Savasana Therapies

Savasana Therapies is comprised of holistic therapies such as Traditional Thai Massage and Indian ro

Traditional Thai Massage is an ancient form of body therapy, which incorporates both yoga and acupressure techniques. With gentle rocking, deep stretching and compressions it assists in the natural rebalancing of your muscular-skeletal framework. Known as “lazy man’s yoga” you will feel invigorated and centred after a treatment. Chavutti Thirumal is a full body massage using warm oils and the feet to apply pressure. It was developed to maintain suppleness in the body and for treating pain and swelling. It is however equally suitable as a treatment for those not involved in regular or strenuous physical exercise and wishing to maintain their own fitness and well being.

05/10/2025

Chillin' on a Sunday afternoon 🥰

01/10/2025

This time it was my turn to receive a treatment 😊

Last week I attended a Myofascial Energetic Release (MER) course at the Leela Centre in Dorset. What an incredible week it was — a week of learning, but more importantly, a week of being nurtured. My own tank had been running low, not just for myself but also for giving to others. Over time, I’ve felt that my clients evolve alongside me; my progress becomes their progress. I even dare to say we’ve grown together over the years 😊. Yet I sometimes worry they might become bored, so I keep investing in regular training, professional growth, and personal development.

During this course, lying on the treatment table, I had a profound realisation. MER is not simply massage — it’s a therapy that goes much deeper. It’s both an art and a science of deep bodywork. It works to release emotional holding patterns, chronic muscle tension, and pain. As the work went deeper, I uncovered a powerful pattern within myself: my self-defence mechanism of apathy. I realised I had grown apathetic to parts of my life.

That week also coincided with the funeral of our dear friend Tom. Being present at his farewell left me raw and connected to my emotions. Yet on the table, my body felt solid, almost immovable. Over the years, I’ve grown still — apathetic — as though my mind has been dragging my body through life. I blame the speed of modern living: the faster and busier life becomes, the more apathetic I seem to grow.

Part of MER therapy involves myofascial unwinding, a natural process of release and integration. But my body couldn’t unwind. I love stillness, but this had become a stillness like that of a cemetery — a stark image, as only days before, on Tuesday 23rd September, I had stood at Tom’s funeral. Lying there, I felt horizontal, just as our beautiful friend was — except I am still alive, though I felt dead inside.

I couldn’t unwind. It may take several — perhaps many — MER sessions, or other therapies, to bring my body back to life, to reconnect and integrate body, mind, and soul.

17/09/2025

Last night in London, Ajeet graced us with her voice, and it was pure magic.

Her music, her presence, and the whole band created a space that felt so beautifully and thoughtfully held.

Ajeet is more than a singer, she is a weaver of sound, spirit, and story. She brings tenderness into a harsh world, reminding us that music is medicine. To sit with her songs is to feel both grounded and lifted, rooted and free. 💜

Thank you, Ajeet, for such a luminous night. 🙏

31/08/2025

Hot Stone Massage 🤩

I wasn’t expecting my body to react the way it did to this simple treatment.

Lying on the beach, my kids placed warm, sun-heated stones all over me. I stayed perfectly still as the stones gently balanced across my body. The more I surrendered to the stillness, the calmer I became ... my mind quieted, my heart slowed, my breath nearly non-existent ... and I drifted into the most restful state. Such a beautiful feeling of deep stillness.

It reminded me of the Indian Ayurvedic oil massage, where warm oil is poured steadily over the forehead. That single point of focus brings everything to a pause, inviting profound relaxation.

I think I’ll have to let myself be covered in warm beach stones more often. 😂

19/08/2025

One of my dearest clients recently recommended a book that deeply resonated with me — The Brain at Rest by Joseph Jebelli. 🌿

In my massage practice, I don’t just focus on relaxing the body — I aim to calm the mind as well. Over the years, I’ve noticed a beautiful truth: when the body is at ease, the mind follows... and when the mind is calm, the body responds in kind. ✨

Jebelli’s book explores the brain’s Default Mode Network — a powerful state that activates during daydreaming, quiet reflection, or simply embracing stillness. In these moments of “doing nothing,” our minds actually come alive with creativity, self-awareness, and insight.

In a world obsessed with productivity, it’s easy to forget: rest isn’t lazy. It’s essential. Rest isn’t just recovery — it’s transformation. 🧠💫

This got me thinking… if the mind has a default mode, surely the body does too — a natural, balanced state of being. Yet, we often push our bodies further and further from that state. Instead of listening, we override the signals.

But what if we tuned in? What if we paused, adjusted, and gave the body what it’s quietly asking for — maybe even through the healing touch of massage? 😊

Let’s stop ploughing through. Let’s reconnect. 🌸

08/08/2025

🌿 "The body cannot be forced, but it can be persuaded."

Massage isn’t about pushing your body into submission. It’s about listening. Soothing. Inviting the body to release, rather than demanding it to let go.

In each session, we’re not “fixing” the body; we’re reminding it how to relax. We’re creating space for the nervous system to unwind, for muscles to soften, for healing to begin.

Our bodies carry wisdom and when we treat them with care, they respond. If we show up gently and consistently, the body listens. It softens. It opens. It adapts.

