~alchemy from within~
Body Therapies
Abhyanga
A traditional Ayurvedic full body warm herbal oil massage. Generous amounts of heated medicated oil are used to ground and stabilize the nervous system and are massaged into the body with intentional strokes that aid in eliminating toxins from the surface of the skin. This massage deeply relaxes the body and allows the mind to rest while at the same time flushing toxins from the lymphatic system. Abhyanga calms aggravated doshas (bio-physical energies), nourishes the bodily tissues, promotes healthy hormones, improves sleep cycles and leaves you feeling renewed and restored.
2 hands (one practioner) $145.00 - 90 min
4 hands (two practioner) - reccomended $185
Shirodhara
$135 / $108 as add on - 45 min
One of the most profound treatments for relaxation, rejuvenation, and nervous system repair. Shirodhara benefits the body and mind by improving sleep patterns, reducing anxiety, balancing hormones, and deeply relaxing the body and mind. This therapy is regard as one of the best treatments for nourishing the nervous system.
A stream of warmed, medicated oil is poured over the third eye and forehead, relaxing brain activity and calming the mind. It is one of the most important treatments used in disorders of the nervous system, including anxiety and depression, nerve debility and exhaustion, insomnia, overthinking, and all other psychosomatic diseases.
Svedana
Relax on the massage table, cocooned in our sweat tent, soaking in aromatic and diaphoretic herbal steam. Your head remains resting outside of the steam tent, enjoying fresh, unheated air. This treatment typically follows an Abhyanga or massage: a well oiled body is further purified by the action of sweating, and allows for deeper absorption of oils and their suffused medicines.
$65 / $55 as add on - 20-30 min
Basti
Basti is the Sanskrit word for “bladder” or “container”. Dough basti is a dam made of urad dahl or chickpea flour, applied to the body at the desired location and then filled with medicated milk, oil, or ghee. Basti can be performed on the eyes, thyroid, heart, organs, low back, knees or any chakra. Medicinal oils or milk are dependent on which therapy is received. Please view full Basti menu for all applications, objectives and prices.
1 hour - see Basti menu for pricelist and descriptions
Basti Therapy
Nasya - Medicated herbal oil sinus treatment
Application of herbal medicinal oil suffused through the nostrils. Nasya is an effective treatment for chronic sinusitis, migraines, and many problems of the head and nervous system. This treatment begins with a neck and facial massage that including manipulation of the marma points on the face. Steamed towels infused with eucalyptus essential oil are then applied to soften the sinuses and prepare them for application of oil. Finally, warmed medicated oil is administered to the nostrils. Clearing and conditioning the sinus tissue with oil reduces chronic dryness, improves mental focus and stamina, and calms the nervous system.
$120 - 1 hour
Marma-Ayurvedic Energy Balancing
Marma means ‘hidden’ or ‘secret’ in Sanskrit. Marma points are junctions of tissue such as muscles, veins, ligaments, bones or joints. Stimulation of these points helps to open energy pathways that aid in the healing process. Marma points largely affect the area of the body to which they are associated, improving function of the connecting organs or muscle groups. Marma is used as part of Pancha Karma, or as preventative measures to mitigate undesirable conditions. Focusing on energizing the body to relieve illness and stress, the purpose of Marma is to stimulate the various body organs and systems.
$110 - one hour
Pinda Svedana- Bolus Fomentation
Pinda Svedana is a deeply nourishing and therapeutic treatment where warm, medicated "boluses" (pouches) are massaged, and gently pounded over the body. This therapy combines the benefits of heat, pressure, and herbal infusion to relieve stiffness, improve circulation, and pacify aggravated Vata.
Depending on your specific needs, we utilize one of two traditional methods:
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Pātra Pinda Svedana (Leaf Bolus): Fresh medicinal leaves (such as Nirgundi or Eranda) are chopped and sautéed in herbal oils before being tied into the pouches. This method is specifically effective for inflammatory conditions, joint pain, and muscle stiffness.
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Shali Shashtika Pinda Svedana (Rice Bolus): A special variety of nutritious "red rice" is cooked in a decoction of milk and herbs. These soft boluses provide a highly rejuvenating and strengthening effect, making them ideal for muscle wasting, nerve debility, and total body exhaustion.
The Alchemy of Preparation
Unlike standard therapies, Pinda Svedana begins long before you arrive. Each session is a ritual involving:
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Personalized Selection: A brief diagnostic assessment to determine which traditional herbal formula—leaf or rice—aligns with your current needs.
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Hand-Crafted Boluses: Your medicinal pouches are hand-bound and prepared fresh for every appointment, ensuring the vital energy (Prana) of the herbs is at its peak.
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Small-Batch Decoctions: We slow-simmer organic herbs and milk to create the potent infusions used to warm your boluses throughout the treatment.
$185 -1 hour 20 min
