Kerala Ayurveda Bodywork
Traditional Treatments, Delivered in Your Home
Whole-body medicated oil massage
Abhyangam
Abhyangam is the classical Kerala oil massage using warmed, medicated herbal oils selected according to your constitution. The treatment works to rebalance the three doshas — Vata, Pitta and Kapha — and to circulate healing, restorative energy through the whole body.
Benefits: detoxification, deep cleansing, improved circulation, calmer nervous system, and lasting rejuvenation.
Whole-body massage using the feet
Chavutti Thirumal
A powerful Kerala therapy in which the therapist uses feet and toes to work the body while suspended from a rope for balance and control. Originally developed to prepare dancers, martial artists and yogis for demanding physical work.
Excellent for: back problems, spondylitis, whiplash, arthritis, joint pain and sports injuries. Smooth oil-based adjustments produce chiropractic-like effects and restore healthy energy flow.
Continuous warm oil stream on the forehead
Shirodhara
A steady stream of warm medicated oil is poured over the forehead and third eye for the whole session. Deeply calming for the nervous system and one of the most profound treatments in the Ayurvedic repertoire.
Helpful for: insomnia, anxiety, chronic headaches, mental exhaustion and burnout.
Specially formulated for expectant mothers
Pregnancy Massage
A gentle, medicated oil massage tailored for pregnancy. It eases discomfort from postural changes, improves blood and lymphatic circulation, supports waste elimination and provides emotional support.
Also good for: back pain and reducing stretch marks. A course of six to eight sessions starting from month five is ideal.
Clinically focused therapy for soft tissue dysfunction
Sports Massage
Sports massage is a clinically focused therapy aimed at the assessment and treatment of soft tissue dysfunction. It is designed to address muscular tension, improve tissue mobility, and support recovery from injury or repetitive strain.
Using a range of evidence-based techniques, treatment helps to enhance circulation, reduce pain, and restore normal function. Each session is tailored to the individual, whether for injury rehabilitation, prevention, or to optimise physical performance.