Ayurvedic Yoga Massage is a unique system of bodywork. It combines deep tissue massage with coordinated breath and yoga stretching. The session is performed on a mat on the floor for free movement, stretching and flow.
Deep tissue massage helps to remove knots and adhesions in the muscles and soft tissues, while the assisted stretches and breath exercises realign the body’s posture and stimulate the natural flow of energy
A topical ayurvedic herb is applied to the skin with a small amount of oil and acts as a blood detoxifier and nerve tonic.
Ayurvedic Yoga Massage is a full body holistic treatment and perfectly compliments your yoga practice.
Please wear appropriate clothes for massage.
Ayurvedic Yoga Massage offers a wide range of physical and mental benefits that distinguish it from conventional massage therapies. The combination of deep tissue work, assisted stretching, and breath work creates a deeply therapeutic experience that works on multiple levels simultaneously.
Regular sessions can help to:
The use of calamus powder — a traditional Ayurvedic herb — applied to the skin alongside sesame or sweet almond oil adds a therapeutic dimension not found in Western massage modalities. Calamus is traditionally used in Ayurvedic practice as a nerve tonic and circulatory stimulant, helping to warm the tissues and support the body’s natural detoxification processes.
For the Ayuverdic Yoga Massage we use calamus powder and sesame oil or sweet almond oil.
An Ayurvedic Yoga Massage session includes:
Contraindications to Ayurvedic Yoga Massage include pregnancy, cuts, bruises, varicose veins, high blood pressure, cancer, heart problems, diabetes, fever, flu, recent operations undiagnosed lumps and bumps, neuritis). If you have any queries please contact reception to discuss. For more information on yoga and Ayurvedic yoga massage click here
Ayurvedic Yoga Massage sessions are available at our Wandsworth Town clinic on Old York Road, SW18, a short walk from Wandsworth Town station. Sessions are delivered by Kitti Perlaki, our experienced massage therapist and yoga instructor, who holds specialist training in Ayurvedic Yoga Massage and brings a deep understanding of both the physical and holistic dimensions of this practice.
Sessions are available in 60 and 90-minute durations. We recommend wearing comfortable, loose-fitting clothing that allows for full range of movement. No prior yoga experience is required. To book your Ayurvedic Yoga Massage or to discuss whether it is the right treatment for you, please contact our reception team or book online below.
