Ayurveda / Ayurvedic Services
(Including Massage)
Let re:fit connect you to Ayurveda
What is Ayurveda?
Ayurveda, an ancient Indian practice, is known as both an art and science to healthy living. It encourages metabolically beneficial habits and mindful life decisions. During an initial consultation, a certified Ayurvedic practitioner will analyze your constitution (known as your prakriti) and how your body interacts with the environment based on your habits of diet, exercise, routine, and stress management. Ayurveda works with nature to return proper balance to your body, mind, and soul. It heals the digestive system, calms the nervous system, tones the muscles, and nourishes the skin. Consider scheduling an Ayurvedic Consultation to learn how you can benefit from Ayurveda’s wisdom.
Ayurvedic Consultation
Discover how an Ayurvedic consultation can provide simple yet profound life-changing recommendations for diet, lifestyle, and routine. You will learn how your body, mind, energy, and spirit are affected by your 3 bio-energies, known as “doshas” of vata (air), pitta (fire), and kapha (earth). You will learn how much water you need daily (and at what temperature), what type and intensity of exercise is best for you, and what foods and spices are compatible for your constitution (prakriti). You will learn breathing techniques compatible with your current state, which will move you toward effective meditation. We will also teach you techniques such as self-massage for sleep issues and dry brushing for lymphatic drainage and skin rejuvenation. Based on your personal goals and challenges, we will offer the preparation and rejuvenation therapies and can refer you to a Panchakarma clinic for specialized therapies, if needed. An Ayurvedic Consultation can help you balance your inner-rhythms the way nature intended.
Ayurvedic Treatments
Ayurvedic therapies offered at re:fit are specifically designed to rejuvenate and restore vitality to the mind, body, and spirit. These therapies are called “Rasayana,” and they help replenish the nervous system, nourish muscles and tissues with herbs and oils, and rejuvenate the adrenals. Many of the therapies are designed to focus on a particular region, muscle group, or organ system of the body. Re:fit also offers detoxification therapies such as udvartana, which can be used while making adjustments with foods and herbs.
Ayurveda treatments can stand alone or can be used in conjunction with a consultation and/or with a series for deeper balancing and maintenance of health. Ayurvedic treatments at re:fit include:
- Ayurvedic Massages
- Shirodhara
- Basti Treatments
- Bolus Treatments
- Udvartana Massage
Ayurvedic Oil Massage (Abhyanga)
Nourishes and soothes all tissue layers of the body
After evaluating your current physical and emotional state, a therapist will choose an optimal herbal oil blend which is warmed for soothing comfort. The therapist will also customize a personalized Ayurvedic massage technique to bring you back to your balance (prakriti).
- A 60- or 90-minute massage can include a Shirodhara treatment for a higher fee.
Ayurvedic Head and Scalp Massage
Fosters relaxation and supports the nervous system
Ayurvedic Head and Scalp Massage relaxes your mind while supporting the nervous system by reducing stress, stimulating the lymphatic system, eliminating toxins, and relieving neck and shoulder stiffness. The touch points and light pressure increase oxygen in tissues which improves circulation, concentration, and reduces migraine pain.
Shirodhara
Soothes and relaxes the mind and body
Shirodhara drops you into a deep relaxed state so your mind can reset itself. Warm medicated oil is streamed continuously over the “third eye,” known as the 6th Chakra on the forehead. This treatment is usually combined with a full ayurvedic oil massage. This technique soothes and nourishes the senses and is recommended for chronic headaches, insomnia, and anxiety. It is especially helpful for those experiencing stress with too much activity.
Basti Oil Treatment
Heals pain and discomfort using heated oil
Basti Oil Treatment shows what heat can accomplish for localized pain. A circular dam made of dough is placed around the perimeter of the painful area and filled with a specified heated oil. This treatment has a proven efficacy in head, eye, and low back pain, sciatica, and degenerative knee and neck conditions.
- Kati Basti: This oil treatment is beneficial for healing back pain.
- Netra Basti: This oil therapy is beneficial in relieving eye strain, redness, and dryness.
- Uro Basti: This oil therapy is beneficial for the heart, lungs, and the release of deep emotional blockages.
Bolus
Special bags which decrease pain and stiffness
Bolus brings you back to the ancient days of Ayurvedic massage using warmed bolus bags. Bolus bags are customized for each client and filled with various ingredients including a decoction of herbs, rice, and milk. The properties and aroma of this treatment helps increase circulation, improve paralysis, remove toxins, strengthen the back and spine, and reduce stiffness and inflammation in muscles and joints.
Udvartana
Reduces cellulite, improves circulation, decreases joint pain, and exfoliates
Udvartana reveals how an ancient and customized herbal powder formula can invigorate both your body and soul, making your frame feel lighter. This treatment provides exfoliation and lymphatic drainage while reducing cellulite, toning muscles, improving circulation, and easing joint pains. In addition, Udvartana encourages weight loss by increasing the basal metabolic rate and creating heat for improved digestion and metabolic function.