Jiva Spa

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.

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.

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.

For centuries, this popular Indian head massage is a lavish treatment promotes hair growth and restores 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.

This therapeutic experience commences with a deep nourishing scrub followed by a wrap of your choice. Your senses are then treated to a soothing aromatherapy massage and a nourishing facial which leaves your skin feeling supple and radiant. The experience is heightened with a spa manicure and pedicure while you sip on a warm cup of green tea and enjoy the goodness of a fresh fruit.

Indulge in a deep nourishing scrub and a wrap of your choice followed by a Pehlwan Malish, the powerful Indian oil massage. Then give your skin a natural glow with a relaxing facial for an hour.

The indulgent treatment starts you off with an hour long Champi, the traditional Indian head massage followed by Pavithri treatment, which helps you cleanse the body of toxins with an aromatherapy massage. Finally, choose from our array of Yoga sessions to relax and connect with your spiritual self. As you discover inner peace and a soothing mood, relish the moment a little more with a fresh fruit juice.

AJINV Refreshing Boost For those short of time but in need of a quick pick-me-up. • Enjoy a 30 minute ‘Pada Mardana’ • Follow it up with a half-hour ‘Champi’, our Indian head massage • End with a Hair Wash and Blast Dry

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.

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

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.

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).

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.

A traditional beauty regimen, this Ayurveda facial gently cleanses and tones delicate skin. A medicated face pack enriched with natural herbs followed by application of exotic Saffron oil, enhances the texture of the skin, leaving it blemish-free. A relaxing foot massage adds a soothing touch during the treatment.

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.

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.

Combination of Abhyanga and Shirodhara.

This is an Ayurvedic procedure where heated herbs, oils, powders and other prescribed materials are tied into muslin bags to form boluses. These bags are then gently massaged with varying degrees of pressure on the body and to relieve the body pain. This is followed by specific massages, done using the fingers, heel of the hand or palm.

This Yoga journey helps you extract the benefits of traditional processes that can aid the wellness of your body and mind. A specially designed Yoga session, in which 'Equal Emphasis' is given to Postures (Āsanas), Breath (Prānāyāmās), Gestures of Energy Flow (Mudrās) and Awareness of Mind (Meditation). The basic intention is to bring about a harmony in the Physical, Mental, Psychic and Spiritual aspects of the practitioner.

In the advanced sessions, classic asanas are practiced to achieve mental wellness. Under the guidance of our Yoga experts, intermediate and advanced practitioners will be exposed to numerous Prānāyāmās, mudra and bandha practices. These sessions will be concluded with a relaxation exercise.

Transport yourself to new heights of relaxation with this ideal yoga session designed to diminish the effects of jet lag. This will harmonize your disturbed body rhythm, restore your disturbed sleep, and eliminate body aches, fatigue and general disorientation. The session starts with a nasal cleansing technique, soothing facial muscles and stimulating your mind. Special breathing practice (Pranayama) helps synchronize and re-balance the body, thereby refreshing your system. This is followed by simple postures (Asanas), which relieve muscular pain and stiffness and enhance blood circulation. The yoga session ends with meditative sleep (Yoga Nidra) that helps in restoring your sleep cycle. This 60 minute session is recommended both prior to and after your travel.

Bring out your inner radiance with this, ancient sequential practice of Yoga that pays tribute to the Sun, a symbol of radiance and spiritual consciousness. An effective way to loosen up, stretch, massage and tone all joints, muscles and internal organs of the body. Done with advanced Awareness of Movements, Breath and special Sound Vibrations (Mantras), which activate the energy centres (Chakras) thereby energising the body-mind system. A group of 12 dynamic Āsanas form the physical matrix around which the practice is woven. Wrap up this invigorating session with a short relaxation practice.

As the name suggests, this group of Āsanas is extremely gentle, but works hard at loosening all the major joints of the body. In this practice, you will experience the benefits of a series of anti-rheumatic exercises. An exclusive of the Bihar School of Yoga, these practices are recommended if vigorous physical exercise is not possible. End the session with a short relaxation or meditation practice.

Dynamic practices primarily involve energetic movements of the body. These are intended to increase flexibility, stimulate circulation and release energy blocks from different parts of your body. Feel a renewed energy infusing vitality into your being. Bring your energised body to a state of calm with Prānāyāmā (controlled breathing) and a short relaxation session.

Prānāyāmā is a Yogic technique to control the intake and outflow of breath to expand the vital energy within us. Prānāyāmās, when used with Mudrās (Psychic, Emotional, and Aesthetic Gestures) and Bandhās (Psychic Locks), creates an intense flow of conscious energy in a specific region. Feel your breathing improve with this practice and also bring your nervous and Pranic system into equilibrium. End the session with a short meditation or relaxation practice.

This session is conducted early in the morning and helps in cleansing the intestines through intake of saline water and a sequence of asanas alternatively. The amalgamation of drinking saline water and body movements by performing asanas detoxifies the intestines of impurities. A refreshing experience, Laghoo Shankhaprakshalana will help you feel cleansed and recharged for the day ahead

A practice of cleansing the digestive tract, chest and stomach with saline water. On a physical level, this practice is exceptionally beneficial in alleviating chronic respiratory and digestive problems, such as asthma and acidity. On a more subtle level, it works to release suppressed emotional and mental disturbances. The session ends with a meditation practice.

