Shastika Shali Treatment

Prepared from scratch, our Shastika Shali treatment is known for strengthening and rejuvenating the body. 

A deeply invigorating massage using small linen bags filled with medicinally prepared rice. The rice is prepared in milk and mixed with a special herbal decoction. Also called Navarakizhi, Shastika Shali is a specialised rice massage treatment.

A special type of rice from Kerala is cooked with milk and a herbal decoction of Bala and Dashamoola kashayam. After the application of warm oil, the rice boluses are used to massage, then the medicated rice is spread over the body. Check out the video to see snippets of the process.

The bags are evenly massaged from the neck downwards to induce sweat. This is highly rejuvenating, nourishing and strengthening. It helps to improve the overall appearance of the skin, nourishes depleted muscles and improves overall energy.

The treatment is beneficial for motor neurone disease, muscular skeletal ailments, osteoarthritis, anti ageing, provides strength (Bala) to the body especially mamsa, asthi and majja dhatu (muscle, bone and bone marrow).

If you are interested in learning about this treatment and more like it, we have our next student course coming up on November 23rd - The Abhyanga Massage Therapist Training Course. Check the link in bio for all booking and course information.

Did you know our detailed treatment menu PDF is available for download online if you’d like to have a read through all of our treatments.