Consultations, Massages and Treatments
Life's waves and wanes: find out what balance means for you.
AYURVEDIC IN DEPTH CONSULTATION
FOCUS ON GENERAL HEALTH (KNOWING YOUR AYURVEDIC CONSTITUTION & WORKING WITH IMBALANCE)
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1*60 min session (in person or online) includes:​
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personalised nutritional advises
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personalised daily routine
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personalised Yoga & Pranayam Routine
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ad hoc herbal remedies (when appropriate)
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massages & external therapies plan (when appropriate)
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This option is for you if you are looking for support in finding a more balanced lifestyle, if you are looking for a guidance on how to restore some health issues (dedicated support on women's and men's health on other pages)
€105,-
save 15% on full price of €105,- until 30 September 2023
Online consultations available
ABHYANGA - OIL MASSAGE
ANYTIME
In order to restore your balance, warm medicated oils are applied over the whole body that is massages with long and gentle strokes or energetic ones, according to the needs. Overall relaxation and grounding is promoted.
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60 min session
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often preceded by Udvarthana massage in case of excessive ama/blockages
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Benefits:
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lowers the blood pressure
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nourishes the skin and toning the muscles
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reduces muscle stiffness and pain, improving joint mobility
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promotes lymphatic drainage and blood circulation (detoxification from metabolic wastes)
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increases energy, alertness and physical strength
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relives significantly lower back aches, a stiff neck, injuries, rheumatic and arthritic conditions
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reduces stress, anxiety, chronic fatigue, burnout conditions
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Frequency:
depending on the constitution, the imbalance and the season, expect:
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Severe Vata and Pitta imbalance: twice a week
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Mild Vata and Pitta imbalance: once a week
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Vata and Pitta Constitution/Seasonal support: every other week
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Severe Kapha imbalance: not advised, Udvartana is to be preferred
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Kapha Constitution/Seasonal support once a month in combination with Udvartana
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€95,- single session
€450,- 5 sessions (save 25 euros)
save 15% on full price of €95,-
until 30 September 2023
UDWARTANA - POWDER MASSAGE
ANYTIME
In order to restore your balance, herbal powders slightly heated are applied and purposefully massaged in the body from the neck below. The strokes are energetic and the movements up lifting.
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60 min session
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often followed by Abhyangam
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especially indicated in Spring to enhance a natural or guided detox
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Benefits:
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opens the channels
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improves digestion of toxins
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reduces excess of fat and stagnation in the body
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increases the stability of the bodily tissues
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improves skin complexion
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promotes a sense of lightness in the body
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reduces excess of oiliness in the skin
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removes impurities from the skin and give new life and elasticity to tissues.
Frequency:​
​depending on the constitution, the imbalance, the season and presence of Ama (toxins)
€95,- single session
€270,- 3 sessions (save 15 euros)
save 15% on full price of €95,-
until 30 September 2023
MARMA THERAPY
ANYTIME
Through the subtle stimulation of energetic pressure points we access the physical and emotional body.
This gentle physical and energetic pressure awakens the higher intelligence connected to a specific organ in the body and thereby helps to release old emotions, stagnant energy and blocks. By freeing up these points and their connected channels we feel a sense of deep physical and emotional release and freedom to tap into the pure nature of calm and radiant body and mind.
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60-minute treatment
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gentle pressure is applied to various points on the face, neck, shoulders, head, throat and chest.
Frequency:
depending on the constitution, the imbalance and the season. Best results are achieved when the therapy is carried on over 2 or 3 weeks.
​€110,- single
€315,- 3 sessions (save 15 euros)
save 15% on full price of €315,-
until 30 September 2023
LOWER BACK THERAPY: SHOOTING PAIN, STIFFNESS AND INFLAMMATION
(KATI BASTI)
ACUTE & CHRONIC CONDITIONS
The word “kati” means lower back and “basti” stands for retaining: during the treatment a generous amount of warm medicated oils is retained in the area of the lower back to treat conditions that range from acute and chronic pain to stiffness and inflammation. The use of medicated oils has therapeutic, pain-relieving and strengthening benefits.
The warm medicated oil is kept in place for 30 to 45 minutes and it is absorbed at a deeper level into muscles, ligaments and tendons so that the lower back area relaxes and releases the held tensions. The treatment is followed by a gentle and shooting massage of the back of the body with the activation of specific marma points that has the aim to de-stress body and mind.
