The AyurShala
Here at Casa Veda, the wisdom of Ayurveda is more than something you learn —it’s something you experience. Explore our curated selection of therapies and programs, each thoughtfully designed to meet you where you are and guide you toward balance, renewal, and lasting well-being.
About Ayurveda
“The Science of Life”
Ayurveda, meaning “the science of life,” is one of the world’s oldest healing systems, originating in India more than 5,000 years ago. Rooted in the Vedas—the sacred texts of ancient India—Ayurveda was developed by sages and physicians who observed the laws of nature and the intricate connection between body, mind, and spirit. Over centuries, this wisdom was refined into a complete medical system that integrates herbal medicine, nutrition, movement, seasonal living, and therapeutic treatments to both prevent and heal disease.
Still practiced worldwide today, Ayurveda continues to offer a deeply personalized approach to health. It recognizes that no two people are alike, and tailors its guidance to each individual’s constitution, lifestyle, and environment. Whether through daily rituals, dietary choices, or specialized therapies, Ayurveda helps us live in harmony with nature’s rhythms— bringing balance, vitality, and clarity to our modern lives. At Casa Veda, we honor this living lineage, blending its ancient principles with compassionate, individualized care for today’s world.
Signature Therapies
At Casa Veda, our therapies are rituals of reconnection – anchored in India’s timeless healing traditions. Each treatment unfold within a Vastu-aligned santurary featuring traditional wooden therapy table, steam chamber, his and herbs, surrounded in nature.
Description:
This deeply restorative and nourishing treatment begins with Shirodhara, pouring herbalized oil over the forehead.
Rooted in the classical Ayurvedic texts, Shirodhara works directly on the nervous system and subtle energy body, soothing mental agitation, emotional turbulence, and sensory overload. It is particularly effective for Vata and Pitta imbalances, stress, insomnia, anxiety, hormonal shifts, and burnout.
Benefits include:
- Deep nervous system regulation and reset
- Relief from anxiety, insomnia, and emotional tension
- Improved clarity, focus, and mental calm
- Support for hormonal and energetic balance
- A deep sense of relaxation
From there, we continue to Abhyanga, a traditional Ayurvedic massage performed with rhythmic, flowing strokes and pressure-point (Marma) therapy. The oil penetrates deep into the tissues, lubricating the joints, calming the nervous system, and gently mobilizing toxins stored in the body.
Following the massage, you’ll receive Svedana, an herbal steam therapy that opens the channels, supports detoxification through gentle sweating, and allows the therapeutic oils to absorb fully. The warm steam is infused with Ayurvedic herbs to clear stagnation, reduce stiffness, and enhance circulation.
Benefits include:
- Balances Dosha
- Improves circulation and lymphatic flow
- Supports detoxification
- Nourishes skin, muscles, and nerves
- Relieves fatigue and mental fog
- Deeply grounding and emotionally soothing
At the end of the session, allow time to sit, relax, integrate, and enjoy an individualized ayurvedic herbal tea.
Description:
This deeply grounding treatment begins with Abhyanga, a traditional Ayurvedic massage using warm, herbalized oils tailored to your dosha and current state of balance. Applied with rhythmic, flowing strokes alongside pressure point (Marma) therapy, the oil penetrates deep into the tissues, lubricating the joints, calming the nervous system, and gently mobilizing toxins stored in the body.
Benefits include:
- Balances Dosha
- Improves circulation and lymphatic flow
- Supports detoxification
- Nourishes skin, muscles, and nerves
- Relieves fatigue and mental fog
- Deeply grounding and emotionally soothing
90 MINUTES
Shirodhara Treatment
Description:
Rooted in the classical Ayurvedic texts, Shirodhara works directly on the nervous system and subtle energy body, soothing mental agitation, emotional turbulence, and sensory overload. It is particularly effective for Vata and Pitta imbalances, stress, insomnia, anxiety, hormonal shifts, and burnout.
