Wayanad – The Ayurvedic Healing Hub in Kerala

If you follow the same routine and you are tired with this routine, then there is a solution for you. You just pack your bags and go to Wayanad – the Ayurvedic healing hub of Kerala. Wayanad is one of the best holiday destinations and is also a leading honeymoon destination in India. This place offers the best Ayurvedic treatments of all kinds that you can find in South India. For holistic wellness and good physical health, Ayurveda is very good. Diet control, exercise, massages and herbal medicines are included in the Ayurvedic treatments that promise to give you better health from outside and inside. Ayurveda has proven benefits to reduce stress and leave you tension-free. Ayurvedic massage in Wayanad is very famous and Wayanad is famous for lots of luxurious Ayurvedic Spas.

Find the best Ayurvedic Spa treatments and therapies that you can enjoy here in the following post. Once you have read the post, plan an exotic vacation to Wayanad and spend some days chilling out like a boss! 

Abyangam

This is a general body massage done with medicated oil. This massage may be done for the whole body or a specific part like head, feet or joint etc. Its main purpose is lubricating the body parts and it is aimed at relieving stress at the key tension areas of the body. This massage is done in four to five positions. It improves blood circulation and relaxes your mind and body. 

Shirodhara

A stream of warm oil is poured on the centre of the forehead through a vessel at a uniform speed. This therapy is advised for migraine, insomnia, facial palsy and mental stress to improve concentration and for skin diseases. The temperature and the speed of the oil stream are kept constant during the therapy that goes on for 30 to 60 minutes.

Pizhichil

In this therapy, a warm stream of medicated oil is poured over the body with a soft massage at the same time with rhythmic hand movements. This is advised to relieve pain, reduce stress level and for relaxing the mind. Pizhichil can be excellent therapy for muscular pain.

Potli

In this massage, the whole body or any specific part is treated using small bags (potli) which contains herbs. The potlis are heated in warm oil for a few minutes and then used to massage the body. This can be very effective in back pain and reduce stiffness and improve the skin tone.

Sarvangadhara

Medicated warm oil is poured continuously on the body while being a soft massage. This stream is done in four to five postures. This is advised in paralysis, low backache, neck pain, joint stiffness, nervous disorders etc.

Thakradhara

This is a form of Shirodhara in which medicated buttermilk is poured continuously on the forehead as a continuous dhara or stream in between the temples. It helps to relieve tension and so many types of diseases and for skin diseases. It improves the stress level and helps to improve concentration also.

Udvarthanam

This is a massage with medicated herbal powder using upward strokes. This massage helps to reduce fat patches from the body, improve blood circulation, toning of muscles, remove excess heat from the body. It is advised in paralysis, oily skin, hemiplegia, blemishes etc.

SiroVasthi

This is a unique method of holding medicated oil over the scalp with the help of a leather cap fixed around the head. It is effective in memory loss, severe headache and eye problems etc. SiroVasthi is advised for dryness of mouth, throat and nostrils, facial palsy, migraine, insomnia etc. 

JanuVasti

In this special treatment, warm medicated oil is retained over the knee joint. It relieves pain and stiffness and eases movement of the knee joint. It is advised for knee joint conditions like arthritis, tendon injuries, degenerative conditions, sprain etc.

Thala Pothichil

In this treatment, a paste made of various herbs with buttermilk is applied all over the head. These herbs help in calm down the nervous system. This treatment is for insomnia, hair loss and greying, headache, dandruff, stress relief and certain mental ailments. These are some types of Ayurvedic Massage in Wayanad that you must try on your vacation.  Almost all the nature resorts come with Ayurvedic Spa in Wayanad that can be included in your vacation package as well. So, you should not miss the opportunity!

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