purespa l purity at lake Vembanad

purespa l purity at lake Vembanad

purespa introduction Ayurveda is a Sanskrit word; it translates into the complete knowledge for long life. It is the oldest existing body of knowledge on healing, an ancient stream of medicine, developed to perfection when man lived in harmony with nature. All Ayurveda philosophies, principles and guidelines are focused on the individual with the aim to maintain his or her state of health. The ayurvedic therapy streamlines the natural synthesis and rhythm of the body. In today s word with its maddening pace of life the care for the body is restricted and superficial. Ayurveda uses herbs, nutritional guidance, exercise therapy, meditation and special purification and rejuvenation therapies suited to the individual s natural constitution to prevent ill health, live a long life and achieve an improved quality of life. Our partner KAMA ayurveda has developed and designed a dedicated spa menu, which carries these values and therapeutic applications into the world of Malabar escapes, adding the intimate and cocooning treatment experience of the purespa to our basket of highly personalized experiences. This creates a unique combination of offering the exclusive KAMA ayurvedic therapies and products in the beautiful setting of the Malabar escapes. The purespa menu offers you a wide range of treatments which suite your time and needs. They range from one day to 14 days. All treatments happen in consultation with our in-house ayurvedic doctor who will look into your personal requirements. He will monitor and guide you through the treatment package. He will also advise you if you wish to supplement your personalized treatment with an ayurvedic diet. The innovative concept of purespa allows you to carry on with the treatment while staying at purity, a lakefront villa in an outstanding location overlooking lake Vembanad and serenity, a heritage estate bungalow surrounded by spice gardens, combining your therapies with a deeper experience of the surrounding world. This menu offers you the KAMA treatment packages, followed by descriptions of the individual treatments & their therapeutic aim and the tariff for the three to fourteen days packages. Please do not hesitate to ask us personally or contact us on purespa@malabarescapes.com if you have questions or require further explanations. Welcome to purespa!

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purespa individual treatments Blissful relaxation If you stay only for a day or two with us you can still experience the relaxation of a purespa treatment. A fusion of invigorating traditional Ayurveda therapies helps you to manage daily stress, improve blood circulation and enhance vitality. It also helps to ease away muscular stiffness, tension, tiredness and travel fatigue. Simultaneously the soothing strokes will lure you into a calm and peaceful state. OPTIONS 1. Abhyangam with Vashpa/Avagha Sweda 120 minutes, 2900 RS 2. Synchronised Abhyangam with Vashpa/Avagha Sweda 120 minutes, 3500 RS 3. Patra Pinda Sweda including Abhyangam and Mukh Lepam 120 minutes, 4100 RS 4. Sirodhara including Abhyangam with Pada Abhyangam 120 minutes, 5200 RS

purespa therapeutic packages Three days Unwind, the wellness journey These traditional Ayurveda healing rituals have a threefold effect: Rejuvenation, relaxation and mind - body balancing. The wellness journey offers you a unique experience of immense relaxation of mind and body, infusing energy and calming your nerves along with youthful restoration of skin and hair. Day I Day II Day III Abhyangam with Patra Pinda Sweda/Sarvanga Kashaya Dhara, 90 minutes Pada Abhyangam, 60 minutes Abhyangam with Sirodhara, 90 minutes Mukh Lepam with Siroabhyangam, 75 minutes Thala Podichil with Synchronised Abhyangam Avagha Sweda, 120 minutes Vitalize, the skin and hair therapy This program creates a unique experience of intense relaxation. It gives you an energy infusion, calming the nerves along with a youthful restoration of the skin and hair. Vitalize is a combination of revitalizing and nourishing treatments which exfoliate and deeply hydrate the skin, leaving it radiating and glowing. Day I Day II Day III Abhyangam with Choornam Sweda, 90 minutes Thala Podichil with Avagha Sweda, 90 minutes Abhyangam with Sirodhara, 90 minutes Kaya Lepam, 90 minutes Annalepam with Mukh Lepam and Siroabhyangam, 120 minutes