Benefits include:
- Deep nervous system regulation and reset
- Relief from anxiety, insomnia, and emotional tension
- Improved clarity, focus, and mental calm
- Support for hormonal and energetic balance
- A deep sense of relaxation
60 MINUTES
Description:
Pinda Svedana is a deeply therapeutic Ayurvedic treatment that combines herbal poultices (boluses) with warm oil massage and gentle steam to relieve pain, nourish tissues, and rejuvenate the body.
Each bolus—called a pinda—is hand-filled with Ayurvedic herbs, rice, or medicated powders chosen for your unique doshic needs. These bundles are dipped in warm herbal oil and rhythmically massaged over the body to penetrate muscles, mobilize toxins, and enhance circulation.
Benefits include:
- Eases chronic pain, stiffness, and fatigue
- Rejuvenates joints and soft tissues
- Supports detoxification through svedana (therapeutic sweating)
- Strengthens muscle tone and vitality
- Reduces inflammation and balances Vata/Kapha
90 MINUTES
Description:
Experience the rejuvenating benefits of Nasya, a traditional Ayurvedic therapy designed to cleanse and revitalize your nasal passages, sinuses, and support neurological and cardiopulmonary health. This holistic treatment begins with soothing nasal steam inhalation and a relaxing massage of the head, upper shoulders, and neck. Herbalized oil is gently applied inside the nostrils to open pathways for prana—your life force and breath—enhancing overall vitality.
The session continues with Marmani energy point activation, followed by a cleansing eye wash and a spiced water gargle to clear the throat. To complete your experience, enjoy a full-body herbal steam that promotes deep sweating and detoxification. Nasya therapy is ideal for those seeking improved respiratory function, mental clarity, and a sense of balance and renewal.
Post treatment relax with a balancing ayurvedic spiced tea.
Benefits include:
- Clears nasal and sinus congestion while supporting respiratory health.
- Relieves headaches, migraines, and tension in the head and neck.
- Improves vision, soothes strained eyes, and enhances mental clarity.
- Supports emotional stability and reduces stress and fatigue.
- Balances Prana Vata to promote restful sleep and a calm mind.
- Detoxifies and nourishes the upper channels for overall rejuvenation.
- Ideal for relieving seasonal allergies, mental fog, and tension.
60 MINUTES
Description:
Nadi Svedana is a localized Ayurvedic treatment that uses warm, herbalized steam to deeply penetrate stiff joints, tight muscles, and areas of stagnation in the body. Unlike full-body steam therapies, this method focuses the healing power of steam directly where it’s needed most—whether the knees, back, neck, or shoulders.
The steam is infused with medicinal herbs known to reduce inflammation, open channels, and soften accumulated toxins (Ama), making it ideal for addressing pain, injury, or post-treatment recovery.
Benefits include:
- Reduces swelling and joint stiffness
- Increases circulation and mobility
- Eases Vata and Kapha-related pain
- Supports deep tissue healing after injury
- Enhances the effectiveness of other treatments like Basti or Abhyanga
45 MINUTES
Janu, Kati, Hrid, Netra, Greeva Basti
Rooted in the classical wisdom of Ayurveda, Basti therapies are renowned for their ability to nourish, lubricate, and soothe the deep tissues, reduce localized pain and inflammation, and restore the energetic flow to areas of stagnation.
Description:
Types of Basti Offered at Casa Veda:
- Greeva Basti – for neck and upper spine tension
- Kati Basti – for lower back pain, stiffness, or sciatica
- Janu Basti – for knee joint discomfort or degeneration, arthritis
- Hrid Basti – for heart-centered healing, emotional release, and ojas rebuilding
- Netra Basti – for eye and nervous system nourishment and release
Benefits include:
- Reduces pain, stiffness, and inflammation
- Nourishes joints and tissues
- Releases energetic or emotional blockages
- Supports deeper healing when done in series
60 MINUTES
AyurCleanse Program
AyurCleanse at Casa Veda
A Personalized Ayurvedic Reset | 3, 7, or 9 Days
Restore your natural rhythm and revitalize your entire being through our AyurCleanse program—a guided Ayurvedic reset tailored to your unique constitution and current state of balance. Designed for deep nourishment and renewal, this immersive experience is ideal for seasonal transitions, post-stress recovery, or when you’re ready to realign with your inner vitality.
