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ayurveda

• Welcome To
• transform yourself

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ayur vidya

• Ayurveda is a traditional science of Holistic
  Medicine, developed over centuries by sages and
  holy men who were gifted with universal insight
  and experience.
• With a deep understanding into the structure of
  the universe and life, gurus formulated norms for
  preserving health and curing diseases.
• They evolved a system of complete healthcare
  which concentrates on promoting immunity as the
  best path to wellness.
• The journey to achieving harmony between nature
  and self began centuries ago.
• For over 5000 years, spiritual reflection,
  healing and balance were experienced by
  heightening the use of all five senses. This
  awareness of ones surroundings was referred to
  by the sages as the opening of the Inner Eye.

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atithi devo bhavah

• Guest is GOD.
• The Ayurveda Ritual at MIDAS reflects the essence
  of ancient culture wisdom
• It is a custom at our Ayurveda to wash the
  guests feet before starting the treatment. It is
  a form of respect towards the guest.
• Ayurveda believes in four key aspects for the
  success of its treatment.
• First is the Vaidya the Physician.
• Second is your Therapist.
• Third is the Medicine that catalyses the healing
  process.
• And the fourth is the Atithi the Guest.

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mantra

• After the Namaskar to the guest, follows a
  chanting of Mahamrityunjaya-Lord Shiva. A prayer
  for the well being of the Guest, before
  commencing the Treatment.
• Om Tryambakam Yajamahe, Sugandhim
  Pushtivardhanam
• Urvarukamiva Bandhanan, Mrityor Mukshiya
  Maamritat
• We meditate on the three eyed reality which
  permeates and nourishes all like a fragrance. May
  we be liberated from death for the sake of
  immortality even as the cucumber is severed from
  bondage to the creeper.
• Maha Mrityun Jaya mantra is one of the most
  potent of the Sanskrit mantras. It is a call for
  enlightenment and is a practice of purifying
  karmas of the soul at a deep level.
• Is it also beneficial for mental, emotional
  physical health.

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ayurveda shakti

• Every Ayurvedic treatment at MIDAS is a totally
  caring, personalized experience and the ultimate
  in luxury.
• Committed to the quality, purity, and integrity
  of natural ingredients, our products are combined
  with progressive therapy techniques by our
  therapists from Kerala who deliver luxurious
  treatments with outstanding results.
• MIDAS brings you the most effective treatments
  from Kerala and ensures that the benefits shall
  be continued.
• We define health as happiness and disease as
  sorrow. It has a two fold objective to attain
  Sukha- happiness and more importantly to
  prolong this state of bliss.
• At MIDAS you undertake the journey within,
  through an array of treatments and meaningful
  rituals.

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shiroabhyanga

• Ayurvedic Head Massage.
• This luxuriant hair invigorating treatment is
  believed to promote hair growth, improve memory,
  relieving headache tension and restore the
  natural sheen and glossiness of the hair fiber.
• Our pure Thailams- Oils are known to propagate
  long lasting and enriching benefits.
• 30 minutes massage of Brahmi Thailam, results in
  improving the memory clarity of thought.
• Neel Bhringadi Thailam releases muscular tension
  from the head, neck shoulders, creating a deep
  sense of relaxation joy.
• This treatment is followed by a warm head bath.
• Shiroabhyanga is beneficial for releasing fatigue
  stress.

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padabhyanga

• Ayurvedic Foot Massage.
• This sublime massage is performed on the soles of
  your feet to create a profoundly relaxing
  experience.
• Karpooradi Thailam Kottamchukkadi Thailam are
  blended together and performed with a
  synchronized massage by two therapists.
• This 30 minutes treatment benefits the entire
  body by stimulating the reflex zones of the feet.
  This is a royal extravagance for the weary feet
  and specially for those with Arthritis, Aches
  Varicose Veins.
• Padabhyanga is followed by a steam bath of 15
  minutes for optimum results.

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hastabhyanga

• Ayurvedic Hand Massage.
• A customized technique of muscle massage
  performed by specially trained hands, which works
  on your stressed arms. You will experience
  enhanced mobility of joints a deep sense of
  relief.
• Alternating palm and thumb strokes, the spicy
  aroma of Karpooradi Thailam Camphor Enriched
  Oil will work on your trapped nerves by balancing
  the flow of energy in your hands.
• Every joint, muscle will pulse with new found
  vigor.
• This 30 minutes treatment is extremely beneficial
  for Swelling, Aches, Cramps and Blood
  Circulation.
• Hastabhyanga is a synchronized massage which
  leaves you
• re-energized after a warm bath.

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mukhabhyanga

• Ayurvedic Facial.
• Kumkumadi Thailam, used for centuries as a beauty
  tonic, has herbal ingredients to cleanse, tone,
  exfoliate and hydrate.
• As a natural skin softener, its therapeutic
  properties leave the skin nourished with a fair
  glowing complexion.
• The 30 minutes beauty massage is followed by
  applying Eladi Choornam- a herbal powder enriched
  with sandal basil. The paste is mixed to a
  paste and applied on to the face to purify the
  skin.
• The skin is then scrubbed with Snana Choornam- a
  herbal scrub for rinsing and toning the skin.
• Mukhabhyanga is beneficial for all types of skin
  and the oil is widely used in ayurvedic
  cosmetics.

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mukha Lepam

• Ayurvedic Face Mask.
• Mukha Lepam is a blend of herbs mixed with rose
  water to make an ayurvedic paste.
• Panchagandhadhi Choornam and Eladi Choornam are
  blends of beautifying herbs like Sandal, Turmeric
  and Basil.
• Traditionally used in tropics, these herbs are
  known for their cooling and nourishing effects on
  the skin.
• This rich detoxifying and firming mask, tightens
  the skin and leaves a radiant and youthful glow
  to all types of skin.
• This mask is also a concluding part of other
  ayurvedic treatments.
• Mukha Lepam an be combined with Milk, Papaya or
  Banana for normal, dry and oily skin.

