Body Sudation (Sweda Karma)
Medicated steam baths eliminate impurities from the body, improve the tone and complexion of the skin, reduce fat and are recommended for certain rheumatic diseases, particularly for pain. Precious herbs and herbal leaves are boiled and the steam is passed over the entire body for 10 to 20 minutes daily. Hand massage with herbal oils or herbal powder improves blood circulation and tones up the muscles.

Body Slimming
Medicated herbal powder and medicated herbal oil massages, an Ayurvedic diet of herbal juices etc. are part of the programme.

Beauty Care
Herbal face pack, herbal oil massage, intake of herbal tea etc. improves complexion and beautifies the body. Mental And Physical Well Being (Meditation and Yoga)
Mental and physical exercises meant to isolate the ego from the body and mind - designed to hone your concentration, improve health and help attain peace of mind through eight stages of training : 1. Disciplined behaviour (yama) 2. Self purification (niyama) 3. Bodily postures such as the lotus position (asana) 4. Control of breathing (pranayama) 5. Control of the senses (pratyahara) 6. Fixing of the mind on a chosen object (dharana) 7. Meditation (dhyana) and 8. Samadhi - a state of being where you experience absolute tranquility and well being.
Overall Fitness (Panchakarma Treatment)
A five fold treatment for mental and physical well being - tunes the body, organs, mind, breath, nerves and purifies the blood. 
 

THERAPEUTIC PROGRAMME
Treatment for chronic headaches, insomnia, mental tension and cases of hysteria, hallucination and insanity. (Dhara)
Herbal oils, medicated milk or butter milk and decoctions are poured on the forehead/whole body in a special manner. Variations include Oordhwanga Dhara (good for diseases of the eyes, ears and skin), Takra Dhara (for those suffering
from memory loss, severe headache or insanity) and Sarvanga Dhara (for both head and body).
Treatment to alleviate osteoarthritis, leukemia etc. (Snehapanam)

Medicated ghee is given internally in a gradually increased quantity for specific periods.
Treatment for dryness of nostrils, mouth and throat, severe headaches, facial paralysis and burning sensation in the head. (Sirovasti)
Lukewarm herbal oils are poured into a leather cap fitted on the head for specific durations as per physician's recommendation.
Treatment for spondilosis, rheumatic diseases like arthritis, paralysis, hemiplegia, nervous weaknesses and nervous disorders.(Pizhichil)
Lukewarm herbal oil is applied with fresh linen all over the body by trained masseurs in a rhythmic manner for a period of 1 to 11/2 hours daily for 7 to 21 days.
Treatment for diseases like hemiplegia, paralysis, obesity and certain rheumatic ailments.(Udvarthanam)
Therapeutic massage with herbal powders.
Treatment for musculo-skeletal ailments due to trauma or accidents.(Marma Chikitsa)
Treatment that works on the extremely sensitive vital points of the body (the 107 marmas).
Treatment for nasal ailments. (Nasyam)
Inhalation of medicated herbal preparations, decoction oils, ghee etc. to eliminate the morbid factors from the head and neck area.
Treatment for ear ailments. (Karnapooranam)
Medicated oils are applied to the ear for 5 to 10 minutes daily to clean as well as treat specific ailments.
reventing cataract and strengthening vision. (Tharpanam)
A treament for the eyes effective in preventing cataract and strengthening the optic nerve.
Treatment for wasting of muscles, rheumatism, sports injuries, pain in the joints, emaciation of the body or parts of the body and certain kinds of skin diseases. (Njavarakizhi)
The whole body is made to perspire by the external application of medicated rice packs in the form of boluses tied in muslin bags
 

REQUIREMENTS FOR AYURVEDA

Equipment:
Massage table and accesories:7 ft x 3 ft ( made of fibre glass / good quality wood ) Gas or electric stove
Medicated water facility for bathing and other purposes
Labelled medicines from approved licensed manufacturers, Auto Clave

Additional Facilities:
Mud bath facility
Facility for exercise to keep body fit
Yoga hall
Infra red lamp
Sauna bath equipment
Spinal bath and sit bath equipment
Room for meditation
Standard accomodation facilities

Technical personnel:
Masseurs: At least 2 nos. ( One male and one female )
These masseurs must have sufficient training from kottakal Arya Vaidyasala, Kerala Ayurveda Pharmacy, Arsha Yoga Vidya Peetam - Coimbatore or any other similiar institution recognised by the Governement.

Consultant Physician:
At least one with a recognised degree in Ayurveda
Chambers for massage or treatment:
2 nos (One for males and one for females).
 

TREATMENTS IN AYURVEDA

Ayurveda has been practised for thousands of years in India. In ancient times Rishis were involved in making of medicine and treating people. Several researches and studies have been undertaken in this field of medicine. Today, these treatments are very popular all over the world.

Shodhanam : Various therapeutic procedures are followed to facilitate elimination of harmful factors:Vamanam (emesis therapy), Virechanam (purgation therapy), Nasyam (nasal medication), Vaste (enema therapy), Raktamoksham (blood-letting therapy).

Pre-treatments for panchakarma : The panchakarma pre-treatment includes three different processes: Thalam, Snehanam, swedanam.

Thalam : Before any external treatment thalam has to be performed. In this treatment, a special mixture of herbal powder and medicated oil is applied on the upper portion of the head and allowed to remain for 20 to 45 minutes.This treatment helps in conditions associated with ENT, insomnia and migraine.

Snehanam : This is a process of oleation . The medicated oil may be applied externally on the body or given orally.

Swedanam : Swedanam, or the sweating treatment is carried out through various procedures.