Ayurvedic Services
Derived from an ancient Indian tradition, these treatments are designed to help loosen toxins in the body and release excesses. The goal in all the treatments is to restore balance and establish calm and harmony. They are deeply cleansing and purifying to the mind, body, and soul. The treatments have a rhythm and flow that covers the entire body. Herbalized oils are used which target your individual imbalances.
Ayurvedic Relaxing Massage with warm sesame oil (abhyanga)
Good for removing tension, reducing stress, and calming the nervous system especially for stressed out Vata types (Vata is the main dosha involved in the sense of touch - hence massage is very helpful ). Its a gentle (no deep pressure used), rhythmic massage using marma point (vital energy centres) stimulation, to enhance skin tone, improve circulation, detoxify, revitalize and relax body and mind. Ideal with symptoms such as stress, insomnia, poor energy levels or immunity, and chronic pain or musculo-skeletal problems. Ideally followed by a Swedana.
75 minutes $ 110
Shirodhara warm oil treatment
This sublime therapy works on cerebral system, relaxing the nervous system and balancing Vata in the head region. It is used to treat all aggravated Vata complaints such as insomnia, stress, anxiety, depression, hair loss and fatigue. It also helps treat high blood pressure. It helps in synchronizes brain waves and profoundly coordinates and calms the mind, body, and spirit. Shirodhara enhances blood circulation to the brain, improves memory, nourishes the hair, and scalp and aids in the release of stress and tension. Treatment starts with a short head massage, then a continuous stream of warm oil on the forehead (third eye), finishing with a gentle scalp massage. This leads to a sense of deep relaxation and inner peace, usually only to be achieved through regular meditation. Traditionally given for 7 days in a row, a good compromise is to have this once a week until the desired effect is achieved (ideally 7 treatments). A charge is made for the 1 liter of organic Shirodhara oil used, which you can use for self massage at home. Can be combined with a full body massage for a sublime treat!
90 minutes $ 150 First treatment
$ 100 second treatment
Ayurvedic Sinus Treatment or Nasya
Reduce Sinus Inflammation with Nasya Oil
The nose is the doorway to our brain and it is also the doorway to consciousness. This treatment is designed to clear the sinuses and allow proper flow within the head and neck area. It works on all the senses and creates a wonderful opening and sense of clearing. It starts with a head, neck, and shoulder massage, then a facial massage, focusing on the sinus points. After a herbal steam inhalation, herbal nose drops (nasya) are used. Another massage aids their absorption. This is a great treatment for those with chronic sinusitis or congestion problems, and can benefit in the Spring time after a sluggish Winter. Also good for allergies, headaches, asthma, eye troubles and problems of the neck and head regions. Can be combined with a full body massage for a top to toe treatment. Nasya is one of the five purification methods in panchakarma therapy and is also commonly done as an Ayuvedic treatment on its own. Treatment is good and beneficial for all doshas, particulary vata and kapha. Nasya is praised in yoga because of its effects on concentration and meditation.
60 minutes $ 65
Ayurvedic Energy Balancing (Marma) This treatment focuses on opening and balancing energy flow according to the Indian energy system. Marma points, similar to acupressure points, are stimulated with herbal oils using circular motions. You will feel refreshed and energized after this session.
80 minutes: $125
Ayurvedic Sinus Treatment (Shiro-Abhyanga-Nasya) This is a head, neck, and shoulder oil application, a facial lymphatic treatment, followed by deep inhalation of aromatic steam and herbalized nose drops (nasya). This treatment is designed to help clear impurities from the head area, opening the sinuses and stimulating the proper flow within the head and neck area. It works on all the senses and creates a wonderful opening and clearing of this area. This is a great treatment for those of us who are bombarded with pollutants, sensory stimulation, and for those who experience chronic head and neck problems including allergies, headaches, asthma, and eye troubles. It is also a wonderful treatment for those suffering from any problems of the neck and head regions. The 80-minute session includes a full body herbalized oil treatment that deeply relaxes the entire system.
90 minutes: $150
Herbal Oil Treatment and Exfoliation (Abhyanga-Garshana) This is an ancient Ayurvedic treatment, featuring a dry lymphatic skin brushing with a silk glove, followed by an individualized herbal oil treatment. The brushing (garshana) increases circulation, and cleans the skin so herbal oil treatment can penetrate deeply. These handmade gloves are yours to take with you after the treatment to use at home. The individually prepared herbal-oil application (abhyanga) nourishes the skin, aids in removing impurities, stimulates both arterial and lymphatic circulation, and relaxes the mind and body, promoting overall healing. This treatment enhances the ability of nutrients to reach starved cells and also removes stagnant waste. The desired result is a heightened state of awareness that will direct the internal healing system of the body
.
