by Orient-Express

Face And Body Retreat

Abhyanga is a friction-based choreographed massage utilizing warm herbalized oil and dosha-specific herbs. As the oil is massaged into the skin through gentle to medium pressured strokes, it penetrates deep into the tissues to loosen toxins at the cellular level. The Abhyanga enhances immunity, increases circulation, and creates deep relaxation in the body and mind. 50 Minutes $180 80 Minutes $255

Marma Massage therapy is a form of therapy designed to stimulate "marmas" -- 107 alleged vital, epidermal, invisible but palpable "junction points" between mind and matter. Marmas are also locations in which the dosha of Vata, Pitta and Kapha can be held, along with their subtle essences of prana, tejas and ojas - 50 Minutes $180 80 Minutes $255

Patra Sweda (Kizhi-Dried leaves) this therapy begins with the application of suitable medicated oil to the entire body. The body is then subjected to exude profusely through a massage with boluses of chopped and fried leaves of some specific medicinal herbs after dipping in particular medicated oils. This therapy is effective for various kinds of arthritis, Spondylosis, back pain, sports injuries and for all other soft tissue inflammations especially join pains. 60 Minutes $195

Udavartana is deeply penetrating herbal paste lymphatic massage. This full body massage uses a paste prepared from ground grains to cleanse the skin, improve circulation, and help weight loss. Udvartana helps to eliminate lymphatic toxins out of the body and also improves sluggish circulation and digestion. It balances Kapha dosha and cleans the skin. It increases the metabolic rate of the body and activates the rasa dhatu (lymph), which in turn enables the vayus (gases) to flow and make the nadi system more efficient. 50 minutes $210