Panchakarma & Ayurveda
PANCHAKARMA – AYURVEDIC MASSAGE
Panchakarma Massage is a part of Ayurveda. Ayurveda is an ancient healing system native to India. It is a natural system of medicine that dates back more than 5,000 years. Ayurveda treats the whole body, consciously, mentally and physically.
The foundation is that all disease results from an imbalance or stress rooted in the individual consciousness. Cleansing, diet, medicinal herbs, lifestyle, and Panchakarma Massage are the prescriptions for healing.
Panchakarma Massage Therapy is quite different than Western Massage Therapy. Panchakarma involves many different treatments to specifically address individual concerns. It can be compared to a spa treatment because of the way it is applied. The difference is that Panchakarma addresses specific concerns. The treatments will assist the healing of system imbalances, detoxification and health throughout the entire body.
A full Panchakarma treatment starts with a consultation pulse reading by an Ayurvedic Practitioner. The results with determine individual concerns. A cleanse which will last approximately one week will be implicated. After the process is complete, a Panchakarma therapy plan will be determined. The process may involve multiple treatments.
Panchakarma Massage is available by itself without a consultation or a week long commitment. You may choose a single treatment or create a package to suit.
COMMON WORDS HEARD IN AYURVEDA:
Ayurveda – A combination of the words Ayur (life) and Veda (knowledge). Ayurveda means knowledge or science of life.
Ama - The literal meaning is uncooked or undigested. It is used in Ayurveda particularly referring to a toxic byproduct generated by incomplete or improper digestion.
Dosha - Ayurveda states that we have three biological humors or energies which combine variably to determine individual constitution and mental and physical disorders. They are called Vata, Pitta & Kapha.
Panchakarma – A unique, natural series of therapeutic treatments that cleanse the body’s deep tissues of toxins, open the subtle channels, and bring life force energy that will increase vitality, inner peace and confidence.
ALA CARTE
ABHYANGA: Abhyanga is deeply relaxing and cleansing. The focus is the parasympathetic nervous and lymphatic systems. You will be bathed from head to toe with oil specifically designed for you and your dosha.
Regular Price: $75.00
SHIRODHARA: Everyone simply must experience a shirodhara treatment. In this, a slow flow of warm oil is methodically administered to the third eye (pineal gland area) and forehead. Almost immediately, you will transfer into a deep, meditative state of relaxation. It will balance the right and left hemispheres of the brain and is highly effective for PTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression, and everyday stress.
Regular Price: $75.00 Limited time introductory: $50.00!
SWEDANA: Also called hot steam therapy. Swedana is indicated to follow any form of Panchakarma or massage therapy. It may be applied either in a steam cabinet or with the use of hot steamy towels. Specific herbs are added to work in conjunction with the oil used during treatment allowing deep rooted toxins to lift and release.
Regular price: $1:00/minute
PINDA: A poultice infused with herbs to gently exfoliate the skin is used to gently scrub the degenerated cells off the body allowing new cell growth and optimal function.
Regular price: $125.00
UDVARTANA: An individually created paste made of herbs and fine grains is massaged into the body. The value of the paste will not only cleanse and enhance cellular growth in the skin but will improve circulation and reduce unwanted weight as well.
Regular price: $90.00
MUKAJARA : Ayurvedic facial. Your session will begin with a modified Abhyanga treatment to stimulate the detoxification process. During the “ageless face” treatment essential oils, floral water, herbs and grains are formulated to specifically with your skin.
Regular price: $90.00
NASYA: The face and chest are treated with infused herbs and essential oils, heat and steam. The nasal passages are treated with individualized herbal oil. Allergies, sinusitis, headaches, congestion and seasonal discomfort are common indicators. Highly beneficial for mental awareness.
Regular price: $75.00
URO BASTI: Warm oil infused with herbs is poured over the heart chakra and held in by a thick circular dam traditionally made with chick pea flour. This treatment is GREAT for heart opening and stress reduction.
Regular price: $50.00
KATI BASTI: The protocol is the same as the Uro basti, but the location is the low back. This treatment will not only relieve pain, it will nurture your soul and relax your nervous system.
Regular price: $65.00
ADRENAL DAM: The adrenal glands are the focus of this treatment. A dam is placed over the adrenals. The value of the warm, infused herbal oil allows the adrenals to “take a break”. A dough dam is used to hold the oil as you melt into a deep relaxation. This is a great treatment for stress and anxiety.
Regular price: $65.00
THYROID DAM: The protocol is the same as the basti. The dam is placed on the throat to nourish and activate the thyroid. Communication and thyroid issues are indicated.
Regular price: $50.00
NETRA TARPANA (eye treatment): Small cups with an individualized decoction are used to cleanse, nourish & relax the eyes.
Regular price: $35.00
KARANA PURANA (ear treatment): Paraffin wax cones will be placed in the ears and heated to pull out excess wax. Warm oil infused with herbs will then be gently dropped in the ears.
Regular price: $60.00
MARMA POINT THERAPY: Power points of concentrated life-force energy are called marma points. Extraordinary and specifically intended creams called transdermals are placed on the points. Proper stimulation along with the etheric technique of Reiki energy
are applied to balance the flow of energy throughout the body.
Regular price: $90.00
CHAKRA ALIGNMENT WITH DAMS: Dough dams and essential oils are placed on each of the spinal chakras. Marma point therapy is applied to the sixth and seventh chakras.
Regular price: $75.00
Combine packages for individual concerns or create your own!
TRADITIONAL WESTERN MASSAGE THERAPY
Pain management & relief ~ Stress Relief and Relaxation ~ Subtle Energy Balance
Specializing in Neuromuscular, Myofascial, Deep Tissue, Swedish, Esalen
Reiki & Chakra Alignment
Every massage is designed for individual concerns
½, 1, & 1½ HOUR APPOINTMENTS OPTIONAL
CHAKRA ALIGNMENT WITH HOT STONES
STRUCTURAL ASSESMENT AND ANALYSIS
(Complimentary with some services)
INDIVIDUAL YOGA, MASSAGE with YOGA & WORKSHOPS
Call or email for various pricing: peg@namastaahge.com
Jackson: 517.745.8140 Fife Lake ~ Traverse City: 231.735.8140