Ayurvedic foot massage (Padabhyanga) is a warm-oil massage of the feet, calves and lower legs, with attention to marma points. At Arogya Studio in Colindale it costs £55 for 30 minutes or £75 for 45 minutes. The 60-minute Kansa Foot Ritual, which uses a traditional bronze Kansa bowl, is £110.
In Ayurveda the feet are thought to reflect the whole body, and a foot massage in the evening is a traditional way to wind down before sleep.
Also known as: Padabhyanga, Kansa bowl foot massage
Options and prices
Padabhyanga — foot and lower leg massage
A warm-oil massage for the feet, calves and lower legs, with attention to traditional marma points. 30 minutes is £55; 45 minutes is £75.
Good for: Tired feet, heavy legs, or long days standing.
from£55
Book thisSignature Ayurvedic foot massage with a Kansa bowl
A foot, calf and knee ritual that includes a traditional Kansa bowl massage of the soles. Grounding and deeply relaxing.
Good for: When you need to come back down to earth after a hectic week.
£110
Book thisA short warm-oil foot massage to finish any treatment.
£25
Book thisWhat to expect
Every treatment is given by Dr Priyanka Balachandar in a private room at the studio in Colindale.
Questions
£55 for 30 minutes, £75 for 45 minutes, or £110 for the 60-minute Kansa Foot Ritual.
No. It is a warm-oil massage of the feet and lower legs based on Ayurvedic marma points. It is not reflexology, although both work on the feet.
A small bowl made of Kansa, a bronze alloy traditionally used in Ayurveda. Its rounded base is rubbed over the soles of the feet with oil.
Yes. All hands-on treatments at Arogya Studio are for women only, in a private room with Dr Priyanka. Consultations are open to everyone.
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Tell Priyanka how you are feeling and she will suggest a treatment. No pressure, and no obligation to book.