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abhyanga

• Ayurvedic Full Body Massage.
• The first casualties of a stressful life are the
  shoulders, back and legs resulting in pain and
  tension.
• This treatment has been crafted to eliminate
  stress and bring relief through an ultimate full
  body synchronized massage.
• The unique blend of herbal infused Karpasastyadi
  Thailam works from within, eliminating toxins and
  refines the whole system.
• 45 minutes of Abhyanga administered by two
  therapists, improves physical consistency, helps
  to induce relaxation whilst normalizing blood
  pressure and improving blood circulation
  throughout the body of the Manas human.
• Abhyanga is followed by head massage and then
  with a refreshing steam shower.

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kizhi

• Pronounced as KEERI, is an Ayurvedic Bundle
  Massage.
• Following a full body massage with dosha specific
  oil, Karpasastyadi Thailam, therapeutic sweating
  is induced by the application of warmed herbal
  poultices of Kizhi Powder, a blend of spices like
  Fenugreek and Turmeric.
• The treatment increases circulation, speeds up
  the elimination of toxins from the body and
  relieves neurological disorders, rheumatism,
  arthritis, spondilitis and sports injuries.
• Kizhi is a synchronized massage in which bundles
  of powder are dipped into hot oil and is kept on
  the body parts that require treatment and is
  finished with a steam shower.
• The 45 minute treatment gives best results when
  performed everyday for a week.

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udvartana

• Ayurvedic Dry Massage.
• An upward movement massage using Udvartana
  Choornam, stimulates the hair follicles and helps
  to break down excess subcutaneous fat from
  beneath the skin.
• This massage is very famous among ladies who are
  over weight and is useful for slimming of the
  body.
• This massage aims to address obesity, certain
  skin problems and joint mobility.
• Udvartana is a synchronized massage and takes
  about 45 minutes of non stop upward massage
  reducing cellulite deposits in the skin.
• This massage concludes after a relaxing steam
  shower.
• Pls Note Ayurvedic Massages are not for pregnant
  women.

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snana choornam

• Ayurvedic Body Scrub.
• A specialized scrub which stimulates natural
  cleansing and healing abilities of the body.
• Snana Choornam is also known as Ubtan in Hindi.
  This is very famous for exfoliating dirt and dead
  skin from the body.
• Healthy and fresh skin is reveled and excess oil
  after massage is washed off.
• As a part of their daily regime, queens and
  princesses underwent natural therapies for body
  and face that exfoliated, soothed and rejuvenated
  skin. The ingredients based on beauty secrets
  were passed down from generations and therefore.
  Our Choornams and Thailams are thus inspired.
• Snana Choornam makes your bath Mangal-
  auspicious.

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pizhichil

• Pronounced as Pidchil, is an Ayurvedic Hot Oil
  Bath.
• A popular indulgent rejuvenation treatment during
  which warmed herbal oils are poured all over the
  body during the massage.
• The massage style is very slow, light and
  rhythmic without exerting much pressure and aims
  to strengthen your immunity and protect from
  illness.
• Pizhichil is done by using hot Valiyalakshadi
  Thailam in which, towels are dipped and oil is
  squeezed from the hands of the therapists in a
  stream from the tip of the thumb, on to the body
  .
• This 1 hour synchronized treatment is very famous
  for detoxification and rejuvenation of cells.
  This is also beneficial in Spondilitis, Slip
  Disc, Arthritis relieves Hyper Tension.

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shirodhara

• Ayurvedic Oil Drip on Third Eye.
• This is a process of pouring warm Sudhabala
  Thailam in an even stream onto the forehead to
  revitalize the mind and body.
• Shirodhara improves memory, normalizes sleep
  patterns and treats neurological disorders. It
  also relaxes the brain cells and initiates good
  sleep.
• This treatment is advised for those prone to
  migraines headaches.
• Back and Front Body Massage is a part of the
  Shirodhara Treatment.
• After the dhara, Rasnadi Choornam is applied on
  to the head like sindoor vermillion, to save
  the Guest from catching cold.
• A complete 1 hour synchronized treatment followed
  by a rejuvenating steam shower with Snana
  Choornam.

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Ayurvedic Yatra

• In a continuing celebration of traditions, MIDAS
  brings you integrated, holistic 7 days Ayurvedic
  Package.
• This 7 day package offers you a moment in time to
  enter sublime space where you can explore,
  rejuvenate and heal both body soul.
• Day 1 Hastabhyanga Padabhyanga
• Day 2 Mukhabhyanga Shiroabhyanga
• Day 3 Abhyanga
• Day 4 Kizhi
• Day 5 Udvartana
• Day 6 Pizhichil
• Day 7 Shirodhara, Mukha Lepam Snana Choornam
• Free Herbal Drink Steam Shower
  everyday.

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ayur gyana

• Ayurvedic Massages is completely safe for
  everyone except for Pregnant Menstruating
  Women.
• Ayurvedic Treatment has no side effects.
• For curing illnesses aches, complete one week
  treatment is necessary.
• Ayurvedic Massages can be taken by Guests with
  skin problems, by cancer patients, for
  hypertension, insomnia, stress arthritis.
• Patients suffering from Fluid Retention in the
  body are advised for Pizhichil Ayurvedic Hot
  Oil Bath.
• Ayurvedic oils are non irritant and completely
  safe on skin hair.
• Guests also have an option to take Essential
  Oils Bath Therapies in our Jacuzzi after the
  ayurvedic massage for a royal retreat.