Ayurveda
    Wellness Center

      
      567 Thomas Street
      Coopersburg, PA 18036
      484.347.6110
      doctorshekhar@gmail.com


  
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      Practicing and Teaching Ayurveda
            Worldwide Since 1988

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Our Ayurvedic Wellness Services

Consultations

 Initial Ayurvedic Wellness Consultation
1 hour / $95

Follow-up consultation
45 minutes / $65

During a personalized consultation, I work with each client to analyze his or her unique ayurvedic constitution (Prakriti), determine any imbalances in the three biological rhythms or forces according to ayurveda (Vata, Pitta, Kapha), and educate clients in ayurvedic living.

Clients working with me for the first time can expect the following:

Each client fills out a health history questionnaire and self-evaluation of his or her present health condition. During an initial consultation, we discuss the questionnaire and evaluation and address any questions or concerns. I use the ancient art of ayurvedic pulse technique to detect the causes of any deep-rooted imbalances in each client's physiology. I then educate my client on holistic ayurvedic approaches to health, with individualized guidance according to his or her constitution and any Vata, Pitta and Kapha imbalances.

Any of the following may be suggested for healthier living:

Individualized dietary and herbal food supplement recommendations:

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Abhyanga - Therapeutic Herbal Oil Massage
1 hour / $95

Abhyanga - this therapeutic herbal oil massage is a gentle but firm whole body massage from head to toe. Herbal oils are chosen according to your Prakriti (psychosomatic constitution) and the type of illness.

The therapeutic massage is done in a soft, rhythmic way about sixty minutes. After the massage, a steam bath or hot shower is highly recommended. Abhyanga massage is a deeply relaxing, rejuvenating experience. Done regularly, Abhyanga protects one from stress, anxiety, exhaustion and Vata (neuro-muscular) imbalances. It nourishes the body, extends the life span, provides good sleep, improves the skin's texture, improves vision and provides better physical stability.

Abhyanga treatment is the best way to control and balance Vata in the body. Vata is the predominant entity in the sense of touch, and skin is the organ of touch.

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Swedana - Steam infused with herbal aromatic oils
20 minutes / $40

The treatments found in ayurveda date back thousands of years, and Swedana is no exception. In this treatment you sit for 15-20 minutes in an herb-infused steam tent. The use of heat and steam to encourage sweating has long been recognized as a natural and effective way to encourage the process of detoxification. The special customized herbal aromatic oils infused with steam help to stimulate oxygen flow throughout the body, while the steam activates the natural sweating process, which is essential for releasing accumulated toxins. The skin will carry the healing aroma of the herbs throughout the following 24 hours or so. This process helps to restore unbalanced doshas back to their natural state.

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Upalepa - Herbal paste massage
1 hour / $95

Finely ground Ayurvedic herbs and aromatic sandalwood powder are mixed with precious ayurvedic oils and gently massaged into the skin. This results in the stimulation of the energy flow in the body, the detoxification and nourishment of body tissues, the activation of the skin's natural metabolism and also the improvement of lymph flow.

Upalepa is followed by Udvartana (described below).

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Garshan - Raw silk glove stimulating massage
1 hour / $80

The Garshan massage is ideally suited to Kapha dosha types. During this stimulating massage, raw silk gloves are worn by the practitioner in order to create friction on the surface of the skin. The friction increases blood circulation, helping to oxygenate the cells and stimulate the removal of accumulated toxins. It promotes weight loss and clears away clogging impurities that might cause problems such as cellulite. Garshan is followed by abhyanga oil massage and is then typically followed by Swedana (steam box treatment) to further stimulate detoxification of the cells and pores through sweating. It also improves the tone of the skin, improves digestive capacity, awakens the energy sources, and alleviates sluggishness.

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Udvartana - Herbal paste exfoliating massage
1 hour / $80

The Udvartana massage is ideally suited to Kapha dosha types. During this exfoliating massage, raw silk gloves are worn by the practitioner in order to create friction on the surface of the skin. An herbal paste prepared according to the client's particular prakriti (mind-body-sprit constitution) and imbalances is applied. The herbal paste deeply cleanses and rejuvenates the skin and lymphatic system. Udvartana is followed by abhyanga oil massage and is then typically followed by Swedana (steam box treatment) to further stimulate detoxification of the cells and pores through sweating. The Udvartana massage cleanses and refines the skin structure and gives the skin a soft, silky texture and lustrous glow. It is advised for persons with Kapha dosha imbalance, reducing excess weight, relieving stiffness in the joints and muscles, and to improve muscle strength. It also improves the tone of the skin, improves digestive capacity, awakens the energy sources, and alleviates sluggishness.

