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Ayurvedic & Wellness

Treatment

Herbal Steam Bath

Swedanam — The Cleansing Heat

About this treatment

The Herbal Steam Bath (Swedanam) is the classical Ayurvedic sweat therapy. The body — already warmed and oiled — is exposed to the steam of fresh medicinal herbs such as eucalyptus, dashmoola, neem and tulsi, infused into the steam chamber.

Sweating opens the body's micro-channels, dilutes accumulated toxins and prepares the tissues to release them. Used after oil massage, it is one of the most effective everyday detox therapies in Ayurveda.

Key benefits

  • Opens pores and releases surface toxins
  • Improves circulation and lymphatic drainage
  • Eases cold, congestion and respiratory blockages
  • Loosens stiffness in muscles and joints
  • Refreshes and re-energises the body
  • Enhances the absorption of oil therapies

What to expect

  1. 01Warm oil application before the steam
  2. 02Comfortable seating in our wooden steam chamber
  3. 03Fresh herbs continuously steamed in the boiler
  4. 0415–20 minutes of medicated steam exposure
  5. 05Cool-down period and rehydration with herbal water

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