Ayurveda’s 5000 year old philosophy is to keep each individual’s unique body type in balance. Doing so will allow you to live liberated from disease, maintaining a harmonic life. 

It’s therapies balance the doshas, promote cleansing of the body, increase circulation, reduce inflammation and calm the mind. Along with many other healing benefits.

According to Ayurveda, the doshas are the three body types which are biological energies that are made up of different combinations of the five elements (earth, water, fire, air and space).The three doshas are known as Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Each individual is made up of a different balance of the three doshas. Most are more predominant in one or two. This is the person’s ‘Prakruti’, meaning nature.

The dosha’s can become ‘aggravated’ or out of balance which can be caused by too much of the wrong food, stress, trauma, environment or unhealthy lifestyle.Having any of the dosha’s out of balance is what leads to disease.

This is where ayurvedic treatments come in, to help to reset the body, releasing built-up toxins, calming the mind so that the body can heal much more efficiently, nourishing tissues and releasing any energy blockages.

Energy blockages can be caused by unresolved emotions. This disrupts the proper flow of the currents of energy that flow through our energy field. When this happens, it can cause an array of negative effects on the physical body.

Ayurveda massages include use of ‘marma’ (pressure) point therapy to help release these blockages. Preventing the body being further affected. 

Pada Abhyanga Foot Massage – A massage of the feet and lower legs to help to increase circulation and stimulate blood flow. Also relieving tension in the feet and ankles whilst helping to reduce any swelling.

The warm oil gives nourishment to the skin and joints.

Abhyanga Full Body Massage – This is a full body massage that is inclusive of head and face, feet and abdomen. Warm ayurvedic oils are used to penetrate the tissues and nourish the joints and muscles.

The therapist will use pressure points on the body to release any blockages and allow the energy to flow freely. Some stretching is involved as well as rotations of the joints where suitable.

Longer strokes push toxins towards the abdomen for easy detoxification process. And where needed, some deep tissue techniques to aid any problem areas for a satisfying release.

Abhyanga promotes digestion and detoxification, increase’s energy levels, improves circulation, reduces inflammation, helps with better sleep and calms the mind. 

Ayurvedic ‘Face Lift’ – Using ayurvedic face creams or oils, this revitalising massage leaves the skin glowing. 

The upwards strokes lift the skin and helps to give tone to the muscles. The gentle massage helps to drain the lymphatic system, this can reduce swelling or puffiness in the face, whilst draining the toxins that cause fine- lines and wrinkles.

Indian Head Massage – A treatment based on old Ayurvedic techniques, involving work on the upper back, shoulders, neck, scalp and face. It helps reduce stress, fatigue and eyestrain, and increase mental clarity, relaxes and rejuvenates the receiver.

Indian head massage uses and adapts classic Swedish massage techniques focusing on the areas of the body that are most affected by stress. While the treatment is just on the upper part of the body, its effects are felt throughout the mind and body. Usually combined with neck and shoulder massage or a back, neck and shoulder massage of your choice.

Abhyanga Neck, Back & Head Massage – Using warm ayurvedic oils, this massage targets problem areas on the back, neck and shoulders. It reduces tension and pain that could be built up in the shoulder area due to stress or desk work, and lower back area due to compression from standing or sitting for long periods of time.  Stretching helps to relieve the tension further, as well as the use of marma points of the face.