Five days destress, the relaxation ritual A combination of deep relaxation and mental purification therapies, concentrating on reducing stress and tension. The rhythmic healing therapies soothe the senses, calm the emotions and stabilize the mind. They help you to release muscular knots, nurture deep muscular relaxation and increase blood circulation. Day I Day II Day III Day IV Day V Abhyangam with Choornam Sweda, 75 minutes Pada Abhyangam, 60 minutes Synchronised Abhyangam with Sirodhara, 90 minutes Patra Pinda Sweda, 90 minutes Synchronised Abhyangam with Sirodhara, 90 minutes Mukh Lepam with Siroabhyangam and Avagha Sweda, 90 minutes Synchronised Abhyangam with Sirodhara, 90 minutes Kaya Lepam, 90 minutes Annalepam with Thala Podichil, 90 minutes

Seven days Detox, the sensory therapy A well balanced blend of traditional daily routine therapies which support the healing of the body by removing the accumulated strain and toxins from your sensory organs. The therapy provides nourishment and allows the healing energy to flow unobstructed, thus enhancing the perceptive capabilities of your senses. Day I Day II to Day VI Day VII Synchronised Abhyangam with Vashpa Sweda, 90 minutes Pada Abhyangam, 60 minutes Dinacharya, 120 minutes Akshi Tarpanam, 90 minutes Synchronised Abhyangam with Thala Podichil, 90 minutes Purify, the body healing therapy A concoction of ancient healing therapies which balance the Doshas in your body. The intense affect of this program creates a synergy of deep detoxification and overall renewal of health. Day I Day II Day III Day IV Day V Day VI Day VII Abhyangam with Patra Pinda Sweda, 90 minutes, Pada Abhyangam, 60 minutes Patra Pinda Sweda, 90 minutes, Mukh Lepam and Siroabhyangam, 75 minutes Synchronised Abhyangam with Sirodhara, 90 minutes Kaya Lepam with Avagha Sweda, 90 minutes Synchronised Abhyangam with Sirodhara, 90 minutes Kaya Lepam with Avagha Sweda, 90 minutes Synchronised Abhyangam with Sirodhara followed by Mathra Vasti, 120 minutes Annalepam with Thala Podichil followed by Mathra Vasti, 120 minutes Annalepam with Thala Podichil followed by Mathra Vasti, 120 minutes

Fourteen days Heal, the holistic recovery A fourteen day renewal and restoration program providing a transformative journey for body and mind, an enrichment of the spirit and an enhancement of life. All these healing therapies remove toxins, restore and optimise the ability to nourish the skin, attain energy balance and reduce the effects of aging. Day I Day II Day III Day IV to Day X Day XI to Day XIV Abhyangam with Sarvanga Kashaya Dhara, 90 minutes Pada Abhyangam, 60 minutes Abhyangam with Sarvanga Kashaya Dhara, 90 minutes Choornam Sweda, 75 minutes Abhyangam with Sarvanga Kashaya Dhara, 90 minutes Choornam Sweda, 75 minutes Abhyangam with Sirodhara, 90 minutes Patra Pinda Sweda, 90 minutes Annalepam with Mukh Lepam and Siroabhyangam, 120 minutes Mathra Vasti Reshape, contouring and firming your body An exfoliating and toning herbal massage therapy which leaves the skin cleansed and glowing, firms the muscles and reduces cellulite. 1. Choornam Sweda with Sarvanga Kashaya Dhara for 14 days 2. Mathra Vasti for 5 days 3. Lekhana Vasti for 3 days.

description of purespa treatments Body treatments Abhyangam Full body massage to energize & rejuvenate by applying ayurvedic oils, 90 minutes A rejuvenating and relaxing traditional Ayurvedic massage of the whole body aimed at strengthening the body tissues. It maintains the health & texture of the skin and improves the complexion. This therapy reduces the ill-effects of aging, increases the life-span and releases physical and mental stress from the body. The medicated oil selected as per each individual s need is applied by an experienced therapist to enhance the circulation from the heart to each cell, improve muscle tone and increase joint flexibility, while leaving you relaxed and invigorated. A special oil is applied to the head, behind the ears and on the soles. Application on the head increases the firmness of the hair, stimulates the nervous system and the sensory organs. Application behind the ears relieves the pain of the lower jaw, neck, head and ears. Application on the soles makes the feet strong, promotes sleep and vision and cures loss of sensation, tiredness and stiffness. Synchronised Abhyangam Massage with 2 therapists, 90 minutes This special treat gives you all the benefits of Abhyangam along with an unparalleled experience of two therapists massaging your body simultaneously with synchronised & rhythmic strokes, leaving you thoroughly refreshed, relaxed and rejuvenated. Sarvanga Kashaya Dhara Detoxifies & enhances blood circulation by pouring a herbal decoction on the body, 90 minutes Kayaseka, is detoxification of the body through perspiration by pouring a decoction of herbs - with the help of special brass vessels called Kindi - in a continuous stream over the whole body. The blood circulation from the heart to the skin is enhanced by massaging the body with a medicated oil, which is selected for the individual s needs. The heat generated from the decoction of herbs opens every pore in the skin and releases the toxins. It effectively reduces swelling of the body, helps to preserve health and enhances general well being.

