The
Healing touch at Marari Beach Resorts's Ayurvedic Centre :
Ayurveda,
the Science of Life, is almost as old as the Indian civilization. It's
holistic approach, the efficacy of its therapies and the absence of
distressing side affects are some of its more salient features.
Throughout
the world there is a rising awareness of the benefits of natural health
systems. Health in the ayurvedic view represents the Harmony of body, mind
and soul. It's pharmacopeia is nature herself and its diagnostic and
curative tools have been derived from the invaluable legacy of insights,
experience and knowledge bequeathed to posterity by its great masters. It is
based on natural principles that inform and animate human life.
The
Marari Beach Resort offers a number of therapies at it's Ayurvedic Centre
under the guidance of an expert " vaidyan " ( physician ) whom you
may consult for a fuller understanding of symptoms and appropriate
treatment. It is well equipped with a dispensary and qualified resident
staff.
Dhara A mental relaxant consisting of herbal
oils and medicated butter milk poured on the forehead and sometimes on the
body as well. Good for insomnia, mental tension and certain skin problems.
Proposed Period: 7 to 21 days or according to condition.
Sirovasthi
A treatment that anoints the head with special herbal oils. Good for
headaches and Vatha originated ailments. Proposed period: 7 days or
according to condition.
Pizhichil A special kind of
massage with herbal oils. Good for rheumatic ailments and nervous disorders.
Proposed period: 7 to 14 days or according to condition.
Njavarakizhy
A treatment that induces perspiration through the external application of
medicated rice concoctions. Good for joint pains, arthritic conditions and
certain skin diseases. Proposed period: 14 days or according to condition.
Udvarthanam A massage with herbal powders. Good for
obesity, paralysis and certain rheumatic disorders. Proposed period: 14 to
28 days or according to condition.
Massage - General
The body is massaged with herbal oils and powders. Tones improves
circulation and restores energy and vigour.
Medicated Steam
Bath The body is exposed to the rejuvenating vapours of special
leaves and herbs that are boiled. Eliminates toxins, reduces fat tissue and
good for certain skin disorders.
Nasyam A variety of
herbal preparations are used to cleanse the nasal passage.