The Softouch Ayurvedic Centre
offers traditional treatments,
Yoga, short-term and long-term
courses on Ayurveda.
The Centre is run in collaboration
with Ashtavaidhyan Thaikkattu
Mooss "Vaidyaratnam Oushadhasala".
Thaikkattu Mooss was conferred
the Vaidyaratnam Award by the
British Emperor in the 1920's
for his contributoin in the field
of Ayurveda. The Centre is headed
by a team of qualified doctors.
There is a team of masseuses and
masseurs who are highly experienced
in their respective fields.
Abhyangam:
A massage for proper blood circulation
of the body and relaxation of
the mind. Hot Ayurvedic oil is
massaged on to the body by experts.
Elakkizhi:
A treatment for joint pains, general
body aches and for cleansing the
channels of circulation. Ellakkizhi
expels toxins through sweat. Fresh
herbs are cooked in Ayurvedic
oils and packed into bags which
are applied all over the body.
Navarakkizhi:
External application of certain
medical packs prepared from a
special rice called Navara, cooked
in herbal decoctions and milk
and packed in muslin bags. It
makes the skin soft, enhances
complexion, strengthens muscles,
cures stiffness of joints, improves
blood circulation and digestive
power.
Dhara:
Medicated hot oil or buttermilk
is poured on the head especially
on the forehead in a particular
pattern, for sleep disorders,
insomnia, mental problems and
skin diseases.
Udvarthanam:
A massage with special herbal
powders. This is especially done
to deplete fat and strengthen
muscles and is very effective
for obesity.
Pizhichil:
Perspiration is induced by continuously
pouring lukewarm herbal oils followed
by gentle massage to cure circulatory
problems, diseases of nervous
system, hemiplegia, rheumatic
complaints, etc.
Sirovasthi:
A special cap is fitted on the
head and warm oil is allowed to
stay on the head. This is done
for visual problems, memory ailments,
sleep disturbances, headaches,
etc.
Nasyam and
Thalam:
This is done for mental relaxation.
In Nasyam, medicated oil is applied
through nostrils and in Thalam,
Herbal powder mixed with oil is
applied on the head.
Tharpanam:
This treatment is for eye diseases
and visual improvement.
Vasthi:
Excellent for backache, constipation
and weakness of lower limbs.
Timings:
8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Doctor will be available for
consultation. Doctor will recommend
the best treatment and prescribe
medicines. Prior appointment is
required for Yoga.
