Ayurvedic Body Therapies

60 minute Abhyanga/$120

A warm herbal infused massage oil is chosen for your particular constitution. The copious amount of warm oil coupled with the rhythmic strokes, warm the skin and open the pores, blood and lymph circulation which delivers the oil and the medicinal herbs through the skin and into the body. The nervous system is calmed and Vata (Air & Space) elements in the body/mind are pacified leaving you feeling deeply nourished and peaceful.

Two Practitioners (Two Hearts ~ Four Hands) Abhyanga/$135

Dosha balancing herbalized whole body oil application by two therapists. Assist in pacifying Vata dosha (air and ether elements), slows the aging process, relieves fatigue, nourishes the nervous system which brings improvement to all the body systems, reduces stress symptoms, and improves sleep

1 Hour Shirodhara/$120

After a short abhyanga to your head, face, hands and feet, a steady stream of warm Dosha pacifying herbalized oil is gently poured across the forehead while you are lying on the massage table.  Deeply nourishing and calming to the central nervous system, along with activation of the Ajna chakra (third eye) or intuitive center. This is the perfect therapy to reduce stress.

1 hour Udwarthanam/$100

Herbalized powder is rubbed into the skin in an upward and vigorous manner toward the heart. Designed to reduce the congesting effects of Kapha aggravation, reduce fatty deposits, strengthen muscles and improve skin quality. Can be done either moist like a paste or dry depending upon the specific issues.

30 minute Vasti/$85

A dough dam is place upon the skin over an area that is in need of healing such as a back spasm, or knee joint issue, tight painful shoulder area etc...  This deeply nurA dough dam is place upon the skin over an area that is in need of healing . This deeply nurturing therapy when applied over the heart (Hrud Vasti) is healing to both body and spirit. Warm herbalized oil is poured into the dough dam which then rests over this area for a period of time allowing the tissues to relax with the warmth, and skin to absorb the healing herbs contained in the oil.

30 minute Picchu/$75

Pichu is a potent treatment for a variety of ailments of the whole body. During this treatment, a layer of cotton is soaked with warm medicated oil then applied over the affected area. The oil is replaced periodically to keep it warm and therapeutic.  Wonderful for balancing Vata Dosha 

and issues of the nervous system. 

1 Hour Garshana/$85

 Dry lymphatic, skin-exfoliating vigorous full body massage with raw silk gloves.  The friction of this massage creates static electricity supporting lymph flow and balance to the blood pH.  Excellent therapy for moving stagnancy in the tissues and balancing Kapha Dosha

1 hour Pinda Swedana/$120

In this therapy, warm cloth boluses, prepared with herbs, milk, and rice, are massaged into the entire body. Pinda Swedana is a type of therapy in which hot boluses containing various types of fresh plants and other herbal ingredients are gently applied over the body. It is a swedana (fomentation) therapy commonly used for pain relief and reducing inflammation.

Passive heat or fomentation given to a part of the body or the whole body with the help of a bolus containing medicated leaves is known as patra pinda swedana. 

30 minute Nasya/$50

A therapeutic treatment for the nose, throat, sinuses and head. Herbal oil is gently poured into the nostrils, while inhaling. An effective remedy for congestion, allergies, sinusitis, headaches, migraine, rhinitis and other nasal infections. Cleanse, purify and strengthen the nasal passages allowing you to breathe fully and easily again.