Navara Kizhi is like a warm, comforting hug for your body, rooted in the wisdom of Ayurveda. This therapy uses a special type of rice called “Navara,” which is cooked with herbal mixtures and milk, then bundled into soft, warm poultices. These rice bundles are gently massaged over your body, offering not just relaxation but deep healing and nourishment. It’s a treatment that goes beyond just feeling good—it helps your body recover, rejuvenate, and thrive.
Navara Kizhi follows a simple yet effective three-step process:
Purva Karma (Pre-Procedure)
Rice Preparation: The Navara rice is cooked with a special herbal mixture and milk until it becomes a soft, healing paste. This is then wrapped in small cloth bundles, ready to be used in the massage.
Pradhana Karma (Main Procedure)
The Massage: These warm rice bundles are gently massaged over your body. The therapist uses smooth, rhythmic strokes to help the rice and herbs penetrate deep into your muscles.
Relaxation Time: This part of the treatment lasts about 45-60 minutes, giving your body plenty of time to soak up all the benefits.
Pashyat Karma (Post-Procedure)
Cooling Down: After the massage, you’ll rest for a while, allowing your body to cool down naturally. Any leftover rice is cleaned off, and you might take a warm, herbal bath to finish the treatment.
Post-Treatment Tips: To get the most out of your session, it’s best to avoid heavy activities afterward and drink warm water to help flush out toxins.
Navara Kizhi is more than just a relaxing massage—it offers a range of health benefits:
Enhances Muscle Strength and Tone: This therapy helps strengthen your muscles, making them more toned and resilient.
Improves Joint Flexibility: The heat and massage work together to reduce stiffness and make your joints more flexible.
Promotes Skin Health and Rejuvenation: The herbal rice paste nourishes your skin, leaving it soft and glowing.
Relieves Stress and Promotes Relaxation: The rhythmic, warm massage has a calming effect, helping to melt away stress and tension.
Boosts Overall Immunity and Vitality: Regular sessions can strengthen your immune system and increase your energy levels.
Who Can Benefit: Navara Kizhi is ideal for individuals having muscle weakness, joint pain, skin troubles or something as simple as lacking energy and wishing for relaxation.
Who Should Avoid: If you have severe inflammation, a high fever, or an acute infection, it’s best to skip this treatment. Always check with an Ayurvedic expert before starting.
You must be sure to get this treatment from a qualified ayurvedic practitioner.
Let the therapist know if you have any health problems or allergies so that they can accommodate and customise accordingly.
It is recommended to not have a heavy meal before a session.
Navara Kizhi is especially beneficial because of the following:
Having constant or frequent muscle and joint issues like stiffness and arthritis
Presence of skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis
Neurological disorders
General and constant fatigue and weakness
This Navara Kizhi is not only limited to addressing health problems but also a way to rejuvenate and leave you to feel refreshed and have a restart.