Rose Heart Bath (Urobasti)

A dough dam is placed over the heart region and filled with a mixture of warm milk or ghee, rose essential oil, and herbs such as arjuna, rose and hibiscus.  This nurturing treatment soothes and nourishes the physical heart and emotions. It can be a powerful cathartic experience.

Adrenal Bath or Katti Basti

Warm medicated oil or ghee, retained by a dough dam, is placed over the kidney/adrenal area.  This treatment stimulates and nourishes the adrenal glands which may reduce stress and improve adrenal function. It can also be applied to the lower back to relieve chronic neuromuscular pain or inflammation.

Rejuvenation Therapies

Transformational Pancha Karma

Therapy Descriptions

Abhyanga

    We offer extensive detox programs including traditional ayurvedic Pancha Karma programs and holistic liver and kidney detoxification programs. Pancha Karma often includes a variety of restorative therapies that can also stand alone. These therapies involve the use of herbal oils held in place over specific organs or applied all over the body. In the Indian medical system of Ayurveda, massaging oils into the skin is equated with love. It is called snehana and literally means, “tender, loving embrace.” Many common health complaints can be alleviated by the practice of snehana.

    Our most popular stand-alone treatment is the Bliss therapy, which includes a two-person synchronized oil massage, shirodhara and herbal steam therapy. It is the basis of our pancha karma programs, but by itself is particularly useful for health problems associated with and stress, grief, and aging.

Using various techniques to determine your native constitution and your imbalances (pulse, iridology, tongue, and health interview) we recommend the best combination of herbs, lifestyle & bodywork for your individual needs.