“Sparshana” – Ayurvedic Touch Therapies
Rediscover the therapeutic power of touch at Sereno Spa. All touch therapies are personalized to your unique body-mind constitution and are customized with specific aroma-infused herbal products essences to uplift your spirit, nourish your body and rebalance your emotions.
Vata Abhyanga
In this treatment, firm rhythmic strokes are used to nourish and soothe the mind, while the Dosha-specific aroma-infused herbal oil balances body, mind and character. This traditional massage helps to induce sleep and nourishes the cells. It is highly recommended as an anti-ageing remedy promoting growth and stability.
Pitta Abhyanga
Firm manipulation of the deeper tissues helps recovery from fatigue and improves circulation. This deep tissue technique is highly recommended for muscle relaxation, as the deep rhythmic manipulative movements help to relieve exhaustion, and relax and restore muscle tone, calming the “Pitta”, or fire element.
Kapha Abhyanga
This invigorating form of massage uses stimulating movements to awaken the cells, removing dullness, and helping to tone the body and refresh the mind. It is also useful in the management of excess fat and cellulite.
Marma Abhyanga
Experience renewed energy and bring your body back in balance with this treatment, a combination of energy point stimulation and gentle strokes designed to stimulate the natural cleansing processes in the body and improve the mind-body balance.
Prana Massage
With a focus on manipulating the Marma points, as well as gentle, assisted musculo-skeletal manipulations, this therapy helps to realign joints, release tension in sore muscles and reawaken the energy flow. It is recommended for treating stiffness in the musculo-skeletal system, reducing stress, and improving energy and vitality.
Udwarthanam
A special therapeutic form of dry herbal powder massage, in this treatment firm pressure is applied with a constant flow of upward strokes. Treatment helps in toning and slimming of the body.
Kalpa Moksha
Energise and revitalise with this unique back and scalp therapy. The therapy begins with the application of warm herbal oil, and is followed by a deeply stimulating back and neck massage to promote a sense of well-being. The pressure point massage revitalises the scalp to prevent hair loss and premature graying.
Pada Abhyanga
Feel true serenity with this highly specialised acupressure foot and leg therapy. This practice can be traced back to ancient Indian culture. Allow yourself to drift into deep relaxation while your therapist massages the feet using thumb and finger pressure to stimulate specific reflex points.
Bhuja Raksha - Neck and Shoulder Care
Pressure point stimulation combined with muscle manipulation helps to release excess tension from the upper back, neck, shoulders and hands to counter posture-related problems. This effect is enhanced by the application of warm herbal powder bags on specific areas, relaxing the underlying tissue. This massage is highly recommended for people who work on computers as a preventive and curative measure against early degeneration.
Netra Raksha - Eye Care
Following guidelines from traditional texts, this treatment is designed to prevent early damage to the eyes, cleansing and promoting good vision. Gentle pressure point massage relaxes the surrounding tissues, while the fruit-based cleanser helps to detoxify the eyes. A cooling pack is applied to reduce excess heat. The experience includes a take-away home-care product and exercise guideline.
Kati Raksha- Lower back care
This is a powerful and deep fomentation therapy using medicated herbal oil and poultice combined with massage to apply penetrating heat that relaxes the deeper tissues, easing tension and pain. This treatment is highly recommended for lower back care.
“Samskara”… evolved from the culture
Following are some of the specialty experiences that are evolved from the traditional culture and wisdom
Synchronised Abhyanga
The famed "Four Hands Massage", a traditional form of massage performed by two therapists with synchronised and rhythmic movements, invigorates and warms the body and mind using brisk, long strokes.
Traditional Foot Massage
Famous as a "Warrior Massage", this deep form of manipulation using the therapist’s feet helps to unknot deep-seated muscle tension. The firm and rhythmic strokes generate heat and help to rebalance the muscle tone, improving flexibility.