SOME MAJOR THERAPIES ADMINISTERED ABHYANGAM it is also called Kerala ayurvedic massage. In abhyangam warm medicated oil is massaged all over the body by two persons in a synchronized manner. Indication: - Relaxation to the muscles and calmness to the mind, general well being of body, toning of muscles.
SHIRODHARA in this therapy the oil and other medicated fluids (milk, buttermilk, and tender coconut water) are poured onto the patient?s forehead for a specific time Indication:-Stress related problems, depression, nervous disorder, migraine, blood pressure, chronic cold, sinusitis
UDHWARTHANAM it means herbal powder massage. It is a specific keralion therapy to mobilize fat. In udhwarthnam medicated powder is massaged upwards all over the body. Indication:-Obesity
KATIVASTI in this process warm medicated oil is poured into a rectangular dam made of urad dal dough on the lower back. Indication:-Lower back pain, sciatica , and other lower limbs muscular-skeleted disorders.
PATRPINDA SWEDANAM OR IIAKIZHI fomentation and massage with kizhi (herbal bun) bring tremendous instant relief Indication:-Rheumatism and associated swelling of the joints, frozen shoulder pains and other vata related disorders.
Method : Yoga, Mantra and Mudra Healing Type : Combination of Hatha, Ashtanga and Kriya Yoga. Target Group :Students, Professionals, youths, house wives Age Group : 15 years and above. Duration : 45 minutes. Frequency : Depending on the group type. Timings : Morning & Evening batches.(Mon, Wed-Sat) No. of participants : 6-8 max.. Description of class Part I (approx 5-10 minutes) Deep Breathing Om chanting Pranayams - Cleansing, Heating, Cooling, Fat mobilising Benefits: Increasing memory, focusing ability, concentration power, improving vision, increasing lung capacity, relieving SAD, Mobilises fat more so around the abdomen Part II (5 mins) Sukshm vyayam(flexibility improving exercises) Part III(30 min) Asana - Sitting Asana, Kneeling Asana, Lying on Back Asana, Lying on Abdomen Asana, Lying on sides, Inverted poses, standing poses, Balancing, Poses. (30 minutes) Benefits: Strengthening, Calming, De-stressing, Figure correction - abdomen, waist, thighs, upper arm, chin & neck. Part IV (5 minutes) Final/ Deep Relaxation : Through Mental Visualization.