exhale ayurveda in santa monica

Exhale, a haven of tranquility and healing, introduces the benefits of time-honored Ayurvedic holistic therapies. Ayurveda, the "science of life", has thrived for 5,000 years, delving deeper to treat the root causes of human ailments and weaknesses rather than just symptoms.

At exhale, a trained Ayurvedic counselor will evaluate your dosha or your basic constitution. After a short series of questions, the counselor will create a personalized menu of herbal supplements and therapies designed to rejuvenate your mind and body while slowing down the aging process. Unlike generic dietary supplements, each Ayurvedic herb and therapy is targeted to a specific human function. Your customized therapy may address everything from allergies to anxiety, from heartburn to headaches. While even a single Ayurvedic session will produce long-lasting effects, many guests choose the three to 14 half-day series known as Panchakarma, a restorative and nourishing combination of therapies. These series detoxify and rejuvenate the entire physiology, mind and body, inside and out. The end result is purifying and energizing, leaving you in a state of enhanced health and wellbeing. 

Note:  Ayurvedic services are only available at exhale Santa Monica at this time. 

menu of services

traditional consultation  60 min $195
This in-depth assessment gets to the core of your needs and lets the therapists design a program just for you. According to Ayurveda, it takes seven years for a disease to become chronic or irreversible. Your initial consultation evaluates how far your imbalances have progressed and addresses the root cause using diet, exercise, herbal remedies, therapies and meditation.

follow-up consultation  60 min $125
A one-on-one progress evaluation with your Ayurvedic practitioner. Have all your questions answered regarding diet, exercise, herbal remedies and therapies. Make adjustments to your protocol, if necessary.

abhyanga/ anti-aging + weight loss  60 min $225
Specially prepared dosha-specific Ayurvedic lotions are massaged into all problem areas – thighs, buttocks, abdomen, upper arms and any other area of concern to you. Since weight gain is associated with increase in the kapha dosha, the herbs selected combat this imbalance, resulting in trimming and toning your body. This is followed with abhyanga warm oil treatment. An exhale exclusive therapy.

abhyanga/ shirodhara  90 min $190
A warm oil therapy tailored to your specific body type, which nourishes the body, maintains youthful skin and opens energy channels. It is followed by a fine stream of warm sesame oil drizzled on the "third eye" area of your forehead. This stimulates brain chemicals and clears spinal channels, creating pure pleasure, relaxation and wellbeing.

abhyanga/ steam swedhana  30 min $45
An abhyanga is followed by a fragrant herbalized sauna that covers the body but leaves the head cool. Toxins are effortlessly drawn out, leaving one feeling refreshed and energized.

abhyanga/ sore joint and muscle therapy  60 min $190
The therapist will firstly massage your sore joints and muscles with specially prepared dosha-specific lotions. Anti-inflammatory together with detoxifying herbs are used to simultaneously provide better lubrication and increased mobility, while removing toxins. This is followed by an abhyanga warm oil treatment to further soothe your body. An exhale exclusive therapy. 

mantra meditation  60 min $275
According to Ayurveda, your mind can be your best friend or your worst enemy. When controlled, your mind, with the help of your intelligence, controls the five working senses: hearing, sight, smell, taste and touch. If the mind is not trained, the senses can run wild and can cause negativity. Mantra, a Sanskrit word, literally means mind (man) and control (tra). The right mantra can provide a calming effect on your mind and maintain your consciousness in a positive mode of goodness and wellbeing. A healthy mind results in a healthy body free from stress, anxiety and depression. John Shahani, your Ayurvedic practitioner at exhale, comes from a disciplic lineage of spiritual healers, and is an expert in mantra meditation. Your personalized mantra meditation program can help to soothe your soul and harness all your life-affirming powers.

marma therapy  60 min $160
A delicate application of essential oils enlivens the body's energy channels, creating an enlivened state of consciousness, happiness and peace.

nasya  60 min $160
Herbalized oils are applied to head, neck and shoulders while aromatic steam opens and clears the nasal passages, bringing a great clarity of mind. Feel your stress float away with a luxurious neck, shoulder and head massage that follows.

netra tarpana  30 min $80
A special therapy in which the eyes are bathed in pure medicated cow's ghee. It is highly recommended for people who regularly work at computers and anyone who suffer from tired, aching and sore eyes. It is also very effective at treating eye diseases and poor or blurred vision.

panchakarma  3 hours $450
A detoxifying and rejuvenating therapy consisting of abhyanga, steam swedhana, shirodhara and other therapies personalized for your body type.

pinda swedana  60 min $225
Warm muslin sachets filled with unique organic herbs, flowers and milled grain are rubbed over the body in a deeply sensual healing experience, cleansing the body of toxins, relieving neuromuscular tension and promoting vitality.

pizzichilli  2 hours $400
This 'royal treatment of kings and queens' is a synchronized massage that offers a continuous stream of warm oils massaged into your entire body by two therapists, to enhance circulation and eliminate toxins. The oil goes deep into the tissues and is especially helpful for problems of the musculoskeletal system.

udvartana  60 min $200
A stimulating exfoliation therapy in which pastes of milled grains are rubbed into the skin, increasing circulation while removing toxins.

vishesh  60 min $160
A vigorous deep tissue therapy designed to release built-up stress, relax the entire physiology, and fill the body with energy.