Ayurvedic Offerings at Waterstone Spa

Ancient Rituals for Health and Balance

What is Ayurveda? It is defined as the “science of life and longevity” and has been referred to as the “Mother of all Medicines”. Ayurveda was developed in India over 5000 years ago as a natural system for strengthening the body’s healing abilities and creating balance for body, mind and soul. According to Ayurveda, the true definition of beauty is healthy internal radiance. The skin reflects inner health. The external body is simply the manifestation of everything that happens inside, including our emotions. By addressing the components of our life, we can control our skin’s health. Inner and outer beauty are intimately related. The more we nurture ourselves, the more radiant we become physically.

“Ayurveda was the first system of medicine to recognize the concept of individual mind/ body types called doshas. It holds that everyone is born with their own natural balance which influences all aspects of their life, including body structure, emotional makeup and predisposition to illnesses. Without understanding one’s natural balance you may unknowingly create imbalances by following a life-style that strains your mind/body system.”

What are doshas? “According to Ayurveda, the body is governed by three fundamental biological principles called doshas that control all of the body’s function. These doshas are VATA (regulates movement) PITTA (regulates metabolism) and KAPHA (regulates structure). All three doshas work together. One’s individual mind/body type is determined by the natural predominance of one or more of these three doshas in the body.

These doshas are influenced by diet, environment, stress, state of mind etc. Restoring and maintaining a level of balance is the key to healing, prevention and reversing the aging process. Ayurvedic massage involves the use of warm oil that is specifically selected for you and utilizes gentle to moderate strokes to help the oil penetrate into the tissues. There is a focus on the marma points of the body which is where two or more types of tissue meet, such as muscles, veins, ligaments, bones or joints. These points are much more than physical connecting points, they are the points where the physical body most strongly connects to pure consciousness.

Treatments

4 Handed Abhyanga Massage

Experience the ultimate in dynamic massage therapy as two therapists work in tandem to restore harmony and well being.

After your massage, you will be wrapped up in a sheet and be able to sit in our steam room with a cold washcloth for your head and chest. This gives you time to have your body absorb the oils.

(75 min) ……………. $168 (includes time to fill out dosha questionnaire)
Additional 15 min of Swedana (Steam room to allow the oils to get absorbed)

2 Handed Abhyanga Massage

Performed by one therapist, this full-body warm oil massage using gentle to medium strokes can help relieve fatigue, improve sleep and enhance the complexion and luster of the skin.

After your massage, you will be wrapped up in a sheet and be able to sit in our steam room with a cold washcloth for your head and chest. This gives you time to have your body absorb the oils.

(75 min) ……………. $98 (includes time to fill out dosha questionnaire)
Additional 15 min of Swedana (Steam room to allow the oils to get absorbed)

Rejuvenating Facial:

In addition to the specific ayurvedic oil chosen especially for you, the esthetician will use products from our Ilike skincare line best suited to your dosha.

(75 min) ……………. $98 (includes time to fill out dosha questionnaire)

Shirodara

This is a meditative and relaxing treatment in which a soothing stream of warm oil is poured over the forehead and onto the sixth chakra, your intuitive energetic center. It calms the central nervous system and integrates the mind and body.

This is a stand alone treatment or it can be added to the abhyanga massage or facial.

(45 min) ……………. $59

Ayurvedic Indian Sandalwood & Ginger Body Polish

Begin with 15 minutes in the steam to warm up the body. Receive a full body exfoliation with warm aromatic herbal oils mixed with fine sea salt, sandalwood ubtan and and essential oils of ginger and sandalwood. Be wrapped in warm blankets while enjoying a relaxing face and scalp massage.

(75 min) ……………. $134

Personalized Ayurvedic Initial Consultation with Noah Volz

Understand your “life-code” – the basis of health as determined by ancient Ayurvedic principles. Develop a personalized program incorporating therapies, health promoting diet, and lifestyle changes. Following your consultation, if appropriate, he will compile and send or email an individualized packet of information on Ayurvedic lifestyle, dietary and /or remedies specific to your concerns. Contact us for details.