Ayurvedic Facial Massage and Murdhni-Tarpanam
More than a relaxing massage, this health promoting treatment will leave the skin and nerves as smooth as silk. This facial includes special attention to 10 pressure points (marmas) on the face and skull, directly related to stress relief. The oil used will be chosen according to your constitution and aromatherapy will enhance the effects. Improved circulation to the skin organ leaves you looking and feeling radiant. This therapy includes nasya treatment. Nasya is Ayurveda's way of teaching the mind directly through the nose. Five drops of an herbal oil made of sandalwood, basil, rose, eucalyptus, and lotus will be put into each nostril. The results are a surprising calm that will stay with you all day. Using Ayurveda's ancient traditions of Brahmi and Bhrigraj oils this scalp massage therapy has a long history of sharpening the memory, improving attention span, and enhancing circulation to the scalp and brain. This therapy also stimulates hair growth and relieves dandruff. Unless contraindicated, this treatment is accompanied by Kama Purnam - filling the ears with warm sesame oil. Especially appreciated by those suffering from Tinnitus (ringing in the ears), this therapy will quiet the mind and revitalize the senses.
Allow one hour. $65

Shirodhara
The most famous of Ayurveda's treatments, this therapy is Ayurveda's relief from insomnia, migraine headaches and a myriad of other stress related imbalances. The procedure entails a continuous light pouring of warm oil to the forehead for 25-40
minutes, done in complete silence. The oil will be chosen according to your personal constitution and has the added benefit of nourishing the scalp and hair. For best results, arrive to session with clean but unstyled hair.
Allow 1 hour. $80

Netra Basti-Ghee Eyebath
For those who suffer from allergies or spend a fair amount of time reading, driving at night or looking at computer screens, this is the treatment for you. Netra Basti is especially good for hot, red and/or dry eyes that may be taxed by environmental toxins. Ghee (clarified butter) is foremost in its ability to draw heat and impurities out of the tissues. This therapy reduces inflammation and puffiness in the eyes, leaving them bright, clear and moist. You will see the effects immediately.
Allow 1 hour. $45

Abhyanga
The Queen of Ayurvedic treatments, this therapy includes scalp rubbing, facial massage, nasya, and a soothing warm oil massage. The intention behind this massage is to increase circulation in the body, helping to move lymph and other fluids that will carry toxins out of the tissues and into the G.I. tract to be eliminated. The skin is doused in warm oil, chosen according to your individual constitution and enhanced with aromatherapeutic essential oils. Historically, this therapy is one of Panca Karma's cleansing practices and can be followed by sauna use.
Allow 2 hours. $125