Ayurveda at The Shala...

Ayurveda is the Knowledge of Life!

Ayur (life) Veda (knowledge)

Ayurveda is an ancient science that dates back to over 5,000 years ago. It is a healing system that comes from India. Ayurveda’s system is based on 3 energies (Doshas) which

are combinations of the 5 elements, Vata (air & either), Pitta (fire & water), Kapha (earth & water). Each of us was born with a constitution or Prakriti, which is a combination of all three Doshas. Your current state or Vikruti is what is addressed and treated; this is when your Doshas are out of balance.
Ayurveda provides many ways through which you can bring yourself into balance, promoting health, happiness, and an overall sense of wellbeing.

At the Karuna Shala we are increasing and deepening our knowledge of Ayurveda everyday, so that we can better educate and serve our community.

Ayurvedic Services offered...

Abyangha Massage: This warm Ayurvedic herbal oil massage is a combination of rapid choreographed strokes, intuitive movements and an integration of acupressure points that are designed to bring nourishment to the tissues, deep relaxation to the muscles & calmness to the mind. Warm oil penetrates deep into the tissues to loosen toxins at the cellular level. Improves immunity & increases circulation.

$85.00 per session

Abyhanga-Garshana:  This is an ancient Ayurvedic treatment, featuring a dry lymphatic skin brushing with a silk glove, followed by an individualized herbal oil massage. The brushing increases circulation, induces lymphatic detoxification and exfoliates the skin so warm herbal oils can penetrate deeply.  The warm herbal oil massage is a combination of rapid choreographed strokes, intuitive movements and an integration of acupressure points that are designed to bring nourishment to the tissues, deep relaxation to the muscles & calmness to the mind. Warm oil penetrates deep into the tissues to loosen toxins at the cellular level. (80 minutes:  $108.00)

Special Introductory rate: $85.00

 
Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy: Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy is a private yoga session that addresses the need of the individual. It is difficult to get the attention you need in a group class. In this one on one session, Ivy will be able to build a yoga practice that best suites your needs as an individual based on your constitution as well as any imbalances. In Ayurveda your constitution is what you were born with and your imbalances are your current state. Yoga Postures, Breath Exercises, Meditation Techniques, Morning Cleanses, and Lifestyle Changes are all things that you can be introduced to through these one on one sessions.

$75 per hour

Ayurvedic Flow Yoga Classes:  When we learn to flow with nature, we feel better, more centered and clear minded! Ayurvedic Flow is a vinyasa class sequenced to help balanced the elements within the body (air, ether, fire, water and earth). Spiritual Readings, Pranayama (breath), Mudras (energy gestures that seal energy) and Mantras (repetition of sacred words or phrases) are also used to balance the energies. This class will deepen the students awareness of natures patterns and cycles. As Yogi Bhajan said, “It is our birth right to be happy and free!”
*level 1 beginner & adv. beginner students
*level 1-2 adv. beginners & intermediate students
*level 2 intermediate & adv. students

Individual Marma Therapy Sessions: Marma Therapy is considered the Acupuncture of Ayurveda without the needles.  Marma Points are specific points that are located on the body and encouraged into a state of balance thereby harmonizing the entire mind and physiology. Marma Therapy Sessions address both a state of health and imbalances on a more subtle level and help maintain a state of well being.  The sessions will be approximately one hour where there will be a brief consultation followed by Marma Therapy.

$108 per session

Combination of Marma Therapy & Ayurvedic Consultation: The combined sessions are longer, about 1 hour of each therapy. We recommend this for anyone coming for the 1st time, or wants to experience bodywork, combined with lifestyle suggestions that you can take home with you and incorporate into your life. Please call the studio with any questions or inquires.

ONLY $153 per session!