Ayurveda
The traditional Indian Medical system
Ayurveda believes that body has a natural ability to heal itself. And we can aid this unique ability by investigating the constitution and current balance/imbalance of the individual. Every person is different and so every treatment is created specifically for that client’s needs.
Conditions such as stress, anxiety, digestive complaints, weight issues and immunity concerns are some of the few conditions that may benefit from ayurvedic treatments.
Treatments can include lifestyle changes such as:
- Diet advice
- Daily activities including using oil massage, encouraging a balanced lifestyle and mindfulness.
- Meditation
- Breath awareness or pranayama
- Yoga asanas, postures which will benefit that specific person
- Body work including various massage techniques, basti (enemas), shirodhara (oil application on the forehead) and much more.
- Herbal preparations in tablets/capsules/teas/tinctures/wines
Anja has qualified in the BSc in ayurveda and is continuing her studies as a Post graduate in this amazing sister science to yoga. She has completed the ayurvedic massage programme which is part of the degree as well as internships in Ayurvedic hospitals in India.
Ayurvedic Treatments Offered:
Consultations: An in-depth consultation assessing your current health according to the ayurvedic principles. We will discuss your current and previous medical history, lifestyle and diet habits and then address the roots of any imbalances. Recommendations will be given on how to bring balance to your unique constitution through: diet, lifestyle and with the aid of herbs as teas, spices in your diet or supplements.
1st Consultation (60 min) £50
Follow up (60 min) £50
Abhyanga (oil massage): A full body massage using warm medicated ayurvedic oils. The massage is adapted to your constitution aiming to balance Vata (wind and air elements), Pitta (fire) or Kapha (earth element). The treatment lies in the technique and the medicated oils.
60 min £50
90 min £70
Mukha Abhyanga (face massage): A relaxing, de-stressing and rejuvenating treatment that feels luxurious but is highly effective for stress, anxiety, insomnia and sinus problems. The treatment can include nasya, the application of medicated oils to the nostrils, used for conditions above the clavicle including frozen shoulder, sinusitis and insomnia.
45 min £45
Nasya (nasal therapy): After a stimulating massage and steam application drops of medicated oils will be administered to the nostrils, used for conditions above the clavicle including frozen shoulder, sinusitis and insomnia.
45 min £45
Shiro Abhyanga (head massage): Oil massage application to the head, face and scalp whilst seated. This treatment targets the areas where most of us hold tension: our neck, shoulders and face.
45 min £45
Please note:
Your skin/hair will be slightly oily after the treatment. Wear clothes that is suitable for the possible residue of oils OR, even better, take advances of Tulip Yoga Studio’s hot shower and bring a towel.
It is essential to keep warm after the treatment – bring a hat/scarf to cover your head before exposure to the wind and cool air outside.
The treatments will continue to work after you leave the Studio so take it easy, stay warm maybe indoors with no wind and cover your head when you go outdoors. You may be given advice on how to enhance the benefits and how to continue the after treatments at home. This may include the use of oils, yoga etc.