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A b h y a n g a

The Ayurvedic massage that allows one to relax, while it improves circulation and eliminates toxins. It is more than just a healing system it is the science and art of natural and balanced living, which helps to achieve longevity. If adopted as a daily practice, Ayurvedic massage techniques can harmonize your body and even help to rejuvenate and prevent dis-eases. The Ayurvedic massage acts as a powerful recharger and rejuvenates the mind-body-spirit connection.

Benefits:

• Restores balance and improve health and wellness
• Strengthens your immune system
• Lubrication of the joints
• Softer, smoother skin
• Enhances your energy, vitality and mental clarity
• Improves and deepens sleep at night

S h i r o d h a r a

Shirodhara is a unique form of ancient therapy used in Ayurvedic massage. It is the continuous flow of warm oil streaming onto the head and scalp. Shirodhara is one of the great purification and rejuvenation therapies. Also known as third eye drip.

Benefits:

• Offers a way to relax the body and mind
• Improves the functions of the five senses and helps to stabilize the nervous system
  
• It is proven useful for helping people get rid of insomnia
  
• Stress management
  
• Stimulates the 'bliss' hormone
• Reduces or alleviates headaches, depression, anxiety
  
• Promotes a nice complexion of the face
  
• Cools down the body and helps to increase our levels of concentration 

M a r m a

Marmas should be understood as junction or meeting places of the 5 organic principles: ligaments, vessels, muscles, bones and joints, with the four types of vessels being the nerves, lymph, arteries and veins. 

Many of the marmas or pressure points of ayurvedic massage correspond to those used in Western reflexology and Japanese Shiatsu.

As vata increases in our body, we experience degeneration. This rigidity can mean becoming fixed in ideas, emotions or physical movements. This treatment is an experience of dynamic and powerful transformation on one or several levels (mental, physical, spiritual or emotional). 

Benefits:

• Digestion and elimination problems
• Nervous system disorders
• Headaches and migraines
• Anxiety and depression
• Stress response, fears and phobias
• Low energy and fatigue
• Breaking through limited belief systems
• Muscular and joint pain

N a s y a

The application of herbalized oil to the nasal passages.

After a head, neck and face massage, steam is applied to the sinus area to “ripen” the site for receiving treatment. Then warm, herbal oil is applied through each nostril while the head is supported in position to absorb the treatment. 

Nasya opens, cleanses, and lubricates the sinus passages, while improving the flow of prana. Nasya relieves imbalances of the head and neck. 

Benefits:

• Chronic Sinus Condition

• Chronic Headaches including Migraine
• Relief from Winter Congestion and dryness
• Insomnia
• Pain and Stiffness in shoulders and neck and TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint)
• Helps to subdue involuntary facial ticks

S h i r o a b h y a n g a

Shiroabhyanga is a beautiful combination of the Shirodhara and Abhyanga treatments in one.

S h i r o-A b h y a n g a-N a s y a

Shiro-Abhyanga-Nasya is a classic Ayurvedic treatment that relieves sinus congestion, soothes away tension in the upper body, and brings clarity to the mind. If you suffer from allergies, asthma, congestion, and colds, the Shiro-Abhyanga-Nasya is an invaluable healing tool.

"While these treatments are relaxing, supportive and therapeutic, to achieve the maximum benefits from these therapies, it is advisable to implement and follow an Ayurvedic lifestyle. Eating appropriate foods, exercise, yoga and herbal preparation will optimize the benefits."