Serenity
Indulge in a range of unique Ayurvedic relaxation massages in a serene ambiance for your mind body and soul. These services are designed with a holistic approach to your total health and well-being. From releasing energy blockages to stress management through relaxation, there is something for everyone!
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We begin all Serenity massages with a foot soak in warm/hot water and a head rub followed by a Purna Deha Abhyanga to prepare your body for these heavenly sessions.
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90 min - $145
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Bliss is a unique and amazing massage from the ancient natural medical system of Ayurveda. This massage directly and immediately calms, relaxes, and provides a cleansing effect on the mind. The entire procedure empowers the mind and body to experience a state of deep relaxation that may be similar to a state that a person attains right after deep meditation. Some recipients of Bliss massage have recalled events buried deep in their past and have enabled them to move through with clarity, while others have experienced increased spiritual awareness.
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During the Bliss massage, warm oil or milk is poured in a thin and steady stream directly on to your forehead. That is, continuous
pouring of oil/milk on the forehead from a specific height and for a specific period, allowing the liquid to run through the scalp and into your hair. Shirodhara is the Ayurvedic term where 'Shiro' means the head and 'dhara' means the flow.
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This massage purifies the mind, alleviates anxiety, reduces headaches, and expands awareness. It is a rejuvenating massage to eliminate toxins and mental exhaustion as well as relieve stress and any ill effects on the central nervous system.
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At Anarga, we offer Bliss in a serene warm environment with soft and relaxing background music. You will be lying comfortably on your back on a special traditional wooden Droni table or the Ayurvedic massage table. The head is positioned directly under the Shirodhara pot, a vessel with a slow flowing spout from which the oil/milk streams gently on to your forehead. The head will be gently massaged after each bowl of oil/milk, quickly melting away all those stresses and fatigue getting you into a deep relaxation state, a luxuriant way to achieve overall calmness, tranquility and rejuvenation.
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Cleansing the mind as naturally as a river sweeps silt from a ravine...Bliss !
Bliss
all balanced dosha
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It is believed that the Tranquil Oil Bath or the “Pizhichil” massage was mostly used by Maharajas in the olden days and it’s popularly known as a massage for aristocrats. It tones and rejuvenates the skin and helps to slow the ageing process. This technique also helps to relieve muscle pain.
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A cotton cloth is dipped in warm herbal oil and squeezed to drip oil along the thumb in a single uninterrupted flow over the body while being gently massaged into the skin. This massage involves changing into various positions, starting in a sitting position, moving to lying on back and on stomach.
Improves blood circulation and strengthens the immune system, reduces stress and anxiety. Relives muscle pain. Helps with slowing down the aging process and this results in using this massage technique widely to rejuvenate your body. These are a few benefits of having a regular Pizichil massage.
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After the massage, we welcome you to have a Serenity Soak for 30 mins, or we recommend a warm shower using chickpea powder in place of soap or shower gel. The powder cuts through dirt and ‘excess’ oil on the skin, allowing the goodness of the oil to continue penetrating through your skin.
Oil Bath -Pizhichil
Vata & healthy Pitta/Kapha
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130 min - $180 with normal shower
160 min - $215 with Serenity Soak (morning appointments only)
Serenity Soak
all balanced dosha
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30 min - $45
Bathing in hot water in so many ways (soak, bath etc.) is one of the oldest and most traditional forms of relaxation.
Here at Anarga, you'll immerse in a beautifully handcrafted cedar-wood soak tub in a soothing setting. Filled with warm to hot water combined with decadent coconut milk and honey that is infused with a hint of rose fragrance. Beautifully lit candles and soothing music together with a sprinkle of seasonal blooms and lemon wedges, just completes this picture to perfection.
Princesses in ancient India were bathed in warm milk mixed with fresh herbs to moisturise their skin. Here at Anarga, your
soak begins with pouring coconut milk and warm/hot water using a copper pot and a quick shoulder rub.
Here is why we do all this...
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We use coconut milk as it acts as a gentle moisturiser to hydrate your skin, adding protein and vitamins/minerals. Honey hydrates dry skin and provides antibacterial benefits. Also, below are a few more goodness that can be expected from our Serenity Soak:
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a moment of relaxation that improves circulation
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detoxify the body
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calms the mind
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relaxes the muscles​
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improves your sleep
Rice Pouch - Red Rice Kizhi
Vata & healthy Pitta
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130 min - $180 with normal shower
160 min - $215 with Serenity Soak (morning appointments only)
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This massage is performed using red rice, water and milk. The rice is cooked in a mix of milk and water, then tied into pouches or poultices to massage your body. The red rice pouch is dipped in warm oil and rubbed on the body in a rhythmic way. The rubbing is done in a clockwise manner covering all the joints in the body in a downward direction from the nape of the neck to the lower back and from the hips towards the feet. The pouches are dipped again in warm oil once they get cool. This massage involves changing into various positions and starts with the sitting position. Then we change to lying on back and on stomach.
