From the Himalayas to Harmony Hill in Tasmania
Indian therapists bring ancient skills in Australian first
Harmony Hill, Tasmania - Treatment room
Harmony Hill Wellness and Organic Spa Retreat in southern Tasmania is claiming an Australian first with their new therapists, Julie and Matthew Sijomon both being specialists in the healing art of Ayurveda, practiced in India for over 6,000 years.
Matthew and Julie have worked at Ananda in Himalayas which was voted number world's number one spa by Conde Nast for many years. They are of course highly trained – Harmony Hill co-owner Amie Nakamura would not accept anything less for her growing number of clients all discovering the healing environment at the Spa Retreat.
The treatment names below might not be familiar but just reading through the list can be quite relaxing!
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WHAT IS AYURVEDA?
Ayurveda is derived from two words, ie: Ayu – meaning ‘life’ or ‘daily living’ and Veda – meaning ‘knowing’ or ‘science’ so Ayurveda can rightly be termed as the ‘Science of life’. T
This healing system has been practiced in daily life in India for more than 6000 years. Ayurveda teaches that man is a microcosm, a universe within himself. It views health and disease in holistic terms, taking into consideration the inherent relationship between energy and matter. Ayurveda helps the healthy person to maintain health and the diseased person to regain health.
THE THERAPIES
Whether you need some deep relaxation or an improvement in your vitality and vigour, help with sports injuries, arthritis or neurological disorders or with the busy lives we all lead, perhaps some reinvigoration of your memory, there's a therapy to relax and heal you.
Let Julie and Matthew
Abhyanga: Synchronized whole body massage performed by two therapists using specific herbal oil
- Brings about improved physical consistency, induces deep relaxation and is very beneficial for vigour and vitality.
- Has been known to greatly assist in improving the symptoms of rheumatism, improving eyesight, promoting sleep and creating a glowing appearance to the skin. Abhyanga has a rejuvenating effect on the whole body.
- 60 minutes – A$120
Elakizhi: herbal bundle massage
- Begins with the application of Doha-specific massage oil to the entire body. The entire body is then thoroughly massaged using a bundle of special herbal powders and leaves.
- Relieves neurological disorders, rheumatism, arthritis, sports injuries, and can assist in reducing obesity.
- 60 minutes – A$120
Shirodhara: forehead massage
- Luke warm herbal oil is poured in a continuous stream onto the forehead while receiving a gentle massage on the forehead.
- Rejuvenates and revitalizes the body and mind.
- Relieves stress and strain related problems, slows the aging process, improves memory, and is known to have a curative effect for paralysis and other neurological malfunctions.
- 60 minutes – A$140
Deep tissue massage with your choice of aromatherapy oils
- Using a variety of muscle release techniques, and using your choice of aromatherapy oils, the therapist will work within your pleasure/pain threshold on those really tense, knotted and painful areas, to release and relax chronic tension. We advise you to have an infra ray sauna after the massage.
- 60 minutes – A$120; 90 minutes – A$120
Indian Head Massage
- This holistic experience relaxes, tones and eases muscle tension in the neck, head and shoulders.
- Aids in the elimination of toxins by stimulating circulation, creating a positive energy flow through the chakras leaving you in a state of tranquility and peace.
- While enjoying a steam treatment on your hair, a short reflexology technique is performed to help restore and maintain the body’s natural equilibrium.
- 90 minutes – A$140
Infra ray sauna
- An infra ray sauna is excellent for detoxification and opening up the skin’s pores - available on site.
Overnight retreat: therapeutic time, just for you
- Check in at 1pm and prepare for your hour long deep tissue massage - sink into relaxation and let the knots of stress untie.
- Spend half an hour in the infra ray sauna then enjoy a specially prepared dinner served in your own private cottage.
- Before you close your eyes to sleep, probably the best you've had for a while, enjoy some bubbling time in your private spa.
- Wake up to breakfast served in your cottage and take in the glorious views from your deck then when you're ready, head to the infra ray sauna and bath to lock in the deep sense of relaxation you're sure to be feeling.
- per person, twin share all inclusive - A$360
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