Therapies you can feel,
guided by physicians

Vamana

Therapeutic emesis for Kapha

Controlled vomiting to clear Kapha and toxins. Used for respiratory issues, allergies, skin disorders, and related conditions.

• Kapha balance
• Respiratory support
• Vitality

Virechana

Therapeutic purgation for Pitta

Controlled purgation to remove excess Pitta and toxins, support digestion, and aid liver, skin, and metabolic balance.

• Pitta balance
• Digestion
• Skin & liver

Nasya

Nasal administration of oils or powders

Herbal oils or powders through the nostrils for head and neck, sinus congestion, headaches, and neurological support.

• Head & neck
• Sinus clarity
• Mental clarity

Basti

Medicated enema for Vata

Herbal enemas to cleanse and nourish the colon, ease Vata-related disorders of the colon, low back, and reproductive system.

• Vata balance
• Colon care
• Nourishment

Rakta Mokshana

Therapeutic bloodletting

Blood purification to clear toxins from the blood; used for skin disorders, joint pain, and inflammatory conditions under strict supervision.

• Blood quality
• Skin & joints
• Dosha balance

Abhyanga

अभ्यङ्ग

Full-body herbal oil massage

Full-body massage with dosha-suited herbal oils to improve circulation, relax muscles, nourish skin, and support sleep.

• Circulation
• Joint lubrication
• Relaxation

Udwarthana

Herbal paste massage

Firm-stroke massage with herbal paste to boost circulation, support muscle tone, and reduce Kapha; often followed by a warm bath.

• Detox & exfoliation
• Circulation
• Muscle tone

Njavarakizhi

Medicated rice bolus massage

Warm linen boluses filled with medicinal rice for rheumatic and neuro-muscular support, strength, and deep rejuvenation.

• Vitality
• Muscle tone
• Joint health

Padabhyanga

Ayurvedic foot massage

Oil and massage on the feet to improve circulation, ease tired feet, reduce stress, and support sleep and grounding.

• Relaxation
• Sleep
• Fatigue relief

Shirodhara

शिरोधारा

Warm oil stream on the forehead

Continuous pouring of warm herbal oil on the forehead to calm the nervous system and support stress, sleep, and mental clarity.

• Stress relief
• Sleep quality
• Headaches

Shiro Abhyanga

Head, neck & shoulder oil massage

Warm herbal oils on the head, neck, and shoulders to nourish the scalp, strengthen hair roots, and relax body and mind.

• Hair & scalp
• Mental clarity
• Headaches

Shiro Lepa

Herbal poultice on the head

Herbal paste applied to the scalp and retained so the skin and hair absorb the herbs; supports scalp health, texture, and tension relief.

• Scalp & hair
• Dandruff & dryness
• Calm mind

Mukha Lepa

Herbal face lepa

Therapeutic herbal paste on the face for skin texture, blemishes, a healthy glow, and natural facial rejuvenation.

• Skin texture
• Glow
• Relaxation

Tarpana

Medicated ghee over the eyes

Medicated ghee retained over the eyes in a ring to nourish eye tissues, ease strain and dryness, and support vision.

• Eye strain
• Dryness
• Vision support

Greeva Basti

Oil pool over the neck

Warm medicated oil held over the cervical region with a dough ring to ease neck and shoulder stiffness, pain, and poor posture stress.

• Neck mobility
• Pain relief
• Relaxation

Janu Basti

Oil pool over the knees

Oil retained over the knee joint for pain, swelling, and stiffness from inflammation, injury, or degeneration.

• Knee pain
• Swelling
• Mobility

Kati Basti

कटि बस्ति

Oil pool over the lower back

Warm oil over the lumbar region for lower back pain, sciatica, lumbar spondylosis, and to strengthen and mobilize the area.

• Low back pain
• Sciatica
• Flexibility

Upanaha

Herbal poultice bandage

Warm herbal paste applied locally and covered with leaves or cloth for joint and muscle pain, swelling, and chronic inflammatory conditions.

• Pain & swelling
• Circulation
• Joint support

Agni Karma

Therapeutic heat on specific points

Controlled heat (often via metal instruments) on selected points for chronic musculoskeletal pain and stiffness.

• Pain relief
• Inflammation
• Mobility