Kottakkal Health Massage is proud to bring the Authentic Kerala Ayurveda Therapies right here in Kuwait. Our team of expert Ayurvedic Practitioners coupled with well-trained and courteous masseurs ensures a perfect healing experience with Indian Traditional medicines.
Abhyanga
(Ayurvedic Body Massage)
- Performed with warmed herbal oils infused with Ayurvedic herbs
- Detoxifies the Body, rejuvenates, lubricates and stimulates the nervous system
- Increase blood circulation, strengthen bones, arrest the aging process and offer a marked glossy luster to the skin
Sirodhara
(Medicinal oil bath for head)
- Medicated warm oil is poured in a constant stream on the forehead
- Restores inner calm and balance to the emotions, rejuvenate the scalp and hair
- Recommended for over-worked, over-stressed, over-strained and the highly-strung
- Treats cases of Insomnia, Migraine, hair- fall, Psycho-somatic disorders, Anxiety, Stress, Epilepsy
Pizhichil
(Hot Oil Bath)
- Lukewarm herbal oils are applied all over the body in a special rhythmic movement
- Very useful for rheumatic diseases, blood pressure, nervous weakness
- Helps to arrest the aging process, treats Rheumatic diseases, Arthritis, Paralysis, Neurological disorders
Choorna Kizhi
(Hot Herbal Bolus)
- Hot Pouches of Herbal powder will be dipped in herbal oil are applied to the whole body
- Beneficial for anyone who is stressed, anxious, depleted and feeling tired all the time
- Improves sheen, rigidity and restores elasticity of the skin
Njavara Kizhi
(Hot Medicated Bolus)
- Hot medicated rice pudding in cloth bags are applied to the whole body
- Induce sedation, strengthen the nerves and improve overall complexion
- Boon for sports enthusiasts, as it treats pains related to the joints and sore muscles
Nasyam
(Medicated Nasal Drops)
- Nasal administration of medicated oil to eliminate sinus congestion and hoarseness
- Relieves migraine headaches, convulsions and certain eye and ear problems
Kativasti
(Lower Back Therapy)
- Retaining warm ayuvedic oil over the affected area bordered with herbal paste
- Alleviate lower back pain, sciatica, intervertebral disc prolapse and spondylosis
Sirovasti
(Medicated Oil on Crown)
- Keeping the oil over the head with the help of a special leather cap which is fitted on the head
- Especially suited for facial paralysis, insomnia, cataract, head ache and mental stress
Udwarthana
(Ayurvedic Powder Massage)
- Dry blended powder or oil massage to reduce obesity
- Impart mobility to joints, strengthen muscles and refresh the body
- Promotes better skin complexion, reduces wrinkles, cleanses and exfoliates
Abhyanga
(Ayurvedic Body Massage)
Abhyangam is a popular body massage in ayurveda. Abhyangam massage has become popular because of its effective way of conditioning the body. Abhyangam can be used therapeutically. The massage is designed around each individual, to suit his or her disease or condition. An ayurvedic physician can assess this and will then decide on the appropriate oils and the exact way of massage. This may or may not involve steam (Swedana).
Abhyangam increases the blood and lymph circulation and general body metabolism, strengthens bones and joints and relieves aches and stress. In this way abhyangam massage is a protector, preserver and a rejuvenator, increasing self-confidence and will power.
Sirodhara
(Medicinal oil bath for head)
This is one of the most famed Ayurvedic therapies. The relaxing and soothing effect of this Therapy has taken this therapy to many spas around the world. Medicated Oil, buttermilk, milk or decoction may be used for shirodhara depending upon patients disease and body constitution. Besides relaxation effect, Shirodhara is very helpful in treating cases of Insomnia, Migraine, hair- fall, Psycho-somatic disorders, Anxiety, Stress, Epilepsy etc. This therapy involves a light full body massage with head massage and then pouring medicated oil over the forehead in thin a thin stream. This therapy soothes and relaxes a person so much that it’s very common to see a patient falling asleep before the end of the therapy.
Pizhichil
(Hot Oil Bath)
Pizhichil involves fomentation of body with hot medicated oil. The whole body is bathed in streams of lukewarm medicated oil with simultaneous soft massage. Pizhichil strengthens the body and helps build up immunity for a healthy life. It is very useful for Rheumatic diseases, Arthritis, Paralysis, Neurological disorders and helps to slow down the ageing process.