The main benefits are:
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reliving pain in lower back and limbs due to nerve or muscular skeletal conditions such as injury, excessive use of the area, pulled muscles, sciatica related pain, poor posture, sedentary lifestyle, emotional hardships
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reliving stiffness, the therapy helps in restoring the alignment of the spine
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shooting nerves and strengthening the lower back muscles
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promotes circulation by removing blockages due to toxins, stagnant fluids and blood in the lower back
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improves the range of motion
Contraindications are:
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inflammation
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recent injury
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osteoporosis (only after a proper internal treatment, basti can be performed and offers excellent results)
The therapy gives best results in association to other Ayurvedic treatments according to the condition.
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Book an Ayurvedic Consultation to receive a personalised treatment plan that includes food, lifestyle, yoga advises, herbal remedy recommendations.
Length of the treatment 60min
€105,- single session
€300,- 3 sessions (save 15 euros)
€500,- 5 sessions (save 25 euros)
save 5% on full price of €475,-
until 30 September 2023
NECK AND UPPER BACK THERAPY: SHOOTING PAIN, STIFFNESS AND INFLAMMATION (GREEVA BASTI)
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ACUTE & CHRONIC CONDITIONS
“Greeva” means neck in Sanskrit and the word “basti” means retaining: during the treatment a generous amount of warm medicated oils is retained in the area of the neck or centre of the shoulder blades to treat conditions that range from acute and chronic pain to stiffness and inflammation. The use of medicated oils has therapeutic, pain-relieving and strengthening benefits.
The use of medicated oils has therapeutic, pain-relieving and strengthening benefits.
The warm medicated oil is kept in place for 30 to 45min and it is absorbed at a deeper level into muscles, ligaments and tendons so that the area of the neck, shoulders and upper back relaxes and releases the held tensions. The treatment is followed by a gentle and shooting massage of the back of the body with the activation of specific marma points that has the aim to de-stress body and mind.
The main benefits are:
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addressing effectively acute pain
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healing past injuries and recurring pain
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improving flexibility and mobility of the affected area improving the lubrication of the joints
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addresses underlying conditions such as compression fractures and frozen shoulders
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strengthening the spine improving blood circulation
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softening rigidity
Further indications are:
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degenerative osteoarthritis
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sciatica
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sacro-iliac joint pain or dysfunction
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coccydynia (tailbone pain)
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spondylolisthesis (forward displacement of a vertebra)
Contraindications are:
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inflammation
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recent injury
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osteoporosis (only after a proper internal treatment, basti can be performed and offers excellent results)
The therapy gives best results in association to other ayurvedic treatments according to the condition: book an Ayurvedic consultation to receive a personalised treatment plan that includes food, lifestyle and yoga advises, herbal remedy recommendations.
Length of the treatment 60min
€105,- single session
€300,- 3 sessions (save 15 euros)
€500,- 5 sessions (save 25 euros)
save 5% on full price of €475,-
until 30 September 2023
KNEE STRENGHTENING AND DECONGESTING THERAPY (JANU BASTI)
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ACUTE & CHRONIC CONDITIONS
“Janu” means knee in Sanskrit and the word “basti” means retaining: during the treatment a generous amount of warm medicated oils is retained either on the front (patella area), back (popliteus) or side of the knee to treat conditions that range from acute and chronic pain to stiffness and inflammation. Toxins are eliminated and joints are strengthened.
The warm medicated oil is kept in place for a minimum of 30 to 45 and it is absorbed at a deeper level into the joints to address degeneration, inflammation and injuries. The treatment is followed by a gentle and shooting massage of the lower back and limbs with the activation of specific marma points that has the aim to de-stress body and mind.
The main benefits are:
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calming and addressing joint pain
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increasing the flow of oxygen and blood in the knee, therefore improving the range of motion and reliving stiffness
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improving knee flexion and extension
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reliving inflammation
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strengthening muscles, ligaments, tendons and bones
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healing old injuries and restoring the integrity of the joint
Further indications are:
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sprained ligaments
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cartilage tears
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old (chronic) knee injuries that have not fully healed
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osteoarthritis
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iliotibial band syndrome (irritation of the ilio-tibial band)
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pain between the patella and the femur
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overuse (runner’s knee)
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ACL injury
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torn meniscus
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bursitis
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tendonitis
Contraindications are:
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RA acute and in presence of swelling
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inflammation
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recent injury
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osteoporosis (only after a proper internal treatment, basti can be performed and offers excellent results)
The therapy gives best results in association to other ayurvedic treatments according to the condition: book an Ayurvedic In-depth consultation to receive a personalised treatment plan that includes food, lifestyle and yoga advises, herbal remedy recommendations.
