Kati/Janu/Greeva Basti
(60 mins)
A special treatment in which warm medicated oils are poured and pooled in a dough ring. It is applied on the lower back/knee/neck for a fixed duration of time. Followed by local steaming and massage.
Indicated for:
- back pain, neck pain
- sciatica
- slipped and degenerative disc
- frozen shoulder
- knee pain
- arthritis
- fibromyalgia
In simple words, external basti's are Ayurveda’s pain-relieving treatment along proper nutrition and lifestyle.
Marma Abhyanga - Energy Point Massage
(90 mins)
A relaxing full body massage designed to release blocked energy (physical & emotional) and bring balance to the doshas in the body by using herbal oils based on your constitution. Focussing on the stimulation of the vital energy (marma) points spread all over the body using specific massage techniques, this treatment works at the physical and energetic level of your being. This treatment also harmonises and stimulates the organ functions and immunity of the body.
Ayurvedic Abhyanga – Full body
(60 mins)
Relax, rejuvenate and refresh your mind & body with an Ayurvedic massage. A full body massage tailored with warm herb-infused oils to improve muscle tone, blood circulation, lymphatic flow and skin texture. This treatment promotes a gentle detoxification whilst harmonising and relaxing the entire body.
Nabhi Abhyanga - Abdominal Massage
(15 - 30 mins)
Ayurveda places great importance to healing the abdominal area as the Nabhi (naval centre) is located here. Imbalances residing in the Nabhi, often caused by emotional or physical trauma can affect the entire physiology of the mind and body. Warm herbal oils are massaged into abdomen followed by gentle stretches. Sometimes the naval centre may become displaced causing uncomfortable aches, pains and digestive disturbances in such cases corrective procedure can help restore balance.
-To be added to an Abhyanga massage-
Pinda Sweda Abhyanga - Herbal Poultice Massage
(90 mins)
A rejuvenating and nourishing massage using traditional cotton herbal poultice bags for a sudation effect of the herbal oils. A specialized treatment helping to alleviate muscle and joint pain, tensions, and stress.
Nasya - Errhine Therapy
(15-20 min) [as Add on to Abhyanga massage]
Nasya is performed after a short facial massage and steam. Nasya is a medicated ghee /oil administration through the nostrils. The nose is considered the door to the brain and has a direct and calming effect on the nervous system. It is useful in cleansing toxins and increased kapha (accumulations) in the head and neck.
5 treatments are necessary. €350
Netra Tarpana - Eye Treatment
(45-60 mins)
A specialist eye bath treatment designed to relief the stress and strain of the eyes using a ring made of dough filled with medicated ghee (clarified butter). Brings relief to conditions such as dryness, itching, watering, squinting, conjunctivitis etc.
5 treatments are necessary. €350
Karana Purana- Ear Treatment
(30-40 mins)
A specialist treatment using herbal oils to help cleanse and open up the channels of the ear canal. Useful in conditions of vata imbalance, vertigo, jaw and neck tension and bring healing energy to local marma points.
[as Add on to Abhyanga massage]
Mukha Abhyanga- Ayurvedic Facelift Massage
(15 - 30 mins)
This gentle face massage relaxes the facial muscles and stimulates the marma points. By increasing circulation, the skin will naturally retain moisture and regenerate healthy tissues. Using a warm and fragrant oil, this treatment leaves the skin feeling revitalised, radiating a glowing and healthy complexion. A great combination with shiroabhyanga.
[as Add on to Abhyanga massage]
Shiro Abhyanga (Indian head massage)
(15 - 30 mins)
A complete massage of the head and neck which nourishes and stimulates hair and follicles. Special strokes to both stimulate circulation as well as induce deep relaxation. A head massage helps to balances your central nervous system and promotes mental clarity. Can help in the relief of headaches, migraines, premature greying of hair, hair loss dry scalp, itching and promote better sleep.
[as Add on to Abhyanga massage]
Ayurvedic Kansa Vatki foot massage
(60 mins)
Kansa Vatki is the unique art of massaging the feet with a metal bowl consisting of Copper, Zinc and Tin. This metal alloy (Kansa) is known in Ayurveda as the ‘healing metal’. The three metals are linked with the three doshas, Vata, Pitta and Kapha, therefore the Kansa bowl balances the three doshas and detoxifies the body. The session is deeply revitalizing for tired feet and legs.
Please note any cancellations made with less than 24 hours notice will be charged for the full scheduled service.
Please arrive ten minutes before your scheduled appointment time to ensure your full treatment time.