Wellness programmes
Complete Ayurvedic programmes
These are comprehensive, physician-designed programmes rather than individual treatments. Each is prescribed based on your personal consultation and adjusted throughout your stay as the physician observes your progress. Duration and specific inclusions vary by guest constitution and treatment goals.
Rejuvenation
7 – 14 days
Rasayana Chikitsa
Rejuvenation Therapy
Body massage with medicated oil and cream performed by two therapists using hand and foot techniques, combined with internal rejuvenation medicines and medicated steam bath. Designed to rejuvenate mind, body and soul — toning the skin and strengthening all systems toward ideal health and longevity.
Includes
Medicated oil massage
Internal medicines
Steam bath
90â120 min daily
Purification
15 days
Shodhana Chikitsa
Body Purification Therapy
A complete body purification process to restore the proper balance of Vata, Pitta and Kapha, based on Panchakarma and Swethakarma treatment. One of the most comprehensive detoxification programmes available in authentic Ayurvedic practice.
Includes
Body massage
Snehapanam
Nasyam
Virechanam
Snehavasthi
Pizhichil
Njavarakizhi
Sirovasthi
Internal herbal medicines
Longevity
28 days
Kayakalpa Chikitsa
Body Immunisation & Longevity Treatment
The prime treatment in Ayurveda for reducing the ageing process, arresting degeneration of body cells and immunising the system. Rasayana — a very special Ayurvedic medicine — is the central element of this programme. Most effective when undertaken before the age of 60.
Includes
Body massage
Snehapanam
Virechanam
Pizhichil
Njavarakizhi
Tharpanam
Rasayana intake
Steam bath
Best taken before the age of 60 for both men and women.
Anti-ageing
28 days
Ayurveda Anti-Ageing Programme
Targets the cellular changes that accompany ageing — repairing wear and tear, increasing vital energy (ojas), and improving strength and vitality through Rasayana intake following proper purification. Ensures prolonged lifespan, youthfulness, good complexion and cognitive strength.
Includes
Special oil massage
Njavaratheppu
Sirodhara
Snehapanam
Virechana
Thalapothichil
Herbal bath
Rasayana & special diet
Stress & Mind
14 – 21 days
Manasanthy
Stress Management Programme
A combination of Yoga, Meditation and Ayurvedic therapy with a holistic method, addressing the hormonal imbalances and psychosomatic disorders that stress creates — hypertension, migraine, anxiety, insomnia, rheumatoid arthritis and more. Particularly effective for purification of body and mind and restoration of mental equilibrium.
Includes
Yoga & meditation
Rejuvenation therapy
Njavarakizhi
Thalam
Herbal steam bath
Herbal pack
Internal herbal medicines
Skin Condition
21 – 28 days
Sidhma Chikitsa
Psoriasis Treatment Programme
An effective Ayurvedic treatment programme for all types of psoriasis, using exclusively prepared internal herbal medicines alongside a comprehensive treatment sequence. Results require the full programme duration and strict adherence to the prescribed diet and lifestyle guidance throughout.
Includes
Lapanam
Abhyangam
Snehapanam
Pizhichil
Sirovasthi
Steam bath
Internal herbal medicines
Weight
28 days
Slimming Programme
Two complementary massage types — medicated herbal powder massage and medicated herbal oil massage — administered daily over 28 days. Combined with medicated steam bath, herbal juices, herbal tea and a specialised Ayurvedic diet prescribed throughout the treatment period.
Includes
Herbal powder massage
Herbal oil massage
Steam bath
Herbal juices
Special Ayurvedic diet
Beauty & Skin
Varies
Beauty Care Programme
Inner beauty — achieved through yoga, meditation and Ayurvedic beauty enhancers — and outer beauty — skin, hair, nails and body contour — addressed together. Massage provides proper circulation for skin radiance; herbal and fruit preparations support the process throughout.
Includes
Herbal face pack
Cream massage
Special oil massage
Body pack
Head pack
Steam bath
Herbal juices
Orthopaedic
Varies
Spine & Neck Care Programme
A specialised treatment to maintain spinal and neck health and address conditions related to both. Combines targeted massage techniques with specific Ayurvedic therapies known for their effectiveness in musculoskeletal and nervous system disorders.
Includes
Special massages
Kativasthi
Snehavasthi
Kashayavasthi
Pizhichil
Njavarakizhi
Special exercises
Individual therapies
Therapeutic treatments in detail
The following therapies are the building blocks from which Ayurvedic programmes are constructed. They may also be prescribed individually as part of a shorter stay or as supplementary treatments within a broader programme.
Oil & Body Therapies
The foundation of Ayurvedic treatment
Pizhichil
Snehana / Oil therapy
Vata
Pitta
Lukewarm herbal oils applied continuously all over the body by two to four trained therapists in a special rhythmic sequence. One of the most luxurious and therapeutically powerful treatments in the Ayurvedic system — the name translates roughly as “squeezing” and refers to the careful, sustained application of medicated oil across the entire body surface.
