Consultation
A full intake to determine your Ayurvedic mind/body constitution(Dosha). Dietary, herbal, and yogic suggestions are made to increase a greater sense of ideal health and well- being. For more benefits and details about ayurvedic consultations in Chicago…
Abhyanga Massage
A luxurious herbal-oil massage reduces imbalance, calm the mind, and relieve tissue and joint discomfort.
Abhyanga Shirodhara
This is perhaps one of the most profound and blissful Ayurvedic treatments used to stabilize the mind and calm the nervous system. A warm stream of medicated oil is poured continuously over the Ajna Chakra, or third eye, to induce an inner journey. Shirodhara has been used for thousands of years medicinally to treat insomnia, nervous system disorders, and anxiety.
Abhyanga Pinda Sveda
A sedating massage using grains, medicinal herbs and oils wrapped in soft cloth boluses. The boluses induce sweating detoxification, and clear the pores so that the medicinal properties of the herbs can penetrate the skin. This is one of the most popular treatments used for Panchakarma in the Kerala region of India. It is used to treat high Vata disorders such as nervous system disorders like multiple sclerosis. It is also a great treatment for athletes because of the application of Bala root which reduces muscular soreness.
Marma Massage
This is a combination of massage strokes and energetic massage that use the Marma Points. Marma points are anatomical points located through out the body that influence the course of prana (life force) through the nadi system (energetic pathways). There are 107 major marma points in the body, that influence corresponding organ systems, imbalances and disease.
Ananda Shirodhara
In India, head massage is part of everyday culture. The head is one of the most important parts of the body to massage because it improves circulation and induces relaxation, while stimulating the nervous system and whole body health. In this treatment a 1/2 hour head massage is followed by warm herbal oil rhythmically poured onto the forehead to sedate the nervous system. Next, a warm, herbal-oil massage aids detoxification. The treatment concludes with a steam bath, and dosha herbal tea.
Abhyanga Lepa
Following a steam and blissful massage, an aromatic medicinal pack made of clay, herbs and oil is applied to reduce aches and draw toxins out from body. The specific area the pack is applied depends on individual imbalance.
Ubvartan
An aromatic blend of medicinal herbs and oils are vigorously massaged into the body to break up Kapha imbalances such as lethargy, decreased circulation, body fat, and swelling.
Abhyanga Basti
A full body ritual massage followed by an ancient treatment using damns built on the body and filled with medicated oils and herbs. This massage is extremely introspective, and helps to bring attention to areas that require healing and attention.
Kati Basti: For lower back pain in the lumbar and thoracic regions, as well as kidney/adrenal imbalances.
Netra Basti: For glaucoma, eye strain, or various eye conditions.
Vishuddha Basti: For thyroid dysfunction or conditions of the throat chakra, such as an inability to communicate or speak one’s truth.
Uro Basti: A beautiful ceremonial treatment for conditions of the heart and heart chakra. Also great for celebrating love.
Open Heart Therapy
The therapy begins with Ubvartana, an aromatic scrub smelling of lavender and cardamom, used to detoxify the tissues, increase circulation, break-up cellulite and decrease lethargy. This is followed by an hour long oil massage infused with rose and sandalwood. Next, a warm damn is built around your heart center and filled with medicinal oils, aromas, and herbs that bring attention and healing to the heart. Therapy concludes with steam bath or infared sauna treatment.
Diksha
A guided journey to different aspects of the self through the use of sound therapy, breath work, aromatherapy, and imagery. These extraordinary and possibly life changing therapies, are coupled with massage and other Ayurvedic applications such as massage and shirodhara, to help eradicate cellular memory, and cause a renewal of both heart and mind.
This gives greater clarity on self-imposed limitations, attachments, belief patterns, resentments, relationships and even disease.
Workshop & Events
Intro to Ayurvedic theory and practice, aromatherapy, herbal preparations and cooking classes are available upon request. Please contact me for more information regarding class size and pricing.