Ayurveda Centre - Terme & Wellness Centre Palace Portoroz

Ayurveda is a unique blend of art and the way of life offering a comprehensive outlook on health and healing. Its main purpose is to preserve health in a healthy person and to cure illness in someone who is sick. Ayurveda is an exclusively natural method, based on the 5000 year old knowledge and experience of Indian natural healers. In India, Ayurveda is recognised as the official form of medicine.

Ayurveda divides people according to their personal characteristics and their body constitution into three basic body types or doshas : VATA, PITTA and KAPHA. In a healthy person all these three doshas are in balance. However, total balance of doshas can only be achieved by adopting the right lifestyle, a proper diet and appropriate treatments (body cleansing, massages, body wraps, etc).

Ayurveda is an ancient way of healing which observes nature as a whole – including human beings – on the basis of five elements: ether, air, fire, water and earth. When these elements are harmonised within us, we radiate both, the physical and mental health.

The doshas VATA, PITTA and KAPHA represent an interweaving of all five elements.

Ayurveda is not only about massage and care of the body and face. It is a way of life, nourishment and behaviour.

At our centre we offer various Ayurveda treatments. They are performed by professional Ayurveda therapists who have attained their knowledge from Indian experts of Ayurveda with many years of experience. The expert examination is also performed by an expert, namely an Ayurveda doctor. All the products used in our Ayurveda centre are exclusively of a natural origin and high quality, prepared according to authentic Indian recipes. Some products can also be used at home.

Massages

Abhyanga (60 minutes)

During the Ayurveda massage aimed at balancing the Vata dosha, we warm up the body with special movements and in so doing, restore the balance. The treatment makes use of a warm medicinal oil – Vata Tailam. To achieve the balance of the Pitta dosha, we perform a different massage technique, whereby we use the Pitta Tailam oil. Ayurveda massage for balancing the Kapha dosha is a dynamic and stimulating massage which breaks down surplus fat and triggers a draining effect.

Neerabhyanga (60 minutes)

Ayurveda lymph drainage with the medicinal oil Kapha Tailam stimulates the flow of the lymph, helping to eliminate excess fluids and toxins from the body.

Varmabhyanga (45 minutes)

This is a special technique which activates energy points by way of digital pressure. The marma points stimulation relaxes and strengthens the body and spirit. The treatment makes use of Vata Tailam oil.

Pinda Sweda (60 minutes)

A treatment performed according to the dosha type (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) in which warm medicated oil and warm body packs (tampons), prepared from herbs and rice – Payasam, are used. It cleanses toxins from the body, improves circulation and helps soothe rheumatism.

Abhyanga and Othada (80 minutes)

The programme provides a massage according to the Vata, Pitta or Kapha constitution. In the treatment, warm herbs are used which help relieve rheumatic pain and reduce muscle tension.

Shiro Abhyanga (head massage, 30 minutes)

A special soothing massage of the head bringing balance and relaxation to the whole psychophysical system by help of various specific movements. It stimulates the nervous system, soothes the psyche, brings sound sleep and prevents hair loss. The massage is carried out with cold or lukewarm Pitta Tailam oil.

Muhabhyanga (face massage, 30 minutes)

A relaxation treatment of the face using Pitta cream. The special massage technique eliminates tiredness, prevents the formation of wrinkles, soothes acne and rejuvenates.

Ayurveda anti-cellulite massage (60 minutes)

A dynamic massage, given with natural creams, special powders and Kapha Tailam oil, which dissolves fatty deposits and makes the skin smoother and more elastic.

Other programmesi

Kapha body programme (60 minutes)

The programme encompasses the application of the Kapha Podi drainage powder onto body parts affected by cellulite. The effect of the programme is intensified by using a special tissue firming Kapha cream and lymph drainage techniques, aimed at eliminating excess water from the body.

Kayasekam – oil bath (60 minutes)

The treatment consists of oiling the entire body with warm oil and an invigorating massage. This deep cleansing programme has a rejuvenating effect, it improves circulation of the blood and strengthens the skin tissue.

Whole body Pathu (50 minutes)

Pathu is special peeling of the entire body aimed at deep cleansing whereby a herb powder, consisting of ten active herbs with detoxifying and firming properties, is used. It gives best results when the peeling is followed by one of the Abhyanga massages.

Pathu of the face (20 minutes)

The cleansing peel of ten herbs is followed by a gentle massage of the face using Pitta Tailam oil or cream.

Pathu of the face with Muhabhyanga (facial cleansing massage, 40 minutes )

The intensive cleansing peel for the face with herbs is followed by a longer, thorough massage of the face, neck and décolleté using medicinal cream.

Pathu – partial (legs and back, 30 minutes)

Partial Pathu treatment is performed only on specific parts of the body (either legs or back only). The peeling is followed by the application of a suitable nourishing cream.

Shirodhara (45 minutes)

A continuous stream of lukewarm Dara Tailam oil is poured on the forehead inducing tranquillity and deep relaxation, reducing tension and improving the sensitivity of all sensory organs.

Ayurveda natural programme for the face (60 minutes)

The programme includes the Pathu peeling treatment of the face, a relaxation massage of the face, neck and décolleté as well as a natural fruit-vegetable face mask according to skin type. Thanks to individual use of the products, the treatment provides excellent care for all types of skin. It has a beneficial effect on the face skin giving it a rejuvenating, fresh and toned appearance.

Sweda for one person (20 minutes)

This is a special sitting wood steam sauna, which follows the treatment of application of various body packs and oils increasing thus their effect. Sweda is recommended also to people who can otherwise stand neither the heat nor the sauna treatment.

Sweda for two persons (20 minutes)

The steam sauna treatment for two persons follows an application of a herb paste.

Herbal bath for two persons (20 minutes)

The therapy is performed in a special tub for two people, where by help of natural herbs and massaging jets we achieve relaxation of the whole body. This type of bath is provided only in combination with the programme for couples. The treatment includes a Shakti elixir.

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