Ayurvedic Abhyanga Massage with Garshan

Enjoy the Ayurvedic Bodywork Massage of Garshan and Abhyanga. This dry brushing technique and oil massage is designed by your practitioner to aid in bringing your Body into more Balance through the use of specific oils and Herbs.

**You must receive an Ayurvedic Intake prior to receiving Abyangha and Garshan.**

Common oils used are Sesame oil, Almond oil, and Coconut Oil, as well as Ayurvedic herb blends!

While there are numerous benefits to receiving Garshan and Abyangha, it is very important to receive a full Ayurvedic Consult prior to receiving this ancient treatment as there are a few contraindications. Most of the time, we will need to simply have you add a few diet and lifestyle adjustments before your body will be able to fully receive Abhyanga.

Garshan is a dry brushing of the body using raw silk gloves, exfoliating the skin and stimulating arterial and lymphatic drainage. Known as an ideal preparation for abhyanga.

Abhyanga is a full body, rhythmic, detox & rejuvenation massage using warmed herbal oils specific to the client's constitution or imbalances. Abhyanga is received unclothed on a heated table in a warm room with a large amount of warmed oil. The oil is chosen specifically by your practitioner to aid in bringing balance to your body, mind, and spirit as it is absorbed into your body. Your oil used is determined through your Ayurvedic consult and a quick check of your pulse on the day of your appointment.

Champi, or head massage with oil, is also an integral part of receiving Abhyanga. You will need to bring a head covering, like a cotton beanie, to cover your head for your trip home. It is advised that you wear clothing that you do not mind if it may become oily.

Just a few of the benefits of Garshan and Abhyanga, but not limited to these are: better sleep, movement of stagnant lymph, reduction of “heaviness,” reduction of the feeling of being ungrounded, induced deep relaxation and all the benefits of that state, a removal of toxins, and so much more!

The session is about 90-minutes and will usually end with Svedana, or heat-induced sweating to further facilitate the removal of toxins from the body. Occasionally, any single portion of the full treatment may be left off due to your unique Ayurvedic constitution and the imbalances we are working with. Again, this is a very personalized treatment!

Personally, this may be my favorite form of bodywork to receive. I am always left feeling more “me” after. Our lives are so full these days, and we are pulled in many directions. Consider Garshan and Abhyanga as a tool for maintaining balance in all aspects of your life!

~ Testimonials ~

“Nicole is such a caring and respectful therapist, everything was perfect. She made me feel completely at ease and cared for.”

“Nicole was very professional and made me feel easy and comfortable. Her hands are intuitive, and she is a gifted healer and this modality just add another layer of depth to her art as a therapist. As someone who received abhyanga in India I felt so comforted and nurtured today and would definitely see myself doing it again.”

“Nicole’s demeanor and room is very calming and relaxing.”

“Unique, Heart warming.”

“The peace your mind is put at is stress relieving.”