Cinnamon Sea Ayurvedic Treatments
Ancient Sri Lankan Healing Wisdom for Modern Wellness
Experience the transformative power of traditional Ayurvedic therapies at Cinnamon Sea Healthcare Resort. Our authentic treatments, performed by skilled practitioners, restore balance to your mind, body, and spirit using time-honored techniques passed down through generations.

Shiro Abhyanga (Head Massage)
Shiro Abhyanga is a deeply nourishing Ayurvedic head massage that involves the gentle application of warm herbal oils to the scalp. The oils penetrate through the roots of the hair, helping to prevent hair loss, reduce premature greying, and promote healthy hair growth. Beyond its physical benefits, this treatment calms the mind and soothes the nervous system—relieving stress, mental fatigue, and tension. It supports better sleep, enhances mental clarity, and restores overall balance.

Muku Abhyanga (Facial Massage)
Muku Abhyanga is a revitalizing Ayurvedic facial massage using herbal oils or creams suited to your skin type. It stimulates circulation, tones facial muscles, and improves skin texture and glow. This gentle treatment also promotes lymphatic drainage, reduces puffiness, and relieves tension stored in the facial muscles, offering a refreshed and radiant appearance.

Nalakini Abhyanga (Leg Massage)
Nalakini Abhyanga is a therapeutic massage that focuses on the legs, from thighs to feet. It relieves fatigue, muscle stiffness, and swelling while improving blood and lymphatic circulation. Ideal for those who stand or walk for long periods, this treatment rejuvenates tired legs and promotes deep physical relaxation.

Bahu Abhyanga (Arm Massage)
Bahu Abhyanga targets the arms, from shoulders to fingertips, using warm herbal oils to relieve muscular tension and joint stiffness. It improves circulation, supports joint mobility, and soothes tired, overworked arms—making it especially beneficial for individuals who perform repetitive arm movements or desk work.

Hastha Abhyanga (Hand Massage)
Hastha Abhyanga is a relaxing hand massage that focuses on the palms, fingers, and wrists. This therapy enhances flexibility, soothes strained muscles, and supports nerve function. It also helps release tension stored in the hands, promoting a sense of calm and ease throughout the body.

Griva / Skandha Abhyanga (Neck & Shoulder Massage)
This targeted massage focuses on the neck and shoulders—areas where stress and tension commonly accumulate. Griva and Skandha Abhyanga releases stiffness, improves posture, enhances blood flow, and provides significant relief from headaches and neck strain.

Pada Abhyanga (Foot Massage – Foot to Knee)
Pada Abhyanga is a grounding therapy involving the massage of the feet and lower legs with warm herbal oils. It stimulates vital marma (energy) points, improves circulation, and supports restful sleep. This treatment is highly effective in relieving stress, fatigue, and restlessness.

Sarvanga Abhyanga (Full Body Massage – Neck to Toe)
Abhyanga is a traditional full-body massage using warm, medicated oils tailored to your body type (dosha). It detoxifies the tissues, nourishes the skin, improves circulation, and promotes deep relaxation. Regular Abhyanga supports immunity, balances the nervous system, and enhances overall vitality.

Paschima Abhyanga (Back Massage)
Paschima Abhyanga is a focused massage for the entire back, targeting spinal muscles and connective tissues. It helps relieve back pain, tension, and stiffness, making it ideal for those with sedentary lifestyles or postural imbalances. The treatment improves flexibility and promotes spinal health.

Pizhichil
Pizhichil is a luxurious Ayurvedic therapy where warm medicated oil is continuously poured over the body in a rhythmic manner while being gently massaged. This deeply rejuvenating treatment strengthens the muscles, nourishes the skin, calms the nervous system, and is especially beneficial for conditions involving joint pain, weakness, or neurological issues.

Vashpa Swedha (Herbal Steam Bath)
Vashpa Swedha is a herbal steam therapy performed after an oil massage to open the body’s channels, promote sweating, and eliminate toxins. The steam infused with medicinal herbs penetrates deep into the tissues, relieving stiffness, improving skin tone, and enhancing circulation.

Nasya (Nasal Therapy)
Nasya is a therapeutic nasal treatment involving the application of medicated oils or herbal juices into the nostrils. It cleanses and nourishes the nasal passages, helping to alleviate sinusitis, headaches, migraines, and mental stress. Nasya also supports brain and sensory organ health.

Pichu
Pichu is a localized therapy where a cotton pad soaked in warm medicated oil is placed over the affected area, such as the head, spine, or joints. The sustained oil application deeply penetrates tissues, relieving pain, inflammation, and stiffness—making it ideal for chronic pain or neurological issues.

Urovasti
Urovasti is a specialized treatment where warm herbal oil is retained in a dough ring placed over the chest. It strengthens the heart and lungs, relieves respiratory discomfort, and eases emotional stress, promoting deep relaxation and energetic balance in the chest region.

Kativasti
Kativasti is a localized therapy for the lower back. Warm medicated oil is retained in a dough ring over the lumbar region to relieve chronic back pain, muscle stiffness, sciatica, and spinal conditions. It supports spinal alignment and nourishes the tissues deeply.

Herbal Snana (Herbal Bath)
Herbal Snana is a cleansing and refreshing bath using powdered herbs and decoctions after massage treatments. It removes excess oil, rejuvenates the skin, opens pores, and enhances the effects of prior therapies by balancing the body's energy and improving circulation.

Shirodhara
Shirodhara is a deeply calming therapy where a continuous stream of warm medicated oil is poured over the forehead (third eye area). This powerful treatment balances the nervous system, improves sleep, reduces anxiety, and enhances mental clarity. It is ideal for stress-related disorders and insomnia.

Shirochikithsa (Stress Relief Therapy)
Shirochikithsa is a comprehensive head-focused therapy designed to relieve mental tension, emotional fatigue, and nervous system imbalances. Through a combination of head massage, oil therapies, and calming techniques, it promotes deep mental relaxation and emotional well-being.

Vasti (Enema Therapy)
Vasti is one of the most effective Panchakarma therapies in Ayurveda, involving the administration of medicated herbal enemas to cleanse the colon and balance the doshas—especially Vata. This deeply detoxifying treatment supports digestive health, relieves constipation, nourishes tissues, and promotes overall systemic rejuvenation and wellness.

Virechana (Purgation Therapy)
Virechana is a controlled purgation therapy designed to eliminate deep-rooted toxins from the liver, gallbladder, and intestines. By cleansing the digestive tract, this treatment restores metabolic balance, supports skin health, and helps manage conditions related to Pitta dosha such as inflammation, acidity, and allergies.

Akshi Tarpana (Eye Rejuvenation Therapy)
Akshi Tarpana is a specialized Ayurvedic therapy for eye care. Medicated ghee is gently retained in a dough ring placed around the eyes, allowing deep nourishment of the optic nerves and tissues. It relieves eye strain, dryness, fatigue, and improves vision—making it ideal for those exposed to screens or intense visual work.