Spirit of Peace Healing
Ayahuasca and Wachuma Retreats in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, Peru
Before strong Ayurvedic cleanses, a series of body treatments are often given to help prepare the body and mind for such a powerful process. These treatments are equally as effective in preparing your body and mind for your medicine ceremonies and alongside initiating the cleansing and detoxification process, can also reduce pre-ceremony nerves and help you to feel more calm and grounded as you enter into your experience. These are available as stand-alone treatments or as a three-day package inculding one or two treatments per day, over three or five days during the week before your retreat. We will design your series of treatments together to include those that will be the most beneficial for you, and medicated oils and herbs will be selected for your body type and to treat any imbalances or conditions that are happening for you at the time. These treatments are especially useful if you feel that you have a lot to explore or work on during your ceremnies and want to get your body into the best condition for opening up and releasing, or if you are feeling nervous or overwhelmed about entering the ceremonies and would like some time beforehand to slow down, feel more grounded and start to turn your energy inwards.
Abhyanga
Full body massage with warm medicated oil
Abhyanga is both cleansing and nourishing and is a great option before your ceremonies to begin detoxifying and and to help you to feel more calm and grounded. Warm, medicated oils are applied to the back, shoulders, arms, legs, stomach, chest and face, with herbal oils chosen to meet your needs. The properties of the oils alongside the massage techniques encourage lymphatic drainage and improve blood flow whilst deeply relaxing the mind and the nervous system. This treatment is suitable for everyone and the oils and techniques will be chosen and adapted to best suit your needs on the day.
1.5 hours: $80
Udvartana
Herbal powder massage
This cleansing, stimulating treatment is especially beneficial when there is excess body weight, an inactive lifestyle and general feelings of lethargy and low motivation. Herbal powder is vigorously rubbed into the body to loosen up fat cells and release toxins. The heat created by the massage warms and stimualtes the body and the mind and helps to alleviate feelings of tiredness and heaviness. Medicated oils may be used with the powder to assist with detoxification, or the treatment may be done with herbed powder alone, depending on your constitution and overall condition.
This powerful treatment is not for everyone and is recommended for specifc cases where heat, stimulation and stong detoxification are necessary. We will discuss if this is the best option for you during our initial call.
1 hour: $80
Nasya
Sinus cleansing
Nasya is a cleansing treatment for the sinuses which also stimulates the brain and promotes mental clarity and altertness. After a facial massage and steam, medicated oil is dropped into the nostrils. Alongside clearing the sinuses, this treatment can help to open the third eye chakra, which can alow you to connect deeply with the medicines and bring clarity into your ceremonies. This treatment is most effective when there is congestion or a history of sinus issues, or when there are creative blockages or a difficulty with mental visualisation. It can also help to reduce anxitey and encourage a clear and calm mind before your ceremonies. This can be a stand-alone treatment or added to an Abhyanga.
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30 minutes: $40
Add to Abhyanga: $30
Dough Basti
Medicated oil treatment
This treatment is specific for areas of the body that are experiencing injury or illness. Warm medicated oils are placed into a circle of dough (called a basti, or 'bladder' in Sanskrit) for around 20 minutes. The oil draws toxins out of the area whilst simultaneously nourishing that body part. This is recommended when there are ongoing issues, or a long recovery time, in a specific area, as an additional form of treatment alongside the medicine ceremonies, and can be applied to the back, shoulders, knees, heart, abdomen and lower abdomen. Dough Basti is available as a stand-alone treatment or can be included after Abhyanga.
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1 hour: $120
Add to Abhyanga: $100
Pranic Healing
Ayurvedic Energy Balance
​A hands-on energy healing technique, similar to Reiki, which encourages a balanced flow of prana, or life-force energy, around the body. In this very relaxing treatment, blockages are gently released from the body's major energy centres. The deep state of relaxation also encourages regulation of the nervous system and can help you to feel grounded and calm before your ceremonies. You may also become more aware of the subtle energy in your body and it is possible to experience emotional release and insight as your energy readjusts. Pranic Healing is available as a stand-alone session or can be combined with any other treatment.
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45 minutes: $50
Add to another treatment: $35
Yoga Nidra
Guided Deep Relaxation
This long, guided relaxation brings you into a state where your body sleeps but your mind remains awake and aware. Yoga nidra, or 'yogic sleep,' is a powerful state which allows us to expand into to new levels of consciousness whilst sinmultaneously receiving the healing benefits of deep rest. This is a versatile practice and during our consultation beforehand we will design your nidra to include the relaxation techniques and visualisations that you most need and desire from your experience. It is especially beneficial when there is a need for rest due to insomnia, illness or a stressful lifestyle and to calm the nervous system and reduce anxiety before your ceremonies. It can often be an insightful meditative practice, especially for those who find meditation challenging. Your nidra can also be designed to make spacce for you to explore specific feelings or themes that you are looking to work with in your ceremonies.​
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There is the option to have your session recorded (and then edited to remove background noise and improve sound quality) so that you can listen again whenever you like. Yoga Nidra is available as a stand-alone session or can be combined with any other treatment.
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45-50 minute practice + 15 minute consultation: $80
With Recording: $95
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Add to another treatment: $65
With Recording: $80
