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Chitta Happens Ayurveda Bodywork\/therapies<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAyurvedic bodywork is a deeply nourishing and grounding way to support your whole system. Through Ayurvedic bodywork in San Francisco at YogaFlowSF \u2013 Noe Valley, warm oils, marma point therapy, and gentle techniques help calm the nervous system, improve circulation, and support detoxification so you can feel more rooted, relaxed, and at ease.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Types of Treatment (USDA Organic oils and herbs used in all treatments)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAbhyanga \u2013 60 minutes $190<\/strong>
\nA full body gentle massage using warm herbal oil tailored to your metabolic type. The oil carries the properties of the herbs through the skin into all levels of tissue (plasma, blood, muscle, fat, bone, nerve, reproductive). This facilitates the release of deep-seated toxins in the body, and restores balance to the doshas. After abhyanga, a person feels clear and rejuvenated. Tibetan Healing Bowls and Vedic Chants enhance the healing experience.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSwedana (can add this to Abhyanga) \u2013 15 minutes $75<\/strong>
\nSteam therapy \u2013 swedana is used as an adjunct therapy to the herbal oil therapy \u2013 Abhyanga. Steam enhances the penetration of the herbal oil to all 7 tissues of the body. This therapy is done while relaxing on the massage table \u2013 an effective method to relieve muscular and emotional tension.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tShirodhara \u2013 60 minutes $200<\/strong>\nA powerful therapy using a gentle stream of warm herbal oil over the intuitive energy center of the forehead, also known as \u2018the third eye\u2019. This therapy induces a profound sense of tranquility and a blissful state of mind. Excellent for alleviating insomnia, headaches, and mental tension. Tibetan healing bowls, foot massage and vedic chants enhance the healing experience.

\nMarma points \u2013 60 minutes $125<\/strong>
\nMarma points are vital energy points located on the surface of the body. Using the finger tips and specific essential oils tailored to your unique constitution, marma therapy restores balance to the autonomic nervous system, harmonizing sympathetic and parasympathetic functions. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStimulating points can release endorphins and neurotransmitters such as serotonin and melatonin in the brain that results in pain modulation and mood enhancement. This treatment is wonderful for breaking down crystals of unresolved emotions, migraine headaches, joint pain, muscle spasm; it brings immediate relaxation and eases pain. Marma have a virtually unlimited number of therapeutic applications, including relief of pain, detoxification and more. They also cleanse, pacify, rejuvenate, calm the mind and emotions, enhance awareness and serve as vehicles of preventative care.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHead and Scalp Rejuvenation Massage \u2013 15 to 30 minutes $40 to $60\n<\/strong>
\nUsing warm herbal oil, a gentle, yet invigorating massage to help relieve tension, headaches and the build-up of stress. Opens up the energy channels for a more focused yet calm mind. An excellent prelude to the Shirodhara treatment.\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFacial and Neck Massage \u2013 30 minutes $60<\/strong>
\nThis natural face-lift firms and tones the cheeks, and smoothes away laugh lines, crow\u2019s feet, and wrinkles in the forehead. Opens the energy channels for a lively, fresh look and feel. The use of marma points, or energetic areas releases pent-up stress symptomatic in conditions such as TMJ, headaches and facial pain.\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNasya \u2013 30 minutes $60<\/strong>
\nA few drops of herbally infused oil placed in the nose followed by a face massage. Removes impurities and congestion, recommened for those prone to allergies.\n.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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