Traditional Oil Bath (Dough Basti) Therapy Menu

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Medicines are customized and uniquely crafted with individualized herbal formulas and traditional Vedic mantra for each client’s preparation.

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Basti therapies (Oil Bath) are recommended when a need for clearing, nourishing, soothing or rejuvenating tissue in a localized area is indicated. Commonly used on energy centers, or chakras, these therapies stimulate movement and healing through the chosen area. A circular dam made from organic urad dahl (chick pea flour) is sealed in place around the indicated region. Warm medicated oil or milk is poured into the dam and replenished after it cools. These medicines are specifically prepared to penetrate deep into the localized area to warm and soften the tissue, and detoxify vital points which affect the body and mind.

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Maximum results occur after three to seven days of continual treatments. How many treatments are recommended depend on the severity of your symptoms and your current level of pain.

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CHAKRA/NABHI BASTI
(abdominal oil bath)
allow 1hr ~ $135 package of 3 or more $100 each session

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The solar plexus is the main site of pitta dosha and Agni (metabolic fire). Targeting the gastrointestinal tract, which produces many of the same chemicals as the brain and maintains an effect on emotional and mental framework, this therapy relieves deeply rooted physical and emotional tension that is commonly stored in this region. Chakra Basti also helps to relieve digestive orders. The dough ring is placed around the center of the belly and is then filled with constantly replenished warm organic Mahanarayan oil or, per your practitioner’s prescription, your own blend of herbal oil medicine. Once the dam is removed, the area is massaged, with special attention given to the marma points of that area. We recommend abstaining from food for 1-2 hours prior to treatment.

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THYROID/VISHUDDHA BASTI

allow1 hr ~ $220
package of 3 or more $195 each session

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In this therapy, dough is used to create a raised dam to hold warm medicated oils in the thyroid region. The treatment is believed to help stimulate the gland and nourish the thyroid. The basti used specifically for the thyroid is called “vishuddha basti,” and it tackles problems of the throat and thyroid chakra. The exact oils and herbs used by your practitioner will depend on your body constitution and the particular problems you have with your thyroid.

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KATTI BASTI (sacrum/hip oil bath) allow 1hr ~ $180

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Katti refers to the hip and lower back region. The dam is placed on the low back, and then continuously filled with medicinal oil designed to your specific needs. After the region is medicated, it is then massaged while paying attention to the Marma points. This is a traditional treatment for low and mid back problems; sciatica, hip, joint, and groin disorder; slipped disc, disc prolapse, muscle spasms and pain.

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GREEVA BASTI (cervical oil bath) allow 1hr ~ $180

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Greeva refers to the neck region, specifically the cervical spine. We begin with a massage to loosen the neck muscles, apply pressure to specific marma points, and then apply the dough dam. Lying face down and supported on the massage table, the dough dam is placed on the back of the neck, filled with organic warm, pain relieving oil, and replenished when cooled. After the damn is removed the neck and cervical spine are massaged gently. Greeva Basti traditionally is used to help neck and shoulder pain, cervical spondylosis, headaches, migraines, muscle spasm, scoliosis, slipped disc, disc prolapse and whiplash.

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HRD BASTI (heart)
allow 1hr ~ $180

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Hrd Basti is administered to the central chest region, and placed around the central heart marma. The dough ring is kept around the center of the chest and is filled with constantly replenished warm medicated liquid. Once the basti ring is removed, the area is thoroughly massaged paying specific attention to the marma points in the area, followed by a brief neck and shoulder massage. This treatment has been traditionally used to help regulate the respiratory, circulatory and lymphatic systems. The following ailments are benefited by heart basti: asthma; respiratory problems; heart problems; muscular chest pain and spasms; breast and lymphatic disorders and emotional trauma.

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JANU BASTI (knee oil bath) allow 1hr ~ $135

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Janu refers to the area of the knee- the meniscus and joint. The dough dam is placed on around the knee, filled with warm Mahanarayan oil, and continually replenished with fresh oil for the duration of the treatment. Once the dough is removed the area is thoroughly massaged, and the Marma points are stimulated. The effects of Janu Basti are optimized when followed by any massage. Janu Basti 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.

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NETRA BASTI (eye cleansing) allow 3⁄4hr ~ $180

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During our waking hours, our eyes are constantly at work. Our sense of vision is the constantly in use. With today’s blue screens, computers and tv, our eyes are bombarded with optical stimuli. This often times strains them, causing them to be overtire and creating adverse reactions on our vision and brain activity. Netra Basti has a relaxing effect on the eyes and surrounding tissues. Beginning with a light facial massage, and an emphasis on the Marma points around the eyes and face. A ring of dough is then carefully placed around each eye to form a dam. The eyes are then bathed in warm organic Ghee. 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 Basti 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.

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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.