Treatments @ Ourland

Abhyangam massage is a gently yet firm body massage from head to toe using warm blended oils. The oil is gently applied over the body as therapist perform massage movements to give you a deeply relaxing experience. By doing abhyangam the full body massage, various tissues in the body are properly oleated and lubricated making the skin sensitive, soft and shining and thereby, preventing excess wear and tear of the body tissues. It is good against ageing process.

We tend to hold our pain and stress on our shoulders. This treatment has been created to eliminate tension and bring relief through an ultimate – lower back and deep shoulder massage, a general body massage and an exfoliation steam bath. Ideal for sore back muscles. A special herbal powder is also applied on the body after the steam bath by which different herbal oils applied on the body during massage gets removed. It is an energizing treatment to remove daily stress, muscular tension and improved blood circulation.

Shirodhara is a significant therapy working through the deepest levels of one’s being. “Shiro” means head and “Dhara” is a translated as flow. This flow of warm medicated oil is poured continuously on the forehead, which helps to connect and energize the various streams that sustain our life. Excellent for helping to improve blood circulation, thus increasing supply of nutrients and oxygen, which promotes unblocking of nerve impulses to help relieve tension and headaches.

A body toning program, Udvartana is the application of the prescribed herbal powder on the entire body (excluding the face). When this treatment is taken as part of a program including a strict diet, regular exercise and appropriate internal herbal medication (all prescribed by your Ayurveda physician), it helps to reduce weight, gives you a well-toned body and refreshes and rejuvenates your skin.

This is a process traditionally followed once a year, aimed at keeping the body fit and healthy and preventing premature ageing. Is a treatment unique to Kerala where slightly warmed medicinal oil is applied all over the body in a special rhythmic manner from a long necked vessel or from squeezing a cotton cloth soaked in oil. This treatment is also very useful for joint aches including arthritis, neuromuscular disorders and orthopaedic conditions.

Kizhi treatment is a therapy wherein heated herbs and medicinal oils are tied in cloth bags; and placed on the area to be treated. This followed by specific massages, done using the fingers, heal of the hand or palm. The pressure application varies according to the nature of ailment and the spot.

The nose is the doorway to the brain, mind and consciousness. Drops of medicated oil are instilled in each nostril, which is then inhaled deeply. This enables removal of phlegm from the respiratory channels thus permitting easy breathing and better perception of the sense of smell.

Whole or a specific body part is made to perspire by massaging with cooked medicated njavara rice tied in muslin bags. Medicated warm milk is used to heat the bundle. Njavarakizhi is a highly effective rejuvenation treatment designed to revitalize the entire body. It is useful in neuromuscular diseases especially muscular dystrophy.

In this treatment you sit in a herb-infused steam box. The use of heat and steam to encourage sweating has long been recognized as a natural and effective way to encourage the process of detoxification. The special herbs help to stimulate oxygen flow throughout the body, while the steam activities the natural sweating process, which is essential for releasing accumulated toxins. Your skin will carry the gentle sweet aroma of the herbs throughout the following 24 hours or so. It tones up the skin and gives it a special glow.

This massage releases muscular tension from the head, neck and shoulder region, creating a sense of ease and joy. Head massage, a favourite hair treatment amongst Indians is said to promote hair growth, maintain the glossiness & shine of hair and impart clarity of mind.
Our signature oil has a blend of traditional ingredients of Amla, Brahmi, Jatamanji, Curry leaves & Neem and are known to propagate such benefits

Indian women use home-made recipes passed down from mother to nourish their skin. Following this custom we use fresh natural ingredients and fruit pulps. Our facial also includes a face massage that tones and nourishes the skin making it healthier and leaving it with a natural glow.

Purifying facial treatment designed to keep the skin looking healthy, young, and clear. A beauty program, which includes full facial cleansing and triple face packs with herbs, sandal, fruits and natural oils, serving to enhance the tone and texture of the skin, prevent blemishes and to ease general skin conditions.

You can take this kind of fomentation when the heat is mild (before 11am). After your oil massage, wear minimal clothes and lie down on banana leaves spread on a wooden cot in an open area. You will be covered by banana leaves from neck down, the face kept in the shade, eyes masked by wet cotton or cucumber. After 15 minutes, you will sweat from head to toe. By this, your body will be purified, naturally.

Leech therapy has shown drastic result inpatients with Pain disorders, psoriasis, Eczema, Swelling and all other kind of skin infections. Leech at first bite, only sucks impure blood from the skin and only the pure blood is left so it is a blood purification therapy.

Feet are very important part in our body, as many nerves from many organs terminate in the feet. So massage helps to strengthen these nerves and restores health to many parts of the body. The marma (vital) points are massaged which gives balance to your dosha and is very helpful for people with insomnia, fatigue and cramps.