
Heartwood Yoga Institute

Swedish massage
Massage oil or cream is used with smooth, gliding strokes. Swedish massage uses firm but gentle pressure to promote relaxation, ease muscle tension and create other health benefits. It is a classic massage that will ease your stress and allow



Hot Stone massage
Smooth stones are heated and then lubricated with oil or essential oils, the therapeutic effects of heat are used to relax muscles more deeply. Used as an extension of the therapist’s hands, the use of massage stones induces deep relaxation a

Abhyanga calming and grounding massage
This massage is very calming and grounding. It involves large amounts of warmed oil applied to the entire body, and repeated firm, gliding strokes that move lymphatic fluid and energy toward the heart. Particular attention is paid to the fe

Vishesh invigorating massage
Vishesh is normally performed in mornings or on auspicious days, on strong bodies. Large amounts of warmed oil with very firm pressure strokes chosen to suit the client's dosha balance can be the perfect start for a day. Often this is follo


Garshana raw silk glove massage
Garshana is an Ayurvedic massage technique using raw silk gloves without lubricant. It is a soothing, exfoliating, and invigorating technique that can stand alone or sometimes precedes an oil-based massage (see package pricing elsewhere in t


Udhvartana powder or paste massage
Udhvartana is done with a specially chosen blend of Ayurvedic herbs and powders, and may have warmed oil blended with it for a paste or used in a luxurious dry form. This therapy is highly recommended for dissolving excess fat and obtaining

Nasya Sinus steam and massage combination
A full body steam treatment is available along with specialized Ayurvedic massage and Nasya oils to clear the sinuses and respiratory passages, yielding extraordinary relief and comfort when a cold or congestion appear.

Pinda Swedana poultice massage
Pure linen wrapped tightly over various medicinal and aromatic herbs, along with rice or sand, applied dry or dipped in hot oils, forms a poultice made specifically for your doshic balance and current needs. This poultice is used for deeply

Basti therapeutic oil application
Medicated Ayurvedic oils are heated and poured into wells formed of special gram flour dough, providing blissful relief of localized pain in joints or body tissues. This process is available in various time increments depending on your needs

Craniosacral 10-step protocol
Craniosacral therapy uses gentle touch manipulation of your head, neck, and the bottom of your spine. Your neck, back, and hips will feel looser and freer. David follows Dr. Upledger's 10-step protocol, which is performed fully clothed.

Advanced Craniosacral therapy
Level 2 Craniosacral therapy, using 5 grams pressure maximum to coax your body into healing itself of problems in advanced ways, including TMJ and mouth/teeth/jaw issues, breathing problems, deep-seated emotional scars, sciatica, and other di

Sacred Lomi Lomi Massage
Transformational full body massage, performed in traditional Hawaiian Temple style, involves oiling of the body and luxurious sweeping strokes. Emotional release, uplifted spirit, buoyant energy, and relaxed body are common results of this a

Lymphatic Drainage
Lymphatic Drainage is a rather gentle light massage that helps to direct lymphatic fluid towards the lymph nodes. The lymphatic system is part of your immune system and cleans toxins, proteins, cancer cells, viruses, and dead cells about 20 t

Trigger Point Therapy
Trigger point therapy focuses on the release of tension around specific nerve centers found throughout your body. It is great for relieving cramped and overused muscles.

Oncology & Medically Frail Massage
Gentle and careful massage that calms anxiety, reduces pain, and eases conditions that accompany cancer symptoms, treatments, and complications of frailty at any age. This helps the mind connect to the body and spirit. A doctor's note is re
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