BodyTreatments

The Narayan Treatment (Fire & Ice): hydrotherapy from the
Himalayas
It has the skin-on-flesh feeling of massage, the oil-on-skin satiny
feeling that brings warmth. The essential oils penetrate the skin
to provide cooling and aroma. And applying towels cooled in ice
water is refreshing. This treatment takes its name from Narayan
oil, which is a blend of mint, eucalyptus, and clove oils. For
centuries Narayan oil has been used to cure pain in the muscles,
to take care of mild skin problems, and to redress the
mismanagement of tissue growth within muscles. It is very
effective for tendon problems. The treatment is cooling, and
can be done in any season of the year. However, in northern
latitudes where winters are cold, this treatment is best done in
spring and summer. This treatment is not for those who have
heart disease or are in a state of severe fatigue.
Benefits: As an analgesic, Narayan oil has the ability to kill pain
and relieve the discomforts of muscle spasms, joint stiffness,
muscle soreness from exercise, and inflammations caused by
injury or strain. The treatment also helps rejuvenate and
stimulate the immune system, to better resist germs, viruses,
and disease. The treatment can also warm an area of the body
for up to 8 hours afterwards. There is a strong aromatherapy
with this treatment. The fragrance which pervades the room is
very healing. Aromatic oils stimulate the mind and senses. The
scent of Narayan oil helps relieve congestion, opening the
sinuses and lungs, providing relief. This is truly a great
experience, as the oil intoxicates, helping to mentally transport
your senses to far away places. The ice towels seem to be the
most intense part of the treatment, as the ice therapy
penetrates deeper than heat, yet the feeling after the
treatment will have you telling all your friends how wonderful it
was, and keep you coming back for more.

Vata Treatments:
The Vata Special Treatment: A slow warming and calming
treatment intended to relax and lubricate the skin and joints.
Aromatherapy: Typically lavender, Bergomot, Vanilla, Orange
or Patchouli scented candles and essential oils. Soothing
calming music is played and the room is set with deep relaxing
red colors. The massage will be done with your choice of:

Warm Sesame oil (Best for relaxing the nervous system,
improving mental clarity, and flexibility),
Ashawaganda Ghee(best for stamina, calming irregular
sleep patterns)
Warm Castor Oil(best for dry skin, joint mobility, anxiety)

This is massaged over the entire body, special attention is
placed on The Marma Points(Ayurvedic Pressure Points).
The abdominal region is then massaged with warm Castor Oil
ointment and allowed to soak in with a warm heating pad,
while neck, head and scalp or feet are massaged.

Whole Wheat Flour Ubtan Facial: For facial wrinkles, detoxifying, skin clarifying for dry skin. Whole wheat flour
mixed with lemon juice and wheat germ oil is applied to the face.

Yogurt & Tumeric Skin Treatment: Reduces inflammation for ageing skin, Anti-inflammatory, skin rejuvenation, and
exfoliation. Shower is available for after treatment cleansing.

Garbanzo Ubtan: Can also be used with milk or almond oil, also good for dry skin.

Arnica-Pine Salve Treatment: Old fashioned salve with the supporting properties of Arnica. This gel is used to
support the integrity of the skin and connective tissue. Applied for pain following exercise, strech marks, bruises,
strains, sprains, minor pain and trauma. A large dose is applied to the skin then wrapped to allow for penetration,
moist heat can also be applied.

Pitta Treatments:
The Pitta Special Treatment: A cooling, soothing, and relaxing
treatment . Soothing music is played and the room is set with
light blue, white, and pink colors. Aromatherapy: Rose, Jasmine,
Lavender or Sandlewood scented candles and essential oils are
used. Your massage will consist of a choice of:

Ghee (purified butter)
Coconut oil mixed with Aloe

Both oils are helpful for inflammation of the joints, skin, and
muscles this is massage over the entire body special attention
placed on the Marma Points(Ayurvedic pressure points) Shredded
cucumber or gauze soaked in cucumber juice is applied to the
eyes.

Yogurt & Tumeric Facial: For skin rejuvenation, exfoliation,
anti-inflammatory for ageing skin.

Netra Basti: Netra Basti means washing the eye with medicated oils. It is an ancient treatment from India to relieve the
tensions that are trapped in the eye socket that can result in poor eye sight, pain, fatigue, and that sunken, sallow look.
Traditionally this treatment is used to improve eyesight and nourish the nervous system via the eyeball as it connects
directly to the brain. We have found that it also brings an incredibly rich lustre to the eyes, soothes away wrinkles,
enhances color and depth perception, creates a sense of ease and acceptance, and promotes a deep feeling of
contentment.

Saffron Milk: Moisturizing rejuvenating, cleansing for ageing skin.

Kapha Treatments:
The Kapha Special Treatment: A warming and stimulating
treatment, the room is set with warm and lively colors yellow or
purple and stimulating music is played. Helpful for lymph
circulation, digestion, and water retention. Aromatherapy:
Eucalyptus, Cinnamon, Frankincense or Mint scented candles and
essential oils are used. The massage consists of a series of brisk
strokes with powdered mustard special attention placed on The
Marma Points (Ayurvedic Pressure Points) A small amount of
warm sesame oil is used to massage the neck and feet. Narayan
oil (a blend of mint, clove, and eucalyptus) is then applied over
the chest area, for extremely congested individuals a mixture of
camphor, capsaicin and menthol may be used. The abdominal
region is massaged with mustard oil and a heat pad is applied
helpful for digestion.

Triphala Face Pack: Triphala meaning three fruits is the most
widely used medicine in Ayurveda this treatment helps for ageing
skin, inflammed skin, tightening, toning and firming.

Shiro-Dhara (Head Pour): A very relaxing treatment
that offers profound relaxation to nervous and immune
systems. Ejects years of deep seated stresses. Look & feel
decades younger, improves hair & complextion. Good for
stress, diabetes, anxiety, anger, insomnia, and brain
disorders like MS, epilepsy.
Warm sesame oil is poured over the third eye (between
the eye brows) for an extended period of time. The scalp
and face may also be massaged and/or feet during
treatment. Sesame oil is the typical oil of choice
however oils with herbal infusions more specifically
aimed at treating particular Dosha's (Vata, Pitta, Kapha
or combinations) may be used with advanced notice and
at a higher cost.