RUDRA AYURVEDA | NEW YORK Ayurvedic Medicine, Services and Therapies by Vaidhya(Dr.) Reetu Rudra | 358 Fifth Ave. Suite 704 New York, NY 10001 | (646) 331-0398 SERVICES | Page 4 of 8 Home | About Ayurveda | About Vaidhya(Dr.) Rudra | Services and Therapies | Prakriti | Pranayam | Panchakarma | Contact Us RUDRA AYURVEDA SERVICES AND THERAPIES At Rudra Ayurveda, receiving therapies is an incredible opportunity for every cell to remember. Our human mind/body/spirit is one entity, and each aspect of our being affects the whole. For this reason, full-body and site-specific therapies each have important roles to play in healing and rejuvenation. During your treatment program, your progress will be closely observed and your treatment plan will be adjusted as is appropriate to ensure the best outcome. Our primary service offerings are listed on the left menu. Click on any of the service names for detailed information on each of the services and therapies. CONSULTATION - 60 min. $150, 90 min. $195 Your meeting with Vaidya(Dr.) Rudra will include traditional Ayurvedic diagnostic technique, a general physical exam and a comprehensive question-and-answer session are relied upon to reveal your personal constitution as well as any imbalances which should be addressed. A complete treatment plan will be provided which includes your diet, herbal medicines, and the external Ayurvedic therapies, yoga, pranayam and meditation that will best rejuvenate, restore and maintain your personal balance. AYURVEDIC CONSULTATION - 60 minutes - $150, 90 minutes - $195 WEIGHT MANAGEMENT CONSULTATION - 90 minutes, $195 PANCHAKARMA CONSULTATION - 90 minutes, $195 AYURVEDIC SKIN CARE CONSULTATION - 90 min. $195 FOLLOW-UP CONSULTATION - 30 minutes, $90 60 min. $120 ABHYANGA AYURVEDIC MASSAGE A method of Ayurveda - the ancient science of perfect health, this full body wake-up call works to protect, preserve and rejuvenate your body and mind by balancing the energy inside your body. A massage technique traditionally performed using medicated oils, Abhyanga is deeply relaxing and an experience your entire body will thank you for. During Abhyanga, marma points (vital spots found in specific areas all over the body) will be stimulated which helps with detoxification and energy flow. It also improves lymph flow and boosts your immune system as well as simultaneously calming and strengthening the nervous system. If you're feeling nervous or lethargic, or suffer from sleep deprivation, the warm oils help calm the mind and nervous system leaving you feeling relaxed, rested and calm, despite being more focused and alert. The warmth of the oils will also work to strengthen and lubricate joints, making them more resilient to wear and tear, so it is advised as a treatment if you're subject to the joys of joint aches and pains. Deepest Effects of Abhyanga: Abhyanga nourishes the skin, and gradually the tissues beneath. With habitual use of this technique, each of the dhatus is replenished. Dhatus are the seven levels of bodily tissue that create the structure and make the functioninig of bodily systems possible. They are: 1. Rasa Dhatu: plasma, white blood cells and immune system 2. Rakta Dhatu: red blood cells 3. Mamsa Dhatu: muscle 4. Meda Dhatu: fat tissue 5. Asthi: Bone and Cartilage 6. Majja: Nervous system and bone marrow 7. Shakra: Male reproductive tract or Artava: Female reproductive tract. 60 min. $135 MARMA ABHYANGA (AYURVEDIC VITAL POINTS MASSAGE) The Marmas (vital points) are a very important part of Ayurvedic anatomy and surgery. A Marma point is defined as an anatomical site where flesh, veins, arteries, tendons, bones and joints meet up. There are 107 Marma points throughout the body. Each point has it's own intelligence and consciousness, which coordinate with the mind and body. 40 min. $110 SHIRODHARA (HEAD MASSAGE AND OIL FLOW OVER FOREHEAD) Shirodhara balances such conditions such as insomnia, stress and headaches. Although it's a relatively short treatment, an experience of timelessness is a common result. The affect of Shirodhara is indescribable, but recipients often report an effortless recognition of their true nature as pure consciousness. Shirodhara is a form of Ayurvedic snehana therapy in which a steady stream of warm oil flows from a vessel in specific patterns over the forehead. Sesame oil is the most commonly used base, often infused with mind-calming herbs such as brahmi (gotu kola), bhringraj, skullcap and others. Depending on the constitution (prakruti)and current state (vikruti) of the individual, and the season of the year, coconut, sunflower and other oils are sometimes used, as well as herbal infusions in water, milk and buttermilk. Deeply stress-relieving, Shirodhara pacifies Vata while nourishing and calming the nervous system. Shirodhara cleanses the mind and senses of impressions, thereby improving mental clarity and cognition. A traditional treatment for insomnia, memory loss, hormonal imbalance, headaches, mental tension (anxiety, worry, stress) and certain skin diseases, Shirodhara has also been reported as effective for people seeking to balance jet lag, exhaustion, emotional imbalance, hypertension, asthma, TMJ, ADHD, and various disorders of the head, neck, eyes, ears, nose and nervous system. 