Vata Balancing Facial
Vata Balancing Facial
Vata Balancing Facial
Vata Balancing Facial
Vata Balancing Facial
Vata Balancing Facial
Vata Balancing Facial
Vata Balancing Facial
Vata Balancing Facial
Vata Balancing Facial

Vata Balancing Facial

$160 | 60 mins - $180 | 75 mins
Some facials wake you up. This one brings you home.

You know the feeling. Skin that feels tight before you've even touched it. A jaw you've been holding tension without realising. A face that has quietly been holding it all together through the long days, the dry air, the broken sleep, the relentless mental load, and is gently asking for something back.

This facial is that something. A slow, grounding, deeply nourishing Ayurvedic facial built not to stimulate your skin, but to restore it.
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What it is

Your skin has a nature. And when that nature is Vata - dry, delicate, easily unsettled, it needs a facial that understands it, not one that works against it.

The Vata Balancing Facial is designed from the ground up for this skin type. Every element, the touch, the pace, the products chosen from the Ayurda natural skincare range, is selected to do one thing: give Vata skin what it’s been missing. Deep nourishment. Grounding, rhythmic strokes to support circulation and release held tension. Genuine softness. A settled, comfortable calm you can see as clearly as you can feel.

This isn’t a one-size-fits-all facial adapted for dry skin. It’s a facial built for it.

Best For

• The face that's been holding it together for too long 

• Skin that feels dry, tight, rough, or quick to react 

• Dullness that sleep alone isn't shifting 

• Fine lines and softness lost to dehydration 

• The day after a long flight, a short night, or a hard week 

• Skin that doesn't want more done to it but wants to be genuinely cared for

Why this works

At Ayurda, we understand skin as a reflection of what is happening inside the body and mind. Vata, the Ayurvedic term for the energy of air and movement, governs dryness, sensitivity, and the nervous system. When Vata is out of balance, through stress, cold weather, travel, poor sleep, or simply too much, it shows up on your face first.

Tightness. Dryness. That slightly drawn, flat look that no amount of moisturiser seems to reach.

The answer, in Ayurveda, is not more stimulation. It is grounding. Steady, rhythmic touch that tells the nervous system it is safe to release. Nourishing products that speak directly to what Vata-depleted skin is missing. A pace that is unhurried by design, because Vata skin responds to slowness the way a tired body responds to rest.

This is where most facials get Vata skin wrong. Too much stimulation. Too many actives. Too many steps that leave skin feeling temporarily plump but fundamentally unchanged. This facial takes the opposite path entirely. Every product is chosen from the Ayurda skincare range based on what your skin needs on the day. The touch is slow and deliberate, adjusted to your sensitivity and what your skin is telling us right now.

Because Vata skin doesn't soften when it's pushed. It softens when it finally feels safe. And by the end, most clients feel it before they've looked in the mirror. The face feels warmer. Quieter. Like it has finally been given permission to rest.

Key Benefits

• Releases tension held in the jaw, temples, and brow your face looks as rested as you feel 

• Restores genuine softness and smoothness to dry, tight, or rough skin 

• Addresses dehydration at a deeper level, not managed, actually helped 

• Encourages healthy circulation for a calm, natural radiance 

• Supports lymphatic flow (your skin's natural clearing system) for a fresher, clearer complexion

• Every product and every touch personalised to your skin, pure natural goodness.

Your Skin Match

Never heard of Vata before today? That's completely fine. If your skin feels dry, tight, reactive, or simply exhausted, this facial was made for skin like yours. Your therapist will take care of everything when you arrive. And when you're ready to go deeper, the Gold Radiance upgrade is there.

You'll leave replenished, balanced, and recognisably yourself on a very good day.

What our clients are saying

From entering to exiting a relaxing and uplifting experience.  Thanks for the personal & professional touch.

Fraser S. | Wellness Treatments

The difference was the lovely products with the ongoing massage throughout the whole facial. The darkened room made it easy to relax.  My therapist had a lovely energy about her and felt very calm.  A haven in the city!

Kelly R. | Wellness Treatments

Loved the warm room and amount of oil. As a new mum it was lovely to have some time focused on myself, after the massage I felt refreshed, relaxed & revived!

Lwindie E. | Wellness Treatments

Very pleasant experience, very relaxing. Exactly what one needs after a stressful week. Extremely warm and welcoming!

Penny H. | Wellness Treatments

Thoroughly satisfied with the treatment. Very welcoming & luxurious environment. Fantastic location, parking facility is a bonus. Lovely staff! Must try.

Phillipa M. | Wellness Treatments

My 2nd treatment I have had here & both times have been of an exceptionally high standard. I will continue to use Spa Ayurda as my preferred massage. The atmosphere, greeting when I walked in & the massage is commendable.  I am talked through the treatment and even advised before over the phone what to expect. Excellent service from the booking to the relaxing afterwards. Thank you!

Tracey O. | Wellness Treatments
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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Ayurveda is the ancient healthcare system of India. It is a Sanskrit word - Ayur means 'life' or 'daily living' and Veda means 'science'. Ayurveda then is the name given to the scientific study of life, based on the eternal principle that everyone should live in a healthy & balanced state.

Ayurveda believes that a properly nourished body, that is free from toxins, is the abode of a creative mind and indomitable spirit.

