As an ancient school of holistic healing, Ayurveda offers plant-based solutions for stress, anxiety, skin and sleep disorders, among countless other ailments. Here are some of the popular Ayurvedic spa treatments travellers can experience at Maldivian wellness facilities and resorts.
Abhyanga
As a massage ritual that restores inner vitality, Abhyanga removes toxins from the body by using rhythmic movements to stimulate better blood circulation. This hour-long ritual also employs herbal oils and powders to activate life force energies that lie along the meridian lines.
Pinda Swedana
Travellers based at Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort or any similar spa resort in Maldives can also sign up for a Pinda Swedana session to fast-track their way to wellness. Cotton pouches full of herbs are steamed and placed at strategic points across the body to penetrate deep into the tissues and relieve aches and pains.
Shirodhara
Ideal for improving focus and concentration, warm, medicinal oils are poured onto the head and massaged onto the scalp in a 45-minute Shirodhara ritual. Relaxing and invigorating, this healing treatment is a centuries-old oiling technique that also includes a gentle neck and shoulder massage.
Udawarthanam
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Fans of dry massages must also indulge in a Udawarthanam session during a trip to the Maldives’ Ayurvedic spas, as powdered herbs are applied to the skin to exfoliate and cleanse the body. Using upward motions, Udawarthanam massages are also beneficial for those who suffer from various skin conditions.