Kizhi massages, rejuvenate your skin, enhancing the skin complexion leaving it soft and glowing. It is highly nourishing and prepares the individual to bear the stresses of modern lifestyles.
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After the massage, we welcome you to indulge in our Serenity Soak,, or we recommend a warm shower using chickpea powder in place of soap or shower gel. The powder cuts through dirt and ‘excess’ oil on the skin, allowing the goodness of the oil to continue penetrating through your skin.
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Generally, this massage is done using Navara rice which is a medicinal type of a rice that comes from the red rice family. However, at Anarga, we use general red rice for this massage.
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The rice is cooked in a mix of milk and a decoction for treatment purposes. At Anarga, we prepare the red rice in a mix of milk and water for relaxation and beauty purposes.
The Scrub
135 min - $180 with normal shower
160 min - $215 with Serenity Soak (morning appointments only)
Natural ability of the skin to shed dead cells could slowdown with age and sun damage, resulting in a constant build-up of dead cells around the arms, elbows, knees, thighs and pretty much everywhere. This makes our skin look dull, uneven, and older. So, who likes this… simple answer is to exfoliate, exfoliate and exfoliate!
Body exfoliation is an integral part of this ancient health and well-being system. It is done by scrubbing the entire body to remove dead skin that builds-up, mainly in the winter. Excellent massage for Vata natured person. Body scrubbing regularly rids the body from a build-up of hard, dead skin. This helps to maintain soft and healthy skin underneath.
We start with a relaxing Lavender foot soak and a quick head rub. Then, scrubbing begins using gentle circular massage strokes.
Powder Body Scrub - Udavartana
This scrub is done by using a mix of various herbal powders such as cinnamon, fenugreek, ginger, and garlic. It can be done in two ways:
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Wet Udavartana: this method combines the herbal powders into a thick paste by using milk, water, oil, or Aloe.
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Dry Udavartana: this method uses the herbs in the powder form.
​Either the powder or the paste is applied/scrubbed all over your body from bottom to top in a circular movement. i.e., moving from the legs to the nape of the neck. The friction that this massage creates helps in removing dead skin, open up skin pore and removes blockages from channels.
This massage helps in melting away those excess Kapha and fat. It promotes skin health, glow, complexion and reduces wrinkles while exfoliating your skin. Improves blood circulation and remove accumulated toxins.
After the massage, we welcome you to indulge in our Serenity Soak, or we recommend a warm shower using chickpea powder in place of soap or shower gel. Chickpea cuts through dirt and excess oil, allowing the goodness of the oil to continue penetrating through your skin.
Sandalwood Body Scrub
One of the cherished oils for skin care, Sandalwood helps to soothe and soften the skin. It aids regeneration, tones and firms while restoring a smooth clear complexion. Sandalwood provides deep relaxation and calmness to the mind.
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Sandalwood paste is applied and scrubbing begins from feet upwards and uses gentle circular massage strokes for comfort and relaxation. Then, you proceed to having a hot water bath, either you can further extend your relaxation with a dip in the Serenity Soak tub or simply have a shower in the bathroom - choice is yours! This is to wash off the paste together with all the dead skin, leaving the skin super soft.
We end with a beautiful Purna Deha Abhyanga.
White Sandalwood
This is good for normal to sensitive skin. Clears clogged pores, removing toxins and dead cells. Purifies the skin improving the overall skin health.
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Vetiver for promoting overall skin renewal and skin tone. Virgin coconut, soya and honey hydrates, softens and soothes the skin, improving the overall skin health.
Red Sandalwood
This is good for normal to dry skin. Deep acting red sandalwood and walnut combined to clear clogged pores, removing toxins and dead skin cells. This results in having a brightened skin tone.
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Virgin coconut, Olives and honey hydrates, softens and soothes the skin, improving the overall skin health.
Vasti
Vata dosha
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45 min - $45
Vasti is a special massage in which a small well is created over specific parts of your body to retain warm oil. This is profoundly penetrating for releasing pain, stiffness and muscle tension. A donut that is made out of wheat flour is used in this technique.
At Anarga, we look at 3 areas to perform Vasti:
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Kadi vasti – lower back
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Greeva vast – upper back
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Janu vasti – knees
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I M P O R T A N T
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We require 2 days prior notice for preparation.
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We provide you with disposable underwear to use during the session. However, we recommend wearing old clothes and old underwear that you don’t mind getting oil on.
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Allow a minimum of additional 30 minutes to re-connect after your Serenity massage. ​It is vital that you allow this time with yourself, so your body will be fully 'rekindled' and refreshed before you head home. During this time you will continue to absorb all that nourishment through the skin while enjoying a cuppa or a refreshment of your choice.
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Once you've had your Serenity massage, we recommend that you don't:
- drive more than 15km immediately after your session.
- get exposed to cold, windy and moist environment soon after your session.
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