FAQ’s

Warm oil in an Abhyanga can penetrate the tissues more deeply, create better blood circulation, and have a calming effect upon doshas, particularly Vata, making it a better way to relax and receive nourishment than cold oil.

Swedana (herbal steam) incorporates an herbal-infused steam that matches your dosha and has a specific health benefit for you, such as detoxification or pain relief; in a sauna, the heat and steam are the same for each participant.

Prenatal Ayurvedic massage, when they are dosha-specific oils, calms the mind, reduces swelling and improves muscle tensions while promoting relaxation for the mother and baby.

Postnatal massage restores energy, tones muscles, and balances hormones with appropriate warming oils, which may help the healing after the birthing journey.

Yes! Therapies like Abhyanga followed by Swedana or Shirodhara with Marma therapy can help improve the elimination of toxins, promote relaxation, and balance the doshas. They are commonly combined in terms of effectiveness with the guidance of a practitioner.

Ayurveda first performs a pulse diagnosis, determines your dosha, and then a health history will help to identify what therapy, like Shirodhara or Udvartana, would be suitable for you based on your individual physical and mental constitution.

Ayurveda recommends Swedana in colder months to balance Vata and cooling therapies like Shirodhara in summer to cool Pitta. Oils and herbs can be customized according to the season to optimize balance and support the body’s natural harmony.

Expect a heartfelt conversation in which practitioner will identify your dosha, life cycle, and create a personalized wellness plan that is in harmony with nature

No, your Ayurvedic practitioner will provide you with an understanding of your specific Vata, Pitta, or Kapha energy animus through your pulse and by listening to your story.

Before the therapy begins, you will be asked your specific concerns and goals. This helps the therapist choose the right herbal oil for the therapy and also the right therapy to address your concerns.

Wear the clothes that feel the most comfortable on your body and avoid heavy meals. Be hydrated, rested, and open. Your practitioner may recommend a pre-therapy diet designed to enhance the effects of your individualized Ayurvedic experience.

Ayurveda can help to address stress, sleep, gut issues, or skin issues! Specific therapies such as Shirodhara or Abhyanga, combined with specific dosha foods, will promote balance to help with your unique challenges.

Once therapy begins, it takes about 3-7 sessions related to your dosha and goals to encourage more progress. Your practitioner will create a plan for your over several weeks or months.

Unlike just being pampered at a spa, this is a science of the soul. It identifies your dosha, incorporates natural herbs or oils into the therapy ritual, and Ayurveda customizes everything from oils to techniques to bring your body back into balance.

Gentle therapies such as prenatal Abhyanga (massage) can support mothers-to-be, but only with permission from your physician. Dosha-specific oils and gentle touch provide safety for mama and nurture glow and calm, but always check with your doctor first.

Ayurveda is the ancient art of living in sync with the universe that originated in India over 5000 years ago. It maps your dosha to weave therapies, foods, and rituals to help create a balance