Therapies & Treatments

Therapies & Treatments

चिकित्सा

From the daily warm-oil massage to the deep cleansing of Panchakarma — the hands-on therapies of Ayurveda that calm, purify, and restore.

19 therapies mapped · full guides on the way
Two arms of treatment Chosen by your dosha →
Shamana शमन

Pacifying — calming an imbalance gently, with oil, diet, and herbs.

Shodhana शोधन

Purifying — Panchakarma, the deep cleansing of accumulated dosha.

Snehana स्नेहन

Oleation — saturating the body with medicated oils, inside and out.

Swedana स्वेदन

Sudation — therapeutic heat and steam that open the channels.

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Abhyanga अभ्यंग
Warm-oil full-body massage

The daily oil massage that calms Vata and nourishes the whole body.

Massage
Shirodhara शिरोधारा
Oil stream on the forehead

A warm stream of oil over the brow to still a busy mind.

Mind & CalmSoon
Swedana स्वेदन
Herbal steam therapy

Therapeutic sweating to loosen toxins and ease stiffness.

DetoxSoon
Udvartana उद्वर्तन
Herbal-powder massage

An invigorating dry-powder massage to lighten and tone.

Skin & BodySoon
Nasya नस्य
Nasal therapy

Medicated drops through the nose for the head, senses, and breath.

Head & SensesSoon
Basti बस्ति
Medicated enema

The chief Panchakarma therapy for Vata and the colon.

PanchakarmaSoon
Virechana विरेचन
Therapeutic purgation

Cleansing the small intestine and excess Pitta.

PanchakarmaSoon
Vamana वमन
Therapeutic emesis

Clearing excess Kapha from the chest and stomach.

PanchakarmaSoon
Shirobhyanga शिरोभ्यंग
Head & scalp massage

Oil massage of the head for calm, sleep, and the hair.

MassageSoon
Kati Basti कटि बस्ति
Warm-oil pool, lower back

A reservoir of warm oil held over the lower back to soothe it.

Pain & JointsSoon
Janu Basti जानु बस्ति
Warm-oil pool, knees

Localised oil therapy to ease and lubricate the knees.

Pain & JointsSoon
Netra Tarpana नेत्र तर्पण
Eye rejuvenation bath

A pool of medicated ghee to soothe and nourish the eyes.

Head & SensesSoon
Karna Purana कर्ण पूरण
Ear oil therapy

Warm oil in the ears, for the ears and the nerves.

Head & SensesSoon
Pizhichil पिझिचिल
Warm-oil bath massage

A continuous, luxurious pour of warm oil with massage.

RejuvenationSoon
Njavarakizhi नवरकिझि
Medicated-rice bolus

A nourishing bolus massage that strengthens the tissues.

RejuvenationSoon
Marma Therapy मर्म
Vital-point bodywork

Gentle work on the body’s vital energy points.

Mind & CalmSoon
Raktamokshana रक्तमोक्षण
Therapeutic blood-cleansing

A specialised Panchakarma cleansing of the blood.

PanchakarmaSoon
Garshana गर्षण
Dry silk-glove massage

A dry, exfoliating massage to stimulate and lighten.

Skin & BodySoon
Rasayana Chikitsa रसायन चिकित्सा
Rejuvenation therapy

Restorative programmes to rebuild vitality and ojas.

RejuvenationSoon

Each therapy guide explains what it is, what it helps, and what to expect — and points you to a qualified practitioner to receive it safely. Full guides are on the way. Find a Vaidya →