Njavarakizhi also known as Shashtikashali Pinda Swedana, is a massage therapy used in Ayurveda to tone and strengthen the muscles and enhance nerve conductivity. Njavarakizhi treatment is a unique therapy that has its origins in Kerala. Njavara is a Malayalam word which is a special type of rice (Oryza sativa) used in the therapy. Kizhi means bolus or

An Ayurvedic Facial is one of the best natural beauty treatments to get the healthy and glowing skin. It includes a massage using some special herbal oils or creams. Skin plays a very vital role in protecting the internal organs from the external environment. And, therefore it is very important to maintain skin’s integrity and

Pichu therapy, named after the medicated cloth fold applied on the patient during treatment, is a palliative measure. It is extensively used for the remediation of cranial nerve disorders caused by Vata imbalances. Based on the patient’s requirements and ailments, it can also be used for neck, spine, hip, chest, knee, and shoulder. For the treatment, wool or

Ayurveda is one of the oldest known systems of medicine that originated in the Indian subcontinent. The principles of Ayurveda have been mentioned in the various Vedas including the Upaveda which is a part of the Rig-Veda and AtharvaVeda. It is mainly based on three fundamental principles of Vata (air and space), Pitta (fire and

Greeva Vasti is a Sanskrit term where Greeva stands for Neck and Vasti stands for “holding something”. In Greeva Vasti, a paste made out of medicated oil and flour is applied on the back of the neck, lower back, etc. Greeva Vasti is done in the morning if Kapha Dosha is dominant in body, at

Kativasthi is a popular AR Ayurveda vaidya sala treatment, in which heat is applied to low back region using warm medicated oils. First, a dam is built up, using a herbal dough, over the affected area. Warm medicated oil is poured into this area and then left to rest there and it works magic by relieving

Januvasti is one of the most effective and time-tested Ayurvedic treatment for chronic knee pain, stiffness, inflammation and injury. The treatment involves retaining pain relieving, warm ayurvedic oils over the affected area for a duration of time using gram flour, followed by gentle massage or Abhyanga. The ayurvedic oils and medicines for the treatment will be

Kizhi is a massage therapy offered for the treatment of problems associated with muscles, bones and joints. Speaking of Elakizhi, ela refers to leaves and kizhi is the term used for bolus (potli). The process involves the use of leaves fried in a herbal oil and tied to a linen cloth that helps form the potli. The massage