AYURVEDA MASSAGE & BODY THERAPY
The Power of Gentle Touch
Ayurveda offers a wide range of manual therapies that are individually tailored to you. The treatment strategy is guided by the imbalance of the Doshas and includes Ayurvedic techniques such as full-body and partial-body massages with oils, herbal powders, or silk gloves adapted to your constitution. Kati Bastis (local oil baths), herbal poultices, forehead pours, or Marma therapies may also be used.
These therapies can help you:
- Support your body’s detoxification
- Stimulate the lymphatic system
- Strengthen the immune system
- Nourish the body, particularly ligaments, tendons, and bones
- Address pain
- Calm the nervous system
- Or simply relax
Body Therapy – Focus Areas
- Lymphatic support to stabilize the immune system
- Cleansing and stimulating treatments (e.g., Udvartana)
- Nourishing oil treatments such as Abhyanga or Basti
- Heat applications and sweating therapies (e.g., Svedana, Pinda Sveda)
- Treatment of pain and blockages through Marma points
- Calming of the central nervous system (e.g., Shiro applications)
- Support through various life stages, especially pre- and postnatal, as well as PMS and menopause
The Six Principles of Ayurvedic Body Therapy
1. Reducing (Langhana)
Treatments that relieve heaviness, sluggishness, and stagnation. They activate metabolism, mobilize Ama, and reduce Kapha.
Typical applications: Udvartana (powder massage), Gharṣaṇa (silk glove massage), activating partial massages
Effect: Lightness, clarity, increased activity
2. Building (Brimhana)
Nourishing, stabilizing applications that strengthen tissues, calm Vata, and increase vitality.
Typical applications: Abhyanga (full-body oil massage), Piṇḍa Sveda (herbal poultice massage with oil), local oil baths
Effect: Grounding, stability, regeneration
3. Drying (Rūkṣaṇa / Rushana)
Therapies that reduce moisture, oiliness, and heaviness. They have a rough, defatting effect and stimulate metabolism.
Typical applications: Udvartana, Utsādana, Rūkṣa Abhyanga
Effect: Relief, detoxification, clearer tissue structure
4. Oiling (Snehana)
Treatments that lubricate, nourish, and calm. They balance Vata, relieve tension, and promote mobility.
Typical applications: Abhyanga, oily Piṇḍa Sveda, Shirodhara, Ölbasti
Effect: Flexibility, calm, deep relaxation
5. Sweating (Svedana)
Heat and sweating therapies that resolve stagnation, relax muscles, and support the removal of Ama.
Typical applications: Herbal steam, Piṇḍa Sveda, local heat applications
Effect: Detoxification, loosening, improved circulation
6. Astringent (Sthambhana)
Stabilizing, contracting applications that retain fluids, firm tissues, and calm Vata.
Typical applications: Lepa (herbal pastes)
Effect: Support, structure, clear tissue boundaries
The specific principles applied in your treatment are determined by your individual constitution, current condition, and therapeutic goals.
Costs & Insurance Information
Most health insurance providers cover part of the costs through supplementary insurance (EMR/EGK). Please check directly with your provider before starting treatment.
- 60 minutes – 156 CHF
- 75 minutes – 195 CHF
- 90 minutes – 234 CHF
Book an Appointment
Schedule your Ayurveda massage & body therapy in Zurich and begin with a personalized plan that supports your health and promotes your balance.
