Abhyangam
Warm-oil full-body massage
Panchakarma
Njavarakizhi
Ayurvedic bodywork using warm rice-and-herb boluses
A moist, padded treatment with a gentler feel than dry-powder or deep-pressure bodywork.
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
Njavara rice and herbs are prepared with milk, tied into linen boluses and applied warm in rhythmic strokes across the body.
The bolus, rather than loose powder, is the point of contact, giving the treatment its warm, padded feel.
Who it suits
- Those seeking warm, rhythmic bodywork.
- People who prefer linen-bolus work to conventional massage strokes.
- Those comfortable with a longer, unhurried treatment.
Check before booking
- Pregnant or in the very early postpartum period.
- Dairy allergy or known rice sensitivity.
- Skin conditions in active flare.
- Fever, infection, or significant heat-related symptoms.
- On blood thinners or with a bleeding tendency.
Before the session
Eat lightly and mention any rice or dairy allergy in advance. Let us know about other Ayurveda treatments booked around the same time.
After
Allow time to rest. Follow the clinic's advice on bathing, meals and activity after the session.
Related treatments
Other Panchakarma therapies
Shirodhara
Continuous warm oil pour over the forehead
Takradhara & Ksheeradhara
Buttermilk or medicated milk pour