Ayurvedic Yoga Massage
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Pregnancy
AYM for pregnancy is only offered by therapists who have undertaken additional learning to ensure a safe, effective and tailored treatment to wherever you are in your journey. You can expect your therapist to work with you from a side lying position, supporting your body with cushions, blankets and other props, enabling you to surrender in complete comfort.
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Deep Tissue
AYM is a floor based treatment, in which our therapists use their hands, forearms, and feet where required to administer the required and/or desired amount of pressure. Alongside the use of an Ayurvedic powder, enabling a firmer touch we are able to offer a level of pressure other styles of massage often cannot.
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Remedial
Using our clients health and movement history, all of our massages are tailored to the individual and their needs. However, if you are suffering from chronic pain or injury our therapists are able to spend the session focused on this area, and or, recommend an appropriate tretament plan.
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Relaxing
AYM is fantastic for helping with improved sleep, digestion, reducing stress and anxiety, inducing a state of deep relaxation, and improving your overall sense of wellbeing and energy. If your overall goal is relaxation we may massage the whole body using firm or gentle strokes (your preference!) and encourage a more silent approach to allow you to truly switch off.
Other Specialties
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Reflexology
Reflexology is an instantly relaxing and soothing therapy that soothes symptoms including anxiety, headaches, hormone imbalances and digestive problems. It is a non-invasive pressure therapy performed on the feet and hands. Though there are some massage movements involved, as reflexology is primarily a pressure technique so we will be pressing all around your foot.
It is based on the theory that there are 10 longitudinal zones in the body, which are anatomically mapped on the feet and hands, and that by applying pressure to certain points on the feet and hands- known as reflexes, this can bring about a response in the corresponding part of the body.
The aim of reflexology is to help to put the body in the optimum condition to heal itself, and to restore balance and wellbeing: thereby helping to prevent illness and boost natural energy levels. There are over 7,300 nerve endings in the feet so reflexology treatments are very soothing and deeply relaxing for the nervous system.
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shirodhara
Shirodhara is an ayurvedic treatment that dates back thousands of years which involves gently pouring warm liquids in a stream over the head for a fixed duration of time. The Shirodhara procedure induces a relaxed nervous system that results in a dynamic psycho-somatic balance.
You will be asked to lay down on a massage table, and your eyes will be covered. A metal or clay vessel is suspended directly above the forehead and the Shirodhara process starts with pouring of herbal oils or specially mediated liquids in a steady stream on to the forehead in a gentle manner. It is often paired with a head and body massage performed alongside Shirodhara.
Shirodhara is widely acclaimed for its many health benefits which better the mind and body, the most popular being its deeply relaxing properties and its ability to promote better sleep and enhance sleep quality. This process helps soothe the hypothalamus, which activates the pituitary gland. It also aids in reducing elevated serotonin levels and stress hormones which in turn, help to manage stress– it can effectively help resolve insomnia in this manner.
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Reiki
A gentle energy healing. Reiki is a traditional, holistic and time-tested treatment for a wide range of ailments, including both physical and mental issues as the treatment brings the whole of the person into homeostasis or in other words balance and harmony. Particularly useful for insomnia, stress, anxiety and depression and as more serious conditions such as cancer, alongside other treatments.
Reiki works along the same energy meridians as acupuncture however offers a less invasive and gentle way of working with these meridians with light touch and no needles. It is now a widely recognised therapy and utilised in many hospitals to support patient well-being.
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Shilajita Mumiyo
Ayurvedic Deep Cleanse Facial
A traditional Ayurvedic facial using soft herbal compress bundles filled with herbs and carefully selected Ayurvedic products. By stimulating vital marma points, it helps reduce facial tension, tightens and tones the skin and leaves a bright and nourished complexion. It targets signs of ageing, combating fine lines whilst encouraging super hydrated skin. You will also receive massage of chest, shoulders and neck to soothe nerve endings, relax muscles, improve circulation and texture of the skin.
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Soundaryam Vardhini
Ayurvedic Holistic Glow facial
Harnessing the power of Ayurvedic natural products made from wild grown, medicinal herbs, this facial goes beyond the norm. Starting with an indulgent cleansing of the skin with liberal amounts of Dosha cleanser (tailored for your own skin). Following this, an Ayurvedic facial massage is carried out to boost circulation and energy flow. Enjoy a soft face scrub formulated with powerful ingredients kutki and kitkari, followed by a soothing head massage. Next, a face mask of neem and sandalwood is applied to work its magic, while a foot and leg massage is provided, leaving your skin feeling fresh and revitalised.