Ayurvedic Spa Treatment

The Garshan is a traditional Ayurvedic dry massage that refreshes and stimulates the skin and lymphatic system, enhancing blood circulation and the release of accumulated toxins. According to Ayurveda, this purifying massage reduces excess Kapha dosha and strengthens agni or digestion. To perform a Garshan, you will need natural silk gloves, a soft sponge, or a dry brush that gently removes dead skin cells, leaving the skin supple and glowing.

• The ideal time to dry brush is in the morning before you shower, so that you can rinse off the impurities loosened by the massage.
• You will want to massage your entire body, excluding your face, chest, and heart. Also avoid sensitive areas and anywhere the skin is broken or inflamed.
• Use circular strokes on the stomach and joints (shoulders, elbows, knees, wrists, hips, and ankles). Use long, sweeping strokes on the arms and legs. Always massage toward your heart to ensure the proper circulation of lymph fluid.
• Apply light pressure where the skin is thin, such as the underarms, and harder pressure where the skin is thicker, such as the soles of the feet.
• Massage from your feet upward, continuing up to your torso and neck. Also massage your hands up through your shoulders. Continue for at least five minutes.