Shirodhara is known as the Bliss Treatment for it opens the soul to experience the joys of divine presence and uplifts the individual to experience a greater consciousness.
The technique is applied as an add-on to the Ayurvedic modality of Abhyanga hot oil massage.
A copper pot is filled with warm oil and using the little spigot handle a controlled stream of oil is allowed to flow over the forehead (third eye) and over the back of the head through the hair into a receptacle below.
This occurs for 20 - 30 minutes while the client is resting comfortably on a massage table, covered in soft blankets and with soft music playing.
It is truly a blissful, peaceful, restful experience!
Offered only as an add-on treatment to Abhyanga. Price $40
Swedhana Treatment (Steam Canopy): The purpose of Swedhana Therapy is to liquefy, loosen, remove impurities and melt toxins within the body so that they move more readily into the gastrointestinal tract, supporting elimination. It should be preceded by snehan (oil massage). Swedhana (sweat via steam) enkindles digestive fire, metabolic fire (agni) and the immune system of all the cells within the body. It brings about deep relaxation, removes stress and crystallized negative emotions. This treatment is for about 50 minutes (adjusted to the time comfort of the client) and may accompany either the Abhyanga Warm Oil Massage or Therapeutic Massage. Price $30
Therapeutic Massage Treatment: The purpose of therapeutic massage offered by The Spa-a-ah, is to facilitate the relaxation and release response of the client by the use of gentle and safe touch, and soft relaxing music. Gentle effleurage and petrissage techniques are used with the client’s choice of massage oil. 1 hour and 1/2 hour sessions are offered.