90 minutes $160;
Vigorous Herbal Oil Application and Steam Treatment (Vishesh-Swedna) Vishesh is a rhythmic, vigorous treatment using herbalized oils specific to your current imbalances. This treatment breaks up adhesions, stimulates lymphatic flow, and guides impurities out of the body. When certain channels are blocked then neither awareness nor blood can access deeply seated tissues. For certain body types and imbalances, this is an essential therapeutic approach. You will then relax on the table while a light tent is placed over you with your head staying out. Steam with special herbs is started and you are kept cool on the heart and pubic bone and cold cloths over the head. This allows the vital organs to remain cool during the Swedna. You will relax for a few minutes at the close of the treatment. This combination is wonderful for loosening impurities and guiding them out of the body. The vigorous strokes get the circulation moving while the herbalized steam helps to soften the tissues allowing the toxins to then be sweated out. The herbs used are cleansing to the blood and lymphatic system and are greatly rejuvenating.
90 minutes: $170
Udvartina-Swedna Udvartina is a deeply penetrating herbal paste lymphatic treatment. It's exfoliating and conditioning to the skin and a deeply cleansing treatment which presses stagnant lymphatic toxins out of the body. You will then relax on the table while a light tent is placed over you with your head staying out. Steam with special herbs is started and you are kept cool with ice in a dry cloth on the heart and pubic bone and cold cloths over the head. You will relax for a few minutes at the close of the treatment.
90 minutes: $170
Ayurvedic Steam Tent ( Swedna )
After your massage you can also take an Ayurvedic steam bath in our tent that will ensure the deep penetration of oil into the skin and the removal of aggravated doshas and toxins. The use of steam to encourage sweating has long been recognized as a natural and effective way to encourage the process of detoxification.
15 minutes, $ 35 30 minutes , $65 45 minutes , $ 75
For all treatments: Please try and arrange a time when you can go home and rest afterwards, especially the Shirodhara treatment. All massage helps in loosening toxins from the body, thereby rejuvenating the system. So drink lots of warm water afterwards and take it easy. Please bring a hat to keep the head warm after treatments. Organic products are used in all our treatments. Sesame seed oil is used for all treatments, unless a more cooling oil is required, or one for joint pain. Sesame oil is a natural source of Vitamine E and rich in magnesium, copper, calcium, iron, zinc and vitamin B6.
Derived from an ancient Indian tradition, these treatments are designed to help loosen toxins in the body and release excesses. The goal in all the treatments is to restore balance and establish calm and harmony. They are deeply cleansing and purifying to the mind, body, and soul. The treatments have a rhythm and flow that covers the entire body. Herbalized oils are used which target your individual imbalances.
Ayurvedic Relaxing Massage with warm sesame oil (abhyanga)
Good for removing tension, reducing stress, and calming the nervous system especially for stressed out Vata types (Vata is the main dosha involved in the sense of touch - hence massage is very helpful ). Its a gentle (no deep pressure used), rhythmic massage using marma point (vital energy centres) stimulation, to enhance skin tone, improve circulation, detoxify, revitalize and relax body and mind. Ideal with symptoms such as stress, insomnia, poor energy levels or immunity, and chronic pain or musculo-skeletal problems. Ideally followed by a Swedana.
75 minutes $ 110
Shirodhara warm oil treatment
This sublime therapy works on cerebral system, relaxing the nervous system and balancing Vata in the head region. It is used to treat all aggravated Vata complaints such as insomnia, stress, anxiety, depression, hair loss and fatigue. It also helps treat high blood pressure. It helps in synchronizes brain waves and profoundly coordinates and calms the mind, body, and spirit. Shirodhara enhances blood circulation to the brain, improves memory, nourishes the hair, and scalp and aids in the release of stress and tension. Treatment starts with a short head massage, then a continuous stream of warm oil on the forehead (third eye), finishing with a gentle scalp massage. This leads to a sense of deep relaxation and inner peace, usually only to be achieved through regular meditation. Traditionally given for 7 days in a row, a good compromise is to have this once a week until the desired effect is achieved (ideally 7 treatments). A charge is made for the 1 liter of organic Shirodhara oil used, which you can use for self massage at home. Can be combined with a full body massage for a sublime treat!
