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Massage & Therapies

Ayurvedic Massage is an enjoyable way to balance, detoxify and heal your body.  Your health will benefit greatly when you take the time to nurture your body and mind through relaxing and being receptive to the healing properties of the oil and your therapist's touch. 

If you are looking for a place to start, try a 60 min. Abhyanga followed by Steam

§  Abhyanga (Traditional oil massage)

Duration: 60 or 90 Minutes

​Herbal warm oil massage performed by trained Ayurvedic specialists. Using warm oil helps to loosen toxins, lubricate and protect tissues from damage.

This traditional massage is the core of all of the body treatments we do and it includes the entire body from the scalp to the feet. 
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§  Swedana (Therapeutic steam)

Duration: 10-20 minutes

​Heating the body up to the point of sweating is a potent and important technique for improving health. Once oil has been worked into the skin, the therapeutic application of heat to the body opens the pores so that toxins are naturally moved out of the body. Swedana helps in deep relaxation of mind and body, energetic & youthful look and warm, soft, hydrated skin.
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*This therapy is only available as an add-on to the Abhyanga
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​§  Shirodhara

Duration: 60 minutes
 
Shirodhara is an effective therapy for reducing stress and stress related symptoms. This therapy pours a steady stream of warm oil and liquid herbs in steady stream on forehead. It helps to relieve stress, quiets the mind and sharpens the senses. It also strengthens hair roots and makes the hair soft.

The Shirodhara appointment is a 45 minute Abhyanga (warm oil massage) followed by 15-20 min of the Shirodhara Pour. 

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§  Ayurvedic Facial

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When our doshas are out of balance it shows on our face! Hit the reset button on the skin everyone sees the most with this detoxifying facial including drops ofGhee Nasya. We don't use anything on your face that you couldn't eat, including nutmeg, milk and honey.
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This facial follows the concept of Panchakarma, we prepare the skin to be cleansed, putting nourishment in place so that when we steam and scrub it clean we won't take anything away that your skin needs,
then follow it with a balancing mask pack of raw nutmeg, almond and
sandalwood ground fresh during your session.  


​§  Synchronized Massage

A Synchronized Abhyanga is an oil massage performed by two massage therapists at once and can include any of the following add-ons to the Abhyanga; we love to add Hot Stones and Pindas

​§  Marma Massage Therapy

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Duration: 90 minutes
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Your body has 107 Marma Points, similar to pressure points, where the arteries, muscles, tendons and ligaments have major junctions. Stimulating these points during massage can clear blockage creating noticeable changes in the functioning of the body; it increases the blood flow & initiates the secretion of the hormones and chemicals which are essential to healing.


​§  Bastis

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Duration: 45 minutes

The Ayurvedic Approach to Deep Tissue Therapy; you can add a Basti to your Abhyanga when you feel a particular part of your body needs extra attention and healing. We do three types; Heart, Stomach and Lower Back only as an add-on to an Abhyanga but the Eyes (Netra Basti) can be done on it's own.
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Hrid Basti (Heart) This strengthens and rejuvenates the heart muscle, increasing strength and vitality at a very essential level, both physically and emotionally. thoracic problems

​Kati Basti (Lower Back) This helps to soften the rigid, tight and hard tissue which results in easing pain and increasing mobility. belly button down, (hips and legs knees ankles sciatica)

Udar Basti (Stomach) This will help your digestion to calm and release any undesirable holdings from the digestive tract that could cause discomfort. gastrointestinal problems


​§  Netra Basti

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Duration : 45 minutes
In this therapy, entire eye area is covered with ghee to release the inner tension of the eye sockets and to soothe the dry wrinkles. This therapy is used to nourish the nervous system through the eyeball. Especially now that we are always looking at screens, our eyes are more stressed than ever and this can lead to headaches, redness and irritation, spasms & early aging of eye tissues. Netra Basti is the key to calm and even reverse these degenerative issues. It also brings a glamorous sparkle to the eyes. A Netra Basti appointment also includes head and foot massage or it can be added on to a full body Abhyanga. 


​§  Udharvartana – Dry powder massage

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Duration: 90 minutes

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​Massaging the entire body with specialized herbal power mix is an ancient way to balance Kapha. This safe method of exfoliation is combined with the Abhyanga and steam to invigorate and re-energize the body. This is an excellent aid to weight loss!
 
This massage gives skin cells a luminous glow, imparts mobility to the joints, strengthens the muscles and refreshes the body.


§  Ashma Sweda – Hot Stone Massage​

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Duration: 90 minutes

This specialized massage with hot stones dates back to Vedic times and it was known as Ashma sweda. During this therapy, the therapist uses smooth, heated stones, either as an extension of their own hands, or by placing them to rest on the body. The penetrating heat of the stones releases deep seated toxins, helps to warm up tight muscles, and makes one feel rejuvenated.

This is a wonderful alternative to Abhyanga and Steam if you don't want to do steam, but still want the physical detoxification of the heat.


​§  Pinda Sweda

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Duration: 90 minutes

An Abhyanga with Pindas is a warm oil massage with the addition of boluses; muslin bags containing strengthening herbs and nourishing milk cooked into rice that are then dipped into warm root tea and used to apply softer heat to targeted areas. 

*This therapy is very helpful to vulnerable or agitated nerve endings, especially along the spine. 


§   Nasya (Nasal oil drops)

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Duration: 45 Minutes

Nasya is a practice done to remove toxins from the nose and paranasal sinuses, suitable for all doshas. The nose is considered to be the gateway of the brain. Symptoms of the head including eyes, ears, nervous system & nose can be improved by the administration of medicated oil.


​§  Droni 

The Droni is the traditional massage table of Ayurveda and it is made from a solid piece of Neem Wood. Every part of the Neem Tree is used in Ayurveda for its bitter detoxifying qualities and also its natural antiseptic properties.

A hard surface seems like it would be an uncomfortable massage but when everything is warm and your skin is coated in oil, it comfortably facilitates a deeper reach into your body. As your 
therapist presses down the table presses up allowing your joints and fascia to open gently to the reach of the healing oil. 
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*** Unless you specifically request the Droni Table your therapy will be on a massage bed. ***

Please call (713) 623-0005  for more information or current pricing.
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Houston Ayurveda Center is not a licensed medical facility. Employees of Houston Ayurveda Center are not trained or licensed as physicians in medical diagnosis or treatment. You are encouraged to discuss any Ayurvedic herbal supplements or therapies you consider with your medical doctor in advance of using them.
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3222 MERCER ST
HOUSTON, TEXAS
77027
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