Spa Treatments at SanAquam Ayurvedic Spa Retreat, Drakensberg, South Africa

Spa Treatments

At SanAquam, we have over 40 spa treatments. You may download the spa menu and specials which lists the:

Leisure Treatments
Signature De-stress treatments
SanAquam Group Packages
SanAquam Half Day Spa Experiences
Rejuvenative Treatments
Other Treatments
Disease Management Programs

Some of the popular spa treatments are explained below. Some of these are combined to form packages based on ancient traditions and our experience of outcomes achieved for clients.

Ayurvedic Doshas and Lifestyle Recommendation

Assessment of your unique body type. Diet and lifestyle recommendations based on the above assessment to get you back to health and vitality.

Ayurvedic full body massage

A traditional full body massage given by experienced ayurveda therapists. Using a sesame seed based oil , this massage improves physical consistency, helps to liquify toxins, and induces relaxation whilst normalizing blood pressures and eliminating purities.

Herbal Steam

The herbal steam is normally preceded by the Ayurvedic full body massage. Here, you enter a wooden steam box with a opening for you to breathe. Various Ayurvedic herbs are placed in a pot and the induced herbal steam is directed into the steam box until you reach full perspiration. This is great for eliminating toxins.

Nadiswed

This is localized steam on the back and induces perspiration of the same to reduce spasms and eliminate toxins

Indian Head Massage

A traditional massage of the head, neck and face area.

Shirodhara Nervous System De-stress

Shiro means head and dhara means continuous flow of a liquid. In this treatment, warm herbal oils are poured in a certain formation on the forehead for 30-45 minutes for pure relaxation and nervous system de-stress. Shirodhara improves memory, helps with insomnia and other nervous disorders.

Ksheeradhara Nervous Sytem De-stress

In this treatment, medicated buttermilk is poured on the forehead for 30-45 minutes and is especially helpful for pitta body types. Ksheeradhara helps those that suffer from insomnia, stress and psychological related conditions.

Katibasti

This treatment is done to ease lower back pain. We make a well on your lower back with flour and then pour a warm specially infused oil in this area for 30 minutes. This de-stresses the lower back , eases any back pain, tones the lower back muscles and helps lubricate the disc and nerves.

Greevabasti

Greevabasti is a treatment to reduce upper back pain. Here, we make a well on your upper back (especially neck - C4-C6 region) and then pour a warm specially infused oil in this area for 30 minutes. This de-stresses the upper back, eases any pain in that area, tones the neck and shoulder muscles and also helps lubricate the disc and nerves.

Urovasti

Spa Treatments Similar to Katibasti, a well is made on your chest area and then pour a warm specially infused oil in this area for 30 minutes. This de-stresses any congestion in the chest area and is excellent to for emotional and related conditions.

Podi-kizhi

This is preceded by a full body massage and is a hot bolus treatment. Here, various herbs are put into a bolus (a bundle) and dipped in warm oil (herbs and oil is tailored to your body type and condition) and then applied to your body. This treatment induces sweating and is a most effective treatment for circulation, muscle spasms and pain, arthritis, sports injuries and detoxification.

Navara-kizhi

This is preceded by a full body massage and is a special rice bolus treatment. In therapeutic treatment programmes, navarakizhi is normally preceded by Podikizhi. In this treatment medicated rice, buttermilk and certain khashayams are put into a bolus (a bundle) , pan heated and applied on your body. This treatment is a hot and cold treatment and is very effective in treating spondolysis, degeneration of the spine and repair of muscular tissue. It also results in deep tissue relaxation and radiant skin.

Pizhichil

Spa Treatments, Drakensberg This is preceded by a full body massage and is a rejuvenating experience. Here, a specially prepared lukewarm oil is poured in a rhythmic manner over the whole body. This treatment lubricates joints, increases flexibility, liquidifies toxins and strengthens immunity.

Nasya

In this treatment, anuthailam is applied to the nasal area and then hydrated. This is very effective in treatment of sinusitis, and migraines. Your partner is also trained to do this treatment at home.

Eye Treatment

In this treatment medicated ghee is applied to the eyes. While lying on your back, a well is made around your eyes with flour paste and then medicated ghee is poured in this area. After sufficient ghee is in this area, the eyes are opened and closed for a period of 3-5 minutes. This treatment is excellent in treating tired eyes, helping with your vision and eye disorders.

Detox - Herbal Colonic

This is an enema and preceded by intake of certain medicines and/or detox treatment (Refer spa menu). A herbal concoction of ayurvedic herbs, medicine and medicated oil is prepared and then administered. This treatment is very effective in strengthening the “digestive fire” and removing accumulated toxins in the colon and related areas. It also helps to strengthen the body’s immunity and to rebuild the body tissue.

Personalised Ayurvedic Facial

This is a beauty treatment with use of natural ayurvedic products. This is preceded by a brief assessment of your body type and your skin type, and then natural ayurvedic products are selected for your body type and skin. This includes a cleanse, exfoliation, tone and hydration that would bring out your natural beauty.

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