33 classical Ayurvedic treatments in Chennai

Thirty-three classical Kerala therapies, grouped into six families: head and face therapies, Dhara (the continuous stream), Abhyanga and massage, Kizhi and sudation, Vasti therapies, and doctor-supervised specialised procedures.

Each therapy has its own page describing what it is, how long a session runs, what actually happens during one, how to prepare and what it is used for. Sessions run from 30 to 90 minutes, and most complaints are treated as a course of 7 to 21 sessions rather than a single visit.

Which therapy suits you is decided at consultation. Dr.V.Vaitheeshwari B.A.M.S., assesses your constitution and history first — the same therapy is not right for everyone, and a few are not appropriate in pregnancy, fever or certain cardiac conditions.

Carried out at Sri Vinayaga Ayurvibe, Nookampalayam, Perumbakkam, Chennai 600131, open every day from 10 AM to 8 PM.

• Shirodhara in Chennai
• Abhyanga full-body massage in Chennai
• Kati Vasti for lower back pain
• Greeva Vasti for cervical pain
• Elakizhi herbal bolus therapy
• Nasyam for sinusitis and migraine
• Or start from the complaint instead

Sri Vinayaga Ayurvibe — 12/597, Main Road, Nethaji Nagar Main Rd, Nookampalayam, Perumbakkam, Chennai 600131. Phone: +91 81229 39197.