My husband Gary & I went to Maiaveda for a Panchakarma, an Ayurvedic cleanse. We had treatments that would help our bodies prepare for a very deep cleanse. It was an amazingly powerful and empowering life changing experience spiritually, emotionally physically and mentally. We were welcomed with a lot of warmth & reassurance. Each visit was filled a lot of genuine love, support and compassion. Nothing was ever too much trouble, you had Marye’s & her team 100% focus & attention. The treatment rooms were truely unique filled with loving calm energy. Both my husband & I could not recommend it more highly. A place well worth a visit.
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Ayurvedic therapies
Ayurvedic Awakening Ritual
A half day. A rose petal foot bath, full body abhyanga, Indian head massage and foot reflexology given at the same time, then shirodhara. It includes a consultation with Marye and a self-care gift pack.
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Ayurvedic therapies
What happens
Four hours. It begins with your feet in a warm, rose petalled aromatic foot bath, then a full body abhyanga with warm Ayurvedic herbal oils.
Next, Indian head massage and padabhyanga foot reflexology are given at the same time. It finishes with shirodhara.
This sequence follows a cornerstone Ayurvedic protocol, and it's often used as preparation for panchakarma, Ayurveda's longer detox and regeneration program. It includes an Ayurvedic consultation with our founder, Marye O'Brien, and a Maiaveda self-care gift pack.
The parts are on their own pages. Abhyanga is the oil massage the classical texts put in the daily routine, Indian head massage is the head, padabhyanga the feet, and shirodhara is oil in a stream over the forehead, which the Charaka Samhita treats under oil applied to the head. Done together they are the external oiling that panchakarma begins with.
It's designed for someone who wants a whole morning in Ayurveda before deciding on anything longer, and the consultation is so that Marye can say what would suit you next.
Lengths
How long, and how much
- Half day, 4 hours$600Reserve your place
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NasyaA traditional Ayurvedic therapy for the nasal passages. A facial steam, a face and neck massage, then herbal oils given into the nose and the smoke of warmed herbs breathed in.45 min · $95
Nourish and RestoreTwo hours, two Ayurvedic treatments one after the other: our Signature abhyanga, the full body warm oil massage, and then shirodhara.120 min · $320
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An absolutely gorgeous atmosphere with gentle lighting and subtle aromas in the air. Marye is so in tune, and a truly brilliant practitioner. I felt completely nurtured and relaxed beyond words:)
Read on GoogleQuite honestly the most wonderful massage experience I've ever had. Marye made me feel welcomed from the moment I stepped through the door. The massage was incredible leaving me feeling utterly nourished and relaxed. I can't recommend Maiaveda enough.
Read on GoogleMarye has created a true sanctuary. From the moment I stepped through the doors, I felt completely enveloped in a sense of peace. Marye radiates a genuine, warm and nurturing energy that is incredibly rare to find. She took the time to listen to exactly what my body and mind needed, tailoring the experience with such profound care and kindness. During the treatment, I felt completely safe to let go and deeply rest. If you are looking for a place to heal, unwind, and feel genuinely nurtured from head to toe, this is it. I cannot wait to return.
Read on GoogleI floated out of Maiveda, feeling relaxed and moving so easily. It is a truly nurturing experience . Thankyou to Marye & your beautiful Team.
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Read on GoogleI attended the Women's Embodiment Retreat at Hepburn Springs. It was a beautiful peaceful setting. Mayre has a warm, generous, nurturing and healing spirit, as does her team that assist her, and makes the whole weekend flow effortlessly. A beautiful balance of yoga, meditation, life lesson wisdom and different workshops to try eg drumming and shigong, hammam experience, massages on offer, hot tub and cold plunge, a firepit circle at night, delicious food. This is a soul nourishing retreat, no pressure, welcoming, with other like minded women sharing a weekend together, looking for sustenance to continue with our busy lives. A weekend of self care. All I had to do was show up. Mayre took care of the rest. Highly recommended.
Read on GoogleThis is my 2nd visit and wow, it won't be my last.I have had the best massages ever.The owner Marye transports your mind body& soul to another place, some people are blessed with healing hands and she has been blessed.I can't thank her enough and can only wish that her lovely business is there to stay for many years to come.She is the best.Love Cheryl
Read on GoogleThis was my first visit and my first time experiencing an Ayurvedic treatment. Having chosen the Ayurvedic 'nourish and restore' with steam therapy, I can hand on heart say these treatments with Marye were amazing. I would highly recommend Maiaveda for anyone looking for a few hours of blissful escapism from everyday life.
Read on GoogleMaiaveda is the most wonderful place to land, stop, take a breath, and be. As part of a panchakarma process I was in the capable, caring hands of Marye, who saw me through several ayurvedic treatments. Her knowledge, skills and care are first rate, and the treatments themselves are divine. Highly recommend.
Read on GoogleMarye has been a divine space holder who has personally held me through so much of my journey as a mother of young children. The treatments I received at Maiaveda provided that sacred window into self care for me to dive into, between the ongoing responsibility of mothering young humans. It created a window for me to better understand what encapsulates my unique constitution through the framework of yoga and Ayurveda. Through my years of seeing Marye at Maiavedia I have received so much wisdom and come home to a truer version of myself. Thank you Marye, you held me and held to lamp through the darkness for me. Before working with Marye I didn't know that a massage could be sacred and transformative healing therapies. I cannot recommend Maiaveda's suite of Ayurvedic treatments and professional, caring staff enough. You have to experience it for yourself!
Read on GoogleI experienced a retreat with Maiaveda and was not at all disappointed. In fact, it was the complete opposite. This experience has been incredible for me both mentally and physically. Marye and her team were supportive, kind and caring throughout the whole experience and demonstrated a strong sense of community in their work both within their team and within Kyneton as a whole. Marye opened up and shared a lot of experiences that helped guide me through my more difficult emotions. I had therapies with Tara, Joanne and Marye and all were incredible. I have never felt so spiritually awakened and content in my body. The food was incredible and very nutritious and the location was beautiful. I urge you if you’re feeling a little lost or you need some guidance or you just want to do something entirely for yourself (which you are worthy of) to consider and book in with Maiaveda. I have learnt things I can use throughout my day to day life to support my anxiety, make me more centred, and that aid with a more Ayurvedic lifestyle. Thank you so much for this experience.
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