What You’ll Receive:
- Pre-Cleanse Intake (45 min): Ayurvedic consultation to assess your prakriti/vikriti, design your personalized cleanse, and offer gentle pre cleanse guidance
- Daily Ayurvedic Check-In (15 min): Tailored support and adjustments based on your day-to-day experience
- One 90-Minute Ayurvedic Treatment Daily: Deeply rejuvenating therapy based on your needs (abhyanga, shirodhara, marma, etc.)
- Customized Herbal Teas & Digestive Tonics
- Nourishing Ayurvedic Meals: Freshly prepared, dosha-specific, and sattvic
- Access to Peaceful Indoor/Outdoor Healing Spaces
- Daily Rest & Reflection in Jardin Shakti, our meditation garden
90 minutes
Consultations
& Personalized Care
Ayurveda Consultation Primary Consult
Discover the profound wisdom of Ayurveda in a personalized one-on-one session with Maria.
Description:
Using time-tested Ayurvedic principles, Maria will assess your Prakriti (unique constitution), Vikriti (current imbalances), and health concerns to craft a tailored plan for your holistic well-being.
Whether you’re addressing digestive issues, hormonal imbalances, stress, or seeking a proactive approach to optimize your health, this consultation offers a practical path to restore balance to your body, mind, and spirit.
What You’ll Receive:
- A tailored wellness plan based on your Ayurvedic constitution.
- Customized Holistic guidance on nutrition, lifestyle, and/or natural herbal remedies.
- Support for specific health concerns, such as digestion, hormonal health, fertility, pain, injuries, stress management, etc.
- Simple, actionable steps to incorporate Ayurvedic principles into your modern life.
75 MINUTES
Ayurveda Follow-up at Casa Veda
Description:
Your Ayurvedic journey continues with personalized refinement and deeper guidance. In this focused session, Maria will review your progress, assess ongoing changes in your vikriti (current imbalances), and fine-tune your plan to ensure it remains aligned, effective, and supportive of your evolving needs.
Whether you’re adjusting herbs, deepening lifestyle practices, or refining dietary rhythms, this follow-up provides clarity, accountability, and expert insight to support and align your path.
What You’ll Receive:
- Updated recommendations based on your current state and progress
- Refined herbal, nutrition, and lifestyle guidance
- Support for integrating daily routines and Ayurvedic wisdom into modern life
- Continued encouragement to stay balanced, focused, and inspired
45 MINUTES
Amenities
Outdoor garden therapy room
Indoor aromatized therapy room
Traditional wood Svedahana steam (sweating) therapy box
Private shower and bathroom area
Herbal outdoor soaking tub
Custom made wood dhroni oil treatment table
Traditional copper shirodhara
Serving with intention
Guided by Wisdom, Rooted in Service
Our team is here to hold space for your transformation. With decades of experience and deep spiritual commitment, we offer more than skill, we offer presence, insight, and care from the heart.
Experiences
“Casa Veda is in a beautiful location in Costa Rica. Maria is highly knowledgeable and deeply experienced in the science of Ayurveda. Her understanding of Ayurveda and yoga goes beyond theory, she uses her ayurveda & yoga practices to fuel her busy life. The serene environment, makes it a perfect retreat for those seeking rejuvenation and inner peace”.
Doreen
“Maria is extremely knowledgeable about Ayurveda! She conducted a very thorough and detailed in-person consultation with me and gave me immediate recommendations and actions steps to implement. I also highly recommend her full AyurMarma treatment as the warm oil massage and focus on the energetic Marma points was extremely relaxing, balancing and centering”.
Lisa
“Casa Veda surrounded by lush nature and the beautiful songs of tropical birds offers a truly healing environment in this Costa Rican paradise. Surrounded by this beautiful jungle and beach backdrop Maria’s wisdom and knowledge in the healing art of yoga, Pilates, and Ayurvedic medicine naturally flows. Highly recommend and enjoyed. Feeling much more healthy, glowing , and grounded. Thank you Maria!!! Pura Vida”.
John
