Ayurveda is one of the worlds oldest and the most complete system of natural healing, originally found in the sacred writings of Hinduism, the Vedas written over 5000 years ago. Throughout history, people of different cultures have associated minerals, crystals and metals with physical, mental and emotional healing powers. At Galapita Healing Garden , this knowledge is combined with gem therapy, ayurveda, yoga and nutritious cuisine to address your specific health concerns and help bring balance to the chakras. A chakra is believed to be an energy centre, and at Galapita we use gems of the appropriate colour, and ayurveda, for the treatment of chakras, to get rid of various ailments or as a preventive measure.

ABHYANGA SWEDA Approx: 60 minutes
Abhyanga is a friction massage performed by two therapists utilizing warm herbalized oil and followed by Sweda .
As the oil is massaged into the skin, it penetrates deep into the tissues to loosen toxins at the cellular level and
tones the body and makes the skin soft and lustrous and enhances immunity, increases circulation and creates
deep relaxation in body and mind. Abhyanga slows down the ageing process while revitalizing the tissues.



SHIRODHARA Approx: 45 minutes
Shirodhara, sometimes referred to as the ‘massage of the third eye’, is considered one of the most powerful ayurvedic treatments available. A combination of gemstones and medicated oil is blended together and the oil is directed on to the forehead in a profoundly relaxing treatment. Shirodhara is most effective when taken after an Abhyanga . It calms the central nervous system and invigorates the body, mind and soul .


SHIROABHYANGANASYA Approx: 30 minutes
The Shiroabhyangansaya is a thorough head, neck and shoulder massage, followed by hot and cold parcel treatment. The Shiroabhyanganasya brings clarity to the mind and relieves and helps to treat insomnia, loss of hair, premature graying and congestion.

UDVARTANA Approx : 60 minutes
A deep dry massage done in the opposite direction of the blood flow to stimulate and invigorate. Excellent for weight loss, to remove cellulite, to tone skin and muscle and improve complexion.


SARVAGANGHARA (PIZHICHIL) Approx: 90 minutes
This therapy tones, strengthens and invigorates the body, improves digestion, enhances sexual vigour and body
luster as evidenced by the healthy glow in people who have experienced it. It induces deep relaxation, gives a
glowing complexion and helps remove wrinkles. The procedure involves the pouring of warm medicated oils with simultaneous rhythmic massage, It is profoundly relaxing and deeply purifying.


NAVARAKIZHI (SSPS) Approx: 90 minutes
This therapy tones the muscles and helps regeneration of tissues. It helps in treating and preventing various
neurological disorders. Navarakizhi or Shashtika Shali Pinda Sweda is a technique in which a special rice is cooked,
then tied into bolus and dipped in milk and herbal decoction. These bolus are then rubbed all over the body for
one hour by trained therapists. This is an excellent anti ageing technique and one experiences
total rejuvenation after this procedure.


PATRAKHIZHI (PPS) Approx: 90 minutes
This procedure is used to induce sweating after Abhyanga. Several herbal ingredients are blended together, tied into bolus, dipped into hot medicated oil and rubbed all over the body, with emphasis over the joints. The special herbs
draw toxins from the body. One feels highly relaxed and rejuvenated after this procedure. Excellent for the treatment
of arthritis, skin disorders, and insomnia.



MARMA Approx: 30 minutes
Using pure essential oils, the Marma Point Therapy promotes subtle energy cleansing and rebalancing, which restores the memory of wholeness. It is a combination of energy balancing and a light touch over the Marma points which are very subtle, yet profoundly relaxing. Marma points are the gateways, where the mind and body communicate. By stimulating the Marmas, blocks due to stress and improper diet can be dissolved, making the mind body connection
even more intimate.


PADAABHYANGA Approx : 30 minutes
A very stimulating massages of the lower legs and the feet which incorporates ayurvedic strokes with reflexology
to activate the acupressure points. This prevents cracking of the sole of feet and revives tiredness of the feet,
while soothing and cooling your feet it improves the eye sight and deeply relaxes and revitalizes the mind and body.



NAVARATNE Approx: 120 minutes
The Navaratne massage serves as a sampler of our many different therapies. During this relaxing treatment you will experience an Abayanga, Sweda, Shirodara and Spirulina face mask. The treatment begins with neck, head and shoulder massage, then applying dosha specific oils and Abhyanga followed by Sweda, Shirodahara color therapy
and energy balancing. It is relaxing and rejuvenating.


KATI BASTI Approx - 45 minutes
This is a special technique aimed at providing relief to the lower back pouring warm herbal medicated oils on the lower back for 20-30 minutes It helps any backaches.


GREEVA BASTI Approx: 45 minutes
Greeva Basti is an oil treatment for neck related problems. It helps in alleviating neck and shoulder pain .



JANU BASTI Approx: 45 minutes
Janu Basti is an oil treatment for knee – related ailments. It gives relief to chronic knee pain.