Length of the treatment 60min
€105,- single session
€300,- 3 sessions (save 15 euros)
€500,- 5 sessions (save 25 euros)
save 5% on full price of €475,-
until 30 September 2023
JOINTS & MUSCLES TREATMENT
(CHURNA PINDA SWEDANA)
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ACUTE & CHRONIC CONDITIONS
"Pinda" means bundle and "Sweda" means inducing sweat. Podichizi is a well-known Ayurvedic remedy that result to be particularly effective to bring relief from pain. Herbal powders (churnas) are heated and tied in a bundle and rub against the painful part until sweat occurs. The fomentation can either be applied on a localised area or to all the body– to strengthen and rejuvenate joints and muscles.
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The herbs - having analgesic, anti-degenerative and anti-inflammatory effect - penetrate deep into the tissues due to the action of the heat on the skin: depending on the specific need the bundle can be heated or dipped in herbal oils.
The main indications are:
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frozen shoulders
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whiplash
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sciatica
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sacroiliac joint pain
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oedema
Benefits
Churna Pinda Sweda provides relief from:
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inflammation
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swelling
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pain
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stiffness
associated with joint, bones and musculoskeletal pain.
Gives best results when combined with treatments such as abhyangam (massage with herbal oils), kati vasti (oil infiltration for lower back conditions), greeva vasti (oil infiltration for neck conditions), janu vasti (oil infiltration for knee conditions).
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Book an Ayurvedic Consultation to receive a personalised treatment plan that includes food, lifestyle, yoga advises, herbal remedy recommendations.
Length of the treatment 60min
€105,- single session
€300,- 3 sessions (save 15 euros)
€500,- 5 sessions (save 25 euros)
save 5% on full price of €475,-
until 30 September 2023
BREATH CLEARING, SEASONAL ALLERGIES TREATMENT
(NASYA AND HEAD MASSAGE)
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ACUTE & CHRONIC CONDITIONS
Nasya therapy is an effective stand alone or preliminary therapy (in association with our other head treatments shiropichu and shirodhara).
As a preliminary treatment it opens up the area of the head so that the risks of congestion that may be caused by the exposure to high amount of oils is greatly diminished: it is therefore highly advised in combination with both shiro pichu and shirodhara, and it is a must during the cold seasons.
The treatment is proceeded by head massage where the area of the head, included its marma are skillfully stimulated and by fomentation. The heat is an important first step that ensures the first part of the respiratory tract is ready: the oil is than poured in both nostrils and a massage is performed in the area of the sinuses.
The main benefits are:
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Removing sinuses congestions
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Improving sleep
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Clearing sensory organs
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Mitigating neck stiffness
Further indications are:
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Balancing most of the conditions above the chest
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Lubricating dry mucosa
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Reducing wrinkles and promoting skin glow
Contraindications are:
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Infections
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Inflammation
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Cold, flue, fever
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Pregnancy
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Menstruations
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Book an Ayurvedic consultation to receive a personalised treatment plan that includes food, lifestyle and yoga advises, herbal remedy recommendations.
Length of the treatment 60min
€70,- single session
€198,- 3 sessions (save 10 euros)
save 5% on full price of €270,-
until 30 September 2023
DESTRESS AND RELAX: SUPPORTING SLEEP, TENSION HEADACHES, GENERAL ANXIETY (HEAD TREATMENT: SHIRO PICHU)
ACUTE & CHRONIC CONDITIONS
During the treatment a generous amount of warm medicated oils is poured over a compress placed on the vertex and kept in place so that the benefits of the oil penetrates the area of the scalp and nourish the brain. The pouring of the oil on the head has a shooting and relaxing effect on the rest of the body.
The anterior fontanelle or crown of the head is followed by a shooting head massage that stimulates some of the main marmas in the area.
The main benefits are:
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insomnia
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mild headaches and tension complaints
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greying of the hair
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hair loss
Further indications are:
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headaches
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migraines
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sleeping problems
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burnout
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chronic fatigue
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stress
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psychosomatic disorders
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anxiety
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depression (in association to other therapies)
Contraindications are:
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cold, flu, running nose
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congestion in the area of the head and chest
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bleeding (including menstruation)
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inflammation
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recent injury
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brain tumor
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heart conditions
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fever
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The therapy is given in association to the "Breath clearing treatment". Book an Ayurvedic In-depth consultation to receive a personalised treatment plan that includes food, lifestyle and yoga advises, herbal remedy recommendations.
Length of the treatment 60min
€105,- single session
€300,- 3 sessions (save 15 euros)
€500,- 5 sessions (save 25 euros)
save 5% on full price of €475,-
until 30 September 2023
*Payment plans available on Treatments and Marma (administration costs apply)
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*10% off on full price on your first Consultations, Abhyangam and Udvarthana - buy and use before 31 December 2023.