Ayurveda (“science of life”) is a profound system of body-mind medicine that teaches us about natural living and yogic health. The roots of Ayurveda are deep and are a dominant healthcare paradigm in India. It is part of an ancient spiritual heritage of humanity and a sister science to Yoga that contains much knowledge and wisdom about health, disease, everyday living and spiritual practice.
          As a wholistic science, Ayurveda reminds us that health is a dynamic and balanced integration of our environment, body, mind and spirit. Body therapies are an integral part of Ayurveda’s healing philosophy and help us live longer, healthier, happier lives that are more in tune with the universe and with spiritual consciousness.
          As an intuitive healer, Lucy engages her spiritual nature during the Ayurvedic treatments to offer the client the opportunity to connect with a deeper sense of self that will support and foster healing on many levels. Lucy draws upon her training and experience as a craniosacral therapist, 500-hour registered yoga teacher and licensed massage therapist to offer professional treatments that can have profound effects on the physical and subtle body systems.
          Lucy has been engaged in the healing arts as a teacher and practitioner for 15 years. She is a licensed massage therapist in the state of Oregon and an advanced craniosacral practitioner trained through the Upledger Institute, holds a Masters in Transpersonal Studies and received her 500-hour yoga teacher training credentials from Mt. Madonna Center in Watsonville, CA. Lucy received her Ayurvedic training through private instruction with Sharmila Shankar, whose degrees include a degree in Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery from the University of Bangalore, India. Lucy remains a student of the vast system of Ayurveda and plans to continue her studies to become an Ayurvedic Lifestyle Counselor.

Therapies offered at YogaPearl include:

Abhyanga – a vigorous full body massage with warm herbal oils customized to your body type (dosha) that stimulate the lymphatic system, detoxifying, nourishing and revitalizing the body. On a subtle body level it moves prana (life force energy) and reduces a vata (air) imbalance. Oil used is a sesame oil base with medicinal herbs chosen specifically for you.
65 minutes    $115
Add Shirodhara (30 minutes)    $55

Shirodhara – a continuous stream of warm medicinal herbal oil is poured on the forehead at the third eye center. The oil then flows over the crown chakra and through the hair, reversing imbalances in the body and dispersing negative energy; emotionally detoxifying. The treatment reduces stress, rejuvenates the face and enhances cellular immunity. Head, neck and shoulders are massaged before the oil treatment begins. 50 minutes   $90
Add craniosacral therapy (20 minutes): $30

Potalli – special steam therapy to alleviate aches and pains and reduce chronic stress. Potlis (cloth bundles) are filled with rice, milk, herbs and botanical extracts and placed on the body to promote circulation and sweating. Warm oil is periodically applied to the body to promote the loosening of toxins during the treatment. Magical!
24-hour notice required for booking due to preparation.
50 minutes   $85

Add to Abhyanga (40 minutes): $65

Kati Basti – an oil bath for the lower back; provides relief of chronic and acute backaches using warm medicated oils. In a 30-minute session, the oil bath is drained and refilled 6-7 times to maintain a very high temperature. Can be done anywhere along the spine.
45 minutes      $75

Padabhyanga – a stimulating aromatic oil massage of the lower legs and feet to activate marma (acupressure) points; followed by a medicinal foot compress to pull out negativity and fatigue. Great for insomnia and hypertension.
30 minutes    $45

For Appointments: Call Yoga Pearl   503-525-9642