60 min. $125 UDVARTANA (BODY EXFOLIATION) This unique body treatment begins with a therapeutic oil massage performed in the traditional Indian style. Then a fragrant blend of purifying herbs in powder form is vigorously worked into the body to give firmness and tone to the skin as well as to nourish the outer tissue layers. This treatment exfoliates, conditions and deep cleanses the skin and helps to extract stagnant lymphatic toxins from the body. It is designed to remove excess subcutaneous fat by 'liquefying' and 'burning' it. This incredible treatment is guaranteed to leave you looking radiant. 30 min. $55 SHIROABHYANGA INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE Also known as Indian head massage, Shiroabhyanga is one of at least 40 different types of massage that, along with a host of other diagnostic tools, are utilized by ayurvedic practitioners to address symptoms and conditions of ill health. It only takes a light touch to make your scalp tingle. Shiroabhyanga is a gentle healing treatment based on ayurvedic philosophy. It's been a part of traditional family life in India for over a thousand years, helping to relieve stress, ward off illness and strengthen relationships through physical affection. The intent of this massage is not only to ward off stress, but also to stimulate the body to heal itself and to reduce the rate of progress of the prevailing condition. We've all either had the pleasure of someone rubbing the tension from our scalp or neck or done it ourselves. Shiroabhyanga is said to balance every system in the body, and the benefits associated with it make up a lengthy list. Topping that list is its ability to combat stress and anxiety and help us find balance. 30 min. $55 NASYA (SINUS AND NASAL REJUVENATION) Sinus problems are common, often due to digestive overwhelm or the inappropriate immune reactions that can result from long-term digestive abuse. Topical treatment can be effective in restoring clear breathing and reducing headaches or other problems caused by sinus challenges. After a head, neck and face massage, steam is applied to the sinus area to "ripen" the site for receiving treatment. Then warm, herbal oil is applied through each nostril while the head is supported in position to absorb the treatment. 30 min. $55 KARNA PURNA Karna Purna is the application of warm oil into each ear. It is a way of calming the nervous system and provides effective treatment for reducing Vata, jaw tension, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), sinus infections, sore throats, colds and head congestion. 45 min. $75 BASTI TREATMENTS - Basti is used to pacify the aggravated Vata. There are several types: KATI BASTI (lower back treatment) Kati Basti is a special treatment in which warm specially medicated oil is applied to the lower end of the vertebral region, where it is pooled for a period of time. This treatment is very effective in treating lower back pain, sciatica and neurological conditions of the lower back and lower limb. This treatment concludes with a massage of the entire back. A series of these treatments are a great alternative for manipulation, and amazingly beneficial for a number of lower back conditions. URO BASTI (chest treatment) Warm medicated oils are pooled into a collar on the heart region. This collar is sealed with dough made from black gram flour. This procedure strengthens the heart and can reduce pain in the chest and sternum area. JANU BASTI (knee treatment) Janu Basti is performed on the knee joint of the patient. Warm medicated oils are retained over the affected knees. It is very effective in chronic joint pain and arthritis / rheumatoid arthritis. NETRA BASTI (for eyes) 2 hrs. 20 min. $325 ONE DAY PANCHKARMA TREATMENT One day Panchkarma treatment, which includes: Snehana (Ayurvedic massage), Swedana (hot fomentation), Udvaratana (body exfoliation), Shirodhara and some other therapies depending on Doshas imbalance. View our full Panchakarma service description and details on the process before, during and after, via our main Panchakarma page - see link in the top navigation bar.