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~ Integrative Massage ~ Each massage is an intuitive, integrative flow of Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Ayurvedic principles to restore ease in the body and mind. I draw from many years of experience and a wide range of modalities for a massage uniquely suited to you. Essential oils, foot reflexology, marma points, sports techniques, polarity....these and more may be a part of your session. My goal is to address your specific needs and to bring a quiet, nurturing presence to each bodywork treatment. ~60 minutes/$65~ ~75 minutes/$75~ ~90minutes/$90~ ~ Hot Stone Massage ~ If you have time to read the page about Ayurveda, you will see that I love to bring  Ayurvedic principles into my bodywork. This is reflected especially in an Ayurvedic inspired hot stone massage. There is an ancient and powerful quality to stone massage... people have been using stones in this way since earliest times. The stones embody the heavy and grounding properties of the earth element, so helpful in balancing Vata or air types, especially in the cold months. The water element, present in the organic blend of oils used in the massage, as well as in the hot water bath for the stones, helps to moisten and soothe the dry quality of Vata types. The stable and still quality of the large stones that are placed at special points of the body help to calm and still the movement of the mind. The stones help to work out knots and tensions in the large muscle groups of the body while their heat elicits a deep relaxation response in the nervous system. Try a hot stone massage and you will be hooked! ~90minutes/$110~ ~ Ayurvedic Massage ~ Ayurvedic Massage acknowledges more than the physical body. It does work on the physical body, coaxing the body into deep relxation as muscles release ,and it is excellent for enhancing the flow of blood and lymph. Yet it also helps to balance the subtle flow of pranic energy in the body/mind/consciousness through working with the elements: earth, water, fire, air, and ether, as well as certain qualities like hot and cold, dry and moist, light and heavy, mobile and stable. Warm oils, herbal oils, essential oils, marma points, Ayurvedic Polarity, special sequences of strokes, act upon the elements and the vital airs in the body/mind/consciousness bringing them into balance. Through conscious touch and the intelligent and reverent use of the elements, the entire being can be gently coaxed into letting go, allowing deep-seated tensions to melt away. For an Ayurvedic Massage, a blend of organic, unrefined oils are chosen for you individually. I choose from sesame, sunflower, coconut, olive, and castor. An herbalized 'medicated' thailam or oil may used as well. These oils are highly therapeutic, some are made in southern India in a process which takes days and concentrates the healing benefits of the herbs in the oil. The oil selected for you is applied warm, in copious amounts, from head to toe in special sequences of strokes. Special attention is paid to the head and feet. Certain points on the body known as marma points may be worked upon. The oils, pace and depth of the massage will depend upon your Ayurvedic constitution (prakrti) and vikrti (current state), as well as the qualities of the day and season. An Ayurvedic massage concludes with gentle Ayurvedic Polarity holds and a period of rest and relaxation. A warm oil Ayurvedic Massage may be followed by a 15 minute steam (swedana), to help allow the channels in the body to open and the oils to be absorbed. ~75minute/$85~ ~add steam$20~
~ Shirodhara Therapy~
Experience
the profound release and relaxation of Shirodhara as warm oil cascades
in a continuous stream over the forhead and crown. Shirodhara deeply
balances the nervous system, inducing a meditative alpha brain wave
stat
e. You will go deeper and deeper inside during the course of this
treatment to a place of quiet and restful repose
. This sixty minute
treatment begins with simple but powerful Ayurvedic Polarity holds to
balance and still the body and mind. Then a warm foot massage utilizing
a Tibetan three metal balancing bowl will further ground you, balance
the elements, and open the subtle currents in the body. A cooling eye
pillow will relax the eyes and turn the senses inward. Warm drops of
Brahmi Ghee are then gently dropped into the nose to nourish and calm
the mind and se
nses. Then the flow of warm oil begins,...and
