In the classic ayurveda texts, baths are mentioned as a particularly effective form of overheating therapy (Svedana). Our thermal water, which has stored warmth and tranquility at a depth of 2000m for thousands of years (comes from the depths at 86°C), is a special highlight of deep relaxation for most Pancha Karma guests.

Stages of Ayurvedic cleansing therapy

• Snehana (internal and external rites)
• Svedana (overheating)
• Shodana (Detoxification)

After oiling, heat is either applied to the whole body or only to a specific part of the body. The oils used in the soothing Ayurvedic massage loosen the hardened and tense ones Tissue. The synchronous oil massages dissolve toxins and other stressful substances that have been deposited for years and that can lead to illness and premature aging.

effect of heat therapy

These dissolved waste products can best be removed from the affected tissues via blood and lymph. The application of heat expands the blood and lymphatic vessels so that this transport can take place without blockages.
Many of these contaminated sites are acidic and cause our body environment to become acidic. Normal metabolic processes are hampered by this overacidification.

Thermal water with »buffer effect«

According to balneochemical tests, the thermal water from soma is sodium bicarbonate chloride mineral thermal water. Due to this composition, our healing water has a deacidifying effect. The sodium bicarbonate it contains has what is known as a “buffer effect”, it neutralizes acids.

Bath cures with mineral thermal waters should be used in the following diseases are carried out

• chronic inflammatory and degenerative diseases of the musculoskeletal system
• Post-traumatic damage to the musculoskeletal system
• Paralysis of various origins
• Neurovegetative regulation disorders
• Functional cardiovascular diseases
• Neuralgia
• Old age problems

March 22nd is World Water Day, take advantage of this and experience your first bath in soma. Arrange an appointment by phone on +43 (0) 7732 455 76 or by e-mail to kuren@somamed.at. We would be happy to advise you on our range of treatments and answer your questions.