Vashpa Sweda Steam with rare herbs decoction, 15 minutes in addition to Abhyangam The body is exposed to the steam of a herbal decoction, while relaxing in a sitting steam chamber. This produces a sense of lightness, enhances circulation and reduces fatigue & stiffness. The body is purified and detoxified through perspiration, helping the skin osmosis. Avagha Sweda Rare herbs decoction body soak, 15 minutes in addition to Abhyangam After a relaxing oil massage the body is pampered by being submerged in a tub containing a warm replenishing herbal decoction. This produces a sense of lightness, enhances circulation and removes pain, swelling & stiffness from the muscles and joints. It reduces fatigue and is especially effective if the lower back, wrist and ankle joint are afflicted. Patra Pinda Sweda Muscle relaxation through a massage with poultice made of fresh herbs, 90 minutes A special fomentation therapy where the body perspires through appling therapeutically active fresh herbs bundled into bags of muslin called pottalis, followed by a relaxing medicated oil massage. Extensive physical activity, working continuously in the same posture or travelling long distances affects deeper tissues like the bones, joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments. The effect of the herbs and heat helps to ease the heaviness, stiffness and fatigue from the body, improves the blood circulation, making every muscle supple, while reducing aches & pains. Choornam Sweda A massage with poultice made with rare dry herbs firms & tones the muscles, 75 minutes This Utkarika Sweda uses a special herbal powder bundled into bags of muslin called pottalis. Two therapists give the massage in a rhythmic synchronised manner with circular strokes, starting from the extremities to the core of the body (Pratiloma Gati). This reduces swelling in the body, improves lymphatic circulation & drainage, helps in firming & toning the muscles, reduces the subcutaneous fat and is beneficial in reducing pain associated with rheumatism.

Relaxation treatments Sirodhara Mind & body relaxation by pouring warm ayurvedic oil on forehead and simultaneously massaging the body, 90 minutes Stress and mental fatigue due to a hectic lifestyle is today one of the major causes of ill-health. Sirasseka - a caressing flow of healing oils, gently oscillating on the forehead - is Ayurveda s answer to manage stress, calm the mind and allowing healing energy to flow through the nerves to the whole body. Medicated oil, selected for each individual s needs flows from a specially designed vessel on the forehead as a continuous uniform stream, while the body is simultaneously massaged with gentle and long strokes, producing a total relaxation of mind and body. Thala Podichil Intensive hair and head treatment with ayurvedic oil and afresh pack of local herbs, 75 minutes A traditional Kerala therapy practised from ancient times, especially in the summers. A special herbal paste made of gooseberries and other herbs in fresh buttermilk is applied on the head and covered with a Banana leaf. This is highly effective in enhancing the quality texture and strength of hair and reduces hair fall. A sensation of coolness on the scalp helps to relax the mind, improvises sleep and reduces headaches. Pada Abhyangam Ayurvedic foot massage, 60 minutes In the ancient Ayurveda texts emphasis was given on the care of the feet. In this special therapy both feet and lower legs are massaged with focus on the marma points, followed by soaking them in warm decoction of herbs and medicated oil. Pada Abhyangam promotes sleep and vision, enhances blood circulation, prevents fungal infection of the feet and improves digestion. The application of oil strengthens the feet, reduces tiredness, stiffness, cures loss of sensation and softens the skin.

