Jiva Spa at Taj Bentota Resort & Spa, Sri Lanka

Embrace harmony and lose yourself in this entrancing experience designed to lead you to a state of nostalgia. Inspired to give you a captivating night’s sleep, this experience begins with our Indian head massage to relax and improve circulation and ease sore tired neck muscles. Let the gentle rhythm of our therapists hands soothe your back with strokes and stretches harnessed with rich essential oils to de-stress and calm your body allowing cares and tensions to dissolve. Succumb to a sublime massage treatment on the soles of your feet to create a profoundly relaxing experience. Complete your indulgence with a nourishing beverage.

An energizing treatment to relieve muscular tension and improve blood circulation. This treatment includes an exfoliating herbal scrub of exotic spices and herbs from the hills of India, a heat-stimulating wrap, followed by a revitalizing massage.

A detoxifying treatment, Shudhikara is a unique blend of therapies to purify the system. The journey starts with a wholesome cleansing plantain leaf wrap followed by a lymphatic drainage massage . This enlivening spa treatment is one that leaves you feeling light with a crystal clear mind.

<p>Experience the traditional dynamic massage which, for centuries, has been a favourite with Indian wrestlers! The therapy can be enjoyed with either our signature aromatherapy oil or mustard oil which is known for pacifying sore, tensed muscles and is excellent for the skin</p>

A customized technique of muscle massage performed by specially-trained hands, which works on your deep-seated stress. Experience enhanced mobility of joints and let a deep sense of relief fill you.

A sublime massage treatment performed on the soles of your feet to create a profoundly relaxing experience. This treatment benefits the entire body by stimulating the reflex zones of the feet. A royal extravagance for weary feet.

The first casualty of a stressful life is the shoulder and back, resulting in pain and tension. This treatment has been created to eliminate stress and bring relief through an ultimate back and deep shoulder massage. Our treatment includes deep cleansing, exfoliation, steam and the application of a herbal mask. Ideal for sore back muscles.

<p>Since centuries, this popular Indian head massage is a lavish treatment that promotes hair growth and restores the hair’s natural glossiness. For the massage, we use our signature blend of time honoured ingredients such as Amla, Brahmi, Jatamansi, Curry leaves and Neem, which are known for their enriching attributes. The treatment helps in discharging muscular tension from the head, neck and shoulders to help you relax and clear your mind. All while adding a natural sheen to your hair</p>

<p>Eyes are the windows to your soul. Relax your eye muscles, ease eye strain, improve circulation and reduce dark circles. Relief for tired and puffy eyes.</p>

<p>Vishram means rest. This Indian therapy ensures just that, with its delightfully indulgent full body massage that relaxes and relieves every muscle. The highlight of the experience is the special blend of fragrant signature oil with the goodness of ingredients like Kewda, Frankincense and Brahmi infused in Sandalwood and Sesame. Our skilled therapist relies on alternating palm and thumb strokes on your sore muscles to help you ease into a state of tranquillity and bliss while releasing the body of tension and tiredness.</p>

A deep-muscular massage to lift your spirits and revive your inner vitality. A special blend of oil, laced with fragrances of Nagarmotha, Patchouli, Tulsi and Ashwagandha, will work on your deep-seated aches, releasing trapped nerves and balancing the flow of energy in your body. Every joint, muscle and sinew will pulse with new-found vigour.

<p>A detoxifying massage with a unique blend of oils with the attributes of Tulsi, Ginger and Lime, liberates the body of impurities. Further, when combines with the lymphatic drainage technique, the treatment works from within to cleanse the system of toxins. This refinement process leaves you feeling blissful and recharged.</p>

<p>Indulge in a deep nourishing scrub and a wrap of your choice, followed by a Pehlwan Malish&nbsp;-&nbsp;the powerful Indian oil massage. This is followed by a relaxing facial to give your skin a natural glow.</p>

<p>An ideal choice for couples, Soma includes an Indian aromatherapy massage in a romantic candle-light setting. Our skilled therapists help you relax and set the mood by using evocative oils for the massage. This is followed up with an indulgent rose petal bath together with a&nbsp;bottle of sparkling wine to let you two enjoy time away from the world.</p>

Coconut, a household ingredient in India, has many uses to its name. As a natural skin softener, it has been used for centuries. We will gently exfoliate and moisturise your body with a mix of ingredients. This all-over treatment has a cooling effect on the body.

For this invigorating treatment, a traditional mixture of Indian spices is used to promote deep cleansing, relieve muscular soreness and improve blood circulation, leaving you refreshed and recharged.

