Welcome to Chikitsa Shala Wellness Centre at the Salt Spring Centre
of Yoga. Our goal is to nurture, strengthen and support
your journey in wellness care by offering a sanctuary
where holistic touch enhances your own healing energies.
Ayur means "life"; veda means "knowledge". Ayurveda, India's ancient
science of life and health, integrates body, mind and
spirit, restoring balance, harmony and peace of mind.
Enhance your visit to the Salt Spring Centre of Yoga with a renewing body treatment from our
Wellness Centre. Trained
bodywork & Ayurvedic
practitioners offer relaxing and rejuvenating sessions, including:
Massage
A warm oil massage utilizing various therapeutic massage techniques
for relaxation and restoration.
$75 (60 min)
$95 (90 min)
Swedana
An oiling of the entire body using traditional Ayurvedic massage
techniques followed by a steam in our cedar steam cabinet.
Completing this treatment, a dusting of organic barley
flour and a dry brushing exfoliates and refreshes the
skin. Swedana helps the process of detoxification by
inducing sweat, calming the mind and alleviating muscular
and joint pain. Ask about contraindications.
$90 (75 min) $105 (90 min)
Shirodhara
A head, neck, shoulder and foot massage followed
by a steady flow of warm sesame oil over the forehead.
This treatment is deeply relaxing, soothing and rejuvenating
for the nervous system; it helps relieve stress, headaches,
insomnia and exhaustion.
$90 (60 min) $60 (30 min. add-on only)
Abhyanga
A vigorous warm oil Ayurvedic massage that stimulates
the lymphatic system, moves prana (life force), relaxes
muscles and deeply nurtures the entire being.
$105 (90 min with one practitioner)
$160 (60 min with 2 practitioners)
Shiro Abhyanga
Begins with a vigorous warm oil massage, followed
by Shirodhana add-on.
$160 (120 min)
Pada Abhyanga
A stimulating massage of the lower legs and feet
by activating acupoints. This treatment benefits sore,
tired feet, cracked heels, and promotes overall wellness
and balance.
$50 (45 min) $65 (60 min)
Herbal
Steam
Enhance the detoxification and cleansing process begun by a massage or Abhyanga
with the exquisite experience of a steam in our cedar cabinet. Ask about contraindications.
$40 (add-on only)
Reiki
A gentle hands-on approach to balance and harmonizing one's energies. Reiki
is restorative and nurturing, calms emotional distress and relaxes an overstressed
body. It complements other services.
$65 (60 min)
Reflexology
Pressure point and massage techniques applied
to the feet result in a profound state of deep relaxation
and benefits to all the systems of the body.
$45 (45 min) $60 (60 min)
Fragrant
Flower Facial
We use 100% organic wildcrafted
products. The facial begins with a lavender steam,
followed by a facial scrub, facial massage and
masque. This treatment includes a relaxing hand and
foot massage.
$90 (60 min)
Mini
Facial Massage
Add this facial to services such as a massage, Abhyanga
or Swedana. It includes a gentle cleansing, facial masque
and moisturizing of the skin.
$45 (30 min. add-on only)