An ancient Indian Yoga technique of cleansing and purifying the nasal passages with saline water. Using a special Neti pot, this process flushes the nostrils and clears the nasal passages. This practice ends with a short Prānāyāmā session, leaving you with a feeling of lightness and clarity. It is a panacea against colds and sinusitis. It also brings about a complete activation of the five senses.

Designed to emanate positivity, this Vedic retreat of advanced Yoga Nidra offers complete relaxation and rejuvenation of the mind, body and soul. Yoga Nidrā is a state of consciousness where one flits between sleep and wakefulness. It is a state of inner awareness, wherein, one communicates with the subconscious and the higher conscious. This practice relaxes the mind and the entire body through the awakening of the sense of hearing and feeling.

Designed to emanate positivity, this Vedic retreat of advanced Yoga Nidra offers complete relaxation and rejuvenation of the mind, body and soul. Yoga Nidrā is a state of consciousness where one flits between sleep and wakefulness. It is a state of inner awareness, wherein, one communicates with the subconscious and the higher conscious. This practice relaxes the mind and the entire body through the awakening of the sense of hearing and feeling.

In this practice, one can be guided to become aware of the heart space. One observes the heart space with the attitude of a witness watching one’s prevailing and changing emotions. This practice allows us to communicate with our emotions and provides a detached space to view and express one's emotional being. This practice is combined with Trātaka (candle-flame gazing), a powerful technique to alleviate mental tension, anxiety, insomnia and depression.

An advanced practice in which you become aware of your breath and the psychic passage of energy (Prānās), followed by the visualisation of the movements of breath and repetition of the spontaneous mantra – soham. This is an extraordinarily calming and therapeutic practice that brings about an awakening in your energy centres, leading to a higher level of awareness.

This session helps you discover the beauty and wonders of inner silence. Through meditation, you focus on what your mind is thinking of, its reaction to the thoughts and the accompanying imagery which form from the subconscious.

Our revitalizing pedicure commences with a cleansing and nail grooming. Your feet are immersed in a warm aromatherapy footbath to soften any calluses, followed by an exfoliation. A pampering foot and calf massage leads you to a state of relaxation followed by a mask application. Choose from our array of nourishing, detox, sensual or paraffin mask to restore its youthful appearance. The treatment ends with the application of our all-natural “Rasa” foot balm made from a special blend of spearmint, peppermint, eucalyptus enriched with moisturizing patchouli, neem and clove oil, which revives and deeply moisturizes your feet. The ultimate extravagance for weary soles.

Our manicure begins with cleansing and nail grooming, followed by an aromatherapy soak to soften hands and cuticles. This is followed with an exfoliation and a pampering massage to rejuvenate the hands, leaving them radiant and glowing. a nourishing, detox, sensual or paraffin mask is then applied to restore its youthful appearance. The treatment is wrapped up with the application of our signature all-natural “rasa” hand balm made from extracts of papaya, orange blossom, vitamin E and cardamom which revives and deeply moisturizes your hands.

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

Using our exclusive range of 100% natural and rare hand-blended products, our signature facial is tailored to suit your skin type, integrating techniques designed to take you to new depths of relaxation. Your face will be delicately cleansed, lightly exfoliated, massaged and moisturized. A therapeutic mask completes this wonderfully relaxing treatment. Your hands and feet will be gently massaged during the facemask. Immerse yourself in this luxurious experience for a balanced and radiant glow. Your treatment is complimented with a full back massage and a fresh juice.

A choice antidote for oily and acne prone skin, the therapy relies on the wonders of our natural hand-made products formulated using vital ingredients such as Green Tea, Jamarosa Root and Ginger. The facial leaves you with a clearer complexion and supple skin.

This hydrating facial is tailored for dry and dehydrated skin using our exclusive blend of Neem, Tulsi and Rose. The hydrating mask includes our eye wrap and lymphatic drainage massage that leaves your skin soft and supple.

A soothing facial for normal and sensitive skin types, this therapy relies on the characteristics of Magnolia, Lavender and Jasmine to reinstate the skin’s natural texture and vivacity. The calming treatment also includes our signature eye wrap and lymphatic drainage massage to soothe, calm and restore the skin’s natural texture and radiance.

A cleansing ritual that has the goodness of Neem, designed to stimulate and tighten skin. This therapy flushes out toxins, giving you a brighter and younger look. Our deeply cleansing and hydrating facial defends the skin against age-defying radicals and protects the skin from the harsh effects of daily shaving. Our cleanser, toner and face mask contain extracts of neem that gently heals and nourishes the skin. Get a fresh, clean masculine look with this men’s facial.

Vishram means rest. And 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 tranquility and bliss while releasing the body of tension and tiredness.

Achieve a state of purification, optimal skin, with a refreshing scrub that cleanses your body and leaves your body with an aromatic scent.Indulge in the relaxing, exfoliating and nourishing properties of our baths, scrubs and wraps, each exclusively prepared from the natural goodness of fresh fruits, vegetables, Indian herbs, sea salts and pure essential oils. The healing properties will cleanse, moisturise and refresh your skin, producing a natural glow.

A detoxifying massage with a unique blend of oils with the attributes of Tulsi, Ginger and Lime, this therapy 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.