Traditional Kerala Ayurveda therapies

The iconic warm oil stream

A continuous stream of warm medicated oil flows over the forehead in a slow rhythm. One of Ayurveda's most deeply relaxing therapies.

Nourishing rice bolus therapy

A uniquely Kerala therapy: bundles of Njavara rice cooked in milk and herbal decoction are massaged over the body to nourish muscles, skin and nerves.

Fresh leaf bolus therapy

Heated bundles of fresh medicinal leaves, gently fried in herbal oil, are pressed rhythmically over the body.

Herbal powder bolus therapy

Warm cloth bundles filled with medicinal herbal powders are applied over the body, bringing heat and herbs deep into the tissues.

Full-body herbal oil massage

A full-body massage with warm herbal oils chosen for your constitution (Prakriti), improving circulation and bringing deep relaxation.

Cooling buttermilk stream

A cooling variation of Shirodhara using medicated buttermilk, chosen to calm excess heat (Pitta) in body and mind.

Nasal cleansing therapy

Medicated oils or herbal juices are gently administered through the nose to clear the head region.

Eye rejuvenation

Warm medicated ghee is held over the eyes inside a small dough ring, bathing and soothing eyes tired by screens.

Therapeutic foot massage

A focused massage of the feet and their marma points with warm oil — grounding and relaxing.

Ten-root milk stream

Milk infused with Dashamoola, the classical blend of ten medicinal roots, is poured in a continuous stream over the body or forehead.