BOOK NOWDeeply relaxing and rejuvenating, Ayurvedic Abhyanga massage involves the application and massage of warm, herb-infused, dosha-specific oil all over the body. Long, rhythmic, sweeping massage strokes on the limbs and circular strokes on the joints create heat to enable deeper absorption of the oil. The warm oil deeply penetrates the skin to loosen physical, mental and spiritual ama (toxins) at a cellular level. Abhyanga offers multiple health benefits. It nourishes tissues, improves circulation, cleanses the skin and improves overall health. It balances all doshas but particularly vata. With its profound effect on the nervous system, Abhyanga elicits a deep sense of grounding and relaxation.
BENEFITS
Improve blood circulation and organ function
Enhance immunity
Ground and relax the nervous system, calms anxiety, relieves stress
Improve digestion by increasing production of gastric juices
Increase longevity while decreasing the effects of aging
Nourish the body, tone the skin, and bring a natural glow
Muscle and joint pain relief
Reduce fatigue
Detoxifying the body physically and emotionally
Aiding lymphatic drainage and remove accumulated toxins
Improve sleep
INDICATIONS
Aches and pains in the body
Osteoporosis
Osteo or rheumatoid arthritis
Anxiety, stress or nervousness
Insomnia or sleep difficulties
Circulation problems
History of head aches
Relaxation and rejuvenation
Much more…
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Mukha Abhyanga is often referred to as an “Ayurvedic facelift”. This gentle facial therapy works on the marma points—subtle energy centres of the face to support cleansing, exfoliation, toning, and natural sculpting. Warm, medicated oils are applied to the face to help release tension in the facial muscles, enhance circulation, and improve the skin’s elasticity and softness. The treatment supports healthy tissue regeneration while assisting in the removal of accumulated toxins that cause facial issues such as dryness, acne, clogged pores etc, as well as emotional and physical stagnation. The result is a clearer, smoother, and naturally radiant complexion.
BENEFITS
Reduces stress and relaxes facial muscles
Improves tone of facial muscles by preventing sagging
Help is in removing stagnant toxins from the facial tissues, improving the facial complexion
Helps maintain proper functioning of sense organs
Stimulates marma points and nerve endings located on the face
Helps to keep sinuses healthy and prevents sinus infections
Helps lubricate facial joints
Reduces the signs of ageing
INDICATIONS
Wrinkles, Pigmentation, dullness on facial skin
Stress and anxiety relief
sleep disturbances
Tinnitus and ringing of the ears, hearing impairement
Dizziness and vertigo
Scalp problems
Hair changes, hair loss
Weak, dry eyes
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Shiro is the Sanskrit term for Head and Abhyanga is oil massage. Shiro Abhyanga is a deeply calming treatment focused on the head, neck, and shoulders, while also supporting overall balance in the body and mind. The head houses the brain and the primary sense organs—eyes, ears, nose, and tongue—making it a central point for awareness and function. Caring for this area plays an important role in maintaining clarity, stability, and overall wellbeing.
Using warm, medicated oils and attention to key marma points, this therapy helps ease muscular tension, calm the nervous system, and support the free flow of energy. It encourages the release of both physical and emotional stagnation, allowing the body to return to a more natural state of balance.
When practiced regularly, Shiro Abhyanga acts as a preventive and restorative treatment, supporting rejuvenation and contributing to long-term vitality.
BENEFITS
Head is the most important organ of the body because all the sense organs like the eyes, ears, nose and tongue are located in it. Therefore massage over the head provides nourishment to all sense organs and promote their normal and natural functioning.
Relaxes the body and the mind
Promotes growth, softness, shine of hair
Prevents hair fall
Soothes the head and sense organs
Reduces facial wrinkles
Improves blood circulation
Drains accumulated toxins from head and face
Relieves tension and stiffness in the head
Produces sound sleep and happiness
Regular Shiroabhyanga slows down the speed of ageing
INDICATIONS
Stress and anxiety relief
Headaches and migraines
Insomnia and sleep disorders
Scalp conditions (e.g., dry scalp, dandruff)
Hair loss and premature graying
Tension in the neck and shoulders
Mental fatigue and lack of concentration
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Shiro is head and Dhara is a stream. Shirodhara is a nourishing and rejuvenating head therapy that uses a continuously moving stream of herbal oil/liquid on the forehead and scalp to remove mental clutter, release stress and anxiety, eliciting a deep state of relaxation. It is especially useful in chronic headaches or migraines, helps improve sleep and brings grounding to the nervous system. It is extremely useful in alleviating Vata and Pitta disorders.
