Ayurveda Treatments | Forest Maze Resort

Traditional Ayurvedic herbal oils and ingredients

FOREST MAZE · HEALING ARTS

5,000 Years of Healing,
Alive in the Forest

Ayurveda is not a treatment — it is a philosophy of living in harmony with nature. At Forest Maze, our certified Ayurvedic physicians design each programme around your unique constitution, drawing on classical Kerala traditions passed down through generations of vaidyas.

Surrounded by Wayanad's medicinal forests and the whisper of the Kabini river, every session becomes an act of returning — to stillness, to balance, to yourself.

15+

Treatments

Resident Physicians

100%

Organic Oils

SACRED RITUALS

The Art of Ancient Healing

Each treatment is rooted in the classical texts of Charaka Samhita and Ashtanga Hridayam, performed with devotion by our trained therapists.

Abhyanga

Full Body Warm Oil Massage

A full-body warm oil massage that calms the nervous system, improves circulation and deeply nourishes the skin — the foundation of all Ayurvedic care.

60 · 90 · 120 Min

Shirodhara

Head Elixir Flow

A continuous stream of warm medicated oil poured over the third-eye centre — melting away stress, anxiety and mental fatigue in profound, meditative stillness.

45 · 60 Min

Panchakarma

Five Classical Purifications

The quintessential Ayurvedic detox — five classical purification therapies administered over 7 to 21 days, cleansing toxins and renewing the body at a cellular level.

7 · 14 · 21 Day Programme

Pizhichil

Royal Oil Bath Therapy

The Kerala royal treatment — warm medicated oil poured continuously over the body in rhythmic strokes by two therapists working in perfect unison. Deeply rejuvenating.

60 · 90 Min

Nasyam

Nasal Passage Therapy

Medicated oils and herbal preparations administered through the nasal passage to cleanse the head region — treating sinusitis, migraines and cervical tension.

30 · 45 Min

Kizhi

Herbal Bolus Therapy

Freshly prepared herbal pouches heated in medicated oils and applied rhythmically to the body — relieving joint inflammation, muscle stiffness and rheumatic conditions.

45 · 60 Min

Mukha Lepam

Herbal Face Ritual

A luxury herbal face mask crafted from forest-sourced ingredients — turmeric, sandalwood, vetiver and rose — to brighten the complexion and restore radiant skin.

30 · 45 Min

Padabhyanga

Sacred Foot Ritual

A meditative foot massage with warm ghee and herbal oils, activating marma pressure points — calming the mind, grounding the spirit and improving sleep quality.

30 · 45 Min

THE THREE ENERGIES

Understanding Your Dosha

Ayurveda recognises three fundamental bio-energies that govern all functions of the body and mind. Every programme at Forest Maze begins with identifying your unique balance.

वात

Vata

Air & Space · Movement & Creativity

Vata governs all movement in the body — breath, circulation, thought. When balanced, it brings lightness, creativity and vitality. When disturbed, anxiety and restlessness follow.

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पित्त

Pitta

Fire & Water · Transformation & Intelligence

Pitta governs digestion, metabolism and intelligence. In balance it radiates confidence and sharp discernment. Excess pitta brings inflammation and irritability.

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कफ

Kapha

Earth & Water · Structure & Stability

Kapha provides structure, lubrication and immunity. When balanced it bestows strength, calm and compassion. In excess it manifests as lethargy and congestion.

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COMPLETE WELLNESS

What's Included

Every Ayurvedic stay at Forest Maze is a complete healing retreat — curated, supported and delivered with devotion at every step of your journey.

Daily Therapies

✦ Physician Consultation
✦ Personalised Treatment Plan
✦ Morning Therapy Session
✦ Evening Therapy Session

Mind & Spirit

✦ Sunrise Yoga & Pranayama
✦ Guided Evening Meditation
✦ Forest Nature Walks
✦ Sound Healing Sessions

Nourishment

✦ Three Sattvic Meals Daily
✦ Morning Herbal Tonic
✦ Medicated Herbal Teas
✦ Seasonal Local Produce

Your Healing Kit

✦ 100% Organic Treatment Oils
✦ Personalised Home Care Kit
✦ Diet & Lifestyle Handbook
✦ Forest Retreat Accommodation

STEP BY STEP

Your Healing Journey

Day One

Arrival & Assessment

Settle into your retreat room. Meet your Ayurvedic physician for a detailed pulse diagnosis and constitution assessment. Your personalised programme is crafted that evening.

Days 2–4

Purvakarma — Preparation

Gentle oleation and steam therapies prepare the body for deeper cleansing — loosening toxins, opening channels and bringing the doshas to the digestive tract.

Days 5–14

Pradhanakarma — Core Therapies

The heart of your programme — daily Abhyanga, Shirodhara, Kizhi or Pizhichil sessions customised to your dosha. Each day builds on the last, deepening the healing.

Days 15–21

Paschatkarma — Integration

The rejuvenation phase — Rasayana therapies, dietary guidance and lifestyle counselling to consolidate the healing and equip you to sustain the balance at home.

Departure

Carry the Healing Forward

Depart with a personalised home care kit, seasonal diet recommendations and a daily routine designed to maintain your renewed balance for months to come.

Ayurveda Sanctuary

5,000 Years of Healing,
Alive in the Forest