90 minutes $ 150 First treatment
$ 100 second treatment
Ayurvedic Sinus Treatment or Nasya
Reduce Sinus Inflammation with Nasya Oil
The nose is the doorway to our brain and it is also the doorway to consciousness. This treatment is designed to clear the sinuses and allow proper flow within the head and neck area. It works on all the senses and creates a wonderful opening and sense of clearing. It starts with a head, neck, and shoulder massage, then a facial massage, focusing on the sinus points. After a herbal steam inhalation, herbal nose drops (nasya) are used. Another massage aids their absorption. This is a great treatment for those with chronic sinusitis or congestion problems, and can benefit in the Spring time after a sluggish Winter. Also good for allergies, headaches, asthma, eye troubles and problems of the neck and head regions. Can be combined with a full body massage for a top to toe treatment. Nasya is one of the five purification methods in panchakarma therapy and is also commonly done as an Ayuvedic treatment on its own. Treatment is good and beneficial for all doshas, particulary vata and kapha. Nasya is praised in yoga because of its effects on concentration and meditation.
60 minutes $ 65
Ayurvedic Energy Balancing (Marma) This treatment focuses on opening and balancing energy flow according to the Indian energy system. Marma points, similar to acupressure points, are stimulated with herbal oils using circular motions. You will feel refreshed and energized after this session.
80 minutes: $125
Ayurvedic Sinus Treatment (Shiro-Abhyanga-Nasya) This is a head, neck, and shoulder oil application, a facial lymphatic treatment, followed by deep inhalation of aromatic steam and herbalized nose drops (nasya). This treatment is designed to help clear impurities from the head area, opening the sinuses and stimulating the proper flow within the head and neck area. It works on all the senses and creates a wonderful opening and clearing of this area. This is a great treatment for those of us who are bombarded with pollutants, sensory stimulation, and for those who experience chronic head and neck problems including allergies, headaches, asthma, and eye troubles. It is also a wonderful treatment for those suffering from any problems of the neck and head regions. The 80-minute session includes a full body herbalized oil treatment that deeply relaxes the entire system.
90 minutes: $150
Herbal Oil Treatment and Exfoliation (Abhyanga-Garshana) This is an ancient Ayurvedic treatment, featuring a dry lymphatic skin brushing with a silk glove, followed by an individualized herbal oil treatment. The brushing (garshana) increases circulation, and cleans the skin so herbal oil treatment can penetrate deeply. These handmade gloves are yours to take with you after the treatment to use at home. The individually prepared herbal-oil application (abhyanga) nourishes the skin, aids in removing impurities, stimulates both arterial and lymphatic circulation, and relaxes the mind and body, promoting overall healing. This treatment enhances the ability of nutrients to reach starved cells and also removes stagnant waste. The desired result is a heightened state of awareness that will direct the internal healing system of the body
.
90 minutes $160;
Vigorous Herbal Oil Application and Steam Treatment (Vishesh-Swedna) Vishesh is a rhythmic, vigorous treatment using herbalized oils specific to your current imbalances. This treatment breaks up adhesions, stimulates lymphatic flow, and guides impurities out of the body. When certain channels are blocked then neither awareness nor blood can access deeply seated tissues. For certain body types and imbalances, this is an essential therapeutic approach. You will then relax on the table while a light tent is placed over you with your head staying out. Steam with special herbs is started and you are kept cool on the heart and pubic bone and cold cloths over the head. This allows the vital organs to remain cool during the Swedna. You will relax for a few minutes at the close of the treatment. This combination is wonderful for loosening impurities and guiding them out of the body. The vigorous strokes get the circulation moving while the herbalized steam helps to soften the tissues allowing the toxins to then be sweated out. The herbs used are cleansing to the blood and lymphatic system and are greatly rejuvenating.
90 minutes: $170
Udvartina-Swedna Udvartina is a deeply penetrating herbal paste lymphatic treatment. It's exfoliating and conditioning to the skin and a deeply cleansing treatment which presses stagnant lymphatic toxins out of the body. You will then relax on the table while a light tent is placed over you with your head staying out. Steam with special herbs is started and you are kept cool with ice in a dry cloth on the heart and pubic bone and cold cloths over the head. You will relax for a few minutes at the close of the treatment.
90 minutes: $170
Ayurvedic Steam Tent ( Swedna )
After your massage you can also take an Ayurvedic steam bath in our tent that will ensure the deep penetration of oil into the skin and the removal of aggravated doshas and toxins. The use of steam to encourage sweating has long been recognized as a natural and effective way to encourage the process of detoxification.
15 minutes, $ 35 30 minutes , $65 45 minutes , $ 75
For all treatments: Please try and arrange a time when you can go home and rest afterwards, especially the Shirodhara treatment. All massage helps in loosening toxins from the body, thereby rejuvenating the system. So drink lots of warm water afterwards and take it easy. Please bring a hat to keep the head warm after treatments. Organic products are used in all our treatments. Sesame seed oil is used for all treatments, unless a more cooling oil is required, or one for joint pain. Sesame oil is a natural source of Vitamine E and rich in magnesium, copper, calcium, iron, zinc and vitamin B6.