Ayurveda 'Taste of Heaven' Bodywork
2 hours / £160
This two hour experience is a luxurious and ancient approach to health and wellness that was once the exclusive domain of the Kings, Queens and High Priests of the Vedic society. It is a truly Royal experience designed to profoundly relax, restore and uplift your mind, body and soul. With our unison approaches you have the full attention of two therapists working in harmony. This tandem effect is deeply relaxing and soothing leaving you profoundly rested as well as radiantly refreshed, cleansed and purified.
Abhyanga (abby-anga) means “loving hands”. This incredibly relaxing massage uses a different type and sequence of strokes than is common in western approaches. Gentle and soothing, our tandem approach using two therapists working in perfect unison, connecting, and balancing the Marma points (energy centers) of your body and mind, leaving you feeling profoundly relaxed and calm.
Shirodhara (shiro-dara) means “head, steady stream like a thread” a steady flow of infused liquid bathing your forehead, focusing on the Marma points it is relaxing and soothing for your mind, giving you the blissful transcendent experience of the state of deep meditation.
Hot towelling After rest to integrate your experience, we will return cleanse you with the luxurious experience of a full body hot towelling, leaving you feeling deeply cleansed and refreshed.
After your treatment experience we encourage you to relax and enjoy our beautiful surroundings. A gentle stroll, or just sitting and absorbing the natural beauty of Marcassie are the perfect combination for you to truly reset before you re-enter the activity of life. We strongly recommend that you do not drive for at least 1 hour after your treatment experience.
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“Within minutes, you feel yourself floating off into a state of profound relaxation. This has to be the ultimate pampering experience.”
Jane Alexander, Daily Telegraph.
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“I have had many massages in my time around the world; but yours hit the spot that others just don’t reach.”
Catherine Fairweather, Harpers & Queen.
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“I have had many aromatherapy oil massages before but never anything like Abhyanga, the Vedic version I experienced there…Next part of the treatment comes the Shirodhara, it is the most incredibly soothing and relaxing sensation, almost like a mind massage and is the perfect counteract to stress.”
Liz Wiggins, Lifestyle magazine
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“Within minutes you are out, completely gone on a level of relaxation normally reserved for experienced meditators…quite simply it is the most impressive relaxing treatment I have ever tried.”
Newby Hands, Daily Mail
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“I have had many different types of massage before but had never experienced anything like it. It was blissfully relaxing, I got to the stage when I felt my body was no longer part of me, that I was floating on a bed of clouds.”
Wendy Harring, Yoga teacher trainer and National training officer for the British Wheel of Yoga
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“Whether you understand Ayurveda is irrelevant, all you need to know is that these are the most deliciously sensual treatments you will find anywhere!”
Anna Selby, Sunday Times Style magazine
Benefits of Abhyanga and Shirodhara:
Increase circulation. Improve muscle tone. Decrease stress and anxiety. Improves skin health. Improves sleep. Aids in the elimination of toxins from the body. Eases depression. Increases mental alertness. Strengthens immune system. Lubricates and promotes flexibility of the muscle, tissues and joints.
Contra indications for Abhyanga and Shirdhara:
Shirodhara cannot be given to people who are epileptic as it can trigger an attack. Chemotherapy within the last 6 months. General anaesthetic within the last 6 months. Thrombosis whether it is post operative or on anticoagulants.
Note for ladies:
Our therapies cannot be administered during the first day of your menstrual cycle.
Please be advised that because of the full body nature of the treatments male therapists will treat men and female therapists will treat women.