Sunday, September 19, 2010

Spa Therapies & Spa Treatments

Spa Therapies in India


Spiritual well being and physical fitness are the main aim of all Spa cures. Spa therapies in India trace their source to olden times when man turned to nature for health remedies. Though the science is more than 10,000 years old, the earliest written texts on Spa were written as far back as 6000 years.

Natural cures, yogic remedies, soothing music, naturally soothing surroundings, plant herbs, oils, aromatherapy, gem stones, cleansing cures and counseling form an integral part of Spa therapies that restore to health, refresh and invigorate. Some ordinary Spa therapies that are arranged at Spa resorts and spas in India are:



Pizhichil
Pizhichil Massage is a therapy of continues pouring of warm customized herbal mix of oil (nearly ½ to 1 gallon) all over the body, accompanied by a soothing, therapeutic synchronized Spa massage. This therapy is just heavenly, nurturing, and ultimate treatment to renew vibrant skin, healthy mind and joyous spirit.

Shiro Vasthi
This is a process in which a belt is fastened around the head wrap the portion of the forehead so a well like arrangement takes place over the head. This well is then filled with oil and set aside for some time. This is also useful in diseases of the head especially in difficulties arising due to injuries to the head.

Navarakizhi
A highly successful spa therapy using a special type of rice that is cooked and then tied into boluses and dipped into an herbal decoction and warm milk, then skillfully massaged simultaneously by four therapists all over the body for one hour after the Abhyanga. This spa therapy Strengthen muscle tissues & Boost up Sport performance also useful in Paralysis, Arthritis, Muscular & joint related ailments etc.

Abhyanga
A complete body massage with specific herbal oils to nourish and revitalize the body tissues (Dhatus) and to allow the toxins to be removed from the cells. This spa therapy has much deeper and more far reaching effects than an ordinary massage using mineral oils and lotions. This spa therapy achieves deepest healing effects by naturally harmonizing Body - Mind & Spirit. This massage is performed symmetrically by two therapists for one hour and is usually followed by a medicated steam bath (Sweda). It is one of the most invigorating treatments of spa.

Nasyam
This is an ideal spa therapy to do away with the morbid factors from upper respiratory tracts and sinuses. It is an excellent Sodhana Therapy (elimination therapy) for the head, recommended in chronic headaches, sinusitis, and facial paralysis. Fortified medicated oils are instilled in to nostrils after inhaling volatile vapours from herds. Nasyam Helps to tone up the brain brings alertness and sharpness to various mental faculties.



Spa Treatments in India

Rediscover yourself through the magical menu of spa treatments in India. Invigorate your senses and feel your spirits uplift. Your personal guide, after a detailed consultation, will chalk out a program to assist you achieve your health goals, tackle stress, detoxify, cleanse and lose weight along with other personal goals. Spas and western-style health resorts have emerged all over the country only recently.

The most popular service and the best place to start is massage, the manual manipulation of the body's muscles. Massage has been around for thousands of years and has a number of health benefits. It improves blood circulation.


It prevents and treats muscle pain and spasm. It reduces tension and anxiety, calms the nervous system and promotes a sense of relaxation and well being.

Massage therapy can be effective with pain management, but many healthy people get massage regularly because it helps them maintain physical, mental and emotional well being. The second most popular service is the European facial, which involves skin analysis, deep cleansing, massage, "extractions" (removal of blackheads and whiteheads), toning, and moisturizing.

Body treatments are essentially facials for the whole body. The most popular body treatment is a salt glow or body scrub, an exfoliating treatment where the therapist rubs off the outermost layer of dead skin cells. This will leave your skin feeling velvety soft.


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