The signature brand of Spa by Zuri – Maya SPA is a complete wellness and health destination. One of the finest and most holistic spas in the country Maya Spa is one of the largest SPA’s in the southern India and also amongst the best in the country. With a range of fitness facilities and fully equipped gym incorporating elements of design to achieve the full potential of body and mind. The Maya Spa at Kumarakom has been the recipient of the ASIA SPA AWARD – Best Resort Spa in India, 2007 and 2008 and also boasts the distinction of being Recommended by Condé Nast Johansens.

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THE AYURVEDA SPA
Ayur = “Life” Veda = “Science”

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3. AYURVEDA TREATMENT
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Abhyangam
Shirodhara
Njavar Kizhi
Pizhichil – Medicated Oil Bath
Udwarthanam
Nasyam
Kateevasti
Panchakarma

4. ABHYANGAM
The massage involves generously covering the person in oil
and then using even, gentle movements to rub the oil deeply
into the body. This traditional massage is also called as
“Kerala Ayurveda Massage”. The massage is done in a soft
rhythmic way with one or two persons massaging at the same
time for forty five to sixty minutes. Abhyanga massage is a
deeply relaxing, rejuvenating experience in addition to
treating certain diseases.
BENEFITS OF ABHYANGAM
Nourishes The Body
Extends The Life Span
Provides Good Sleep
 Enhance The Skin Texture
 Improves The Vision
Provides Better Physical Stability

5. SHIRODHARA
Shirodhara as the name suggests in its combining
two different terms meaning head (Shira) and flow
(Dhara) is an Ayurvedic head massage with natural
herbal oils and ointments. This external medication
is administered on the head, neck and shoulders as a
part of Panchakarma treatment which is an
Ayurvedic treatment for detoxification of the body
from harmful toxic substances.
BENEFITS OF SHIRODHARA
Improves Sleep
Improves Memory
 Calms the Nervous System
Enhances blood circulation to the brain
Nourishes hair and scalp
Relieves fatigue, tension, anxiety, anger, chronic
headaches, hypertension, asthma
Improves concentration

6. NJAVAR KIZHI
Njavarakizhi (shashtikashali pinda swedam) Njavara in
Malayalam stands for the rice that grows in 60 days; Kizhi
stands for bolus. Njavara is indigenous variety of rice grown
in Kerala, having medicinal properties. It is a procedure by
which the whole body or any specific part is made to
perspire , by the application of certain medicinal drugs with
Njavara rice puddings externally in the form of boluses tied
up in a muslin bag.
BENEFITS OF NJAVAR KIZHI
Promotes sound sleep
Boosts immune system and slows the aging
process
Enhances body nourishment and rejuvenates
Improves luster and texture of the skin
Sharpens the sense organs
Strengthens and nourishes the nervous system

7. PIZHICHIL – MEDICATED
OIL BATH
Pizhichil means squeezing. Pizhichil is the process
where cotton cloth pieces are dipped in warm
medicated oil and squeezed onto the patients body.
Here the patient is smeared with appropriate
medicated oils on the body and head. Pizhichil is an
excellent remedy for best relaxation
BENEFITS OF PIZHICHIL
Ailments Of Nervous Weakness
Sexual Weakness
Hypertension
Vata Imbalances
Limbs Emaciation

8. UDWARTHANAM
Udwarthanam is special therapeutic deep tissue
massage using herbal powders. Udwarthanam
means to elevate or to promote. This massage
involves upward stroking, where the powder is
rubbed forcibly on the body. The herbal powder
is warmed by heating. The massage is done in
the opposite direction to hair follicles by two
therapists. After completion the person is
advised to take rest for 30 minutes, followed by
a shower with warm water.
BENEFITS OF UDWARTHANAM
Pacifies the aggravated Kapha dosha
Reduces the excess fat accumulated in the
subcutaneous tissues
Improves mobility of joints
Strengthens and tones up the muscles
Tones up the skin and muscles after the child
birth
Reduces the blood cholesterol

9. NASYAM
A therapeutic treatment for the nose, throat, sinuses and
head. The face, shoulders and chest are massaged with
specific herbal oil and made to perspire. The Herbal
extracts/herbal oil in exact doze is measured and
instilled into the nostrils, while inhaling. After this
process, the area around the nose, chest, palms and foot
are massaged vigorously.
BENEFITS OF NASYA
Helps in the proper and healthy growth of hair.
Protects the person from diseases linked to head
(urdhwanga)
Reduces the process of aging

10. KATEEVASTI
It is a process in which a ring of gram paste is made
over the lumbar region and warm medicated oils are
poured in it. The oil is maintained at a particular
temperature.
BENEFITS OF KATEEVASTI
Low Backpain
Sciatica
Slip disc
Lumbar Spondylosis
Numbness in legs
Sacralization of vertebrae
Spondylolesthesis

11. PANCHAKARMA
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In Sanskrit, panchakarma means “the five
actions” (pancha=five and karma=action), referring to the
five different cleansing and rejuvenating
procedures(Vamana,Virechan,Nasya,Basti,Rakhtmokshan).
Panchkarma is the purification and detoxification measure
of Vata, Pitta, Kapha ie. Agrrivated doshas
(toxins)comprising five cleansing procedures in the body.
BENEFITS OF PANCHKARMA
Balances the bodily Humour Vata, Petta and
Kapha.
Improves Immunity.
Balance the Nervous system, Blood circulatory
system, Digestive system and Physiological
equilibrium.
Remove the Toxins situated at the week point of
body.
Increases skin glow.

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