Abhyanga (synchronized therapeutic oil massage) is an ancient Ayurvedic massage technique is performed by a synchronized team of two therapists. Herb-infused oils are prepared specifically for your physical and mental constitution. Abhyanga draws out impurities and improves immunity by increasing lymphatic circulation. Your body and mind experience stillness and deep peace during this treatment. Please be prepared to shower and dry your hair after this treatment.

Shirodhara (therapeutic oiling of head & scalp) is a profoundly relaxing treatment of warm oil poured slowly in a continuous stream across the forehead. Includes a face and scalp massage, as well as a nasya (oil for the nasal passages) and a brief application of warm medicated oils to the entire body. Shirodhara calms the central nervous system, synchronizes brain waves and promotes a sense of deep peace. When the nervous system is calm, healing takes place. Please be prepared to shower and dry your hair after this treatment.

Nasya (sinus therapy) is a thoroughly relaxing head, face, neck and shoulder treatment designed to open the upper body channels (srotas) and encourage lymphatic flow. Nasya clears the sinuses, enlivens your senses and relieves tension and congestion. This cleansing therapy is indicated for headaches and allergies, and problems of the neck and head region. Includes marma (acupressure) therapy, herbal steam treatments, and oil drops medicated with either ginger and jaggery or eucalyptus, rose and camphor for the nasal passages. Please be prepared to shower and dry your hair after this treatment.

Marma Chikitsa (acupressure energy points) is a calming and balancing Ayurvedic oil massage which incorporates marma point (pressure points) , and enhanced by medicated herbal oils and essential oils blended for your constitution. By stimulating the marma points we open energetic and physical blocks caused by inadequate circulation, stress, and improper diet. This treatment will improve your body-mind connection, leaving you feeling centered and grounded. Please be prepared to shower and dry your hair after this treatment.

Swedana (herbal steam treatment) is a full-body herbal steam treatment given in a specialized steam cabinet which allows the head to remain cool. Moist heat and essential oils encourage the mobilization of impurities/toxins (ama) throughout the body for elimination through the sweat glands. We offer this as an enhancement (add-on) to any massage treatment.

Pinda Sweda (localized steam treatment) is a therapeutic treatment designed to deeply purify and soothe the body area of your choice. Warm oil massage and Marma Chikitsa prepare the region for receiving treatment. A medicinal bundle of specially prepared rice and herbs are applied to the affected area penetrating the tissue and bringing relief. An ideal therapy for painful joints or muscle aches and tension. Pinda Sweda is most effective when repeated over the course of several days.

Kati Basti (therapeutic treatment for the spine) is a restorative treatment to soothe the lumbosacral region, indicated for low back pain, slipped discs, sciatica and arthritis affecting the spine. Your treatment begins with Marma Chikitsa (gentle pressure point massage), followed by Basti application (an organic whole wheat flour dough dam which creates a reservoir and is placed over the affected area). Warm medicated oils are poured inside the reservoir, concentrating the healing benefits of the oil where you need it most. The oils penetrate the tissues deeply, bathing the affected vertebrae, nerves and muscles.

Netra Basti (therapeutic treatment for the eyes) is a soothing treatment is ideal for many eye conditions, and for calming and balancing the mind. The eyes are intimately connected to the brain and nervous system. We make a reservoir from organic whole wheat flour and place it around the eye. Warm ghee (clarified butter) is then gently poured inside, bathing the eye and surrounding tissues. We treat one eye at a time, so this treatment must be scheduled on two consecutive days.

Hrid Basti (therapeutic treatment for the heart) is similar to the other basti treatments, a whole wheat flour dam is placed over the heart chakra and filled with nourishing herbal oil. This subtle yet profound therapy creates a sense of peace while it strengthens the heart muscle, regulates and supports heart function and releases old wounds, sadness and emotional grief. It is a powerful treatment which removes stagnant energy or blockages from the area allowing pure love to flow.

In these sessions we take 30 minutes to discuss your health history, and we can start our work with Ayurvedic herbs as well. Adena will assess your pelvis and get you on the table and work with Maya Abdominal, visceral manipulation and the Myofascial Release techniques as needed. This can support more easeful digestion, menstruation, fertility, and be supportive during postpartum and even pregnancy. If you have come for Maya Abdominal Therapy with Adena before or are a current client of hers, please schedule a follow up.

Included is a 45-minute Consultation, Herbal Yoni Steam, Castor Oil Pack and Maya Abdominal Womb Massage. This package is for those looking to improve reproductive imbalances like painful or missing cycles or uterine prolapse. It is beneficial for conscious conception, supporting fertility as well as honoring the womb after pregnancy and birth (6 weeks and beyond - postpartum is forever!) We begin with a consultation to talk about your needs in depth, find your herbal allies and make a plan for your continued self-care at home. Afterwards, if indicated, a yoni steam will be provided with personalized herbs followed by a nourishing castor oil pack and Maya Massage. Take your cycle into consideration, this is ideally scheduled when you are NOT on your period. It is also not indicated if you are currently pregnant (come for pregnancy Maya Massage instead.)

Reiki is a technique that promotes relaxation and stress reduction, thereby enabling the body’s innate healing system to function more effectively. In Ayurveda, it is believed that our bodies are aligned with seven chakras that connect to our nervous system. Chakra means “wheel” in Sanskrit – our energetic, emotional, physical, and spiritual bodies are governed by these spinning disks of energy. When these energy centers are balanced, we are more apt to experience optimal health and well-being. This treatment involves light touch over the energy centers.

Long ago the Ayurvedic sage, Charak, stated that vibration and massage could come together to affect the treatment of many illnesses. He called this synergy “samvahan,” a Sanskrit word describing what the vibrations of the bowls can do. Samvahan means “re-awakening of tissue.” And indeed that is what the beautiful tones and overtones of the bowls do: they bring new life to stagnated parts, and they reawaken the healing powers within the body. The harmonic, rhythmic sounds of the singing bowls have a profoundly healing effect on the nervous system, which is in continuous communication with every cell in the body.

This bodywork technique focused on releasing restrictions in the fascia, or connective tissue. The fascia wraps every organ and muscle in the body and interconnects our entire body from head to toe. When there are fascial restrictions there can be misalignment and pain, inflammation and stagnation leading to dysfunction.  The techniques can feel like stretching or opening, from localized or completely systemic.  There is no oil involved in this work - the holds are long, leaving room for deep relaxation and lasting changes in the tissue. This can support tightness and pain in the back or spine, hips, abdomen, shoulders, neck, head and jaw.