Onam Glow: Preparing Your Body and Skin for the Festive Spirit
VIBRANCE BLOG
As Onam approaches, Kerala fills with the warmth of tradition, joy, and celebration. The air hums with the sounds of pookalams being made, onakkodi being worn, and thiruvathirakali lighting up every heart. Onam, our grand festival, celebrates King Mahabali’s return and unites us in food, dance, and laughter. But as we get ready to revel in these festivities, it’s just as important to prepare our body, mind, and skin to embrace this joyful season. After all, staying refreshed during the celebrations will help you recover and return to post-Onam life's demands.
Vibrance Spa and Ayurvedic Wellness Centre in Trivandrum, with centres in Pattom and Sreekariyam, offers the perfect blend of relaxation and rejuvenation to ensure you enjoy Onam to the fullest while keeping your body and skin healthy. Here’s how you can get started.
1. Kalari Marma Massage: Invigorate Your Energy
A traditional therapy rooted deep in Kerala’s culture, Kalari Marma Massage is perfect for reviving your energy. This Ayurvedic massage targets the marma points (vital energy points) to balance the body’s energy flow, releasing physical tension and mental stress. As Onam celebrations bring in days filled with dance, music, and feasts, this massage helps you stay energised and in harmony. It stimulates blood circulation, improves flexibility, and prepares you to enjoy the festivities without fatigue.
Vibrance Spa’s expert therapists ensure the pressure applied is tailored to your body’s needs, leaving you refreshed and revitalised.
2. Abhyanga: Ayurvedic Oil Massage for Full-Body Rejuvenation
Abhyanga is an age-old Ayurvedic therapy where warm herbal oils are massaged into the body to nourish your skin, improve circulation, and promote overall health. This luxurious treatment enhances your glow, moisturises the skin deeply, and helps remove toxins from the body.
As Onam is a time for indulgence in feasts and sweets, Abhyanga can help detox and keep your body balanced. This full-body massage relaxes the nervous system, strengthens muscles, and brings radiance to your skin—making you look and feel rejuvenated for the celebrations ahead.
3. Udwarthanam: Ayurvedic Herbal Scrub for Exfoliation and Detox
To achieve smooth, glowing skin, this Onam Udwarthanam is a must. This Ayurvedic herbal scrub uses potent herbs to exfoliate the skin, stimulate the lymphatic system, and improve skin tone. As Onam preparations begin and you find yourself out in the sun, decorating pookalams or participating in traditional games, Udwarthanam can help remove dead skin cells, prevent tanning, and reduce cellulite.
The herbal powders are tailored to your dosha (body constitution) and target deep-seated impurities, leaving your skin vibrant and rejuvenated for Onam. A perfect pre-festival treatment!
4. Shirodhara : Calm Your Mind, Relieve Stress
Onam can be a time of excitement and, sometimes, stress. With the preparations, shopping, and hosting, you must ensure your mind stays calm and stress-free. Shirodhara is a therapeutic practice where a steady stream of warm oil is poured onto the forehead, gently relaxing your mind and body.
This treatment is excellent for relieving anxiety, improving sleep quality, and bringing a sense of deep relaxation, preparing you mentally for the festivities and ensuring you bounce back post-celebrations. A relaxed mind means you can truly enjoy the beauty and joy of Onam.
5. Pizhichil : The Royal Rejuvenation Therapy
For those looking to combine luxury and health, Pizhichil is the perfect treatment. Known as the "Royal Treatment," this therapy involves warm medicated oils being squeezed onto the body in a rhythmic motion, providing deep relaxation while enhancing skin health.
Pizhichil improves muscle tone, boosts immunity, and gives skin a natural glow. It’s particularly beneficial after a long day of festive activities—soothing sore muscles and relieving stress, allowing you to continue enjoying every moment of Onam.
Homecare Tips for Festive Radiance
While these spa and Ayurvedic treatments can work wonders, you can also incorporate a few easy, natural remedies at home to maintain your glow during Onam.
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Hydrate and Moisturize : Drink plenty of water and herbal teas, especially as the heat rises during Onam festivities. To maintain a radiant complexion, use a natural
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Exfoliate Regularly : Before the big day, use homemade scrubs made from rice flour, turmeric, and milk to gently exfoliate your skin. This helps remove dead skin cells and brings out a natural glow.
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Get Enough Rest : Ensure you get enough sleep between the celebrations and preparations. Your body needs time to recover; proper rest ensures your skin looks fresh and vibrant.
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Eat Skin-Friendly Foods : Enjoy the traditional Onam sadhya but also include foods rich in antioxidants, like fruits and vegetables, to keep your skin healthy from the inside out.
Celebrate Onam with Vibrance Spa
At Vibrance Spa and Ayurvedic Wellness Centre, we’re here to ensure you’re ready to celebrate Onam in all its spirit while keeping your skin and body healthy. Whether it’s through our traditional Ayurvedic therapies or rejuvenating spa treatments, our expert team is committed to making you look and feel your best this festive season.
From all of us at Vibrance Spa, we wish you and your family a happy and prosperous Onam! May your days be filled with joy, health, and wellness.
Visit us at our Pattom or Sreekariyam centre to book your pre-Onam treatments today and experience the magic of rejuvenation. Let’s get you glowing for Onam!