<p>This rich detoxifying and firming wrap is made from 22 exotic Indian herbs and clay. It’s therapeutic properties tighten the skin and leave it with a radiant, youthful glow. Excellent for all skin types</p>

This unique treatment uses the healing properties of the plantain leaf to purify the skin. It eliminates toxins by opening the pores and inducing sweating, thereby restoring the skin’s natural vitality. It is completed with the application of a skin nourisher to leave you renewed.

<p>The medicated herbal oil application, Abhyanga is not really a massage, it is a program where the oil is liberally applied using soft and gentle strokes in the downward direction. The mere soaking of the body in the prescribed oil for the said duration on a regular basis will yield wide ranging benefits like good appetite, alertness during the day, good sleep at night and reduced stress levels. It removes fatigue and simple pains, gives a glowing skin and most importantly protects one from outside influences (builds your immunity)</p>

<p>A body toning program, Udvartana is the application of a combination of herbal powder and oil on the entire body, excluding the face. When this treatment is taken as a part of a program including an appropriate diet, regular exercise and internal herbal medication, as prescribed by the Ayurveda physician, it helps to reduce weight and gives you a well-toned body. The blend of powder and oil also acts as a scrub to improve the texture and rejuvenate your skin</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>A traditional beauty regimen, this Ayurveda facial gently cleanses and tones delicate skin.</p>

A time-honoured intensive treatment highly recommended for relieving fatigue of the upper or lower back. Katibasti is a therapeutic application in which warm medicated oil is poured into a black gram dough ring and placed on the spot of pain or discomfort. The deep fomentation of the oil radiates through the muscles releasing tension and stiffness. A light massage with the spa’s therapeutic oil enhances the benefits of this treatment, leading to deep relaxation and comfort. At least three treatments of Kati Basti are recommended for maximum benefit.

An authentic traditional treatment for relieving stress and stiffness in your joints or back. Cotton linen pads ‘Pichu’, soaked in hot medicated oils are gently placed on sore joints or back to offer immediate relief from pain and discomfort. The warmth of the soaked pads seeps into the body and induces a deep sense of relief. Short, gentle and rhythmic massage strokes followed by a medicated herbal pack further alleviate stress and enhance the healing process. Emerge from this treatment with renewed agility and comfort. At least three treatments of Pichu are recommended for maximum benefit.

<p>Shirodhara is a classical ayurvedic procedure in which lukewarm herbal oil is poured in an even stream on the forehead at a specific temperature, height and time to pacify and revitalize the mind and the body. This therapy induces a relaxed state of awareness that results in a dynamic psycho-somatic balance</p>

<p>A gateway to the world, our senses connect to the mind and the consciousness, completing the circle of perception. This program gives you an experience of the physical cleansing process in the “dinacharya” or daily routine program, wherein each of your senses is carefully looked after. The perception of the sense of smell, taste, form, touch and sound is dependent on the proper functioning of the nose, the tongue, the eyes, the skin and the ears. Using oils/ herbs based on the physician’s recommendation, the therapist will proceed to gently work with each of your senses using the following treatments: Anjana: The gentle application of a medicated liniment to the inner skin of your lower eyelids. This treatment removes impurities, accentuates the natural beauty of your eyes and improves eyesight, when practiced regularly. Nasya: Two drops of medicated oil are instilled in each nostril, which is then inhaled deeply. This enables removal of phlegm from the respiratory channels thus permitting easy breathing and better perception of the sense of smell. Gandusha: A medicated therapy that gently improves oral hygiene by holding natural fluids like milk, honey, oil, etc. ( as recommended by the physician) for 3-8 minutes in the mouth. This treatment will strengthen your teeth and gums and more importantly, improve sensitivity of your taste-buds and freshness in your mouth. Dhumapana: A therapy that requires inhaling medicated fumes through each nostril to experience an enhanced sense of smell. It removes excess phlegm and also opens up the sinuses. Karnapoorana: A few drops of medicated oils are instilled into each ear canal to experience more clarity in your sense of hearing. Also prevents build-up of earwax with this medicated oil.</p>

<p>Ayurveda believes that every one of us is unique; there is no established prescription or program. We respect the individual in 'you' and formulate a course of treatment only after a personalised consultation with our expert vaidyas. The prescribed plan includes treatments that are administered by our deft therapists with a meld of time tested medicated oils and herbs. (Duration - 30 mins)</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>Many Indian women use homemade recipes passed down from mother to daughter to nourish their skin. Following this custom, we use fresh natural ingredients straight from the kitchen. Our facial includes a face massage that tones and nourishes the skin, making it healthier and leaving it with a natural glow.</p>