CleansingAccording to Ayurveda, disease is primarily the result of imbalances and impurities that accumulate in the body over time. Ayurveda diagnoses and eliminates these imbalances at an early stage, before symptoms of disease arise.

BalanceAyurveda was the first health system to recognize the concept of individual mind/body types. Everyone is born with his or her own natural balance. Your body structure, emotional makeup, predisposition to illness and every other aspect of your life is influenced by this balance. By understanding your own natural balance point, you can avoid a life-style that unknowingly creates health-damaging imbalances, while improving your vitality and well-being.

Body typesAccording to Ayurveda, the body is governed by three fundamental biological principles or doshas: Vata (regulating movement), Pitta (regulating metabolism) and Kapha (regulating structure). Your individual mind/body type is determined by the natural predominance of one or more of these doshas in the body.

Self-care Ayurveda uses these and many other principles to emphasize preventative self-care, teaching each person how to live life in a way that is healthiest and most balanced.

Results Ayurvedic treatments bring many benefits to our contemporary lifestyles. You will enjoy deep, lasting relaxation, clarity of mind, rejuvenated energy and a profound sense of well-being. Your own natural beauty is awakened, remaining with you long after your visit.

Maharishi Ayurveda : Authentic Life Knowledge
Over time, the comprehensive knowledge of Ayurveda became fragmented and incomplete. Today, working together with the foremost Ayurveda experts in India, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi has systematized and restored Ayurvedic knowledge to its purity and completeness in accord with classical Vedic texts. Founder of the Transcendental Meditation program, Maharishi is widely recognized as the leading expert in Vedic knowledge and its application to daily life. The name Maharishi guarantees authenticity, distinguishing the treatments offered at the Maharishi Ayurveda Health Spa from other, less-effective versions.

The Maharishi Ayurveda approach is gentle and holistic. We are dedicated to helping you experience a state of health where mind, body, spirit, emotions and senses are awakened in perfect, natural balance.

Early and holistic intervention is vital to promoting health and longevity. Scientific research has shown that the purification treatments offered at Maharishi Ayurveda Health Spa minimize risk factors of many diseases, while providing health benefits including reduced cardiovascular risk factors, decreased lipid peroxide levels (LP), reduction in total cholesterol levels, increased HDL cholesterol, reduced diastolic blood pressure, and reduced anxiety levels.

Massage Treatments
SWEDISH Deeply relaxing Swedish massage helps reduce stress and improve circulation.

DEEP TISSUEA true deep tissue massage for the athlete or weekend warrior to facilitate muscle realignment and lactic acid release.

HOT STONE Warmed river stones dipped in herbalized Ayurvedic oil glide over the body in this soothing massage. The comforting heat and weight of the stones absorb physical and mental fatigue.

FUSION Allow us to create a massage just for you, just for today.
After discussing your specific needs and preferences, we will blend a variety of modalities that may include Japanese Shiatsu, Thai yoga massage, Chinese Tui Na, acupressure, and/or trigger point therapy with our Swedish massage.

Royal Combinations
Customize your own day at the spa and receive a 10% discount on any combination of 2 or more treatments.

What to Expect
What will I experience at the Maharishi Ayurveda Health Spa?
Whether you are seeking balance and inner peace, reduced stress, detoxification, or simply the relaxation and pampering of a luxury spa environment, you will find it at Maharishi Ayurveda Health Spa. Our highly-trained therapists and staff are committed to your comfort and well-being.

GREETING Your spa experience begins with a few short forms and a personal interview with your therapist. This enables us to tailor your treatment to your specific dosha and any other special needs.

TWO THERAPISTS most ayurvedic treatments are administered by two therapists, working in synchrony. This traditional luxury carries with it profound therapeutic benefits, harmonizing and awakening both sides of the brain for deep relaxation of mind and body.

TREATMENTS Ayurvedic massage is fundamentally different from other styles of massage in both its principles and practice, and generally employs a lighter touch. This light touch brings with it deep silence, enlivening awareness and a sense of wholeness, and allows the herbalized oils to permeate the body’s cells.

AYURVEDIC OIL The effects of Ayurvedic massage come in large part from the powerful composition of herbs in the oils, formulated to balance your specific dosha. The herbal blends are suspended in a sesame seed-oil base, and with the help of massage, open energy channels and clear toxins. If you are allergic to nut-oils, another type of oil can be substituted. For maximum purity and effectiveness, all of our oils are processed by the strictest Ayurvedic standards.

Most of our Ayurvedic treatments begin with an oil massage of the face, head and neck. During many of the heating treatments, soothing coconut oil is placed on the forehead and scalp to cool the body.

Ayurvedic treatments involve a significantly greater amount of oil than other types of massage. Even after showering, a very slight amount of oil may remain, especially on the hair. Please keep this in mind when choosing clothing. If coming from work or other appointments, you may want to bring a change of clothing with you.

Rest many guests experience a deep and profound silence while receiving their treatments. For maximum benefit, the Ayurvedic tradition encourages a period of rest afterwards. A place and time are scheduled for you to enjoy ten minutes or more of rest at the end of your treatment. We encourage you to schedule time for relaxation after your session to allow yourself the full benefit of the treatment, before returning to the activity of daily life.

Make an Appointment
To make an appointment at our Maharishi Ayurveda Health Spa, please telephone us or make a reservation in person. We would be pleased to show you the facilities and answer any questions you may have.

Maharishi Ayurveda Health Education Programs
The Maharishi Ayurveda Health Spa of San Francisco offers educational programs to the develop and maintain perfect health. These programs complement the spa’s massage services by providing an understanding of the theory behind ayurvedic health treatments, as well as knowledge of how to maximize the benefits of those treatments through a complete ayurvedic health routine. The courses provide a foundation for the development and maintenance of perfect health.

Improving Life from Within
True health comes from having both a healthy body and mind. In Maharishi Ayurveda, there are both physical and mental approaches to creating a healthy body and mind. The Transcendental Meditation (TM) technique is an ancient mental technique that is central to the Ayurvedic approach to health. It is a simple, natural procedure for gaining deep rest and releasing stress. It strengthens the immune system and increases creativity, energy and intelligence. Research indicates that the TM is the most effective mental approach to reducing stress, improving health, and developing higher states of consciousness. We hold regular meditation instruction classes at our spa. Our introductory lecture is the first step in learning about our classes if one has prospective interest. In this lecture we provide:

Ultimate Rejuvenation
The Ultimate Rejuvenation package combines the full Transcendental Meditation Program with a series of health-enhancing spa treatments, nutrition guidance, self-care techniques, and a full supply of Maharishi Ayurveda products and herbal supplements – all designed to balance the body’s doshas and achieve Total Rejuvenation. Create space and time to allow your mind and body to be nourished in a supportive, serene environment and experience the deepest rest of your lifetime.

A typical program involves a combination of TM training and spa treatments for five days running, with one follow-up session per week for four weeks thereafter.

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Maharishi Ayurveda and Spa Products
Enhance your Ayurvedic lifestyle at home with health and beauty products used in our spas. Maharishi Ayurveda and M•Spa products were developed with the same care and precision present in our treatments. In accordance with ancient Ayurvedic texts, the way in which a formula is prepared is as crucial as the ingredients used. Each of our authentic herbal formulas is meticulously prepared, following traditional harvesting and processing techniques. We hope you enjoy them as part of a long and healthy life.