Ayurveda
Ayurvedic medicine is one of the world's oldest whole-body healing systems. It developed thousands of years ago in India. Today it is recognized by the WHO as a full medical system.
Ayurveda teaches that wellness depends on maintaining a balance between the mind, body, spirit and environment. The primary focus of Ayurvedic medicine is to promote and maintain good health, rather than fight disease.
Ayurveda recognizes that people are constitutionally unique, and are at their best when diet and lifestyle suit their specific body type's needs. Treatments and diet are recommended for specific imbalances, to cleanse and rejuvenate the body.
30-90 min treatment sessions and consultations listed as follows;
LIFESTYLE CONSULTATION
Understand your dosha, with lifestyle and diet recommendations from Yvonne to decrease stress, improve sleep and digestion.
ABHYANGA
The classic ayurvedic full body massage with warm oil - applied in a rhythmic pattern, to release tension and toxins. The generous application of oil suited to your body type has a deeply nurturing and purifying effect .
SHIRODHARA
A stream of warm liquid (oil) is played on the forehead in a lovely pattern. Deeply soothing for the mind and spirit. Helpful to release anxiety, irritability, attachment and insomnia. Get back in touch with your true self.
MARMA
Gentle pressure on the “secret” vital energy points of the body helps to remove blocks and balance the flow of your life force energy. Stimulates internal organs and systems while bringing deep relaxation.
FACIAL "Pick me up"
Gentle nurture of face Marma points, with deep massage to relieve a tense jaw and bring you to beautiful serenity.
KATTI BASTI (for the spine)
The sacrum is bathed in warm oil, relaxing the entire spine and nervous system profoundly. Recommended for lower back pain.
KARNA PURNA (ears)
The treatment reduces agitation (Vata) in the body. Recommended for jetlag, jaw and neck tensions, ringing in the ears, headaches, dry ears.
NASYA (nose)
Treatment to relieve congestion. Full Head massage, massage of lymph glands, herbal steam, turmeric smoke, and soothing herbal nasal drops. Includes instructions for use of jala neti rinse at home for continued relief.
NETRA (eyes)
The eyes are bathed in ghee, to relieve tension and irritation, with a profound effect on subtler levels. Very helpful after too much computer use, when eyes feel strained or dry.
DOSHIC PULSE ASSESSMENT
Recommendations for returning to your natural balance with visiting Vaidyas (Ayurvedic doctors) when available