Udvartana works best if it is done after an ayurvedic oil massage (Abhyanga) and followed by herbal steam therapy (Swedana). Abhyanga is a whole body massage using a specific warm oil suited to your dosha constitution (Vata/Pitta/Kapha) and health needs. Following the massage, one of our professional therapists will generously sprinkle a coarse herbal powder or paste over your body from the neck downwards. The powder is rubbed along the skin with varying pressure in specific directions according to the underlying muscles. Key focal areas in Udvartana are the back, chest and limbs. At the end of the treatment, the excess powder is wiped off and you will be required to have a herbal steam bath or warm shower.
Udvartana – Herbal Paste Detox & Lymphatic Massage
Udvartana is a revitalising Ayurvedic full body massage that combines the benefits of a detox massage, herbal paste massage, and lymphatic massage. This traditional therapy is designed to stimulate lymphatic flow, reduce stagnation, and support natural detoxification, making it especially effective for weight management and improving skin texture.
There are two forms of Udvartana: one uses a dry herbal powder and the other a warm herbal paste, both tailored to your unique body constitution and wellness goals. Our experienced Ayurvedic therapists apply the herbal blend from the neck down using firm, upward strokes and specialised techniques that enhance circulation, exfoliate the skin, and awaken the body’s natural vitality.
Udvartana not only purifies and energises the body but also leaves you feeling refreshed, light, and renewed from head to toe.
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Service Cost
Can be mixed with other therapies
- $175 60 Min Paste Massage (Steam Included)
- $200 90 Min Paste Massage (Steam Included)
Please Note:
Ayurvedic therapies such as Udvartana must be done under expert guidance. Please consult your doctor for a treatment plan, tailor-made to your body constitution and Dosha imbalance. This will ensure hassle-free treatment and will enrich your Ayurveda experience.
Why Udvartana is Best?
Indications:
Your Udvartana treatment benefits you by:
- Reducing Kapha Dosha and body fat (Meda Dhatu) and inducing weight loss.
- Exfoliating and invigorating your skin and enhancing its complexion.
- Improving your blood circulation, enhancing detoxification, dispelling stagnation and lethargy, and re-energising your whole body.
Benefits for you:
Udvartana is suitable for all healthy individuals and also specifically helps with the treatment of the following conditions:
- Kapha Dosha diseases,
- Weight gain and obesity,
- Diabetes and insulin resistance,
- Skin disorders, itching, excess sweating and body odour,
- Insomnia and sleep disorders,
- Lethargy, drowsiness, poor concentration, low vitality and energy levels,
- Depression and anxiety.
Types of Udvartana
Choose the type of Udvartana
Udvartana is a Sanskrit word that means massaging the body (below the neck) in a direction opposite to the orientation of body hair, with some pressure (usually with a herbal powder mix).
Snigdha Udvartana – Ayurvedic Herbal Paste Massage
Snigdha Udvartana treatment begins by massaging warm herbalised oil into your body to prepare your skin for the herbal paste scrub. Then the warm herbal paste is massaged into your body using vigorous upward strokes.
Ruksha Udvartana – Ayurvedic Dry Powder Massage
In Ruksha Udvartana treatment, to begin with a dry herbal powder is massaged into your body using fast vigorous massage strokes. Then, depending on the purpose of the treatment, you may be required to have herbal steam to promote enhanced detoxification through the pores.
The Process on the Spot
After treatment recommendation:
- Eat a light meal after your Udvartana treatment
- Drink plenty of warm water or herbal tea
- Try to avoid stimulants that may not support the desired effect of your treatment
How often should you have a massage?
Udvartana is part of a daily ayurvedic routine called Dinacharya. It is also prescribed in obesity and weight loss programs.
For the best results, a series of regular treatments is recommended. Udvartana is included in Sunshine Ayurveda’s Spring lifestyle/detox packages.
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