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Ayurveda views the human body as an inverted tree, where the head serves as the root, the thorax and abdomen form the trunk, and the limbs extend as branches. Just as roots sustain and nourish a tree, the head functions as the command center of the body, guiding its overall well-being. This is why it is referred to as Uttamanga—the supreme organ. When the head is well cared for, the entire body operates harmoniously.
Shirodhara is a specialized Ayurvedic therapy designed to nourish and rejuvenate the head. In this treatment, warm oil (or other therapeutic liquids) is poured in a continuous stream over the forehead, an area rich in nerve endings. The gentle pressure creates a subtle vibration, allowing the liquid to deeply penetrate the scalp and nervous system, inducing a profound state of relaxation. This therapy calms the mind, soothes the nervous system, and fosters neurophysiological balance. It promotes deep inner awareness, tranquility, and mental clarity while gently stimulating the Ajna Chakra (Third Eye) and marma points on the forehead, helping to relieve sensory overload and enhance focus.
INDICATIONS
Excessive thoughts
Anxiety, Stress
Sleep disturbances
Headaches or Migraines
Eye disorders, Ear Disorders
Hair Fall, Premature greying of hair
Dryness of scalp
Weak memory
BENEFITS
Mental clarity
Rejuvenation of the nervous system
Balancing of all doshas
Digestion of the mind, so we can let go and move on from past events
Deep relaxation and meditation
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Ayurvedic Yoga Massage (AYM) Therapy - Kusum Modak Method is a therapeutic bodywork modality that brings together the best of Ayurveda and Yoga. It was developed by Master Kusum Modak following many years of study of both Ayurvedic Massage and Iyengar Yoga.
It combines elements of deep tissue massage, Yoga-based assisted stretching, and coordinated breath-work into one treatment. This unique treatment helps dissolve physical and emotional blocks, promotes correct posture, improves respiratory patterns, enhances energy levels, and leaves the receiver with a profound sense of openness and well-being on a physical, psychological, and emotional level.
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This is a tailor-made massage treatment where massage techniques, mobilisations, tractions, and stretches are offered according to the client’s individual needs. The treatment is performed on a futon on the floor, allowing for a full range of stretching. Oil mixed with the powder of an Ayurvedic herb called Vacha (Acorus Calamus) is used for the massage. The warming properties of Calamus improve blood circulation and warm up the muscles and prepares the body of the receiver for assisted yoga stretching. Using slow, deep, and strong strokes, massage is performed using both the hands and the feet. The utilisation of the feet allows for deeper and more thorough pressure . Through synchronised breathing, the receiver is led progressively deeper into assisted yoga stretches that help realign the body, correct postural imbalances, and restore harmony to the subtle energies of the body.
BENEFITS
Reduces muscle tension and stiffness
Reduces aches and pains
Improves flexibility and range of motion
Reduces stress and anxiety
Realigns the body structure and posture
Supports recovery from injury
Improves joint health
Improves sleep
Induces a state of deep relaxation
Helps with digestive issues and improves digestion
Improves breathing capacity
Improves overall sense of wellbeing and energy.
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BOOK NOWDeeply relaxing and rejuvenating, Ayurvedic Abhyanga massage involves the application and massage of warm, herb-infused, dosha-specific oil all over the body. Long, rhythmic, sweeping massage strokes on the limbs and circular strokes on the joints create heat to enable deeper absorption of the oil. The warm oil deeply penetrates the skin to loosen physical, mental and spiritual ama (toxins) at a cellular level. Abhyanga offers multiple health benefits. It nourishes tissues, improves circulation, cleanses the skin and improves overall health. It balances all doshas but particularly vata. With its profound effect on the nervous system, Abhyanga elicits a deep sense of grounding and relaxation.
BENEFITS
Improve blood circulation and organ function
Enhance immunity
Ground and relax the nervous system, calms anxiety, relieves stress
Improve digestion by increasing production of gastric juices
Increase longevity while decreasing the effects of aging
Nourish the body, tone the skin, and bring a natural glow
Muscle and joint pain relief
Reduce fatigue
Detoxifying the body physically and emotionally
Aiding lymphatic drainage and remove accumulated toxins
Improve sleep
INDICATIONS
Aches and pains in the body
Osteoporosis
Osteo or rheumatoid arthritis
Anxiety, stress or nervousness
Insomnia or sleep difficulties
Circulation problems
History of head aches
Relaxation and rejuvenation
Much more…
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