Shirodhara
Continuous warm oil pour over the forehead
Panchakarma
Abhyangam
Classical full-body warm-oil massage
A synchronized two-therapist treatment from Kerala’s Ayurveda tradition.
BAMS-led care: Pranavam’s Ayurveda doctors lead and supervise Ayurveda and Panchakarma care. Trained therapists carry out hands-on treatments to the agreed plan. Meet the clinical team →
What it is
Two therapists apply warm medicated oil in methodical, coordinated strokes across the body.
The therapists follow the same rhythm and sequence, so the work feels continuous across the body rather than divided into separate areas. The strokes remain broad and flowing; the defining features are warm oil and coordination, not the concentrated pressure of deep-tissue massage.
Who it suits
- Those seeking traditional warm-oil bodywork.
- People who prefer flowing, methodical strokes to deep pressure.
- Those booking a panchakarma course that includes oil massage.
Check before booking
- Pregnant or recently postpartum.
- Fever, active infection, or open wounds.
- Skin conditions currently in flare.
- On blood thinners or with a bleeding tendency.
- Uncontrolled blood pressure or a heart condition.
Before the session
Eat lightly at least two hours beforehand and avoid alcohol that day. Wear loose, washable clothing.
After
Allow time to rest. Follow the clinic's advice on bathing, meals and activity for the rest of the day.
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