WHAT IS AYURVEDA?

Ayurveda translates into “the knowledge of life”.

Ayurveda is a holistic healing system over 5,000 years old that originates in India.

Ayurveda is known as the sister science to Yoga and focuses on maintaining balance to prevent disease (rather than the treatment of disease).

In Ayurveda, wellness depends on the balance of mind, body, sprit, and environment. When these things are out of balance, sickness results.

WHAT IS ABHYANGA?

Abhyanga (abee-yan-ga) is one of the most traditional Ayurveda’s healing practices.

It differs from a basic massage due to its heavy use of warm oils over the entire body.

The warm oils deeply penetrate cells and release toxins at the physical, mental, and spiritual levels. When combined with healing touch and long strokes, it is thought to promote overall health and wellness.

If you feel nervous, anxious, or are sleep deprived, these warm oils can calm your mind and nervous system. It will help you feel relaxed, peaceful, focused, and alert.

Abhyanga oil massage benefits include:

• Gives glowing, soft and healthy skin
• Provides better circulation
• Aids in removing toxins by stimulating the lymphatic system
• Enhances digestion
• Promotes metabolism
• Stimulates internal organs and tissues
• Enhances muscle tone and firmness
• Increases immunity and stamina
• Promotes better and sounder sleep
• Assists in thicker, softer and shinier hair (through the scalp massage included as part of the abhyanga)
• Lubricates joints
• Promotes better vision
• Balancing the hormones resulting in feelings of happiness and relaxation

ABHYANGA BODY MASSAGE   60 MIN/$170

WHAT IS SHIRODHARA?

Shirodhara (shiro-dar-a) is an ancient Ayurvedic therapy and it means *flowing stream* in Sanskrit.

A continuous stream of warm oil pours onto the third eye in the forehead and scalp from a special vessel for about 30 minutes.

This Ayurvedic deeply relaxing treatment is often used to soothe and calm one’s body, mind, and nervous system to experience a deep state of rest, similar to meditation.

Recommended for anxiety, insomnia, mental stress, depression, headache and lack of memory.

• Reduces stress and overthinking habit
• Promotes better sleep and a deeper sense of relaxation
• Reduces Anxiety through calming down the nervous system
• Promotes better vision
• Nourishes the hair and scalp

ADD-ON SHIRODHARA   30 MIN/+$70

WHAT IS A MARMA FACIAL?

Marma points, often called vital, hidden, or secret points, are used in Ayurveda for healing the body. There are 107 Marma points all over the body and are energetically linked to the chakras.

Through stimulating Marma points, it can help clearing any blockage or stagnation within these energy points. It is believed that flushing your Marma points with massage can help activate your body’s inner healing ability.

Our Marma Facial helps to increase the glow and circulation and improves the flow of energy and blood and rejuvenates the skin.. This detoxifying facial treatment includes gentle cleansing, exfoliation scrub, mineral-rich mask, face, neck, shoulder and head massage while activating Marma points on the focused areas.

Marma Facial benefits include:

• Gives glowing, soft and healthy skin
• Provides better circulation.
• Promotes better sleep and a deeper sense of relaxation
• Improves lymph activity and flushing of toxins
• Gives us the clarity and patience to make better lifestyle choices.
• Opens nadis (the channel in which life force flows), so we feel both relaxed and energized.

MARMA FACIAL   60 MIN/$170

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Ayurvedic Body Treatment

ABHYANGA BODY MASSAGE

– 60 MIN/$170

MARMA FACIAL

– 60 MIN/$170

ABHYANGA+MARMA FACIAL

– 90 MIN/$220

ADD-ON SHIRODHARA 

– 30 MIN/+$70