Ayurveda Experience
Abhyanga
60 MINUTES $135• 90 MINUTES $150
Abhyanga is an Ayurvedic external therapy meant to nourish the body with healing touch and warmed aromatic herbal oils. Abhyanga’s approach is not only muscular but also cellular. Warm oils deeply penetrate the cells and release physical, mental and emotional toxins. Abhyanga promotes healthy circulation and healthy joints. It is also considered a stress reduction therapy.
Shirodhara
45 MINUTES $145
Shirodhara means a warm, steady, flowing stream of oil like a thread (dhara) carefully poured on your head (shiro) for 30 minutes. It is a most effective treatment for total mental relaxation, giving you a sensation of deep peace while triggering a self-healing body response. Shirodhara is excellent for nervous system disorders, headaches, insomnia, anxiety and depression, among others. On completion of the flow of oil, the client rests for few minutes before the residual oil is wiped from the hair. Some head manipulation will be performed to increase circulation to the scalp. Once home, it is recommended to rest quietly for at least a few hours.
Janu (knee), Kati (back), Greeva (neck) Vasti
45 MINUTES $105
In this procedure warmed aromatic herbal oils is poured over the affected joint and it stagnates inside a vessel made by a special dough for 30 minutes followed by a a skillful massage and fomentation (steam). The herbal oil seeps into the joint, inducing a deep sense of relief and delivering the herbal benefits of the oil while triggering a self-healing body response.
Pichu
45 MINUTES $95
Cotton pads (pichu) are soaked in hot medicated oils and gently placed on sore joints or your back to offer immediate relief from pain and discomfort. The warmth of the soaked pads seeps into the body, inducing a deep sense of relief and delivering the herbal benefits of the medicated oil while triggering a self-healing body response. Indicated to bring relief to back pain, sciatica, osteoarthritis, herniated disks and damaged tissues such as tears.
Shiroabhyanga add-on
30 MINUTES $60
Specialized gentle deep strokes and pressure on various energy channels (marma points) are applied over your entire head (shiro), neck, and shoulders. Warmed aromatic herbal oil is used in this therapy to relieve headaches and tension, improve scalp circulation to strengthen hair roots and improve hair condition, and restore your hair to the optimal health and luster.