continues.....and continues..... for 30-40 minutes. The oil is then
massaged into the scalp and absorbed into the hair follicles to nourish
the brain and nervous system. Shirodhara can be helpful in many
seemingly unrelated conditions because of its ability to restore
balance at a deep, systemic level...insomni
a, nervous exhaustion,
depression, irritability, hormonal issues, anxiety, allergies, neck
pain, and headaches to name just a few. It is overall a deeply
balancing and restorative treatment. Shirodhara combines exquisitely
with a full body massage, see the 'Ayurvedic Bliss' treatment just below! 60 min/$85
~ Ayurvedic Bliss: Massage and Shirodhara ~ A ninety minute immersion in the blissful healing benefits of warm oil and Ayurvedic massage. One of the first Doshas to go out of balance is Vata, being airy, dry, and mobile in nature. It is especially susceptible to imbalance in our Colorado climate. Warm oil is THE panacea to pacify Vata. It nourishes, soothes, calms, and grounds. Oil is chosen according to your constitution and only pure, organic, unrefined oils are used. I choose from Sesame, Sunflower, Coconut, Olive, Castor, and Ghee. Sometimes an herbal 'medicated' oil will be used, such as Brahmi, Ashwagandha/Bala, or Mahanarayan to treat specific areas. Essential oils are often added to the base oil to enhance the healing, balancing affect of the oil massage. Ayurvedic massage works with the circulation of blood and lymph to support both tissue nourishment and waste removal and feels soooo good on the muscles and joints. It also incorporates 'Marma Points', Ayurvedic energy points where matter meets Consciousness. Marma point massage releases physical stress and balances the energy of the mind and emotions. Nasya lubricates and cleanses the sinuses which allows prana to nourish the mind, nerves, and senses. Finally, Shirodhara anoints the forhead and crown with a steady stream of warm oil that flushes away physical and subtle knots of tension. This treatment brings balance back to all levels of one's being at a deep, systemic level and the affects are often felt for days afternwards..... 90minute/$130
~ Ayurvedic Facial  ~ An experience that treats your whole being through the window of the face and senses...fresh, organic botanicals chosen for your unique skin type and constitution are gently layered on the face to cleanse, exfoliate, moisturize, and nourish...warm towels cocoon and calm the mind...alternating warm and cool stones help enhance circulation bringing a vibrant glow...a sublime marma point massage helps remove stress and turn the senses inward...a brahmi nasya nourishes the mind and senses...also includes massage to the arms, hands and feet and Ayurvedic Polarity to balance your whole being... Will bring you to a place of beauty and stillness. 75 minutes....$85 ~ Full Body Massage PLUS Facial ~ Ninety minutes of bliss! Receive a full body massage and a facial. $108 ~ Nasya ~ The nose is the doorway to Consciousness. By opening and tonifying the nasal passageways with the emollient and soothing qualities of oils and ghee enhanced by the actions of herbs and essential oils, the brain, nervous system, five senses, mind and emotions can be treated as well. The effects of this treatment last for days afterwards. A relaxing treatment that enhances the quality and quantity of pranic nourishment to the entire being, a nasya can be experienced as a stand alone treatment or incorporated into a full-body massage session. It includes warm towels to relax the face and sinuses and open the channels in the head, foot reflexology, and marma point massage to the head, neck and face. Beneficial for insomnia, allergies, headeaches, fatigue and anxiety. $40/30minutes "I felt euphoric the next day". -Mukti Miller, yogini  ~Marma Point Massage ~ Ayurvedic Marma Point massage is a profoundly nurturing and healing massage from India, featuring warm herbal-infused oils and special sequences to balance the elements, increase the flow of blood, lymph and prana, lubricate the joints, enhance immunity and vitality, reduce stress and restore ease and contentment. Includes dry body brushing (Garshana) and a warm oil scalp massage, and marma point massage. Marma points are powerful places on the body where the three doshas and the three gunas reside. Working these points can help to release stagnant energy and restore the balanced flow of prana in the body. 75min/$80 (Three for $200)
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