Please note that I follow the Ayurvedic tradition of "same gender" treatment, therefore, I only do treatments on women.
PREGNANCY MASSAGE To rejuvenate and relax the mommy-to-be. During pregnancy the body is going through great changes, shifts and adjustments to create a healthy and safe space for baby to grow in. Physically the skin is stretched to its limit, the waters in our body increases creating more pressure on our veins and skin, so the skin needs to be fed through oil. Emotionally and mentally we need to be fed and nourished by a loving touch and in a safe space so that we can go inward and become more quiet. Through massage we can sink deeper into our body, into relaxation, and thereby connecting again with ourselves and baby. Duration: 1 hour Price: 60 Euros
HEAD MASSAGE De-Stressing Ayurvedic massage (Siro Abhyangam)
The most effective combination of Ayurvedic Treatments for the complete freedom from stress and tension. The human body symbolizes a tree with its roots in the head. The entire control of the body functions (brain/central nervous system) are controlled by the brain, which is situated in the head. So the care and treatments given to the head spread to all parts of the body like the water and nutrients we put at the root of the tree spreads to the branches and leaves of a tree.
This treatment also helps prevent hair loss, dandruff and premature graying. It leaves hair soft and gives volume.
Duration: approximately 40 minutes
Price: 40 Euros
TRADITIONAL ABHYANGA/FULL BODY MASSAGE
Full body massage using plenty of warm traditional herbal-infused oil and Ayurvedic massage technique. Ayurveda regards massage not only as a "luxury" treatment, but as a crucial part of our life. See Abhyanga article by Dr. Claudia Welch for more information about the ancient knowledge behind oil massage.
The benefits of "Abhyanga" (oil massage)according to the ancient, classic texts of Ayurveda are:
* Imparts softness, strength and color to the body
* Decreases the effects of aging
* Bestows good vision
* Nourishes the body
* Increases longevity
* Regulates sleep patterns
* Benefits the skin
* Strengthens the body's tolerance
* Imparts a firmness to the limbs
* Gives tone and vigor to the tissues of the body
* Stimulates the internal organs of the body, including circulation
* Pacifies Vata and Pitta and harmonizes Kapha (the three major constitutions in Ayurveda)
Duration: 1 hour for full body or 1 1/2 hour for full body with head oil massage.
Price: 60 Euros for 1 hour, 80 euros for 1 1/2 hour
SVEDHANA - STEAM THERAPY
Using a steam canopy, we first scrub or oil the body (depending on which your body needs at that moment) and then allow the skin to become rejuvenated through the steam. This increases blood circulation, stimulates the lymphatic system thereby removing toxins, leaving you feeling fresh, clean and rejuvenated.
Duration: 1 hour: body scrub followed by "Minceur" anti-cellutite/circulation stimulating treatment OR Ayurvedic oil massaged into skin.
1 1/2 hour: body scrub AND Ayurvedic oil massaged into skin AND head oil massage. A real treat!!!
Prices: 1 hour 70 euros, 1 1/2 hours 100 euros
This treatment is given only at Inner Senses in Wassenaar, not at Svaha Yoga in Amsterdam.
TRADITIONAL SHIRODHARA TREATMENT
In this treatment we use the appropriate oil for your constitution and present condition to pour onto the forehead in a slow stream. After the oil has been poured on for approx. 10-20 minutes (depending on what is right for you) you will receive a head massage with the scalp saturated in the oil.
This treatment is wonderfully soothing for the mind bringing you into a deep state of relaxation.
Duration: 1 hour
Cost: 60 euros
This treatment is only given at Inner Senses in Wassenaar, not at Svaha Yoga in Amsterdam.
NEW MOMMY MASSAGE
Rejuvenating & Firming Massage
This treatment nourishes and nurtures the new mother. It nourishes the entire nervous system and rejuvenates the body. Helps prevent the appearance of stretch marks and firms the muscles and tissues of the belly and entire body.
Duration: 1 hour
Price: 60 euros
AYURVEDIC DIET & LIFESTYLE CONSULTATION
Though Ayurveda focuses on preventative health care, it also offers many wonderful remedies once health is disturbed and out of balance for both acute and chronic symptoms.
Through diagnosis of the pulse, tongue, nails we can establish what your basic constitution (Prakruti) is and your present state (Vikruti).
By listening to your physical/mental/emotional life history and how your daily life in present time are, we get a good understanding of who you are and what is right for you.
You will receive a daily program which is suitable for you for coming back into and maintaining a happy balance for physical and mental health.
Cost: 60 euros
Duration: 1 hour
Follow up visit recommended for 1/2 hour 2 months after initial consultation.
AYURVEDIC MASSAGE COMBINED WITH SOFT TISSUE THERAPY
In this treatment you will first receive an Ayurvedic warm oil massage (shorter version than the 1 hour Ayurvedic massage) and then go into the more subtle layers of the body using gentle hands-on technique created by Donald van Howten founder of Life Impression Therapy.
It is a very non-invasive approach creating a safe and sacred space enabling you to go inward deeper and return "home", to your true self. Thereby accessing the body's innate wisdom of self-healing and releasing old patters, traumas, belief systems and anything else that does not support us in being our full potential.
"Our issues lie in our tissues" - Dr. Vasant Lad, BAMS
"Life Impressions therapy embraces the idea that we are Spirit that has become form. Our physical, emotional, mental and energetic aspects, developed from embryonic stages to this moment, hold information for personal growth. By exploring our form with great care, safety and support, movement, exploration, and hands on connection, we arrive once more at the indwelling Spirit from whence we began. "- Donald van Howten, founder Life Impressions Institute, Santa Fe, New Mexico, U.S.A.
www.lifeimpresionsinst.com
Duration: 1 hour
Cost: 60 euros
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