Choorna Kizhi
(Hot Herbal Bolus)
Choorna Kizhi is a sudation or hot fomentation therapy with a bolus of herbs. The bolus contains herbal powder (Podi kizhi) or medicated leaves (Elakizhi), which is heated either directly or in medicated oil or medicated decoction and applied on the body.
Choorna Kizhi application reduces pain and Improves sheen, rigidity and restores elasticity of the skin. This is more beneficial for anyone who is stressed, anxious, depleted and feeling tired all the time
Njavara Kizhi
(Hot Medicated Bolus)
Njavara Kizhi is a hot fomentation therapy with a bolus of Hot medicated rice pudding. The bolus is heated either directly or in medicated oil or medicated decoction and applied on the body.
Njavara Kizhi application reduces pain and inflammation of muscles and joints, pacifies vata, strengthens and soothes nerves and is specially effective in most bone and joint disorders. This is also very effective in Paralysis, Diabetic neuropathy and other nervous disorders.This is a boon for sports enthusiasts, as it treats pains related to the joints and sore muscles
Nasyam
(Medicated Nasal Drops)
Nasyam is a therapy involving head and face massage, steam and then instilling herbal medicines in nostrils. Nasyam helps cleanse the vitiated body humors from the head/sinuses and also stimulate the nervous system. This therapy is very effective in treating most diseases of the Head region like Migraine, Sinusitis, Epilepsy, Stroke, Nasal Polyp, Allergy, Vertigo etc.
Kativasti
(Lower Back Therapy)
The thick dough is prepared using the black gram paste. The shape of the dough mould could be either circular, oval or rectangular as per the back area where the patient is having pain.Once the patient lies down on the stomach, the dough is placed as a rim around the back.The edges of the ring of dough are fixed to the back using water that protects it from slipping off. This is like creating a reservoir on the back to store oil.
The prescribed medicated oil (using herbs selected as per the prevailing dosha) is warmed and poured into the ring of dough. The oil remains within the confinements of the dough mould. Eventually, the therapeutic properties of the oil permeate and reach the tissues.The warmth of the oil is maintained by appropriate replenishment.
During the therapy, the healing properties of herbal oils deeply nourish and strengthen the muscles, and maintain connective tissues. It also lubricates the joints keeping them flexible and pain-free. This therapy alleviates lower back conditions like lumbar spondylitis, intervertebral disc prolapses, lumbago (low backache), and sciatica.
This lumbosacral therapy helps to pacify Vata dosha. It relaxes the supporting musculature of the affected intervertebral joints. The therapy even improves blood circulation in the back area and can help in strengthening the intervertebral joint compartments. Further, Kati Vasti works as a preventive therapy to strengthen the spine and prevent back pain.
Sirovasti
(Medicated Oil on Crown)
Sirovasthi is a productive therapy for nervous system disorders. This therapy is known as crown of calm. The therapy includes retaining warm herbal oil on the head for a certain period of time. The herbal oil is a mixture of gingelly oil, castor oil, ghee, milk, and various other herbal extracts, all these herbs and oil are boiled together in certain way so as to extract their full medicinal properties.
Initially warm herbal oil is applied over the body entirely which provides nourishment to the nerve endings by preparing the body for the main therapy. Then a cylindrical shaped leather cap open on both sides for about ten inches and height is fitted around the patients head. Then the lukewarm herbal oil is poured into it according to the Doctor’s prescription depending on the body type of each individual. The oil is retained on the head for about 30-45 minutes.
During this therapy, the healing properties of the oil tune the central nervous system, the medicinal effects of the oil reaches the patient’s brain, peripheral nerves, and spinal cord.
The entire duration for the therapy vary according to the patient’s condition and type of disease. Usually the physician advocates 7 or 14 day therapy trail.
The diet patterns and oral medicines will also be assisted by the physician to follow during the therapy.
We believe that Sirovasthi therapy is useful in treating facial paralysis, dryness of nostrils, mouth and throat, eye diseases, hair fall, acute headaches, burning sensation of head, and diseases associated with cranial nerves. It also helps in improving your memory and vision. The therapy will also relieve you from stress and strains that you go through in your day to day life style.
Udwarthana
(Ayurvedic Powder Massage)
Udwartanam is the application of medicated powder, paste or oil from distant part of body to towards the heart. Medicated powder or paste or oil is rubbed through-out the body followed by steam. This therapy is effective in reducing obesity, improving the circulation, stimulates nerve ending and improves the movements in paralytic conditions. Medicated powder, paste or oil is selected according to the nature of disease.
