Come Home to Your Body

Ayurvedic body therapy is not a luxury — it is medicine. Classical treatments designed to calm the nervous system, nourish deep tissues, and restore the innate intelligence of a body that has been carrying too much for too long.

Body Therapy as Genuine Medicine

In Ayurveda, the body is not a container for the mind — it is the mind’s direct expression. Every unprocessed emotion, every season of chronic stress, every period of poor sleep or irregular eating leaves an imprint in the tissues. Ayurvedic body therapy works directly with the body to release these patterns at the source.

Amita’s body therapy sessions draw on the classical Bahya Chikitsa — the external therapies of Ayurveda — using warm medicinal oils, precise technique, and deep knowledge of the body’s marma (energetic) points to create sessions that go far beyond ordinary relaxation.

Each session is customized to your dosha, the current season, and your specific therapeutic goals. You will leave feeling not just rested — but genuinely different.

Calms the nervous system at a structural level
Nourishes the seven tissue layers (Dhatus)
Lubricates joints & supports musculoskeletal health
Stimulates lymphatic flow & circulation
Supports sleep, digestion, and hormonal balance
In-person only · El Cerrito, CA office

The Three Doshas

Ayurveda recognizes three fundamental energies

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Vata — Air & Space
Movement, creativity, flexibility
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Pitta — Fire & Water
Transformation, intelligence, digestion
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Kapha — Earth & Water
Structure, stability, nourishment

Everything Included

Full Assessment

Complete constitution and imbalance evaluation.

Dietary Protocol

Personalized food & nutrition guidance.

Herbal Support

Targeted herbs aligned to your constitution.

Daily Routine

Dinacharya practices for sustained health.

How It Works

A simple, caring process built to understand you and support your healing.

1

Intake Assessment

Every session begins with a brief intake — reviewing your constitution, current concerns, and goals. This determines which treatment and oils are right for you today.

2

Custom Oil Preparation

Oils are warmed and selected for your specific needs. The right herbal oil is not incidental — it is therapeutic. Each oil carries distinct properties that support your healing.

3

The Treatment

60–90 minutes of skilled, intentional body therapy. You are held in warmth, presence, and deep professional care throughout the full session.

4

Rest & Integration

After the session, you rest for 10–15 minutes wrapped in warmth. Post-session guidance is shared — what to eat, what to avoid, and how to extend the therapeutic benefit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Wear loose, comfortable clothing that you don't mind getting oil on — or bring a separate change of clothes for after. Ayurvedic oils are therapeutic and deeply penetrating, but they can stain fabric. You will be properly draped throughout the session. Bring a hair tie if you have long hair. Avoid wearing jewelry or heavy makeup.

Traditional bodywork focuses primarily on muscle groups and tension relief. Abhyanga works at a different level — it is designed to nourish the seven Ayurvedic tissue layers (Dhatus), lubricate joints, calm the nervous system, and move prana through the body's channels. The experience is profoundly relaxing, but the therapeutic effect goes much deeper than relaxation.

Shirodhara is especially beneficial for people experiencing anxiety, chronic stress, insomnia, overthinking, migraines, or nervous system overactivation. There are some contraindications — it is not recommended during acute fever, active skin conditions on the forehead, or in the third trimester of pregnancy. Amita will assess whether Shirodhara is appropriate for you during your intake.

Traditionally, Abhyanga was a weekly therapeutic practice under practitioner guidance. In a modern context, most clients benefit from bi-weekly or monthly sessions as a maintenance practice. Amita will advise on the right frequency for your specific goals.

Yes — and for many clients, this combination produces the most profound results. Consulting addresses the internal dimension of healing through diet, herbs, and lifestyle. Body therapy addresses the external, tissue-level dimension through direct therapeutic contact. Together they create a complete Ayurvedic protocol.

Ready to Restore Balance and Reconnect with Your True Self?

Book a Free Assessment Call with Amita and take the first step toward lasting wellness with personalized Ayurvedic Body Treatments in the Bay Area.