If you would like to experience one of Ayurveda’s most distinctive healing traditions, Podikizhi offers a truly memorable wellness ritual. During this treatment, your SPA VILNIUS therapist uses warm cotton herbal poultices, carefully heated in aromatic oil and rhythmically applied across the body to deliver deep, comforting warmth.
The combination of therapeutic heat and gentle pressure helps release muscular tension, particularly in the back, shoulders and lower back, while encouraging deep relaxation and supporting the body’s natural recovery. This treatment is especially appreciated by guests experiencing physical fatigue, prolonged periods of desk work or muscle soreness after more intensive activity.
In Ayurvedic practice, Podikizhi is traditionally recommended to help relieve discomfort associated with arthritis, muscle spasms, joint swelling and recovery following physical injuries, providing targeted support for rehabilitation and overall wellbeing.
Benefits of the Treatment
- Promotes healthy peripheral circulation.
- Helps relieve muscle pain and tension.
- Supports muscle strength and tone.
- Helps firm the skin while supporting the body’s natural detoxification processes.
- Encourages recovery after physical exertion or injury.
- Helps reduce joint swelling and muscle spasms.
- Supports better sleep quality.
- Helps relieve stress and promote overall wellbeing.
Treatment Journey
- A personal consultation to discuss your concerns, wellbeing goals and to explain each stage of the treatment.
- The massage begins on the lower back and gluteal area, gradually progressing upwards towards the shoulders and neck.
- The first part of the treatment is performed by hand, preparing the muscles for deeper therapeutic work.
- Warm herbal poultices, heated in aromatic oil, are then applied using rhythmic, targeted pressure, with particular attention given to the spine, lower back and shoulders—areas where tension and discomfort most commonly accumulate.
- Personalised recommendations from your therapist to help you prolong the benefits of the treatment throughout the rest of your day.
- Time to unwind in the relaxation lounge and enjoy a peaceful moment after your treatment.
Recommendations
To maximise the benefits of the treatment, we recommend spending the rest of the day at a slower pace. Avoid rushing or strenuous activities, allowing your body to fully absorb the therapeutic warmth and the restorative properties of the herbal poultices.
