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Treatments in Ayurveda
The Sopanam Welcare Centre offers a complete range of services and treatments to restore the physical, mental and spiritual harmony to your life.
Abhyangam
Abyangam (massage) is a gentle but firm full body massage from the toe to head using warm medicated oils. The oils are chosen according to the prakriti i.e psychosomatic constitution and the vikruti i.e. current state of balance or imbalance.
Benefits of Abhyangam :
- Abhyangam massage is deeply relaxing, rejuvenating experience as well as treatment in certain illness.
- A regular Abhyangam protects from stress, anxiety, exhaustion and Vata disorders
- It nourishes the body, improves blood circulation, extends the life span, provides good sleep, improves the skin texture and provides better physical stability.
- The massage brings more prana (vital energy) in the body, helps in removing the toxins seated deep into the musculoskeletal system and in the blood streams.
- The body experiences flexibility and more energy flow.
Udwarthanam
Herbal powders are massaged in a special way for 30 to 45 minutes every day for 7 to 28 days. This is considered very well in reducing overweight and controlling cholesterol of the body. It also strengthens muscles and tightens loose skin.
Useful treatment for :
- hemiplegia
- paralysis
- obesity (excess fat)
- certain rheumatic ailments
Elakizhi
Elakizhi Kizhi treatment is a therapy where heated herbs and medicinal oils are tied in cloth bags; and placed on the area to be treated. This is followed by specific massages, done using the fingers, heel of the hand or palm
Useful treatment for:
- Osteo-Arthritis
- Severe neck and back aches
- Osteoporosis
- Frozen Shoulder
- Muscular Sprains & Spasms
- Muscular stiffness
- To facilitate easy movement of post-arthritic operation / accidents
Kati Vasthi
In this therapy an enclosure made up of dough is formed on the location of the affected vertebra & medicated oil is poured in the enclosure.
Useful treatment for :
- Lumber Spondilosis
- Disc Prolapse
- Lumber Fracture
Thalapodichil
This is a procedure in which the head is covered by some medicinal paste. The head is then covered with a plantain leaf or thin cloth and tied up for a certain period. Then the paste is removed and the head wiped clean.
Useful treatment for :
- Hair fall
- Grayness of Hair
- Dandruff
- Mental Tension
- Depression
- Insomnia
Navarakizhi
It is a highly effective rejuvenative therapy, in which massage is done with cotton bags full of navara rice (a special kind of rice cooked with herbal water & cows' milk). The bags are dipped in the same mixture and applied all over the body in different postures after a general body massage.
Useful treatment for :
- Osteo Arthritis
- Spondilosis and Spontilytis
- Osteo Porosis
- Muscular Weakness
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Paralysis
- Ligament tear
Nasyam
Useful treatment for:
- This therapy balances the aggravated doshas from the upper body (head, nose and throat)
- Very effective on problems like "sinusitis" and "sinus allergies".
- Reduces headaches, insomnia, memory problems, migraine, fear, worry, anger, depression etc.
- Prevents the bad effects of air pollution
- Cleans the nostrils and sinuses of accumulated mucus.
Shirovasthi
In this therapy an enclosure is formed on the head and medicated oil is retained for a very long time
Useful treatment for :
- Chronic insomnia
- Paralysis
- Unusual hair loss
- Psychiatric problems
- Psoriasis
- Epilepsy
- Alopecia
Shirodhara
In this treatment, the patient lies supine on a flat surface with head back and a rolled towel or pillow beneath the neck. Herbal oil, medicated milk or buttermilk, herbal decoction is poured in a steady stream on the forehead (the location of so called "third eye") for 30 to 45 minutes followed by a gentle scalp massage in which the "marmas" in the head are stimulated.
Benefits of Shirodhara :
- It is an amazing treatment effective for balancing the "Vata dosha".
- It works on the cerebral system, helps in relaxing the nervous system and balancing the "Prana vayu" around the head.
- It improves the senses of five senses organs, helps in insomnia, stress, anxiety and depression.
- Decreases hair loss, fatigue and makes one calm and fresh.
Foot Therapy
Feet are very important part of our body as many nerves from many organs terminate in the feet. Foot therapy helps to strengthen these nerves and restores health to many parts of the body.
Benefits of Foot Therapy :
- Improves blood circulation and helps in preventing (or treating) varicose veins.
- Reduces excessive heat from the body and relaxes the brain and eyes.
- Cures in insomnia, mental stresses and depressions.
- Very effective for "foot care" of diabetic people.
- Reduces swelling and soreness in the lower leg.
