Ayurvedic Treatments
Kadeevasti / Greevasti / Januvasti
A warm pool of medicated oil held within a dough dam on your lower back, neck, or knee, bathing the area in deep, penetrating warmth.
Kadeevasti, Greevasti, and Januvasti are localized oil pooling therapies in which a dam made from black gram dough is formed over the affected area — the lower back (Kadeevasti), the neck (Greevasti), or the knee (Januvasti). Warm, medicated oil is then poured into this reservoir and maintained at a constant therapeutic temperature. This ingenious technique from the Kerala Ayurvedic tradition allows medicated oil to remain in prolonged, direct contact with the area of pain. The sustained warmth and herbal properties penetrate through the skin into the deeper tissues, nourishing the muscles, ligaments, nerves, and bones. It directly pacifies Vata dosha, the root cause of most musculoskeletal pain in Ayurvedic understanding. The experience is unlike any other. As the warm oil fills the dough reservoir on your body, you feel a spreading, luxurious warmth that melts away tension and pain. The therapist continuously maintains the oil temperature, creating an unbroken flow of healing heat. Many clients describe a profound sense of release and comfort during and after the session.
Key Benefits
Targeted relief for back, neck, or knee pain
Nourishes spinal discs and intervertebral structures
Reduces sciatica and nerve compression symptoms
Improves joint lubrication and flexibility
Strengthens the musculoskeletal system
Deeply pacifies localized Vata imbalance
Frequently Asked Questions
Kadeevasti targets the lower back (lumbar pain, sciatica, disc issues). Greevasti focuses on the cervical neck region (neck stiffness, cervical spondylosis). Januvasti addresses knee pain (osteoarthritis, ligament issues). Our practitioner will recommend the right one during your consultation.
Not at all. The black gram dough is soft, warm, and moulds naturally to your body contours. Most clients find the sensation of warm oil pooling on the body deeply pleasant and comforting.
For acute pain, a course of 7 consecutive sessions is traditionally recommended. For chronic conditions, 14 sessions may be needed. Maintenance treatments once a month help sustain results.
Yes, Kadeevasti and its variants pair wonderfully with Pichu, Sweda with Kizhi, or a full-body Abhyangam for comprehensive pain management.
