ABHYANGA AND SHIRODHARA                                         Available in Hayward only
90/120 MINUTES                                                                          $90/$120
Immediately following your Abhyanga, your therapist continues with a slow pouring of warm oil onto the forehead using a specific pattern for approximately 15-20 minutes.  Then you will receive a very gentle scalp massage so as not to stimulate the Vata dosha but massage the oils into the hair and scalp. The excess oil is then squeezed out of the hair and it is advisable to keep the remaining oil in the hair overnight to continue Vata pacification.

FACE THERAPY AND SHIRODHARA                                    Available in Hayward only
60/90 MINUTES                                                                            $60/$90
One hundred and fifty acupressure points are utilized with this therapy. This treatment begins with a clarifying Ayurvedic facial. Your skin will be cleansed, a masque will then be applied that is most suitable for your skin type, and finally your face will be massaged with a cream of crushed pearls. The Shirodhara portion of the treatment begins with a slow pouring of warm oil onto the forehead. This stimulates the pituitary gland, helps balance the endocrine system, and relaxes the nervous system. You will then receive a very gentle scalp massage and excess oil will be squeezed out of the hair. According to Ayurveda it is advisable to leave oil in the hair and scalp overnight to balance the Vata dosha.


MERIDAN FOOT THERAPY AND SHIATSU ANMA                    Hayward       Off-Site
75/105 MINUTES                                                                $75/$105   $125/$175
The feet are first bathed in waters infused with healing energy then soaked in traditional Japanese fashion before acupressure points from well to sea are worked to encourage smooth pathways for the flow of Qi.  Remaining comfortably clothed you will then lay atop fresh shee ts as the practitioner uses finger pressure, friction, and stretches to open and cleanse the meridians.  Shiatsu Anma is available on both table and floor.