Creative Vibrations Yoga Studio & Ayurvedic Spa

he Ayurvedic Spa at Creative Vibrations Yoga Studio in Astoria, NY, voted the best Day Spa of Queens 2011 by the U.S.Dept. of Commerce, offers top quality Ayurvedic and Western Massage Modalities and Spa Treatments by licensed, highly experienced therapists. Choose between the following styles of massage therapy: Swedish | Deep Tissue | Hot Stones | Ayurvedic | Steam | Couples | Reflexology | Prenatal | Thai Yoga Swedish Massage 60 min....$85 The classic Swedish massage incorporates long fluid strokes of light to medium depth and pressure to relax and rejuvenate the body and mind. This massage improves muscle tone, circulation, and joint flexibility. It also feels just wonderful! Deep tissue massage 60 min....$85 Deep Tissue Massage focuses on all layers of muscles and connective tissue from superficial to deepest. The therapist will use slower, stronger strokes and techniques that will penetrate deep into muscles and tissue to relieve muscle tension and stress on a deeper level. Deluxe hot stone massage 70 min....$140 Indulge in a luxurious Hot Stone Massage treatment just in time for the colder weather! Warmed basalt stones are used to get tension out of muscles. The heat from the stones will melt away muscle tension, increase blood and lymphatic flow and also bring about a nurturing sense of well-being. Nothing beats a warm stone massage on a cold, rainy day! Heated basalt rocks, rich in nourishing mineral content, make for an experience you will absolutely love! Abhyanga - Ayurvedic hot oil massage 70 min....$140 Ayurvedic Massage uses rhythmic, nurturing strokes and warmed, herbally infused oils. The ancient art of Ayurvedic massage works on stimulating the lymphatic system, rejuvenating the body, activating detoxification on the cellular level, boosting the immune system, cleansing and inducing deep relaxation. Enjoy the art of Ayurvedic massage , as you float in the state of Nirvana for the rest of the day! ayurvedic massage with foot soak and Nasya(Ayurvedic Nose Drops) 70Min - $150 Enjoy the sublime experience from a 5000-old tradition of Ayurveda. The treatment begins with a soothing Ayurvedic foot soak using flowers, grains, herbs and salts. Feet, ankles and calves are soaked in an herbal foot bath, exfoliated and massaged with warm Ayurvedic oils. This treatment is followed by an hour long Ayurvedic Massage using rhythmic, nurturing strokes and warm, herbally infused oils, specific for your body type. The treatment ends with Ayurvedic Nasya, when aromatic herbal Nose Drops are applied to open up sinuses and calm the mind. More Ayurvedic Treatments can be found here. Add-on treatments: - Herbal Steam therapy 15 min....$25 (with Ayurvedic Herbs - $30) The whole body Steam Treatment is administered after the massage, to rejuvenate the body on a deeper level and to enhance the therapeutic effects of the massage.The Steam Therapy with optional aromatic herbs, cleanses, detoxifies and rejuvenates your entire system, relieving muscle pain and calming the mind. Reflexology 35 min....$50 Through application of pressure to the reflex points, which corresponds to all parts, glands and organs of the body, reflexology relieves stress and tension, improves circulation and builds up the immune system, thus returning the body back to a state of homeostasis "balance" Head and neck massage w/Aromatherapy 35 min....$60 A calming, yet energizing scalp massage focusing upon vital energy points, combined with individually chosen aromatherapy oils. A truly regenerative experience, this treatment will help reduce tension, increase circulation and leave you with a feeling of well-being. Thai yoga massage 70 min....$115 Thai Yoga massage is an ancient bodywork based on Yoga and Ayurveda. The client is guided through a series of passive yoga postures while the therapists helps the client to stretch and let go, stimulating the flow of prana along the energy lines. Thai Yoga Massage is great for yoga students who wish to deepen the receptive, meditative and energetically balancing effect of yoga as well as for everyone looking to totally let go and unwind. Prenatal/postnatal massage 60 min....$80 Prenatal Massage is designed to help the expecting mom relax and enjoy time for herself. This massage, in turn, nurtures the new life that grows within. While alleviating tension and soothing away body soreness, this nurturing treatment is irresistible/ Postnatal Massage will help restore your body to handle the physical and emotional demands of caring for your newborn. Includes an abdominal massage. Couples Massage 60 min....