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Njavara Kizhi — Traditional Rice Poultice Massage
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Njavara Kizhi

Traditional Rice Poultice Massage

Warmth, Rice and Quiet Care

"A traditional Ayurvedic ritual using a warm poultice of traditional rice preparation, herbs and milk as a slow sensory experience."

Available at our York studio

Treatment Duration

60 minutes

Treatment Price

£95

Treatment Duration

90 minutes

Treatment Price

£125

Overview

What is Njavara Kizhi?

Njavara Kizhi is one of Ayurveda's most nourishing Kizhi practices, using warm poultices made from Njavara rice cooked in a herbal decoction and milk. Gently massaged over the body, these fragrant bundles are valued for warmth, texture and a slow sensory experience.

At The Ayur Chikitsa in York, every Njavara Kizhi treatment is personalised following your Ayurvedic consultation, with herb blends and oils chosen to reflect your constitution (Prakriti) and current wellbeing priorities. Ideal for anyone drawn to Ayurveda's slower, more nurturing side, this luxurious ritual invites the body to soften while offering a beautifully sensory experience. A signature Ayurvedic rice-poultice ritual in York, Njavara Kizhi is a treatment to be truly savoured.

Privacy & Comfort

Massage is not performed on private or intimate areas of the body. Your privacy, dignity and comfort are respected throughout the treatment.

What is Included

  • Njavara Kizhi — 60 minutes
  • Brief Ayurvedic wellbeing check-in
  • Special herbal oils selected by the practitioner based on the client information provided
  • Personalised aftercare guidance

Time and cost

How long is the ritual and cost of the ritual

Time: 60 minutes

Cost: £95

Time: 90 minutes

Cost: £125

Ritual treatments are paid at the York Treatment Studio. In-person card payments are processed securely through SumUp.

York Treatment Studio3 Wain CloseYorkYO32 9YQUnited Kingdom

Benefits

Benefits of the ritual

Nourishes and moisturises the skin
Traditionally valued for the sensation of firmness and warmth
Offers a sense of warmth and grounding
A warm, textured ritual for the skin
A deeply slow, nurturing experience

Suitability

Is this ritual right for you?

Who this ritual may suit

  • A soft, nurturing warm-poultice ritual
  • The sensation of firmness and warmth
  • Long days on your feet
  • Anyone drawn to a slow, nurturing Ayurvedic rice-poultice ritual

Who should avoid or check first

  • Have acute inflammation
  • Have open wounds or burns
  • Have known dairy allergies (please disclose during consultation)
  • Have contagious skin conditions
  • Have a fever
  • Are pregnant unless appropriate modifications are made

A brief Ayurvedic wellbeing check-in is completed before every treatment.

Ayurvedic therapies are traditional practices that support general wellbeing. They are not a substitute for medical diagnosis, advice or treatment, and no claim is made to treat, cure or prevent any medical condition. Please continue with any medication prescribed by your doctor, and speak to your GP about new or persistent symptoms.