The word ayurveda derives from two Sanskrit words: ayur, meaning “life” and veda, meaning “knowledge”. Thus, this science of living functions as a guide to the proper maintenance of life. Ayurveda is the complimentary medical system of ancient India and is a sister science of yoga. It is particularly effective in the management of digestive disorders, chronic inflammatory and degenerative diseases, allergies, sinus infections, asthma, gynecological issues, depression, and anxiety. Its intention is the maintenance of high-level wellness of body, mind, and spirit.

Based on the ancient East Indian healing system of ayurveda, marma point therapy offers many of the same benefits that accupressure massage provides to its recipients. Marma point therapy is performed on a mat on the floor; both client and practitioner are dressed in comfortable clothing, allowing for ease of movement.

In the unique healing system of Thai Yoga Massage, the practitioner guides the recipient through a series of yoga postures while palming and thumbing along the body’s energy (“Sen”) lines and pressures points. Together these actions result in a comprehensive full body treatment that relieves muscular tension, improves circulation, boosts the immune system and balances the body energetically. Thai Yoga Massage is performed on a mat on the floor; both client and practitioner are dressed in comfortable clothing allowing ease of movement and flexibility.

Yoga therapy is the adaptation of yoga and East Indian healing practices for people with physical, health, and spiritual challenges. It is a wonderful tool for learning how to manage and accept real life challenges, organize healthy physical and emotional practices through coaching, and improve quality of life. By taking medical conditions into account, tailoring yoga therapy, coaching and evaluating lifestyle, rehabilitating injuries, etc., 5th Element can design a specific regimen to suit individual needs. Medical research has shown that yoga therapy is among the most effective complementary therapies for several common ailments, illnesses, and injuries, and is more effective than general yoga practice as a safe means of rehabilitating medical conditions.