CHAKRA BASTI Approx: 45 minutes
Chakra Basti is an oil treatment for the abdomen. It is a well known fact that the gastro-intestinal tract produces the
same chemicals as the brain and reacts to one’ feeling and emotions, hence the phrase “gut feeling”. This treatment
helps in relieving deep rooted tensions, stored in the digestive tract and helps to relieve any digestive disorders.


GALAPITA GALA RELAXING MASSAGE Approx: 60 minutes
From your selection of Galapita fragrant and essential oils of the finest and highest quality. A sixty minute session of relaxing combination of Balanese, Swedish, and Thai techniques , exotic Galapita Style .



THAI MASSAGE Approx: 90 minutes
Northern style Thai massage passed down from practitioners in a Buddhist temple in Chiang Mai, sometimes called the ‘lazy man’s yoga’.


AYURVEDIC SAUNA Approx - 60 minutes
The unique Galapita Sauna is wood fired and the inside is laid with selected herbs, spices and healing crystals.
20 minute in the Sauna room is followed by a well bath in cool water soaked in fresh margosa leaves.
This therapy will leave you completely rejuvenated.



THE SURIYAKANTHA THERAPY 7 days
Rejuvenating and restorative treatments twice a day – each designed to reduce stress, balance and tone the body,
mind and spirit. Suriyakanths establishes wellness in the body by releasing emotional tension and physical discomfort and creates a foundation of wellness and stability in the physiology. It is Especially helpful for individuals who are
looking for gentle rejuvenation. Your treatment regime is determined by our physician and may include Gandharva, Navaratne, Srota, Abhyanga, Shirodara and Ayurvedic sauna.


THE PANCHAKARMA THERAPY 7 days
Panchakarma is a westernized approach to the traditional Ayurvedic style of cleansing and detoxifying system. The treatment which enables the body to release accumulated toxins with the use of body treatments and herbalized oil based enemas gently cleanse the upper respiratory and elimination system and restores harmony in the physiology.

Panchakarma is for the person who wants to detoxify the body and strengthen your immune system.
It is recommended for the individual who is out of balance or is experiencing a particular illness or excessive
toxins in the system. Panchakarma treatments are administered over a period of several consecutive days
allowing for a profound and holistic purifying experience.





AYURVEDIC FACIAL Approx: 60 minutes
This facial uses the time tested methodology of ayurveda to rejuvenate and revive tired and dehydrated skin.



SPIRULINA FACIAL Approx : 45 minutes
Spirulina paste is gently rubbed in and around your face, to leave your face soft and smooth while nourishing and rejuvenating the skin.


NETRA TARPANA Approx: 30 minutes
An excellent vision enhancing treatment where the eyes are bathed in pure medicated cow ’s ghee which helps in preventing early formation of cataract, relieves strain, chronic conjunctivitis, corneal ulcer and dry eye syndrome.


PEDICURE Approx: 45 minutes
Pamper your feet with a relaxing warm foot soak followed by a light massage technique using blended massage
oil that will melt away stress and tension. Your feet will receive royal treatment including exfoliation and intensive moisturisation to rapidly hydrate the skin and lock in moisture. Treatment includes nail maintenance and buffing.



MANICURE Approx: 45 minutes
Defy the ravages of time with an intensive exfoliating and re-hydrating treatment for the hands. The treatment includes nail maintenance, massage, buffing or polish of your choice.


GALAPITA BODY SCRUB Approx: 45 minutes
Handed down through generations, our luxurious body scrubs are one of the great secrets of courtly beauty care. This treatment will exfoliate and deep cleanse rough and dry skin to eliminate dead skin in order to stimulate and regenerate new ones. A gentle massage from neck to toes with one of our soft herbal body scrubs stimulate blood circulation while smoothening, softening, nourishing and rejuvenating the skin. This invigorating treatment will help reveal a radiant complexion.


OSHADHI Approx: 60 minutes
The Oshadhi is an Ayurvedic herbal wrap in which the therapist first applies dosha specific oils to your body.
You will then be cocooned in a warm, moist herbal wrap. This therapeutic treatment calms and relaxes the
physiology, while encouraging the elimination of toxins.



SWEDANA Approx: 30 minutes
The Swedana is a herbal steam treatment that helps mobilize toxicity or “Ama” in the physiology. It opens the
channels of circulation (Srotas) allowing impurities to move into the gastrointestinal tract, to be eliminated.
The Swedana relaxes the body, reduces tension and allows toxins to be eliminated through the sweat glands.


BUFFALO YOGHURT THERAPY Approx: 90 minutes
An hour long massage using traditional and modern techniques with your choice of our luxurious oils. Then the entire body and face is covered in your choice of our special body scrubs to gently exfoliate your skin. After a quick
shower, cool fresh buffalo yoghurt is then smoothed over your skin. The yoghurt enzymes stimulate cell activity and restores the Ph balance of the skin, which feels soft as silk after the yoghurt is washed away and followed by
herbal sauna and bath.


SPIRULINA THERAPY Approx : 60 minutes
The entire body and face is covered with a paste of Spirulina followed by a herbal bath,
after which you feel completely rejuvenated and stimulated.


HERBAL BATH Approx: 45 minutes
The exotic herbal bath comes in several combinations of essential oils, flowers and leaves.