Vasti (oil bath) Therapies

Vasti therapies are used cleanse, relax, soothe, nourish and rejuvenate the body in localised areas known as Chakras or energy centers where multiple body systems and tissues intersect. In these localised Snehana therapies, a circular dam of organic flour is sealed around the indicated area where constantly replenished warm organic herbal aroma-therapeutic Samya oils are poured and kept. These oils are specifically prepared to penetrate deep into the tissues in order to soften, warm and detoxify these vital points which affect the whole body. These therapies must be performed by a well qualified and experienced Registered Advanced Ayurvedic Practitioner.

Kati refers to the hip and lower back region where the dough ring is filled with constantly replenished warm organic herbal aroma-therapeutic Samya Pain oil containing 75 active botanicals. Once the dough ring is removed, the area is thoroughly massaged paying specific attention to the Marma points in the area. The effects of Kati Vasti are optimized when followed by any massage.

Benefits: Kati Basti has been traditionally used to help: low and mid back problems; sciatica; hip joint and groin disorders; slipped disc; disc prolapse; muscle spasms and pain. Optimal benefits are experienced after a series of therapies from 3-7+ days. 

Greeva refers to the neck region where the dough ring is filled with constantly replenished warm organic herbal aroma-therapeutic Samya Pain oil containing 75 active botanicals. Once the dough ring is removed, the area is thoroughly massaged paying specific attention to the Marma points in the area. The effects of Greeva Vasti are optimized when followed by any massage.

Benefits:  Greeva Vasti has been traditionally used to help: neck and shoulder pain; cervical spondylosis; headaches; migraines; muscle spasm; scoliosis; slipped disc; disc prolapse and whiplash. Optimal benefits are experienced after a series of therapies from 3-7+ days. 

Chakra Basti is an oil therapy for the abdomen. The oil filled dough ring is kept around the center of the belly and is filled with constantly replenished warm organic herbal aroma-therapeutic Samya Pain oil containing 75 active botanicals. Once the dough ring is removed, the area is thoroughly massaged paying specific attention to the Marma points in the area. The effects of Chakra Vasti are optimized when followed by any massage. Please do not eat for 1-2 hours prior to this therapy.

Benefits: The gastro-intestinal tract produces many of the same chemicals as the brain and reacts to one’s feelings and emotions. This therapy helps in relieving deep rooted physical and emotional tensions stored in the digestive tract and helps to relieve many digestive disorders. This is also the main site of pitta in the body and agni (metabolic fire) where enzymes, acids and hormones are produced all of which are balanced by Chakra Basti. Optimal benefits are experienced after a series of therapies from 3-7+ days. 

Uro Vasti is administered to the Uras or the central chest region.  The oil filled dough ring is kept around the center of the chest and is filled with constantly replenished warm organic herbal aroma-therapeutic Samya Pain oil containing 75 active botanicals. Once the dough ring is removed, the area is thoroughly massaged paying specific attention to the Marma points in the area (includes consented breast massage – women may prefer to request a female therapist). The effects of Uro Vasti are optimized when followed by any massage.

Benefits: This treatment has been traditionally used to help: regulating the respiratory, circulatory and lymphatic systems; asthma; respiratory problems; heart problems; muscular chest pain and spasms; breast and lymphatic disorders and emotional trauma. Optimal benefits are experienced after a series of therapies from 3-7+ days. 

This is a special therapy in which warm constantly replenished organic herbal aroma-therapeutic Samya Pain oil containing 75 active botanicals is retained over the knee joints in an organic dough ring. Once the dough ring is removed, the area is thoroughly massaged paying specific attention to the Marma points in the area. The effects of Janu Vasti are optimized when followed by any massage.

Benefits:  Janu Vasti has been traditionally used to help various conditions of the knee joints like arthritis, cracking, pain, injuries and degenerative conditions. Optimal benefits are experienced after a series of therapies from 3-7+ days. 

Merudanda refers to the entire spine region where a dough dam is filled with constantly replenished warm organic herbal aroma-therapeutic Samya Pain oil containing 75 active botanicals. Once the dough dam is removed, the area is thoroughly massaged paying specific attention to the Marma points of the spine. The effects of Merudanda Vasti are optimized when followed by any massage. Please do not eat for 1-2 hours prior to this therapy. A rest period of one hour prior to exercise is suggested after this therapy.

Benefits: Merudanda basti has been traditionally used to help: slipped disc; disc prolapse; spinal degeneration; muscle spasms and pain; injuries; scoliosis; lordosis; kyphosis; neck and shoulder pain; low and mid back problems; sciatica; spondylosis; paralysis and arthritis. Optimal benefits are experienced after a series of therapies from 3-7+ days.

In today’s world we are bombarded with optical stimuli, our eyes are often strained and overtired, creating adverse effects on our vision and brain activity. Netra Vasti has a relaxing effect on the eyes and surrounding tissues. This therapy begins with a light facial massage, emphasizing the Marma points around the eyes and lymph nodes. Afterwards organic dough rings are carefully placed around each eye to form a dam. The eyes are then bathed in warm Samya Netra Ghee (herbal clarified butter). As the eyes are nurtured and revitalized, Marma points on your hands are gently massaged and eye exercises are performed. Afterwards a face, head, neck and shoulder Marma point massage completes the experience. The benefits of Netra Vasti are optimized when received before a Nasya, Shirodhara and/or Abhyanga. A rest period of one hour prior to any excessive stimulation of the eyes is suggested after this.

Benefits: This oil bath for your eyes has been traditionally used to help: improve eyesight; relieve tension, fatigue, ocular headaches and migraines; flush the tear ducts; balance the nervous system; smooth away wrinkles; relieve eye strain from constant glaring into the computer or television screen; drooping of eyelids; night blindness; cataract; blurred vision; near or short sightedness; astigmatism; stiffness and roughness of eyes; injury to eyes; subconjunctival hemorrhage; inflammatory lesions of the eyes; glaucoma; corneal ulcers; pain in the eyes and tear deficiency. Optimal benefits are experienced after a series of therapies from 3-7+ days. 

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