60 – 90 min daily · 7 – 21 days
Rheumatic diseases, arthritis, paralysis, sexual weakness, nervous disorders
Abhyangam
Full body oil massage
Vata
A specialised oil massage with strokes applied according to the specific condition being treated. One of the most fundamental Ayurvedic therapies — establishing circulation, preparing the body for deeper treatment and providing immediate relief from tension and fatigue.
45 min daily · 14 days
Obesity, diabetic gangrene, general health maintenance, pre-treatment preparation
Njavarakizhi
Rice bolus therapy
Vata
Kapha
The whole body or specific affected parts are made to perspire through the external application of specially prepared medical packs in the form of boluses tied in muslin bags. Applied by two to four therapists — a deeply nourishing therapy that combines heat, pressure and the medicinal properties of the preparations simultaneously.
60 – 90 min daily · 14 days
Rheumatism, joint pain, limb emaciation, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, certain skin diseases
Kizhi
Herbal poultice therapy
Vata
Kapha
Herbal leaves and powders applied to the whole body in boluses with hot medicated oils — generating targeted therapeutic heat across the treatment area. A versatile therapy used both as a standalone treatment and within more comprehensive programmes.
45 min daily · 7 – 14 days
Osteoarthritis, arthritis with swelling, spondylosis, sports injuries
Udvarthanam
Herbal powder massage
Kapha
A specialised massage using herbal powders rather than oils — applied with specific strokes designed to stimulate circulation and address conditions of excess Kapha. Produces a characteristic warmth and invigoration distinct from oil-based treatments.
30 – 45 min daily · 14 – 28 days
Hemiplegia, paralysis, obesity, certain rheumatic conditions
Lekhaneeyam
Upward herbal massage
Kapha
A special herbal paste massaged on the body in an upward direction — a specific technique with particular effectiveness for conditions of excess weight and fluid retention. Combines the properties of the herbal preparation with the directional movement of the massage.
Varies by programme
Obesity, cellulite, muscle and skin toning
Marma Massage
Vital point stimulation
Vata
Pitta
Kapha
Stimulation of the vital energy points — marma — distributed throughout the body. These points, analogous in some respects to acupressure points, are believed to govern the flow of prana (vital energy) through the body. A skilled marma therapist works across all points to restore equilibrium across all three doshas simultaneously.
60 min per session
Old injuries, sports and dance trauma, inner muscle and ligament strengthening
Rejuvenation Massage
Full body revitalisation
Vata
A whole-body massage with herbal oil or herbal powder applied by hand and foot, combined with head and face massage. Addresses the full surface of the body in a single session — one of the most comprehensive single-appointment treatments available.
90 min per session
General rejuvenation, mental tension, sexual weakness, vitality
Body Uzhichil
Toning body massage
Vata
Kapha
Body massage with herbal oil or powder by hand — focused on toning the body and improving blood circulation. Frequently used as a preparatory or maintenance treatment within longer programmes.
45 – 60 min per session
Body toning, circulation improvement, general wellness maintenance
Pouring Therapies
Dhara and stream treatments
Dhara
Stream therapy
Vata
Pitta
Herbal oils, medicated milk or medicated buttermilk poured on the forehead in a special continuous stream for about 45 minutes. Among the most profoundly calming treatments in Ayurveda — many guests describe the experience of Dhara (also known as Shirodhara) as unlike any other form of relaxation they have encountered.
45 min daily · 7 – 21 days
Insomnia, Vata disorders, mental tension, certain skin diseases
Dashamoola Ksheera Ohara
Medicated milk stream
Pitta
Vata
Medicated milk poured all over the body and head with a special vessel from a certain height in a rhythmic manner — the coolness and medicinal properties of the milk providing a distinct therapeutic effect from oil-based stream treatments.
45 – 60 min per session
Insomnia, mental tension, Pitta headaches, menopause conditions
Sarvanga Kashava Ohara
Herbal decoction sudation
Kapha
Vata
Warm herbal decoction poured from a special vessel and rubbed rhythmically into the body — a sudation therapy that promotes perspiration and removes ama (toxins) from the body’s tissues. Particularly effective for conditions of stiffness and accumulated tension.
45 – 60 min per session
Toxin removal, fat metabolism, muscle tension, joint pain and stiffness, fibromyalgia
Dhanvamla Ohara
Warm herbal liquid stream
Vata
Warm herbal liquid poured all over the body in a rhythmic way through a special vessel for 45 minutes to one hour daily. One of several pouring therapies in Ayurveda, each using a different preparation with distinct therapeutic properties.
45 – 60 min daily
Hemiplegia, paralysis, rheumatic conditions
Internal & Cleansing Therapies
Detoxification and purification
Vasthi
Medicated enema
Vata
Herbal oils, herbal extracts and medicinal preparations administered through the rectum daily under professional supervision. One of the most important therapies in Ayurveda — the colon is considered the primary seat of Vata energy, making this treatment foundational for the wide range of conditions associated with Vata imbalance.