Treatment for senses Dinacharya Traditional daily routine to enhance the senses, 120 minutes All things around us, the environment and even life is perceived through our senses; we depend on our sensory perceptions. These sensory faculties degenerate slowly and are the pathways for most of the ailments to invade the body and destroy its defences. For a healthy and fulfilling life it is necessary to keep them in good health. Age old practices are mentioned in Ayurveda for detoxifying and enhancing the capabilities of every sensory organ. These practices can be incorporated by an individual as a part of their daily routine (i.e. Dinacharya). Experienced therapist perform these simple procedures step by step starting with the sense of taste, vision, smell, hearing and ending with the skin for the sense of touch. The effect makes you feel more alive and helps you to appreciate the nature through your senses better than before. Akshi Tarpanam Massage for the relaxation and strengthening of eye muscles, 60 minutes A stimulating massage improving the blood circulation to the head is followed by detoxifying the eyes with a gentle stream of an herbal decoction. The eyes are then nourished by keeping a layer of medicated ghee over them. The eye and the optic nerve are strengthened, the beauty of the eye is enhanced and the weakness of the eyes due to strain - caused by long hours in front of the computer monitors and reading - gets prevented.

Skin treatments Annalepam Hydrating & cooling skin wrap with fresh herbs, rice and milk body pack, 90 minutes This treatment is very helpful to reduce pain and swelling in cases of rheumatism; it also reduces the effects of weekness, old age and general debility. It is highly effective when the skin is dehydrated and lustreless due to a long exposure to the sun. Payasa, a pudding of medicinal rice made in milk and a decoction of special herbs, is gently applied by two therapists in a rhythmic synchronised manner with long strokes. This therapy is concluded by wrapping the body with Banana leaf, which provides the required cooling and rehydrating sensation and revives the energy. Kaya Lepam Traditional therapy for healthy and glowing skin using honey to nourish & salt to exfoliate, 90 minutes Pradeha Sweda uses a special lukewarm mixture of herbs, milk, honey and alkali water made of rice and salt, which is applied on the body. The body is wrapped with soft cotton cloth. The therapy is concluded with a soothing full body massage that rejuvenates the senses and the body. The combination of rice alkali and salt exfoliates the body, cleanses and tones the skin. The herbs used are highly effective in reducing inflammation and swelling due to rheumatism, joint pains and stiffness. Milk and honey have a property that revitalizes and rehydrates the skin and restores its softness and lustre. Mukh Lepam with Siroabhyangam Ayurvedic facial with a herbal pack for natural glow and radiance, 75 minutes A relaxing and tension relieving massage of the head, neck and shoulders concentrating on the vital points with specific medicated oil. It helps to relax knotted muscles, improves blood circulation and provides an immense soothing effect to the nerve system. A cleansing, exfoliating and nourishing facial herbal paste is applied, it draws out impurities and toxins from the pores, rebalances the pigment and improves the complexion of the facial skin. A nourishing, rehydrating and cooling herbal poultice application moisturizes the skin, firms the facial muscles and reduces the effects of aging. The therapy is concluded by applying a few drops of the renowned Kumkumadi Thailam with gentle, uplifting strokes with the fingers, bringing glow, luster and radiance to the skin.

purespa tariff Package rates Three nights package Single 59,000 RS l 1000 EURO Double 88,000 RS l 1500 EURO Five nights package Single 99,000 RS l 1700 EURO Double 148,000 RS l 2550 EURO Seven nights package Single 133,000 RS l 2300 EURO Double 198,000 RS l 3400 EURO Fourteen nights package Single 264,000 RS l 4550 EURO Double 395,000 RS l 6800 EURO The package rates include: Consultation of the ayurvedic doctor and all treatments including the exclusive use of KAMA ayurveda products and therapies Accomodation and food Yoga classes Pick up and drop at Cochin International Airport Transfer between purity and serenity All taxes For the upgrade to a suite at purity we charge a supplement of 70 EURO per night Booking & cancellation 50% advance payment at the time of booking, balance payment any time before arrival Full refund if cancelled 30 days in advance, 50% refund if cancelled 20 days in advance, No refund if cancelled less then 20 days in advance. Please contact purespa@malabarescapes.com for reservations and further enquiries. Malabar escapes l 1/268 Parade Road l Fort Cochin 682 001 l Kerala l India t +91 484 221 6666 l f +91 484 221 7777 l www.malabarescapes.com