Sharira Chikitsa
Ayurvedic Body Treatments in Kathmandu
Full-body therapeutic treatments that move stagnant prana, soften the tissues, and return the body to its quiet rhythm.
4 treatments, from Rs. 1,500, at Nepveda in Babarmahal, Kathmandu. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 9 AM to 7 PM. Every therapy below can be booked on its own or set inside a consultation-led package.
Abhyanga
Full body massage, including head and foot, with ayurvedic oil based on the dosha imbalance.
Traditionally used for. Body ache, stiffness, difficulty in movement, joint pain, numbness, insomnia, loss of sensation, lean structure, dry skin, Vata aggravation.
- 60 minRs. 3,500
- 90 minRs. 4,500
Udvertana
Full body scrub with herbal powders.
Traditionally used for. Kapha vikara (dry): toxin buildup, obesity, cellulite, rough skin, varicose veins, heaviness, lethargy, water retention, non-infectious skin disease with dead skin, dull skin, type 2 diabetes. Vata vikara (oil based): itching, PCOS, hypothyroidism, rheumatoid arthritis, irregular periods, parkinsonism, muscle dystrophy, crushing syndrome.
- 60 minRs. 3,500 (dry) · Rs. 4,000 (oil based)
- 90 minRs. 4,500 (dry) · Rs. 5,000 (oil based)
Prasootika Abhyanga
Full body postpartum massage with ayurvedic oil.
Traditionally used for. Vata dosha, loss of strength after childbirth.
- 60 minRs. 3,500
Shuksha Abhyanga
Full body dry massage including head and foot.
Traditionally used for. Kapha, ama (toxin), obesity, metabolic sluggishness or skin issues.
- 30 minRs. 1,500 (with other treatments)
- 60 minRs. 3,000
Unsure which suits your constitution? Begin with a consultation. We'll listen first.
Questions about body treatments
- What is Abhyanga?
- Abhyanga is a full-body massage with warm Ayurvedic oil chosen for your dosha, covering the head and feet as well. At Nepveda a session is 60 or 90 minutes.
- How is Udvertana different from Abhyanga?
- Udvertana is a vigorous scrub with herbal powders rather than an oil massage. It can be done dry or with oil, and is traditionally chosen for Kapha conditions such as heaviness and sluggish circulation.
- What should I wear or bring?
- Nothing special. You will be given a disposable undergarment and towels, and oil is wiped off before you dress. Avoid wearing clothes you would not want a trace of oil on.
- Should I eat before a body treatment?
- Come with a light stomach: a small meal two hours before is fine, a heavy meal is not. Drink water afterwards and rest for the remainder of the day if you can.
- Who should tell the therapist before booking?
- Anyone who is pregnant, has a fever, an infection or an open wound on the skin, or is recovering from surgery. Prasootika Abhyanga is the version prepared for the weeks after childbirth.
- How many sessions are usual?
- A single session is a complete treatment. For a specific concern the consulting practitioner may suggest a course of 7 to 14 days, which is priced as a package with a 15 to 25 percent discount.