Navarakizhi and Navara Facial: The Ayurvedic Beauty Therapy | Procedure and Benefits

🌾 Navarakizhi Ayurvedic Therapy

Also known as Shashtika Shali Pinda Sweda.

Navarakizhi is one of Ayurveda’s most cherished treatments. This ancient practice, rooted in classical Indian medicine, combines the healing properties of medicinal rice (Navara) with precise massage techniques to deliver deep rejuvenation.

“Navara rice is chosen for its brimhana (nourishing) and balya (strengthening) properties, according to the Charaka Samhita.”

✅ Reviewed by Dr. Sumana
Dr. Sumana, a senior Ayurvedic specialist at Adyant Ayurveda, Indiranagar, brings over 23 years of expertise in Panchakarma and Ayurvedic beauty therapies. She is known for her clinical skills in neuromuscular disorders, skin rejuvenation, and women’s wellness.

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📝 Quick Highlights

✅ Deep muscle rejuvenation with medicated rice boluses
✅ Relief from stiffness, fatigue, and joint pain
✅ Effective for neurological issues and post-stroke rehab
✅ Navara Facial: natural glow & wrinkle reduction
✅ Available at 4 centers across Bangalore – Jayanagar, Indiranagar, Kalyan Nagar, RR Nagar

🌿 What is Navarakizhi Ayurvedic Treatment?

Navarakizhi is a specialized form of Swedana therapy, where warm boluses filled with medicated Navara rice are applied to the body. Unlike conventional massages, it delivers therapeutic effects on muscular, neurological, and energetic levels.

🌾 What Makes Navara Rice Special?

The Navara variety, used in Navarakizhi, is a red-husked Ayurvedic rice native to Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Known for:

• Richness in Vitamin B, amino acids, and antioxidants

• 60-day harvest cycle and grown using organic methods

• Mentioned in Sahasrayoga and Bhavaprakasha as Brimhana (nourishing) and Balya (strengthening)

It’s so revered that Kerala’s Navara Rice has GI (Geographical Indication) status.

🔄 Procedure of Navarakizhi

🛠 Preparation Phase

• Selection of Navara rice

• Cooking in herbal decoction

• Tied into boluses with muslin cloth

💆‍♀️ Application Phase

• Full-body Abhyanga (oil massage)

• Boluses dipped in warm herbal milk

• Rhythmic strokes over the body

• Focus on affected areas, temperature-regulated

⏱ Duration: 45–60 minutes per session
📅 Treatment duration: 7 to 21 days, based on the condition

🌟 Benefits of Navarakizhi

💪 Physical

• Strengthens muscles

• Enhances circulation

• Reduces joint pain and swelling

• Improves flexibility and tone

🧠 Neurological

• Rejuvenates nerve endings

• Supports neuropathy, paralysis, and dystrophy

• Enhances nerve conductivity

🌙 Rejuvenation

• Promotes restful sleep

• Improves energy and vitality

• Enhances skin health and emotional well-being

💆 Navara Facial: Ayurvedic Beauty Therapy

A facial adaptation of Navarakizhi that deeply nourishes the face using Navara rice paste and herbs.

🌼 Ayurvedic Ingredients Used

• Navara Rice (Shashtika Shali) – Brimhana & Balya (nourishing & strengthening)

• Milk – Natural moisturizer and coolant

• Rose Petals – Enhances glow and calms heat

• Kumkumadi Lepa – Ayurvedic glow enhancer

• Triphala & Yashtimadhu (Licorice) – Detoxifies and clears pores

💆 How the Ayurvedic Facial is Performed

1. Herbal Oil Massage (10 mins)
   Customized oil suited to your skin type to relax facial muscles and improve circulation.

2. Facial Scrub with Kumkumadi Lepa + Milk (10 mins)
   Boosts brightness, reduces tan, and enhances skin glow.

3. Herbal Powder Scrub (Triphala + Yashtimadhu) (5 mins)
   Gently removes dead skin cells and clears pores.

4. Facial Steam (5 mins)
   Opens pores, detoxifies skin, and prepares for deeper absorption of herbs.

5. Navara Facial Therapy (25 mins)
   Warm boluses made from Navara rice cooked with Bala Moola decoction and rose petals are gently massaged over the face.

6. Navara Mukha Lepa (5 mins)
   A cooling herbal mask that relaxes, tones, and deeply nourishes the skin.

💖 Key Benefits of Navara Facial

• 🌿 Deep Skin Hydration – Penetrates and nourishes the deeper layers of the skin

• ✨ Natural Radiance – Gently exfoliates, leaving skin brighter and more even-toned

• 🧖‍♀️ Anti-Aging Effect – Reduces fine lines, wrinkles, and early signs of aging

• 🌸 Soothes Sensitive Skin – Ideal for dry, irritated, or inflamed skin

• 🍃 Chemical-Free Glow – 100% natural therapy with no synthetic additives

👥 Ideal Candidates for Navarakizhi

• Arthritis & joint pain

• Muscular dystrophy & degeneration

• Paralysis or neuropathy

• Chronic back pain, fatigue

• Sports injuries & post-stroke rehab

⚠️ Contraindications

“Always consult your Ayurvedic doctor before starting Navarakizhi, especially if you have diabetes, varicose veins, recent fractures, or wounds.”

• Acute fever or infections

• Severe inflammation

• Pregnancy

• Post-surgery (without doctor’s clearance)

🧬 Ayurvedic Perspective

Navarakizhi balances Vata and Kapha doshas, while stabilizing Pitta. It:

• Pacifies aggravated Vata

• Nourishes Dhatus (body tissues)

• Enhances Ojas (vitality)

• Restores internal equilibrium

🔬 How Navarakizhi Works: Mechanism of Action

Navarakizhi combines herbal nutrition, thermal therapy, and manual stimulation, targeting both local and systemic imbalances.

Key Actions:

• 🌡 Heat from boluses opens skin pores, increases capillary blood flow, and relieves muscle tension.

• 💧 Herbal milk & decoction are absorbed transdermally, reducing dryness (Vata) and stiffness (Kapha).

• 🧠 Rhythmic application improves neuromuscular coordination and balances the nervous system.

🔁 Comparison with Other Swedana Therapies

📊 Condition-Based Treatment Chart

“Especially beneficial for individuals with Vata-Kapha prakriti suffering from joint stiffness, muscle wasting, or neurological imbalance.”

“Also supports skin detox and helps in managing psoriasis, eczema, and dryness as part of Panchakarma.”

🔐 Safety & Precautions

While safe and effective, it’s important to:

• ✅ Consult an Ayurvedic physician before starting therapy

• 🚫 Avoid Navarakizhi in:

  • Uncontrolled diabetes or skin ulcers

  • Acute infections

  • Active bleeding conditions or fractures

  • During the first 3 days of menstruation

💼 Treatment Packages at Adyant Ayurveda

🏥 Available at 4 branches in Bangalore:

• Jayanagar

• Indiranagar

• Kalyan Nagar

• Rajarajeshwari Nagar

💳 Packages

• Single session

• 7-day intensive therapy

• 14/21-day full rejuvenation

• Navarakizhi + Navara Facial combo plans

🎁 Special Offer: Book 7 Navarakizhi sessions & get 1 Navara Facial FREE

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🌟 Patient Testimonial

“I was struggling with chronic shoulder stiffness. Within 5 Navarakizhi sessions at Adyant, I felt pain-free and energized. Dr. Sumana’s team is truly experienced!”
— Divya S., Bangalore

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