Marma in The Barn

This Valentine’s Day, in Union Pier, Michigan join Goldberry Woods in The Barn for a guided experience of Marma Chikitsa (Ayurvedic Acupressure) and Abhyanga (Ayurvedic Self-Oil Massage).  Goldberry Woods’ newest team member, Ferris McQuade, invites you to treat yourself, or bring a partner or friend, for a loving, authentic and restorative self-touch experience.

This experience will gently open the joints and move fascia, the connective tissue that governs the nervous system.  These practices help clear the energetic channels of the body and build the connections between mind, body and spirit.

Marma and Abhyanga are Ayurvedic practices that support the nervous system and bring in Earth and Water elements.  In Ayurveda, Winter is Vata Dosha season, which is ruled by Air and Ether elements, so it is especially supportive in Winter to balance the Vata Dosha with Earth and Water elements.

How to prepare:  Dress in layered activewear, including shorts and t-shirt/tank for self-oil massage.  Bayan Botanical's Daily Massage Oil oil will be provided; however, you are welcome to bring your own body oil.  Yoga mats and equipment will be provided; however, feel free to bring your own mat.

The Instructor:  Ferris McQuade, owner and creator of Ombra Lunare, is a Yoga instructor, Herbalist and Student of the Science of Life (Ayurveda).  She completed her ShambhavAnanda Yoga® 200-hour training at Chi-Town Shakti Yoga + Meditation in 2013 and has additional certifications in Meditation and Prenatal Yoga.  Ferris has been studying Herbalism and Ayurveda, with a specific focus in the practice of Marma Chikitsa.

NOTE: The week of February 14th guests will receive a bottle of Bayan Botanical Daily Massage Oil and link to a video tutorial to have their own experience of Abhyanga.

February 14th, 10:30am-12:00pm

$54 per person (no charge to guests of Goldberry Woods)