Consultation
Initial Ayurvedic consultation (60-75 mins)
Your initial consultation will consist of an in-depth assessment of your health, medical history, diet and lifestyle. Traditional techniques such as pulse and tongue diagnosis will be used as well as modern methods of pulse and BP to draw a diagnosis of your health and pin point any problem areas. At the end of the assessment, advice will be given as to where changes can be made to your diet and lifestyle to suit your constitution. This session will help to you realise how you can reduce build up of toxins, promote calmness and boost energy. A follow-up email will be sent to you outlining what has been discussed with further immediate advice.
Follow-up consultation (45 mins)
A follow-up session is recommended to clarify issues, monitor progress and further tailor the diet and lifestyle programme. You will also be advised on further treatments and herbs to be taken according to your constitution.
Therapies
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.
Four-handed Synchonised Abhyanga – Full body (60 or 90 mins)
- advance booking only
The ultimate luxury in treatment to relax and centre the mind & body with specialsied warm herb-infused oils with long fluid synchonsised techniques from two therapists. You will gain all the benefits of an ayurvedic abhyanga with enhanced energy channeling.
Pristhabhyanga (Back, neck and shoulder massage) 30/45 mins
A back massage concentrating on relieving back ache and build up of stress and tension in the neck and shoulders. This invigorating massage techniques and tailored oils help to improve muscle tone and blood circulation and can play a role in stimulating the nervous system. Pristhabhyanga also promotes fluidity of energy by activating the energy channels and thus inducing deep relaxation.
Shiro abhyaga (Indian head massage) (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.
Mukha abhyanga (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.
Shirodhara
One of the most effective treatments used in Ayurveda today for relaxation of the mind. Hot herb-infused oil is poured over the 3rd eye. Enjoy the calmness of the mind. This treatment is known for its beneficial effects on stress and sleep.
Kati Vasti
A special treatment where a small well is created on the lower back with dough ring and warm medicated oil is applied inside and left for some time. This treatment is effectively used in treating lower back pain, sciatica, slipped disc and neurological diseases of lower back and lower limb.
Nadi swedana
A localised herbal decoction steam treatment using a tube usually following an abhyanga treatment. Useful in conditions such as arthritis, asthma, stiffness of muscles, back ache. This treatment can help relieve pain, oedema, increase suppleness and circulation and aid the removal of toxins.
Netra tarpana
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.
Nasya
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 calming effect on the nervous system. It is useful in cleansing toxins and increased kapha (accumulations) in the head and neck.
OTC herbs available from practitioner after consultation for example:
Triphala, Trikatu, Guduchi, Neem, Shatavari, Ashwagandha, Haritaki
Other therapies
Holistic Swedish Massage (60 mins)
Back, Neck and Shoulder massage (30 mins)