Ayurveda can treat diseases of all systems of the body. There are special treatment for the diseases of the elderly, women and children. Disorders of the nervous, respiratory, digestive, circulatory and reproductive systems as well as infectious diseases, mental disorders and many more illnesses can be successfully treated with Ayurvedic herbal preparations & procedures.

Many diseases for which modern medicine has no effective cure are successfully treated by Ayurveda. 

Research institutes & Ayurvedic medical colleges in India are engaged in constant research and development which has resulted in bringing to light the efficacy of many age old formulations.

Well-documented studies confirm the breakthroughs in this field, including the successful treatment of diabetes, arthritis & cancer.

Modern medicine treats symptomatically rather than looking to the root cause of the problem. This stems from the view that all people are more or less the same. Ayurveda’s special contribution is healing the cause of the symptoms by considering the uniqueness of each patient and by helping each body to heal itself. 

Ayurveda has perfected healing treatments and herbal preparations to keep the physical, mental and emotional health of a person in its prime throughout life. It is contrary to the current practice of waiting until symptoms appear before getting medical help or only seeking treatment when a disease manifests.

Ayurveda has a simple treatment plan:

• Stop the further accumulation of toxins in the body by improving digestion. Food is then “cooked” properly, preventing the build up of toxins.
• Remove accumulated toxins from the body through herbal preparations and specific Ayurvedic treatments like massage.
• Nourish the depleted tissues through diet, herbal preparations & lifestyle changes.

• Ayurveda is based on the subjective understanding of the body.

• Ayurveda aims to improve the wellbeing of everybody and does not belong to a particular country or religion.

• Treatment is based on the individual as a whole.

• It is a much more systematic & holistic approach to achieve perfect balance between mind, body & soul.

• Whatever is present in the universe, Ayurveda recognises as also being present in the human body.

• The Universe according to Ayurveda is composed of the five great elements - Ether, Air, Fire, Water and Earth (Known as Panchmahabhuta).

• These elements are responsible for all the living and nonliving substances in this universe.

• The human body is also composed of the five great elements

• Man is said to be the microcosm of this macrocosm

• These elements are recognised in the form of three Doshas or biological humours - Vata, Pitta and Kapha.

• The three Doshas are the intelligences behind each and every function that occurs in the body:


Air & Ether = Vata


Fire & Water = Pitta


Earth & Water = Kapha



• The Doshas govern the psycho-biological and physio-pathological changes in the body.

• Vata, Pitta and Kapha can be found in every body cell, tissue and organ.

• The level of each Dosha varies from person to person which ultimately determines an individual’s body type (Prakriti).

• It is the most eco-friendly system of medicine as it only uses materials that are natural and compatible to the body.

• Each individual has a unique bodily intelligence that has the power to keep the body in perfect health as long as this intelligence stays in balance.

• Ayurveda gives us a detailed & logical explanation of way the body, mind & soul interact.

Ayurveda recognises three primary energies or Doshas in the body, Vata, Pitta & Kapha. Together they regulate every physiological and psychological characteristic from basic cellular processes to the most complex biological functions.

When these forces are in a state of natural balance the defence mechanism of the body works at peak efficiency. But when this balance is disturbed due to an incompatible diet, lifestyle, lack or excess of exercise or mental stress, then the body's immunity can be affected. This encourages the growth of bacteria and viruses which will cause sickness and disease.



VATA

Vata – represents momentum. It is responsible for all the bodily activities and sensations. It controls the movement of blood through the circulatory system, breathing, the delivery of nutrients to the cells and the removal & excretion of waste products.

Location – Colon, bladder, thighs, hips, legs & kidneys.

Qualities – Rough, dry, cold, mobile, light, quick, clear, astringent and expansive


PITTA

Pitta – represents metabolism. It governs digestion and metabolic transformation of nutrients into biologically usable forms. It also imparts the capacity to absorb ideas and impressions and bestows intelligence and an enthusiasm for life.

Location - Small intestines, liver, gallbladder lower part of the stomach, spleen and pancreas

Qualities - Hot, Sharp, Penetrating, Light, Liquid, Sour, Oily and Fleshy


KAPHA

Kapha – provides substance and support. It gives strength and stability, both physically and psychologically. It enhances resistance to disease and promotes the healing process.

Location - Lungs, upper part of the stomach, heart, tongue and oesophagus

Qualities - Cold, Damp, Dense, Heavy, Oily, Slow, Sweet, Stable and Moist

Some people feel clearer and more confident immediately because they finally understand what’s going on. Results vary based on the chronicity and depth of the imbalance. You can often feel a shift in energy, digestion, and sleep within the first 2–4 weeks of consistently applying the recommendations. Deeper, long-term conditions may require a commitment of several months.

No. Ayurveda is a root-cause approach. Results depend on consistency, and the most meaningful changes come from steady daily practice.

An Ayurvedic practitioner will carry out a through body assessment & case history to determine which of the three bodily intelligences are affected, whether Vata, Pitta or Kapha. The practitioner will then assess how deep this imbalance has gone and which tissues have been affected.

The practitioner will then assess whether the imbalance is in its preliminary stages or has gone deeper into the body to manifest as a particular ailment and will then structure a specific program for the client to bring the body intelligence back into balance.

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