Ayurvedic Therapies

Ayurveda, the sister science of yoga, is the art of living well. Practices include daily routine, diet and herbs, and yoga. Regular oil massage, and other Ayurvedic therapies facilitate the release of the negative accumulation of stress, tension and unresolved emotions. Designed to swiftly bring you into balance, Ayurvedic therapies are time-tested and proven ways to create health and well being. Unwind deeply held tensions and habits of thought that keep you from being your fullest self. Reveal the perfect health, unconditional love, happiness and spontaneous joy that are your true nature.

An Ayurvedic Consultation is recommended, so that your therapies may best serve your increasing health and well-being. For ultimate healing experience Panchakarma. Having trouble choosing?  Contact me for a free 10 minute consult. Schedule via email or by calling (907) 235-9642.
 

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Shirodhara

Shirodhara is a very powerful Ayurvedic treatment that facilitates the body’s own healing responses by disarming the stress response aspect of the nervous system (sympathetic) and activating the parasympathetic (healing) response. In addition, it helps us to move from the thinking and doing part of the brain (left) into the being part of our brain (right) which can teach a lot about letting go. It is a like a deep meditation with additional health benefits due to the depth of the relaxation, the stimulation of the forehead center, and the medicine of herbalized oil. A stream, or flow (‘dhara’) of oil is held over the forehead (‘shiro’). The stream of consciousness that enlivens and heals us is more readily able to flow, helping us to see clearly and affect positive change at a deep level. “I offer shirodhara because I think it is a wonderfully helpful treatment. It is indicated for stress of all kinds, greatly reduces physical pain, is very beneficial for preventing migraines, and helps to promote deep sleep and a profound sense of wellness.”

60 minute treatment $90
90 minute treatment $120

Add to another treatment: 35 minutes $55

Marma Massage

Marma points are the junction between consciousness and physiology, the place where the pure consciousness that enlivens us is most accessible in our physical body. Meaning ‘hidden’ or ‘secret’ these juncture points are also a place where vital energy tends to stagnate, leaving us vulnerable to illness. Marma point massage clears those blockages by stimulating and/or pacifying the doshas, enlivening the body and restoring balance.

30 min $65

60 min $90

Abhyanga

Meaning ‘massage’, abhyanga consists of rhythmic repetition of long strokes on the bones and circular strokes on the joints provides for deep cleansing and rejuvenation, increasing circulation, lymphatic flow, and promoting the release of ama (toxins). This is one of the foundational therapies for Panchakarma.

60 min $105

90 min $140

Udvartana

An herbal paste massage, udvartana is particularly effective for reducing kapha. This stimulating, invigorating massage promotes the loss of excess weight and cellulite and assists in the release of ama (toxins).

60 min followed by Swedna $165

Swedna

Steam in a full-body tent, allowing for the head, heart and genitals to remain cool. Excellent for balancing Vata and reducing Kapha, swedna facilitates the release of ama, especially following abhyanga or udvartana.

20-30 minutes $45

Ayurvedic Chakra Treatments

1^st sea salt foot soak and scrub, followed by a jatamansi oil foot massage. Balances the earth element. Affirmation and meditation for the Muladhara chakra.

2^nd sacral basti A dough-dam reservoir of herbalized oil balances the water element in the body. Affirmation and meditation for the Swaddistana chakra.

3rd navel basti A dough-dam reservoir of herbalized oil over the solar plexus balances the fire element in the body. Affirmation and meditation for the Manipurna chakra.

4^th heart basti A dough-dam reservoir of herblized rose ghee over the heart balances the Anahata chakra. Affirmation and meditation for the heart chakra.

5^th throat lepa A moist herbal paste for the neck and upper chest is useful for neck and shoulder pain, chronic upper respiratory difficulties and supports full expression of self. Affirmation and meditation balance the visudda chakra.

Individual chakra 30 minutes $65

With Shirodhara $140

S.A.N. (Shiro-Abhya-Nasya)

A seated invigorating, head, neck and shoulder massage is followed by an eucalyptus steam inhalation, hot towels facial compresses and herbalized ‘nasya’ oil for the nasal passages and sinuses. A salt water gargle to finish leaves you feeling thoroughly cleansed and refreshed. This is a powerful treatment with the potential to eliminate sinus troubles, allergies, headaches and other ear, nose and throat issues by swiftly bringing prana and udana vata into balance.

75 min $115