Ayurvedic Therapy

Ayurveda, the 'Science of Life', is a holistic system of natural medicine that is first described around 3,500 BC in the Vedic texts of ancient India. It promotes living a life that is balanced and in harmony with all aspects of life, physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. Kamalaya offers many types of Ayurvedic treatments for you to experience.

Royal Ayurvedic Traditional Massage

Warm oil is generously poured over your whole body, followed by a combination of rubbing, tapping, pinching and kneading techniques to increase circulation, leaving the body feeling rejuvenated and tension free.

Marma Point Massage

Working on 107 energy points throughout your body to release toxins and relieve tension, a Marma Point Massage will leave you in a state of complete harmony and bliss.

Shirodhara

Shirodhara therapy works through to the deepest levels of one's being. 'Shiro' translates from Sanskrit as head, and 'dhara,' as flow. A stream of warm, medicated oil is poured continuously on the forehead, which helps to connect and energize the various channels (nada's) that sustain our life, from the circulation of fluids on the physical level to the subtle currents running through the meridians, chakras and auras. Using technical skill and intuition, this specialized treatment helps to improve blood supply, thereby increasing the flow of nutrients and oxygen, relieving tension, and promoting a clear pathway for nerve impulses to balance the nervous system and restore vitality. Shirodhara is recommended for sinus congestion, insomnia, and for clarity of mind.

Pichu

This treatment benefits chronic and acute pain, ranging from rheumatism and joint pain, to conditions relating to the nervous system. Warm medicinal oil is applied with cloths to indicated areas, followed by a gentle massage. The treatment is named after the folded piece of cloth used to cover the crown called the 'Pichu'.

Kati Vasti

Kati refers to the lower back in Sanskrit. This treatment focuses specifically on treating discomfort relating to the back, such as chronic tension, a prolapsed disk or sciatica. Kati also benefits hypertension and cardiac related conditions. A medicinal paste is applied in a ring around the afflicted area, acting to hold warm Ayurvedic oil poured in its centre. The oil is kept within the ring for 30 minutes. This application is followed by back massage and steam with hot towels.

Pathagajaliy (massage using the feet)

This full body massage is performed with the client reclined on the floor. Heated oil is applied and massaged into the muscles with the therapist's hands and feet. 'Patha' is Sanskrit for feet, and refers the therapist's use of their feet to massage the client, carefully and skilfully walking on the body. This relaxing treatment promotes the release of tension, improves muscle flexibility, alleviates back pain and enhances circulation. Pathagajaliy allows for a strong application of pressure, especially recommended for those with well-developed or tight muscles.