Ayurvedic Wellness

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Wellness

Ayurvedic Therapies

Massage · Detoxification · Head & Sense Therapies · Specialized Treatments

These are the Āyurvedic therapies available as part of our retreats.

Each retreat is built around a selection suited to the person or group attending.

The Menu

Available Therapies

A selection of the therapies most commonly included in our retreats.

Abhyanga

A full-body oil massage using warm, herb-infused oil suited to your constitution.

Shirodhara

A continuous stream of warm oil poured over the forehead.

Swedana

Herbal steam therapy, often used alongside massage.

Udvartana

A dry or paste-based herbal powder massage, applied with firm strokes.

Pinda Sweda

A warm herbal poultice massage using bundles of rice or herbs.

Nasya

Nasal administration of herbal oils.

Basti

A Pañcakarma therapy using herbal enemas, given as part of a supervised program.

Virechana

A supervised, herb-based purgation therapy, part of the Pañcakarma sequence.

Marma Point Therapy

Gentle pressure applied to specific points on the body.

Ayurvedic Facial

A facial treatment using herbal oils and pastes suited to your skin and constitution.

Karna Purana

Warm oil applied to the ears.

Netra Tarpana

An eye treatment using warm ghee, held in place around the eyes.

Therapies are selected and sequenced individually. Not every therapy is suited to every person.

Consultations are held over Zoom. If hands-on therapies are recommended, we'll connect you with a trusted therapist in our network near you.

The Categories

How Therapies Are Grouped

Massage & Bodywork

Abhyanga
Udvartana
Pinda Sweda

Detoxification

Swedana
Virechana
Basti

Head & Senses

Shirodhara
Nasya
Karna Purana
Netra Tarpana

Specialized

Marma Point Therapy
Ayurvedic Facial

How Therapies Are Chosen

Selected for the Person, Not the Menu

Not every therapy is included in every retreat. Selection is based on an initial assessment of your constitution and what is needed at the time.

Some therapies, including Basti and Virechana, are only offered as part of a supervised Pañcakarma program.

Your initial consultation is always available over Zoom, wherever you are. When hands-on therapy is called for, we'll refer you to a qualified therapist in our network near you.

If you would like to learn more or plan a retreat, send a private inquiry — or keep exploring.

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These therapies are educational and wellness-focused, and are not a substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment.

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