Ayurvedic

Abhyanga is a unique form of massage, originating in Ayurvedic medicine.  Ayurvedic massage has tremendous benefits to the mind, body, skin and immune system.  It involves copious amounts of medicated heated oils using long strokes all over the body which calms vata disorders such as stiffness, dry muscles and joints.  An additional 15 minute Swedana (steam) accompanies after the massage, allowing medicated oils to penetrate through the skin to heal the body from the inside.

Relieve pain in the knee or bak or neck.  A warm pool of medicated oil is applied directly to either the dacrum, back of the neck or knee.  Provides deep tissure relaxation through heat as well as the addition  of natural, relaxing Ayurvedic herbs to the warm oil.  You will feel the full benefits of the painkilling properies of the medicated warm oil used in Kati (back), or Janu (knee), or Greeva (neck) Basti after a few session.

An Ayurvedic massage which is done with warm medicated herbal oils and herb bags.  These bags or boluses are prepared by a combination of herbs depending on the client’s body type as well as health condition. Herbs are tied in linen cloth to make small bags which are then dipped in warm oils and massaged on the body.  Recommended for arthritis, back pain, stiffness, swelling, inflammatory diseases.

Administered by gently and methodically pouring warm herbal oil over the forehead.  Focusing on Ajna chakra with closed eyes during meditation leads to psychosomatic harmony.  As the oil drips onto the Ajna chakra, it is proposed that the meditation- like effect is a consequence of stilling the mind.  The process brings the nervous system into the depths of inner silence and calms the mind, body, and spirit.  Helps with migraines, anxiety, depression, insomnia, overactive mind, releases serotonin.

Nasya is the nasal administration of medicinal herbs, decoctions and oils. Different types of substances are used to treat many various aliments. Nasya oil is an herbal infused oil which is both nurturing and nourishing, and supports the sinus, nose, throat, and head. It is a balancing formula for all doshas, especially vata, and has been traditionally used to lubricate the nasal passages, improve the voice, and support clear vision.

In Ayurveda, Udwarthanam is one of the most sought after Ayurvedic treatments for weight loss.  It is a special deep tissue massage using herbal powders.  In this procedure, the body may be coated with herbal oils and then herbal powders called Choornams are rubbed forcibly on the body in the upward direction.  The herbal powder is applied and the massage done for about 15 to 45 minutes.  This is concluded by complete rest for half an hour followed by steam and bath.