To allow a full range of movement and flow during stretching, Ayurvedic Yoga Massage treatment is performed on a mat laid on the floor, similar to Thai massage.
Each treatment is adjusted to suit clients' needs, whether that is relaxing, energising, soothing, deep or remedial.
The treatment is initiated with a sequence to warm up the body, which allows the session to become a moving meditation.
During the treatment, a mixture of oil and ayurvedic herb - Acorus calamus - in the form of powder, is applied to the skin.
Ground Acorus calamus, a root of wetland plant from the sweet flag family, stimulates the flow of blood, which not only helps to further warm up the muscles but also supports the body’s detoxing processes as well as giving a pleasant, warm, exfoliating feeling.
Ayurvedic Yoga Massage
A traditional treatment, true to its lineage - deep oil massage, assisted stretches, and breath, woven into one flowing form.
Floor-based and flowing, AYM meets you on every level - physical, emotional, energetic - and helps return you to your natural rhythm.
WHAT IT IS
Ayurvedic Yoga Massage (AYM) is a deeply restorative form of bodywork that weaves together deep tissue oil massage, assisted yoga-based stretches, and breathwork to support release and reconnection. It meets you on every level - physical, emotional, energetic - and helps return you to your natural rhythm.
This practice draws from the ancient traditions of Ayurveda and yoga, passed down through a hands-on lineage of deeply skilled practitioners - my own training traces through Despina Psarra. I bring my own lived experience and sensitivity to each session, listening closely to what your body is asking for in the moment.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Sessions take place on a comfortable floor mat, giving us the space and stability for deep massage, assisted stretches, and gentle joint mobilisations - much like Thai yoga massage, but with oil, a therapeutic herb-infused powder, and essential oils chosen intuitively to support you on the day.
We begin with grounding touch and slow, steady strokes to warm the body and settle the mind. From there, we move into a flowing sequence guided by the breath and shaped around what you need - whether that's deep release, nervous system regulation, or a re-energising reset.
A signature of this method is Acorus calamus - an Ayurvedic herb powder that gently exfoliates the skin and stimulates blood flow, leaving the body warm, soft, and invigorated.
WHAT IT CAN HELP WITH
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Ease muscular tension and joint stiffness
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Improve mobility, flexibility, and range of movement
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Support better posture
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Support healthy circulation
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Settle stress, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm
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Bring a sense of stillness, balance, and reconnection
SEE IT IN MOTION
Ayurvedic Yoga Massage, performed by my teacher Despina Psarra.
WHO IT'S FOR
You love being stretched, and want assisted movement woven through your massage
You're drawn to traditional practices rooted in yoga and Ayurveda
You want a flowing, rhythmic massage rather than slow, sustained pressure
You're looking for a meditative, almost ceremonial experience
You want to feel mobile, open, and reconnected in your body
Drawn to deeper, more sustained pressure rather than flowing movement?
My Barefoot Massage & Bodywork and Sarga Bodywork go deeper into muscle and fascia.
A MOVING MEDITATION
An invitation to soften, release, and reinhabit your body.
Every session is a shared journey - it can feel meditative, energising, emotional, or all of these at once. You're guided with care, and everything is adapted to your comfort and boundaries.
NEW CLIENTS: 90 MIN ADVISED TO ALLOW ENOUGH TIME FOR CONSULTATION