An intensely curative, soothing and effective Ayurvedic deep tissue treatment that aids in the treatment of back and hip ailments. A circle of dough is placed on the lower or upper back. Warm-hot medicated oil is poured into the dough based on the practitioners prescription.

Great for balancing Vata dosha, the Vasti treatment works to improve blood flow, reduce swelling, alleviate pain and repair damaged tissues.

For Evidence / Research about Kati-Vasti, click here.

• When muscles get stiff due to stress, injury or degenerative changes, they loose the ability to expand and contract. This or an injury may cause a disk to bulge and slip

• The nerves in these areas get compressed and conduction does not pass freely.

• The energy of movement (Vata) is obstructed, and will try to create path with force, thus Pain

• The healing properties of the oil stimulate tissue repair and strengthen muscles, cartilage and bone by reducing toxins accumulating in the muscle tissue

• Medicated oil acts as an anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic and also helps restore the cellular memory of the muscle tissue

• The increase in blood flow to the area frees the Vata movement and aids in the healing

• You can drive home after.

• It is advised to not to have a shower for at least an hour to gain the full benefits of the massage.

• As the medicated oil and specific methods drives the toxins from the deeper connective tissues back to the gastrointestinal tract for proper elimination, is advised to consume some warm water and take some rest after the massage.

• Avoid long travel and busy shopping centres.

• Avoid going to beach and extreme weather conditions.

• Do not lie in the sun with the oil on afterwards.

• Take warm shower to rinse the oil off before bed. Avoid hot shower. Do not use heavy soap or shampoo.

• Its important to avoid any form of your regular exercise or do unnecessary back movements for a day. Do not lift heavy weights or do anything that might aggravate back area.