OMA Ayurveda at Cloud 9 presents Ayurveda as a holistic system based on balance of body and mind. The existing Cloud 9 Ayurveda menu includes classical oil therapies, Dhara, Kizhi, Vasti and other treatments.
Abhyangam
A general body massage with warm medicated oil, using gentle to moderate pressure.
Dhara
Ayurvedic treatments based on a continuous stream of lukewarm oil or related preparations.
Pizhichil (Sarvangadhara)
Warm medicated oil is poured continuously while the body is gently massaged.
Shirodhara
Medicated oil is poured gently on the forehead as a continuous stream.
Thakradhara
A form of Shirodhara using medicated buttermilk.
Kizhi
Medicinal leaves, herbs, powders or other preparations are bundled and used with medicated oils.
Njavara Kizhi
Fomentation using specially cooked medicinal rice.
Ela Kizhi
Herbal leaves and other ingredients are bundled and warmed.
Podi Kizhi
Medicated powders are made into poultices.
Dhanya Kizhi
Powdered cereals and pulses are bundled for therapeutic sweating.
Udvarthanam
A focused massage with medicated herbal powder using upward strokes.
Vasti
A process of retaining medicated oil or decoctions over a selected area for a specific duration.
Siro Vasti
Medicated oil is held over the scalp.
Kadee Vasti
Warm medicated oil is retained over the lower back.
Greeva Vasti
Warm medicated oil or herbal decoction is used at the back of the neck.
Janu Vasti
Warm medicated oil is retained over the knee joint.
Uro Basthi
Medicated oil is retained on the chest wall.
Other Ayurveda Therapies
The Cloud 9 Ayurveda page also lists the following therapies.
Netra Tarpanam
An eye rejuvenation treatment using medicated preparations.
Nasyam
Therapeutic administration of medicated oils or herbal juices through the nostrils.
Njavara Theppu
Application of Njavara rice pudding to the body or selected areas.
Thala Pothichil
Herbal paste with buttermilk applied over the head.
Pichu
Warm medicated oil is applied with a thick cotton layer over the affected area.