health care counselling is an integral part of medical treatment. In other words, they take place simultaneously. Counselling in terms of health care is considered important in the case of physical as well as psychological health. When medical doctors or health care specialists are providing counselling, they aim to not only treat their health problems and illnesses, but they aim to bring about improvements in their living conditions as well.when they will be communicated in a verbal form in terms of ways to promote good health and well-being.The areas requiring the implementation of health care counselling are in terms of promoting good health, preventing diseases and health problems, curbing psychological problems, promoting healthy mind-sets and promoting healthy lifestyles.
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