Kaivalya · Thrissur, Kerala
Ayurveda therapies, given slowly
Eight traditional Kerala therapies, each given in a quiet room off the courtyard by trained therapists. Your physician chooses which ones suit your stay after a consultation.
All therapies
Abhyangamfull-body oil massage
Warm herbal oil worked in with long, matching strokes by two therapists. Most stays begin here.
Shirodharaoil poured on the forehead
A slow, steady stream of warm oil across the forehead while you lie still in a dim room.
Elakizhiherbal leaf bundles
Cloth bundles of fresh leaves, warmed in oil and pressed in a rhythm over the oiled body.
Njavarakizhirice bundles
Bundles of njavara rice cooked in milk and herbs, massaged in while still warm.
Pizhichiloil bath massage
Lukewarm oil poured over the body in a continuous flow as two therapists massage.
Udvartanamherbal powder massage
A brisk dry massage with herbal powder in upward strokes, followed by a warm bath.
Padabhyangamfoot massage
Feet and lower legs massaged with warm oil. A favourite last thing before an early dinner.
Nasyamhead and nasal therapy
A face and head massage with steam, then oil drops. Given only when the physician advises it.
Sample “from” prices per session for this demo, before GST. Guests on a programme do not pay per session; therapies are included in the programme price.
Before your first therapy
A few things worth knowing
Most guests have never had an oil therapy before. These small details make the first one easier.
- Eat lightly. Have your last meal at least two hours before a therapy.
- Bring old clothes. The oil is generous and does stain; we provide a cotton wrap.
- Women therapists for women guests and men for men, as is usual in Kerala.
- Say if anything feels wrong. Pressure, oil temperature and room warmth can all change.
- Some therapies need a consultation first, including Shirodhara, Pizhichil and Nasyam.
Wellness, not medical treatment. Our programmes are for rest and routine. They are not a replacement for medical care and we do not promise to cure anything. Please keep taking any medicine your own doctor has prescribed, and tell our physician about it at consultation.
Begin with a conversation
A 30-minute consultation with our physician, by video or at the retreat. From ₹800, adjusted against your programme if you stay.