BEGIN YOUR AYURVEDIC JOURNEY
Abhyanga (Sanskrit-oil massage) is a deep and nourishing therapeutical treatment considered a fundamental part of restoring, balancing and maintaining health and well-being. Warm sesame (or coconut) oil mixed with special Ayurvedic herbs is applied to the body in a rhythmic flow. It is a slow mindful process that allows the oil to deeply penetrate the skin, tissues, joints, organs, blood, and bones.
Abhyanga works to restore the balance of Doshas in the body. Vata (air and ether), Pitta (fire and water) and Kapha (water and Earth) are the energies that govern the physical, emotional and mental health within the body. This deeply intense, yet relaxing, treatment improves circulation, re-sets digestion, detoxifies the body by improving lymphatic drainage, promotes sleep quality, regain mental clarity, strengthen immunity, restore balance to the central nervous system, identify and loosen/remove blockages, relieve joint and muscle pain and strengthen the immune system.
***Not recommended for women during menstruation, those experiencing fever, constipation or severe digestive issues or those with an excessive Kapha imbalance.
Ayurvedic consultation
Either in person or online, the 90 minute session determines the acute or chronic imbalances within your mind and body that are disrupting your daily life.
Begin by establishing your Prakruti (original dosha constitution of Vata, Pitta, Kapha) and assessing your Vikruti- which doshic elements of air, ether, fire, water and earth are out of balance. I will take a full comprehensive health history, pulse and tongue diagnostic, check vital panels, create a personalized Dinacharya (daily routine), nutrition plan, lifestyle and exercise recommendations that will help you begin to navigate and control your own healing journey.
Follow-up consultation
One month after your initial intake, we will assess the implementation of the treatment plan to determine your progress and what else needs to be addressed and identify next steps to continue the healing process.
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udvartana
This is an invigorating and energetic deep pressure dry massage treatment using a combination of specific warming herbs and powder, based on individual needs, to encourage lymphatic drainage, increase detoxification, eliminate sluggishness and stagnation in the mind and body, stimulate circulation and blood flow to and from the heart. balance and soothe the central nervous system, strengthens muscles and improves mobility in the body.
Externally, this treatment has a beautiful bonus of removing dead skin cells, brightens complexion, creates softness of the skin, works to break up cellulite and helps regulate weight by encouraging weight loss by removing excess Kapha dosha (earth and water elements).
*not recommended for pregnancy, skin conditions, acute/chronic fever, acute/chronic inflammation, recent surgeries or anyone experiencing weakness or debilitation
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Pranayama BREATHwork
Prana = vital energy
Yama= to gain control over that energy
Are you breathing at an optimal level? Do you sometimes catch yourself holding your breath or not able to fill your lungs to capacity? Did you know there are five essential pathways that distribute air throughout the body? Learn the subtle techniques of gentle breathwork exercises to strengthen the foundations of your internal systems. Tailored specifically for your individual Dosha, and as part of your Dincharya (daily routine) the pranayama is designed to reinforce your psychological and physiological function. Supports the removal of stagnation from the body and mind, improves mental clarity, helps reduce anxiety, manage stress, enhances digestion and metabolic strength, maintains healthy weight, improves sleep, boosts immunity, restores circulation and lung/respiratory capacity, and stabilize the central nervous system.
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De-stress upper body Massage
This relaxing and deeply targeted massage focuses on the head, neck, shoulders and back by using a considered sequence of rhythmic and deeply penatrative techniques to loosen muscles, release tension, ease stress, remove stagnation, eliminate blockages. Restores a sense of focus and clarity to the body and mind, promotes healthy sleep, calms the parasympathetic nervous system and brings a gentle overall relaxation to the upper body.
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Marma Point Therapy Massage
Marma point therapy is a traditional Ayurvedic practice that focuses on the body's vital energy points, known as marma points. Stress, poor digestion and diminished immune function are some of the reasons these energy channels can become blocked. The application of gentle pressure and sequenced techniques on these specific points will release obstructions in energy flow, promote relaxation, and enhance physical, mental and emotional balance.
“Let food be thy medicine and let medicine be thy food”
Hippocrates, 400 B.C.
A little bit about me
‘Having a daily routine is a crucial part of health. When the body adjusts to a daily routine, it learns to count on it, the nervous system can relax. Ayurveda prescribes a routine where we do the same things at the same times daily if possible. In Ayurveda, a healthy, low stress lifestyle means having a daily routine that includes such elements as getting appropriate regular exercise and sufficient sleep.’
-Dr. Claudia Welch
I began my wellness journey back in 2004 when I was struck down with an unknown illness. I was living in London, the co-owner of a successful PR agency and living my dream. I worked hard and, not to be too cliche, partied even harder. Usually a fit and healthy person (ate exclusively organic, took balanced supplements, went to yoga, sat in steam rooms, practiced kickboxing) until one day I began to feel out of sorts and soon spiraled out of control and became progressively worse. I went to my local GP and with only a 10 minute appointment allocated, my doctor hastily prescribed antibiotics which I dutifully took. Not getting any better I booked a private doctor on Harley Street and she also prescribed antibiotics and assured me I would feel better within a few days. My health became even worse. I was losing weight, my skin was dull, hair laucklustre and falling out, and it took all my willpower to get to work every day. I could barely eat or sit/stand without pain. I realized a westernized medical approach was making my situation more dire so I pivoted to a naturopath. As soon as I walked in, and before I could even sit down, she asked me to stick out my tongue. Immediately she diagnosed me with candida of the stomach and put me on a restrictive diet, a daily routine and prescribed a series of herbs. Within days my health turned around and I began to feel like myself again.
These small yet significantly impactful changes triggered my newfound and passionate enthusiasm to pursue different pathways to Eastern and holistic healing arts. Over twenty years later I am still on a education journey that sees no end in sight.