Silk gloves exfoliation is an ancient Ayurvedic treatment, featuring a dry lymphatic skin brushing with a silk gloves, followed by herbal oil treatment. The brushing (garshana) increases circulation, cleanses the skin and stimulates the removal of accumulated toxins, so that the herbal oil treatment penetrates deeply. In Ayurveda, dry skin brushing is understood to release static electricity from the skin, thereby supporting lymphatic flow and gently exfoliate the skin, aiding in receptivity of the massage oils, and smoothing rough surfaces. Garshana is also thought to minimize the appearance of cellulite.

A form of Vishesh (deep) massage that removes blockages to increase blood flow, improve digestion, and awaken the energy sources and deeper levels of consciousness. Recommended for feelings of heaviness or sluggishness as this can reduce tension and clear areas of stagnation (root cause of pain).

Garshana is a revitalizing treatment and can be done with hand-made raw silk gloves, woven wool or pure cotton.

Learn authentic Ayurvedic Garshana and Udvartana techniques for face and body in one day, or as part of the other Ayurvedic units. Garshana is taught as part of the Body Balance unit.

Pre-requisites: No pre-requisites required for the 1 day Garshana & Udvartana training.
Pre-requisites apply to the other units.

Ayurvedic Udvartana Massage - Herbal Grains/Powder Massage

Udvartana can be used to lose weight, improve skin complexion, de-stress and relax and as a natural full body exfoliation treatment.

Udvartana is an invigorating treatment that cleanses and nourishes the skin, tones and strengthens the muscles and reduces fat by improving the metabolism of the muscles and adipose tissues. It is done with a combination of cleansing grains, dry herbs or herbal pastes (Ubtan), salts, flowers, greens, whole grains, oils to scrub, exfoliate and rubbed into the skin. This herbal massage stimulates the skin - skin is tingling, soothed, soft, radiant, toned and cleansed. This is an ultimate remedy for many metabolic and lifestyle disorders.

Learn authentic Ayurvedic Garshana and Udvartana techniques for face and body in one day, or as part of the other Ayurvedic units. Udvartana is taught as part of Mukha Abhyanga, Nabhi Abhyanga and Pristha Abhyanga units.

Pre-requisites: No pre-requisites required for the 1 day Garshana & Udvartana training.
Pre-requisites apply to the other units.

Recommended complementary modalities: All Ayurvedic modalities, Chakra Healing, Aura Healing, Space Cleansing, Reflexology and Aromatherapy