This is the art of persuasion over force.
This is the path of patience over pressure.

Let’s keep working with it—not against it. 💆🏽‍♀️💛

25/07/2025

A year-supply of my Mahanarayan oil is gone...I guess that's time to take a little break for summer ☀️

Mahanarayan oil is a traditional Ayurvedic medicated oil known for its deep healing and rejuvenating properties. It is commonly used in Chavutti Thirumal, a unique form of Ayurvedic massage from Kerala, India, where the therapist uses their feet to deliver long, sweeping massage strokes while holding onto a rope for balance.

Key Features of Mahanarayan Oil:

🍶 Ingredients: Mahanarayan oil is made by infusing a blend of potent Ayurvedic herbs into a base oil, typically sesame oil, known for its nourishing and penetrating qualities.

Common ingredients include:
🌿Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)

🌿Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus)

🌿Bala (Sida cordifolia)

🌿Turmeric (Curcuma longa)

🌿Liquorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)

🌿Sandalwood

🌿Cardamom

🌿Camphor

The exact composition may vary slightly between manufacturers or formulations. My main supplier is Naturz UK.

🥰Therapeutic Benefits:

💫Relieves muscle and joint pain: Ideal for sports injuries, arthritis, or stiffness.

💫Improves flexibility and circulation: Enhances the effects of deep massage like Chavutti Thirumal.

💫Reduces inflammation: Beneficial for chronic pain and inflammatory conditions.

💫Strengthens nerves and muscles: Promotes tissue rejuvenation and vitality.

💫Reduces friction to allow smooth, deep movements.

💫Penetrates deeply due to the heat and pressure applied during the massage.

💫Enhances detoxification and energizes the body by stimulating marma (vital energy) points.

💫Aromatherapy and Grounding Effect: Mahanarayan oil also has a grounding, calming scent that contributes to the overall relaxation and meditative aspects of Ayurvedic massage

19/07/2025

Last night at The Ibiza Orchestra Experience at Eridge Park — this is the only photo I took 🤩

I was so swept up in the music and dancing that I didn’t feel the urge to take any more pictures or videos. I just wanted to be fully in that moment — and it was amazing. I was out there living like it was 3am in Ibiza, not 9pm in Sussex 😂

Huge thanks to The Ibiza Experience for turning me into a sweaty, glowing mess of joy 💃🕺🪩 and to my friends who managed to drag me out there 😂

08/07/2025

Performed mostly with the foot, the heel is used in Chavutti Thirumal massage by advanced practitioners like myself to allow:
- targeted deep pressure work
- trigger point releases
- body sculpting/realignment

Sink into deep relaxation and experience this distinctive Keralan treatment, increasing your flexibility, circulation and energy flow 💫

29/06/2025

This week, a client mentioned a quote by Charlie Chaplin: “We think too much and feel too little.” That was in 1940 — and yet, nothing has really changed. We're absorbed by technology and the constant pressure to be highly efficient, so much so that we've lost touch with the simple experience of being human.

I feel so lucky to do the work I do. Giving a massage is like a meditation — a practice in having an empty mind. I feel so present in those moments. Honestly, I think I don't even give that much presence to my own children 🤪 — but no worries, they get plenty of massages from me 😆

For me, just being and feeling is a state of presence, awareness, and openness. Logic is essential, but without feeling — without empathy — we risk becoming mechanical.

That’s why I hope my clients can truly dive into themselves while being pushed and pulled on my mat 🤩. It's in that stillness that we reconnect with what really matters: love, kindness, beauty, and connection.

02/04/2025

What a Day with Dr. Dance and His Guests at the Royal Academy of Dance

Movement has always been a vital part of my life. Yet, as a child, I was told I didn’t have the right disposition for it, leaving me with limiting beliefs. Despite this, my soul has always longed to move. Dr. Lovatt's The Dance Cure helped me understand my deep connection to movement. Dancing in front of the mirror was never about vanity—it was a way of connecting with my soul.

For me, dance takes three forms: freestyle, structured, and passive receiving (through Traditional Thai Massage and Chavutti Thirumal Massage).

Freestyle

In my teens, a theatrical workshop at an Osho meditation center introduced me to his active meditations, which deeply resonated with me. One of his teachings that stays with me:

"Dance to the uttermost, dance in a frenzy, dance madly... a moment comes when suddenly you see the dance is happening on its own – there is no effort in it. It is action without action."

Structured

Dr. Lovatt’s research on dance and its effects on the body and mind fascinates me. While I love freestyle, structured dance challenges my brain in new ways. His findings reveal that different dance styles impact our mood and even our health—people with Parkinson’s, for example, experience varied benefits depending on the style they practice. The mindset we bring to dance shapes our internal chemistry.

Massage as a Dance

To me, massage is another form of dance—a balance between active and passive forces. I move with my clients, guiding them through tension and release. As I apply pressure and stretch, they surrender to the rhythm, creating a harmonious exchange of energy.

A huge thank you to Dr. Dance and his inspiring guests for fueling my journey. Your wisdom and passion mean the world to me!

Let’s keep dancing! 💃

05/03/2025

My new client; very demanding customer 🤩

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Royal Tunbridge Wells

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