Taj Malabar, Cochin

At the Jiva Spa, guests can look forward to discovering a holistic
natural therapy- the ancient art of Ayurveda. The 6,000-year-old Ayurvedic
therapies offer relaxation and rejuvenation to create a balance between
the body and mind.
Professional Ayurveda therapists, doctors, and trained masseurs offer our
guests the advice and care they need. This program also includes yoga and
meditation required to soothe nerves and uplift spirits.
The Jiva offers the following specialised
3 & 7 days Rejuvenation, Therapeutic and Beauty treatment sessions
Abhyangam (45 minutes)
The application of medicated oil on the head and body promotes strength,
sleep, growth, and firmness of hair. It improves blood circulation, the
skin, and complexion. This is followed by a three-minute steam and a warm
water shower with an herbal scrub.
Dinacharya (45 minutes)
This is a unique lifestyle therapy which aims at ageing gracefully. The
program includes an oil application and a cleansing therapy for the five
sense organs - Anjana (for eyes), Nasya (for nose), Karnapoorana (for ears),
Kavalam (for mouth) and Dantdhavanan (for oral cavity). The experience gives
a unique feeling of freshness and total cleanliness and a new spark of energy
for the rest of the day.
Udwarthanam: 
A special therapy for reducing body fat, and improving the tone of muscles
and health of skin. This involves a massage with medicated oil and a herbal
powder called 'thriphala', a unique mixture of three ayurvedic ingredients.
This can be practised for 1 / 7 / 14 days.
Mukhalepam
Mukhalepam is ideal for removing wrinkles and discoloration, and to make
skin soft and smooth. This is a herbal facial which begins with a face massage
with a suitable oil. A herbal mask is made on-the-spot from 15 herbal powders
and applied.
Jiva Spa also offers holistic treatment sessions ranging from 7 days to
35 days covering
treatments like Shirodhara, Pizhichil and Navarakizhi
in consultation with our Ayurvedic Doctor.