Our Therapies
We offer extensive detox programs including traditional ayurvedic Pancha
Karma programs and holistic liver and kidney detoxification programs.
Pancha Karmaincludes 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.
Bliss Therapy
A perfect way to de-stress the body and mind, It combines
the Abhyanga, Shirodhara and Swedana therapies to rejuvenate and recharge
you in a most delightful way. A Bliss Therapy is the basic foundation
of most Pancha Karma programs.
Swedana
Swedana is an herbal steam therapy using freshly dried
herbs. It generally follows massages and other Ayurvedic bodywork to
warm the body, help it absorb the oils, and eliminate toxins through
sweat.
Abhyanga
Abhyanga is an enlivening and revitalizing synchronized
massage performed by One or two therapists with warmed
herbal oils. It stimulates arterial and lymphatic circulation, activates
marmas and the nadi system to enliven and revitalize the body. It is
part of every pancha karma program.
Shirodhara
A continuous stream of warm oil flows gently over the
forehead and scalp, stimulating the sixth chakra (third eye) and profoundly
relaxing the nervous system. Tibetan massage techniques are added in
longer sessions to help balance and soothe the mind and improve mental
clarity. Click here for more information.
Ayurvedic Consultations
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.
Thyroid / Throat Bath
Warm medicated oil or ghee, retained by a dough dam, is placed over
the thyroid area on the throat. This treatment is said to stimulate and
nourishes thyroid glands and may be particularly helpful for thyroid
function, neck pain and 5th chakra issues.
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.
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.
Ghee Eyebath (Netrabasti)
Bathing the eyes in ghee is an exotic and soothing experience that greatly
eases chronic eye dryness, mental tension, eyestrain and glaucoma. It
also is said to nourish the nervous system, brain and increase memory.
A dough goggle is place around the eyes and filled with pure, organic
warmed ghee.
Sinus Therapy (Nasya)
Steam therapy followed by a face, neck and scalp massage ends with application
of herbalized oil or ghee into the sinuses. This soothing treatment is
said to tonify the eyes and sinuses, relieve neck and jaw tension, and
nourish the brain. Oil and ghee also release old, stuck mucus in the
nasal passages.
Udwartana
Udwartana is an exfoliating lymphatic massage
using pastes of barley, chick pea and graham flours along with herbs
that are tuned to the client’s
needs. This massage balances vata, removes fat, cleanses and nourishes
the skin and increases circulation. It is best for Vata and Kapha types.
Pinda Swedana
Pinda swedana is a massage used in pancha karma to
heal Vata diseases, especially neuromuscular disorders, improve blood
circulation and remove wastes. This massage uses cloth boluses often
filled with cooked rice, milk and herbs. It is always performed with
abhyanga and svedana.
Garshana
Garshana is a dry massage done with wool, raw silk, or exfoliating gloves.
It is performed quickly to remove dry skin and stimulate lymphatic drainage
and circulation.
Marma Abhyanga
Marma points are positions on the body where the physical,
and energetic bodies meet. A marma massage revitalizes organs and body
systems by removing blockages of stagnant energy. It also affects the
chakra energy and balances the doshas. Marma massage is often part of
pancha karma.
"You already have the precious mixture that will make you well. Use it."
~
Rumi
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