Pada Shubhakari - Ayurvedic Foot Spa

£90.00

2 hours

In Ayurveda, the feet are considered a vital part of the body and are believed to contain numerous energy points that correspond to different organs and systems. They carry the whole of our body weight. Many of us tend to suffer from dryness, cracks on the heel, etc. Our feet often get neglected despite their extensive use.

Ayurvedic Foot Spa treatment, also known as Pada Shubhakari, is a rejuvenating treatment for our feet. ‘Pada’ means feet and ‘Shubhakari’ means benefitting.

This treatment is completely herbal and there are absolutely no chemicals used.

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This tailor-made treatment begins with an analysis of your hands and current condition to determin the specific herbal ingredients that will be used during the treatment. Herbs like Ashwagandha, Bala, almonds vetiver, neem are used depending on the skin’s doshic imbalance. By using specific herbs, your skin gets the best nourishment based on its needs.

Herbal Foot Soak: The treatment begins with soaking the feet in warm water infused with herbs. This step helps to relax the feet and soften the skin, and prepare them for further therapy
Exfoliation and Scrubbing is carried out using a paste made with natural scrubs or herbal powders. This helps to remove dead skin cells, improve skin texture, and enhance the absorption of nutrients from subsequent treatment.
Foot Massage: This is a key component of the Ayurvedic Foot Spa treatment. A foot massage is performed using Ayurvedic oils. The massage techniques involve applying gentle to firm pressure on specific energy points and marma points (vital energy centers) of the feet. Aside from nourishing the skin on our feet, this helps to improve circulation, release tension, and stimulate the flow of vital energy throughout the whole body.
Application of Herbal Pastes or Masks: Herbal pastes are applied to the feet. These preparations often contain ingredients such as fuller’s clay, sandalwood, Ashwagandha, Bala, Vetiver, turmeric, neem etc. They help to nourish the skin, address vata/pitta/kapha diseases affecting the foot such as dryness, stiffness, cracking of the heel, burning sensation, excess sweating, coldness, numbess etc.
Toning: Once the mask is removed, a toner or herbal water such as Aloe Vera juice or Rose Water is applied to balance the skin's pH level, provide hydration, tighten the pores, refresh the skin as well as remove the residue of all previous treatments.
Moisturising: Lastly a herbal moisturizer or herbal serum is gently massaged into the skin to provide hydration, nourishment, and protection.

This treatment has numerous benefits, including promoting relaxation, reducing stress, improving blood circulation, relieving foot and leg pain, enhancing sleep quality, detoxifying the body, and restoring balance to the doshas.

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