Wellness Treatments

Ayurvedic Treatments

Please note that each of the Ayurvedic Treatments described below requires that the client first complete a thorough initial consultation, unless the client is being referred for a specific treatment from another health practitioner.

Shirodhara

Therapeutic administration of warm oil in a continuous gentle stream over the center of forehead, specifically at the location of the third eye or the sthapani marma point. The client lies comfortably supported on their back. This treatment is deeply soothing and rejuvenating to the mind and nervous system. The particular oils used and length of time for the treatment are determined by the consultant after the initial consultation. There are shower facilities available on-site.

Marma Therapy

Is a therapeutic treatment wherein the client remains fully clothed. Specific locations of the body called Marma points are pressed to facilitate energy movement in the area and corresponding organs, similar to acupressure massage. Which points or sequence of points and whether or not essential oils are used on the marmani is determined by the consultant after the initial consultation.

External Basthi

External application of a warm pool of purified butter (ghee) or oil over a localized area. The pool is formed using ring of wheat dough as a containing wall, then gently applying warm oil (or ghee) to fill the bottom of the pool. If an external Basthi is indicated during the consultation, the consultant will specify the location and the constituents to be used. The warm pool of oil (or ghee) is allowed to penetrate deeply into the specified area for 30 minutes. During which time, the therapist may also provide a parallel treatment (such as foot massage or yogic healing) if it is supportive to the main treatment, the external Basthi. If the client has an allergy to wheat, a non-wheat flour will be used to make the dough. Commonly used locations for external Basthis include but not limited to:

• Eyes (Netra Basthi)

  helps to reduce eye strain, tension, heat and floaters, helps to improve eyesight and calm and nourish the nervous system. This treatment uses warm ghee.

• Lower back and sacrum (Kati Basthi)

  helps to reduce low back tension and pain and nourishes the area.

• Full back (Prushta)

  helps to reduce tension and pain along the spinal column from C7 to the sacrum and nourishes the area.

• Heart (Hrid Basthi)

  helps to reduce physical and emotional tension in and around the heart.

• Stomach (Nabhi Basthi)

  helps to reduce physical and emotional tension in and around the stomach and digestive system.

Other organs and joints may also serve as the location for this treatment, as determined by the consultant after the initial consultation.