Ashtanga Yoga-Inspired Castor Oil Deep Sports Recovery Treatment (oil massage and green gram scrub)

Service Description

Inspired by a traditional South Indian Ayurvedic oil-bath practice associated with the Ashtanga Yoga tradition, this distinctive two-hour treatment brings together castor oil, therapeutic bodywork, and a traditional green gram flour cleanse. In the Ashtanga Yoga community, the Ayurvedic oil bath has long been valued as a complementary self-care practice, particularly for those whose regular physical practice places demands on the body. The heart of this treatment is the repeated application of castor oil and traditional pain-relieving massage oils, massaged into the body through seven applications. Rich castor oil forms the centrepiece of this ritual, complemented by therapeutic oils and attentive massage techniques. The treatment offers an opportunity to slow down, soften muscular tension, and experience the grounding qualities of traditional Ayurvedic oil therapy. In Ayurvedic philosophy, the oil-bath tradition is associated with balancing excess internal heat, or Pitta, particularly in the context of an active lifestyle and regular physical exertion. Whether you practise yoga, exercise regularly, work physically demanding hours, or spend much of your day on your feet, this treatment offers two uninterrupted hours devoted to your body's comfort and wellbeing. The combination of repeated oil application and therapeutic massage is designed to encourage relaxation, ease the sensation of muscular tightness, and leave you feeling nurtured and refreshed. The experience concludes with a green gram flour scrub, inspired by traditional South Indian practices of removing rich oils with a plant-based cleansing paste. This finishing ritual gently exfoliates the skin and helps remove excess oil, leaving your skin feeling clean, smooth, and renewed. This is an opportunity to experience a distinctive Ayurvedic tradition through a carefully considered modern treatment, bringing together the richness of castor oil, the therapeutic qualities of massage, and a traditional cleansing finish. Ideal for active individuals, yoga practitioners, physically demanding lifestyles, and anyone seeking an extended Ayurvedic self-care experience. Allow yourself two hours to slow down, receive attentive bodywork, and reconnect with your sense of physical wellbeing. The cost of the treatment includes approx. 700ml of Organic Castor oil and Ayurvedic Herbal oil