Ayurveda views each and every person as unique, with a unique mind-body constitution and a unique set of life circumstances, all of which must be considered in determining either natural healing approaches or recommendations for daily living.

According to the principles of ayurveda, everyone has a specific body type known as a dosha. There are three doshas: pitta, kapha, and vata, and everyone has a specific balance of doshas, which is addressed in ayurvedic therapy, we will tailor treatments on an individual basis, as your dosha determines what kind of oil to be used, two massage therapists will work on the same client. The Marma Abhyanga massage treatment uses essential oils to suit individual needs. a deeply therapeutic yet energising massage of the marma points (specific energy centres) that stimulates the circulatory, immune and nervous systems. This revitalising massage also helps to restore energy, Marma points are the key energy points spread out over a person's body, Ayurvedic Marma Massage is a relaxing and energising massage which focuses on these Marma points using special Ayurvedic oils and massage techniques.

Over 6000 years ago, a great civilization existed in Asia, from which evolved the most comprehensive medical data in the history of mankind. Ayurveda or "Science of Life". Ayurveda is made up of two Sanskrit words: 'Ayu' meaning life and 'Veda' meaning knowledge of. (To know about life is Ayurveda). Recently interest in Ayurveda has grown, with worldwide acceptance and recognition Ayurvedic health involves healing the person by treating the root cause of illness, and not merely treating the symptoms, whereas Marma-point massage dates back to southern India circa 1500 BC the masters of kalari, an ancient martial art, discovered the power of marma points, kalari fighters targeted an opponent's marma points as a way to inflict pain and injury during battle, however wounded kalari fighters were also nursed back to health with marma therapy. Practitioners used marma-point massage to stimulate healing in areas that corresponded to the soldier's injuries. Ayurvedic physicians around India learned of the technique's powers and brought kalari masters into hospitals to teach the art today marma-point massage is a respected component of Ayurvedic healing.

There will be an Initial consultation of 10 to 15 minutes during which we assess your Tri Dosha body constitution and the imbalance, before giving a massage according to your type using the appropriate oil. Two therapists work in synchrony, a heated blend of oils (infused with nourishing herbs and flowers) is lightly applied to the entire body. The therapists then begin massaging your entire body, even pressure is applied with the whole hand using a combination of circular motions and straight strokes, although lighter pressure is used on sensitive areas such as the abdomen and the heart. More oil and time is spent where nerve endings are concentrated, such as the soles of the feet, palms of the hands and along the base of the fingernails.
During Abhyanga, marma points found in specific areas all over the body will be stimulated which helps with detoxification and energy flow. It also improves lymph flow and boosts your immune system as well as simultaneously calming and strengthening the nervous system.

Marma Abhyanga Massage helps in releasing blocked energy (both physical and emotional) from these points, the resulting effect is improvement in the energy levels throughout the body. It also acts to harmonise and stimulate all organ functions in the body, strengthens the immune system and activates healthy cell metabolism

• Increased circulation, especially to nerve endings
• Toning of the muscles and the whole physiology
• Calming for the nerves
• Lubrication of the joints
• Increased mental alertness
• Improved elimination of impurities from the body
• Softer, smoother skin
• Increased levels of stamina through the day
• Better, deeper sleep at night

Marma is an old technique of healing in which simple touch or light massage on the Marma points are connected with each other by energy channels called Nadis. Under normal circumstances, energy should flow uninterrupted through the Nadis while passing through the Marma points. Due to external influences like stress, tension, lack of rest etc energy tends to get blocked in Marma points. Marma massage is a very good treatment to help release this blocked energy and aid stress relief.