Sirodhara (Shirodhara) is the classic Ayurvedic cleansing therapy. "Siro" means head, and "Dhara" is an uninterrupted flow of liquid. In this oil pouring treatment, an even stream of warm herbal oil or herbal milk flows from a clay pot over the patient's forehead. The container is swung in a gentle rhythm from one side of the temples to the other. The relaxing and calming effect on nerve cells is evident: slowly, very slowly the body, mind and spirit are helped to return to an equilibrium, which is so easily lost in everyday life.

Sandhigata Vata is one of Vata Vyadhi characterized by the symptoms such as Sandhishoola (joint pain) and Sandhishopha (swelling of joint). Agnikarma (therapeutic heat burn) is one which gives instant relief from pain by balancing local Vata and Kapha Dosha without any untoward effects.

Udvardhanam is a special whole-body treatment, also known as metabolic or powder massage. During this treatment, two therapists work in synchrony to massage a customised powder mix made from medicinal herbs into the patient's skin. Their powerful movements stimulate the metabolism and boost circulation. Dry massage is cleansing and invigorating – tissues are detoxed, water deposits are dispersed and lymph circulation is restored.

During this therapy, fabric bags are dabbed and rubbed over the entire body in a rapid rhythm by two experienced therapists. These little bags contain rice pudding which has been cooked in a herb stock. The ingredients restore harmony to your body chemistry. Ayurvedic rice bag massage rejuvenates and revitalises the internal organs and more besides. It also restores the body's strength and stability. The therapy slows the ageing process, gives your complexion a radiant appearance and soothes the nerves. Stress is reduced, sleep promoted and the immune system strengthened.

Chronic pain conditions in the lower back area (lumbago) have been successfully treated for some time using Ayurvedic therapies. For instance, with Kathivasti. This involves shaping a ring of herb dough on the lower back and filling it with warm oil. In this targeted, selective treatment the warm oil is then topped up on a regular basis.