$150 Great for special occasions. Two people share a room during their massage, with each person on their own comfortable table and different therapists. Experience this with someone you care about, are close to: mothers and daughters, couples, sisters, partners or a good friend. Side by Side/Couples Massage is about the shared experience—a special way to connect with someone. Yoga as a method of Physical Therapy: The most precious gift of Yoga to humanity is not the picture-perfect body conditioning and pretsel-like flexibility as the popular culture suggests, but in the lasting solutions that Yoga has to offer for Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation, Chronic and Acute Pain Management, Health Rejuvenation and Mental Equanimity. Yoga Therapy for Pain Rehabilitation We offer Yoga Therapy and Ayurvedic Counseling to relieve a wide range of muscular-skeletal pain conditions, joint pain, spinal and nerve injuries and psychosomatic problems such as stress and anxiety. The Yoga Therapy Program focuses on preventative health care and client re-education. Yoga can relieve pain by releasing powerful endorphins (body's natural pain-killers), relaxing muscle spasms, soothing inflammation, and stimulating healing. We strive to teach our clients how to get well and stay healthy with Injury/Stress Rehabilitation and Prevention through Yoga, Ayurvedic therapies, dietary counseling and gentle lifestyle modifications. About Us Our therapists combine their extensive knowledge of Yoga Therapy and Ayurveda with the contemporary Sports medicine approach. They are highly knowledgeable in medical injury topics such as: muscular-skeletal pathophysiology, applied anatomy and sports medicine principles. Our therapists specialize in Yoga Therapy applications for muscle, joint and spinal injuries as well as in chronic pain conditions such as migraines and repetitive use injuries. They can identify and address the root cause of problems and has broad experience in relieving physical ailments where conventional treatments have been unsuccessful. Our therapists work with clients as counselors and partners on their road to recovery, combinining cutting edge Yoga Therapy methods with Ayurvedic Counseling and Treatments to successfully address a wide variety of Yoga-Related Injuries, Sports Injuries, Repetitive Use Injuries and Psychosomatic Disorders. The Yoga Method of Krishnamacharya is a carefully-designed, innovative and scientific system of Yoga therapy for muscular-skeletal problems, injury prevention and rehabilitation, and overall Health Maintenance. Unique to this Yoga Method, is the therapeutic application of Yoga Asanas(postures) and the Yogic breathing exercises used to successfully help a wide variety of health conditions, injuries and psychosomatic disorders. In conjunction with the science of Ayurveda: medicated oil massage, gentle detoxification procedures, diet and lifestyle modifications, the Yoga Method of Krishnamacharya promises the most advanced, comprehensive and complete Pain Management Approach available in the world today. The Ayurvedic Yoga Our unique Yoga method combines the wisdom of Ayurveda (the 5000-year old Indian natural healing tradition) with modern Vinyasa Flow Yoga, bringing deliberately-synchronized, rhythmic breathwork into all yoga poses. The special breathing technique, known in sanskir as ?Ujayii? is practiced in all poses together with the Tri-Bandhas (Energy Locks), tostimulate the digestive fire (known in Ayurveda as ?Agni?), increasing internal heat & burning up physical & mental obstructions in the flow of our life energy. Ayurvedic Yoga confers the benefits of greater strength, flexibility, health as well as mental clarity. Beginners are always welcome! In the Ayurvedic Yoga Method, we synchronize our Body Movement to the Breath Movement using the Asanas (Yoga Poses), the Bandhas (Suble Body Locks) and the smooth, long Yogic Breathing(Ujayi). This practice constitutes the Ayurvedic approach to strengthening and healing the body, improves flexibility and over time, achieves freedom from stress and anxiety Iyengar Method emphasizes safe body alignment and we incorporate Iyengar's concepts of safety, while Vinyasa (Ashtanga) method focuses on extending the length of the breath: one breath per one movement, creating a more vigorous, dynamic practice. Both Iyengar and Ashtanga methods were creating by students of Krishnamacharya. At our studio we add an additional emphasis on the Ayurvedic principles of breath retention and the 3 Bandhas to achieve rejuvenation and healing of the body and mind. The goal of Yoga besides the body health, flexibility and mental clarity that it brings, is also the experience of "Samadhi" or "Oneness", which is the state of self-understanding. This state is experienced by directing our attention one-pointedly towards the energetics of the Ujayii Pranayama continiously moving in the body. The success of our Yoga practice is measured by the continuity and strength of this life-long relationship. Egyptian Bellydance Known in the East as "Raks Sharqi", and in the West as "bellydance", the world's most ancient women's dance of eternal Beauty will tone and strengthen every muscle in your body, brighten your mood and get in you touch with your wild, artistic side. The class is suitable for talented beginners with no dance background as well as for more experienced dancers. Dance movements and steps are taught progressively: slow enough for beginners to follow the basic moves, yet challenging more experienced dancers to build stamina while fine-tuning their vocabulary, expression and isolation skills. What to bring to class: Wear comfortable leggings/ yoga pants, barefoot or optional dance shoes, bring a hip scarf or you can borrow one at the studio.