Treatments

Every treatment is offered only after a doctor’s assessment, and planned to suit your condition. Times below are for a single session. Your doctor decides which treatment and which herbal preparation is right for you.

Abhyanga — warm herbal oil massage

Ayurveda’s most familiar treatment: the same gentle technique applied to the whole body or focused on one area.

Treatment	Time	What it is
Sarvanga Abhyanga	45–60 min	Full-body warm oil massage — our foundational treatment for relaxation and easing muscle and joint tension.
Sarvanga — synchronised	45–60 min	The same massage performed by two therapists in mirrored rhythm, for a deeper, more even treatment.
Focused Abhyanga	15–30 min	Oil massage focused on one area — back, lower back, shoulder, neck, arm, hand, knee, foot, abdomen or a single joint.
Shiro Abhyanga	20–30 min	Warm oil head massage, for scalp comfort and relaxation.
Mukha Abhyanga	15–20 min	Gentle oil massage for the face.
Marma Abhyanga	30–45 min	Gentle oil massage over specific vital-point areas of the body.

Sweda Karma — herbal heat and sweat therapy

Controlled heat, using herbal poultices, steam or warm sand, to ease stiffness and support circulation.

Treatment	Time	What it is
Patra Pinda Sweda	45–60 min	Warm herbal-leaf poultices massaged over the body after oiling, to ease stiffness.
Shashtika Shali Pinda Sweda	45–60 min	Warm boluses of medicated milk and rice — a nourishing treatment for muscle and nerve comfort.
Pottali Sweda	15–30 min	Warm herbal-powder poultices, oiled or dry, applied to ease localised stiffness.
Nadi Sweda	10–15 min	A warm herbal-decoction stream directed at a specific area.
Bashpa Swedana	15–20 min	Full-body herbal steam following an oil application.
Pizhichil	60–90 min	A continuous warm-oil bath, poured rhythmically over the body by two therapists.
Valuka Sweda	10 min	Fomentation using heated sand and rock salt in cloth bundles.

Sthanika Vasti — localised oil pooling

Warm medicated oil held in place over one area for longer, deeper absorption than massage alone.

Treatment	Time	What it is
Kati Vasti	30–45 min	Warm oil pooled over the lower back inside a dough dam.
Greeva Vasti	30–45 min	Warm oil pooled over the neck, for neck stiffness and discomfort.
Janu Basti	30–45 min	Warm oil pooled over the knee joint.
Shiro Vasti	30–45 min	Warm oil held on the head inside a cap; used for head and scalp concerns.

Dhara — continuous oil and herbal streams

A steady stream of warm fluid poured over the forehead or scalp. The fluid changes depending on what is being treated.

Treatment	Time	What it is
Shirodhara	45–60 min	A continuous, gentle stream of warm oil over the forehead — widely known for its calming effect.
Kshira Dhara	45–60 min	The same stream using warm medicated milk, a gentler variant.
Takra Dhara	45–60 min	Using medicated buttermilk, often for scalp and skin comfort.
Kashaya Dhara	45–60 min	Using a warm herbal decoction in place of oil or milk.

Eye, ear, mouth and skin care

Treatment	Time	What it is
Akshi Tharpana	30–45 min	Warm medicated ghee gently retained around the eyes, to soothe eye strain and dryness.
Karna Purana	15–20 min	Warm medicated oil drops placed in the ear and retained briefly.
Kavala / Gandusha	10–15 min	Holding warm medicated oil or a herbal decoction in the mouth — a traditional oral-care practice.
Udvartana	45–60 min	A brisk, dry herbal-powder massage that supports circulation and leaves skin feeling firmer.

Lepa and Pichu — herbal pastes and oil pads

Applied directly over an affected joint or muscle and left in place. The area treated determines what is used.

Treatment	Time	What it is
Pattu (Lepa Chikitsa)	20–40 min	A warm herbal paste applied over an affected joint or muscle to ease pain and swelling.
Thaila Pichu	20–30 min	A cotton pad soaked in medicated oil, placed over an affected joint or muscle.
Thalapodichil	30–45 min	A cooling herbal paste applied over the scalp after a light oil application.

Panchakarma — classical cleansing procedures

The more involved classical procedures, prescribed and dosed individually by the doctor after assessment.

Treatment	Time	What it is
Nasya Karma	30 min	Medicated oil given through the nose after facial massage and steam — a classical treatment for head and sinus discomfort.
Matra Vasti	30–45 min	A small, gentle daily oil-retention enema, usually part of a broader care plan.
Anuvasana Vasti	30–45 min	A standard therapeutic oil-retention enema, a core treatment in classical Panchakarma.
Niruha Vasti	45–60 min	A larger, decoction-based retention enema used for deeper internal cleansing.
Rakthamokshana	30–60 min	Controlled therapeutic bloodletting, performed only when specifically indicated by the doctor.
Vamana & Virechana	Multi-day	A supervised, multi-day internal cleansing programme, planned and dosed individually.

Also available

Treatment	Time	What it is
Acupuncture	By appointment	Traditional acupuncture, offered alongside Ayurvedic care where appropriate.
Therapeutic Yoga	By appointment	Guided yoga sessions. AyuLantra is an outpatient clinic — sessions are attended by appointment, not as a residential stay.