Daily · 5 – 25 days
Arthritis, paralysis, hemiplegia, numbness, gastric complaints, chronic constipation
Snehapanam
Medicated ghee intake
Pitta
Vata
Medicated ghee taken internally in a proportionally increased quantity across the treatment period. Used both as a preparatory treatment before Panchakarma and as a therapeutic measure in its own right — the ghee carries the medicinal properties of the preparations deep into body tissues.
8 – 12 days
Osteoarthritis, psoriasis, leukaemia
Nasyam
Nasal cleansing therapy
Vata
Kapha
Herbal juices and medicated oils administered through the nose — the nasal passages being considered in Ayurveda the gateway to the head. Clears accumulated toxins from the head and neck region while promoting mental clarity and calming the nervous system.
7 – 14 days
Headaches, paralysis, mental disorders, certain skin diseases, sinus conditions
Voni Prakshalanam
Gynaecological therapy
Pitta
Vata
Herbal oils and decoctions applied through the vaginal route. A specialised treatment for gynaecological disorders and a purification process for the genital organs. Administered only by qualified practitioners and prescribed based on physician assessment.
As prescribed
Gynaecological disorders, genital purification
Lepanam
Medicated herbal paste
Pitta
Kapha
Medicated herbal paste applied on the affected part — one of the simplest and most targeted Ayurvedic treatments. The preparation varies considerably based on the condition being treated and the physician’s prescription.
As prescribed
Various inflammatory conditions, localised treatment
Medicated Steam Bath
Herbal steam therapy
Kapha
Precious herbal leaves and herbs boiled, the steam directed over the whole body for 10 to 20 minutes. Frequently used as a preparatory or concluding step within longer treatment sequences, opening the body’s channels before oil therapies or aiding the removal of toxins after them.
10 – 20 min per session
Skin diseases, body purification, improved body tone, fat reduction
Targeted Treatments
Localised and specific therapies
Kativasthi
Lower back therapy
Vata
Specially prepared warm medicated oil retained over the lower back within a boundary made from herbal paste. The oil penetrates deeply into the affected tissue over the duration of the treatment, providing both immediate relief and longer-term restoration.
45 – 60 min per session
All types of back pain, spinal disorders
Urovasthi
Chest retention therapy
Vata
Kapha
Like Kativasthi but applied to the chest — warm medicated oil retained over the chest area for 45 minutes. Used for conditions originating in the chest and upper respiratory system.
45 min per session
Asthma, respiratory problems, heart conditions, muscular chest pain
Sirovasthi
Head retention therapy
Vata
Lukewarm herbal oils poured into a specially fitted cap placed on the head and retained for 15 to 60 minutes depending on the patient’s condition. A highly specialised treatment for conditions of the head, face and nervous system.
15 – 60 min daily · 7 days
Facial paralysis, dryness of nostrils, mouth and throat, severe headaches, Vata disorders
Head & Face Therapies
Eye, ear, face and scalp treatments
Tharpanam
Eye cleansing therapy
Pitta
Vata
A cleansing process for the eyes that provides a cooling effect, prevents eye diseases and strengthens the optic nerves. Among the most gentle and immediately refreshing treatments in Ayurveda — particularly valued by those who spend extended time in front of screens.
20 – 30 min per session
Eye cleansing, eye disease prevention, optic nerve strength
Karnapoornam
Ear therapy
Vata
Medicated fumes directed into the ears for 5 to 10 minutes — a gentle cleansing treatment that clears the ears and prevents ear-related conditions. Often included within broader Panchakarma programmes as part of the comprehensive head treatment sequence.
5 – 10 min per session
Ear cleansing, ear condition prevention
Thalam
Crown application
Pitta
Vata
Special herbal powder mixed with medicated oil and applied on top of the head for 20 to 45 minutes. Works through the scalp’s absorption capacity and the particular concentration of marma points in the crown of the head.
20 – 45 min per session
ENT problems, insomnia, migraine
Ksheeradhoomam
Medicated milk fomentation
Vata
Fomentation with medicated cow’s milk directed at the face and head. A gentle, nurturing treatment particularly suited to conditions of the facial nervous system and speech.
As prescribed
Facial paralysis, Bell's palsy, speech disorders, facial nervous conditions
Mukhalepam
Herbal face pack
Pitta
A specially prepared herbal face pack made from herbal powder and fresh cream. Addresses the outer manifestation of inner health — skin tone, wrinkle prevention and general radiance — within the broader context of Ayurvedic wellness.
20 – 30 min per session
Wrinkle prevention, skin tone improvement, eye health
Important: All treatments described on this page are administered by trained Ayurvedic practitioners and prescribed by qualified physicians following individual consultation. Treatments are not self-selected or administered without medical assessment. Specific inclusions, duration and frequency are always determined by your physician based on your constitution, health history and treatment goals.