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Uncover a highly effective therapy in relieving congestion, allergies, sinusitis, headaches, migraine, rhinitis, and nasal infections.

Pinda Swedan (Podikizhi) is a natural treatment and is one of the most popular treatments in Ayurveda. Pinda is a fomentation (swedana) treatment.

In Ayurveda, there are many varieties of swedan treatments that are used. What ingredients and which swedan therapy is suitable is decided based on an individual’s dosha predominance and health concerns.

Pinda swedan is where warm herbal powders are placed in a special cotton cloth and tied up. The ingredients of the herbal powder will vary from person to person according to the chronicity of the disease, the intensity of pain, dosha predominance, and prakruthi of an individual. An abhyanga (body massage) is usually recommended prior to embarking on a Pinda swedan therapy.

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The Sanskrit word Shirodhara blends the words shiro and dhara. Shiro means head and Dhara, the flow of warm oil; Shirodhara is one of the most divine and relaxing therapies that Ayurveda has to offer.

Finely ground Ayurvedic herbs and exotic sandalwood powder are mixed with precious Ayurvedic oils and gently massaged into the skin.

This unique therapy relieves aches and pains with a special herbal dough filled with warm herbal oils.

The dough is placed on the area of the discomfort, relaxing the muscles and relieving pain, particularly the lower back (kati). This age-old therapy has a remarkable effect on muscle pain while soothing the entire body at the same time.

The holding of warm oil over an area enables the oil to penetrate deeply into the muscles. It softens and lubricates the tissues, relieving tightness and stiffness, as well as nourishing and strengthening the muscles and bones.

Indian Head Massage is a relaxing treatment which, as the name suggests, concentrates on massaging the head. Head and scalp massage can be used alongside simple meditative techniques to provide a simple and effective way to relax.

Massaging the head can do much to relieve the stress and tension that fill our day to day lives. The technique involves controlled caresses such as the spider walk, root pull, and comb, and focuses mainly on the face and scalp. It also continue down the upper back, neck, and shoulders.

The massage has a strong effect on the three higher Chakras of the seven – mind, body and spirit. As the massage works on the shoulders and neck, the relief of tension is felt almost instantaneously.

A one-hour journey into complete relaxation and rejuvenation – in this traditional, rhythmical massage from ancient India, warm herbal oils are poured onto and massaged into the body. It is extremely nourishing, nurturing, and one of the most complete massages you will ever experience. The aroma of the oils coupled with the effective massage technique will indulge and gratify all your senses.

This is followed by herbalist steam to open the channels and absorb the nourishment leaving you to feel lighter, refreshed, and energetic.

Regular Abhyanga promotes youthfulness, longevity, resistance to stress, enhancing deep sleep, energy, good health, joint and muscle flexibility, removi