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Vishesh - Deep tissue herbalized oil massage
1 hour / $95

Vishesh is a rhythmic deep tissue massage using herbalized oils blended according to a client's unique constitution and imbalances. Vishesh massage dissolves and cleanses ama from the tissues and stimulates the lymphatic system. Removing blockages with this deep tissue massage increases blood flow, improves digestion, and awakens energy sources and deeper levels of consciousness.

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Shirodhara - Herbal oil stream on forehead
1 hour / $95

Shirodhara is one of the most wonderful, relaxing ayurvedic therapies. Warm herbal oil is gently drizzled onto the forehead for about 45 - 60 minutes. This delightful sensation melts away all chatter and mental activity, leaving the mind calm, cooled and refreshed. This treatment nourishes the five senses by focusing on the 'marma points', many of which are located around the head. These points, when gently massaged, have a hugely calming and balancing effect throughout the body and nervous system. The oils used for this treatment are specifically chosen according to your dominant dosha constitution type.

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Shiro - Head massage
45 minutes / $60

The gentle but firm, relaxing massage movements of Abhyanga (special massage technique) are provided to the entire head, neck and shoulders. This loosens tight muscles and encourages much needed blood circulation, flooding the head with oxygen-rich blood and helping to remove harmful toxins. It is beneficial for deep relaxation, balancing the nervous system, improving and enhancing sensory perception, improving blood circulation to the brain, strengthening hair roots and improving the hair's condition, and promoting natural detoxification of the lymph glands around the neck and axilla.

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Kati Basti
45 minutes / $70

Kati Basti is a therapeutic bodywork during which herbalized oil is poured on the lumbar region to alleviate chronic low back pain, spasms, degenerative problems, and nerve pains. A series of these treatments is amazingly beneficial in relaxing the entire body.

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Netra Tarpana
45 minutes / $70

Netra Tarpana is a special Ayurvedic treatment for the eyes. It relieves tiredness and also improves eyesight. It is highly recommended for people who regularly work at computers, operate machinery, drive for long periods, or anyone who is currently suffering from tired, aching and sore eyes. This Ayurvedic treatment for eyes is carried out in combination with a face massage and is experienced by our clients as being very enjoyable, relaxing and effective. Freshly made dough rings filled with fragrant oils are placed around the eyes, and cow's ghee (clarified butter) is gently poured onto the eyes while they are kept open. Netra Tarpana takes approximately 45 minutes in total.

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Marma Points Massage
50 minutes / $95

Marma (meaning "hidden" or "secret" in Sanskrit) are vital points in the body where tremendous energy or prana resides. Often, these points are blocked with impurities and toxins that build up through the stress and strains of daily life, unhealthy eating habits and more. The marma points are opened, cleansed and stimulated with using rhythmic, circular movement and herbalized oils blended to your particular constitution and imbalances. A subtle and delicate treatment, marma points massage can provide a deep sense of calm, rejuvenation and awareness.

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Prana Energy (Qi Energy)
20 minutes / $20

Helps to activate cellular energy, spinal balancing, improve the immune system, improve blood circulation and production, restore balance to the autonomic nervous system, and gently exercise the internal organs of body.

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Meditation
1 hour / $60

Meditation is described as a state of concentrated attention on some object of thought or awareness. Our effortless therapeutic meditation and relaxation techniques are advised for individuals according to their doshic imbalances. Meditation techniques have been practiced for over 5, 000 years and are one of the components of ayurvedic healing in bringing the mind to a state of balance. Meditation has also become a mainstream of Western culture and can be used for therapeutic benefit, personal development, and to focus the mind.

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 Reflexology
1 hour / $60

Reflexology is the application of pressure, stretch and movement to the feet and hands to effect corresponding parts of the body.
Reflexologists view the feet and hands as a mirror image of the body.
By applying these techniques, a reflexologist can unlock the patterns of stress in other parts of the body and advise simple remedies to correct the imbalances.

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