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Marma: This is a blissful healing and energy balancing therapy which works by stimulating th e 108
marma (energy points) on the body.
Ben efits:- Helps resolve emotional imbalances
- Increased calmness and clarity in the mind
- Increases confidence and feelings of sel f-w o r t h
- Balances the nervous system
Netra Tarpana: This is a cleansing, soothing and cooling treatment for the eyes using warm, h e r b a l i s e d
ghee to gently bathe the eyes for five to ten minutes. It pacifies pitta and reduces heat, itching, tiredness,
graininess and heaviness.
Oth er ben efits:- Nourishes th e nervous system
- Removes impurities from the eyes
- Strengthens the eyes and improves sight
- Effective for 60% of eye-r elated problems including burning, dryness, itching and eyestrain
Kati Basti: Warm, herbalised oil is contained in a dough ring on the lower back for up to 30 minutes.
Ben efits:- Balan ces vata
- Helps relieve spinal problems
- Helps joint problems
- Improves the digestion
- Calms th e min d and relives restlessness
Nasya therapy (shirovirechana): Herbalised powders, oils and herbs are administered v i a th e n ostr ils t o
stimulate the secretion of mucus and thereby dissolve and loosen mucus lodged in the nasal and sinus
passages. A vigorous head massage, herbalised stream inhalation and warm towels are applied to the head
and face prior to this treatment. It is often given before or after the main detox therapy and is usually
administered in the morning (kapha time) as this is when kapha-related impurities (mucus) are naturally
moved from the deeper tissues and organs to the stomach and sinuses.
Ben efits:- Increases oxygenation to the brain and eliminates impurities from the head an d ch est ar ea
- Removes ama and toxins from the nose, sinuses, ears and eyes
- Clean ses th e shrotas (channels) in the head and improves the functioning of the senses
- I m p r o v e b r a i n f u n c t i on and heightens sensory perception
- Good for: dry nasal passages, sinus congestion, cold, sinusitis, allergies, headaches, migraine,
epilepsy, mental retardation, dry, itchy or watery eyes, conjunctivitis, glaucoma, hearing loss,
tinnitus, and loss of smell.