Massage

The head contains 2/3 of all the marma points found in the body - trigger points for all the essential physiological processes needed for health & wellbeing - which is why it's called the 'master' of the body by Ayurveda.  Indian head massage covers the upper back, shoulders, neck & head, relieving stress throughout the body by gently stimulating important marma points along the way.  Divinely relaxing, shirobhyanga is especially helpful for releasing tension that contributes to toxin accumulation, sleep problems, high blood pressure, headaches & migraines, poor energy and brain fog.

What is Abhyanga?

Abhyanga (Sanskrit अभ्यंग or अभ्यङ्ग "Oil Massage") is a form of therapeutic massage unique to Ayurveda.  All the massage techniques ever developed in the world, including Shiatsu, Thai yoga massage, acupressure (Tui Na) and reflexology, come from one source: Abhyanga.  The medicinal (herb-infused) oils used provide nourishment to the deepest tissues (snehana) and are integral to the unique therapeutic benefits offered by abhyanga, which extend well beyond those of more conventional massage forms.

The gentle stimulation of marma, special points at the intersection of the physical and subtle (energy) bodies, catalyzes the healing processes of body and mind.  Marma point therapy is unique to Ayurveda and has the ability to trigger the body's self-healing mechanisms and the secretion of growth hormone, among many other benefits.   

A Marma + Abhyanga treatment customizes every aspect of massage technique for the patient, from the pressure, sequence and direction of strokes to the gentle stimulation of marma.  The medicinal oils used are also tailored to the specific needs of the patient.