The following Ayurvedic Day Spa services are available by appointment seven days a week at NIAM´s Manhattan facility located at 375 Fifth Avenue Fifth Floor (at 35th Street) or in Brewster on the weekends.To schedule a treatment or for more information call us at (212) 685-8600 or (845) 278-8700.

Abhyanga (Full Body Ayurvedic Massage)

This is among the most rare and special types of Ayurvedic oil massage and is the “signature” treatment at NIAM. The treatment is typically given by two therapists who synchronize their strokes and massage according to the circulatory channels and marma points. Oils are chosen according to one’s body type. Can also be given by a single therapist. This treatment is traditionally useful for obesity, detoxification, loss of skin lustre, sleeplessness, fatigue, anxiety, eczema, and nervousness.

60 min.  one therapist $95
60 min.  two therapists $180

Shirodhara (“Third-eye Drip”)

" Shiro" means head and "dhara" is the continuous flow of a liquid. In this process, different herbal oils, medicated milks, medicated buttermilk etc., are poured over the forehead from a special vessel for about 30 minutes. This treatment is profoundly relaxing and is used traditionally for insomnia, memory loss, hormonal imbalance, headaches, mental tension and certain skin diseases.
Shirodhara is always done in conjunction with another treatment on our Spa menu.

Abhyanga + Shirodhara

90 min.  one therapist $165
90 min.  two therapists $245

Abhyanga + Shirodhara + Swedana (“Steam Tent”)

1 hour 45 min.  one therapist $200
1 hour 45 min.  two therapists $275

Soundaryam Vardhini (Ayurvedic Facial Enhancement)

This is not a traditional facial but rather a distinctive and authentic method of facial marma therapy and detoxification which utilizes freshly prepared fruit- and vegetable-based herbalized creams, astringents, and ointments individualized according to body type. There are no extractions or trauma of any kind. The touch component focuses on the marma points of the face neck and shoulders which re-invigorates the tissues, tones, and refreshes the senses. This treatment combines beautifully with our Abhyanga Full Body Massage.

60 min.  one therapist $95

Soundaryam Vardhini (Ayurvedic Facial) + Abhyanga (Ayurvedic Full Body Massage)

2 hours  one therapist $185
2 hours  two therapists $275

Shirovasti (Head Bath) + Abhyanga (Ayurvedic Full Body Massage)

Special herbal oils containing extracts of brahmi leaves and dhataki flowers are poured into a cap fitted onto the head and held for 15 to 30 minutes according to the patient's body type. This treatment is effective for reducing facial wrinkling, bells palsy, sinus congestion, eye strain, headaches, and other diseases of the head and senses.

90 min.  one therapist $165
90 min.  two therapists $245

Pizhichili

Pizhichili is a massage treatment developed in Kerala in southern India. In this treatment, thick, warm herbalized oils are applied all over the body in a special rhythmic way continuously for 60 minutes. Traditionally, it is given daily for a period of 5 to 21 days. This treatment is done on a special table made from cherry tree heartwood. This treatment is very useful for rheumatic diseases like arthritis, tendonitis, low back strain, Parkinson’s disease, sexual debility, nervous exhaustion and breathing disorders.

60 min.  one therapist $95
60 min.  two therapists $180

Pinda Sweda + Abhyanga (Ayurvedic Full Body Massage)

This is a rare and wonderful type of combined massage and gentle sudation therapy in which the whole body is made to perspire by the external application of hot herbal puddings in the form of boluses tied up in muslin bags. This treatment is for all types of rheumatism, pain in the joints, emaciation of limbs, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and certain kinds of skin diseases.

90 min. one therapist $170
90 min. two therapists $250

Udvarthanam (Flower Petal Massage)

This treatment is also known as Ayurvedic Powder Massage. The powder is made from the aromatic petals of five tropical flowers very finely ground. This is traditionally used in obesity, skin diseases, cellulite, impaired circulation and similar Kapha predominant diseases. The herbal powders are applied by 1 or 2 therapists in a specific way on the body for 30 minutes.

60 min. (Shirodhara + Udvartanam)  one therapist $110
60 min. (Abhyanga + Udvartanam)  one therapist $95 (two therapists $180)
90 min. (Abhyanga + Shirodhara + Udvartanam)  one therapist $165 (two therapists $245)

Lepana (Herbalized Mud Treatment) + Abhyanga (Ayurvedic Full Body Massage)

This is a treatment in which a medicated herbal paste is applied over the entire body and allowed to dry. It is then removed using a special deep tissue technique which leaves the muscles and fascia revitalized and flexible. This treatment is traditionally given for obesity as well as various types of inflammatory conditions, skin diseases, arthritis, gout, muscular strains, and circulatory imbalances.

90 min.  one therapist $165
90 min.  two therapists $245

Kativasti (Deep Back Treatment) + Abhyanga (Ayurvedic Full Body Massage)

In this process, a specially prepared warm, penetrating medicated oil is positioned over the lower back with an herbal paste boundary. A deep back and neck massage precedes the main therapy. This treatment is good for many types of upper or lower back pain, tension, or spasm. This process is also done over the chest in another related therapy useful in asthma, cough, and congestion.

90 min. one therapist $165
90 min. two therapist2 $245

Lavanam (Ayurvedic Style Salt Scrub)

This process combines massage with three different substances. It begins with a rich Ayurvedic oil massage chosen according to your body type. It continues with a gentle warm milk rinse followed by a rhythmic carrot mulch massage. The grand finale is a full body scrub with a special Ayurvedic salt which leaves the skin glowing and relaxed.

90 min.  one therapist $165
90 min.  two therapists $245

PACKAGES (Unique and Economical)

One of the fascinating aspects of Ayurveda is the knowledge of the whole being greater than the sum of its parts. Thus when we combine two or more Ayurvedic therapies the effects can be profound, sustained, and powerful beyond what you might predict. Remember that a properly performed series of Ayurvedic treatments can have effects deep within the mind and subtle energies of a person.

The following packages are recommended for a full Ayurvedic experience:

Abhyanga (Full Body Ayurvedic Massage) + Shirodhara + Steam Treatment

1 hour 45 min. one therapist $200
1 hours 45 min. two therapists $275

Abhyanga + Shirodhara + Steam Treatment + Soundaryam Vardhini (Ayurvedic Facial)

2 hrs. 30 min.  one therapist $290
2 hrs. 30 min.  two therapists $365

Pizhichili + Shirodhara + Steam Treatment

1 hr. 45 min.  one therapist $200
1 hr. 45 min.  two therapists $275