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What is salt therapy?

Hot stone therapy is a specialist massage that uses smooth, flat, heated basalt stones that are positioned along your spine, in the palms of your hands, along your legs and between the toes. Typically from river beds, basalt stones are used for massage as they have a rich iron content that retains heat. Cold marble stones are often used in the treatment to help aid with detoxing and healing the body.

How does salt therapy work?

Your spa therapist will warm the stones in water until they are within the precise temperature range of between 120 and 130 degrees Fahrenheit.

A hot stone massage may begin with a traditional Swedish massage technique to prepare your muscles. Your spa therapist will then place the warm stones on key acupressure points on your body. The stones warm and relax your muscles, allowing deeper pressure to be applied during your massage.

Using massage oil and a combination of strokes and techniques, your spa therapist will massage your neck, back, arms and legs, with and without the stones. You should always tell your spa therapist if the stones are too warm or the pressure is too intense.

Allow plenty of time for your hot stone treatment; arrive 10 minutes early to allow yourself time to relax. If it is your first time at the spa you’ll be asked to complete a pre-treatment health questionnaire. Avoid eating a heavy meal or drinking alcohol prior to the treatment.

The origins of hot stone therapy can be traced back to over 2,000 years ago, when the Chinese used heated stones more than 2,000 years ago as a means of improving the function of internal organs. You can read more about the history of stone therapy on our blog.

What are the benefits of salt therapy?

The combination of hot and cold stones encourages your body to detox and heal through increasing your lymphatic flow and encouraging your body to remove waste products.

Some other benefits of hot stone massage include:

Relaxing tense muscles
Aiding pain relief
Alleviating depression
Promoting sleep
Improving circulation.

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Pizhichil

Uninterrupted streams of poring warm medicated herbal oil over the body from a certain height (12 angula) by two ayurvedic therapists by squeezing a cotton or cloth contain medicated oil, as they gently massage the body uniformly. Pizhichil is a modified form of classical Thaila Dhara practices in Kerala. The procedure is deep acting in the body and gives both Snehana and Swedana effects at the same time.

Benefits: Indicated in Deep rooted Vata conditions, relaxes muscles and joints, rejuvenate nerves, reduces deep seated tensions, chronic muscular diseases , neurological disorders, chronic degenerative diseases, spasticity, spinal problems sciatica and paralysis.

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Classical procedure of application of medicated powder or paste on the body with an affordable pressure. In this procedure the massage done in the direction opposite to the hair (Pratiloma Gathi). In some cases a medicated oil massage is done prior to Udhvarthana.

Benefits: Reduces kapha and medas (excess fat), gives stability to body, improves skin complexion, reduces bad odour and itching & opens the channels of body.

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Navarakizhi

Shashtika Pinda Sweda (Njavara kizhi) is a treatment in which heating the bolus bags (Potali) while dipping in warm Ksheera Kashaya. These bolus are applied either locally or to the entire body depending upon the medical condition. The bolus will be prepared with Shashtika rice cooked in milk and Balamoola Kashayam (Sida Cordifolia Decoction).

Benefits: Vata paithika conditions, nourishes muscle tone, rejuvenate nerves, strengthens joints, reduces deep seated tensions and beautifies skin.

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Elakizhi

Type of Swedana (Sudation) treatment in which heated bolus (Potali) are applied either locally or to the entire body by considering the condition of the patient. The bolus bags will be prepared with Patra (assorted medicinal leaves).

Benefits: Alleviate pain and swelling, degenerative disorders, reduces pain, stiffness of muscles and controls vata.

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Podikizhi

Type of Swedana (Sudation) treatment in which heated bolus (Potali) are applied either locally or to the entire body by considering the condition of the patient. The bolus will be prepared with medicated herbal powders.

Benefits: Useful in Kapha and Vata disorders, reduces pain, arthritis, spinal disorders etc.

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Shirodhara

Shirodhara is a specialized treatment for the relaxation and rejuvenation of mind and body. A thin uninterrupted stream of medicated herbal oil or milk or buttermilk is gently poured on the fore head from a certain height using a special vessel. A medicated oil massage to be done prior to Shirodhara.

Benefits: Relaxes mind, promotes deep sleep, improves memory, regeneration of brain cells, stimulate brain function, insomnia, lack of concentration , cerebral palsy, migraine, disorders above neck region, hair fall, greying of hair and dandruff.

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Steam Bath

Inducing perspiration (Swedana) using herbal Decoctions or Dhanyamla (fermented liquid) by the help of a steam bath chamber.

Benefits: Helps to eliminate toxins, opens the body channels, reduces fat, reduces muscle stiffness and pain.

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Abhyangam

Abhyangam

It is a classical procedure of application of medicated oil (Sneha) on body with certain amount of pressure in a specific direction. In this procedure warm medicated oil applied gently all over the body in downward direction. Many of our modern massages are the modified form of Abhyangam. It is designed to deeply penetrate the skin and relax the body and mind.

Benefits: Relaxes the body and mind, increase blood circulation, reduce tiredness, promote good sleep, nourishes, moisturizes and smoothens the skin.