Kati Basti
Soothe back tension with Kati Basti, a warming Ayurvedic oil therapy that helps ease stiffness, nourishes spinal tissues, and offers relief from discomfort.
60 Mins: £95 80 Mins: £130
Kati Basti is a warming therapy designed to ease stiffness, soothe pain, and nourish the tissues around the lower spine. Using a reservoir made from dough, warm herbal oil is pooled directly onto the lower spine, allowing heat and nourishment to sink into tired, tense muscles.
It’s a great choice if your lower back feels sore, tired, or achy, including from herniated or bulging discs. The therapy works gently to calm the nerves and release tight tissue, helping to ease pain and discomfort.
Why Choose Kati Basti?
Kati Basti is no standard massage. It offers a grounding experience that involves simply lying on your front and enjoying. As the oil is warmed and poured, the tension begins to dissipate, making space for calmness to return. It’s a gentle but powerful treatment that relaxes you and introduces serenity.
During your Kati Basti session, the focus stays on your lower back using warmth and gentle care to relieve tightness and ease the strain that builds up during everyday life. It’s simple, gentle, and surprisingly effective.
Kati Basti is no standard massage. It offers a grounding experience that involves simply lying on your front and enjoying. As the oil is warmed and poured, the tension begins to dissipate, making space for calmness to return. It’s a gentle but powerful treatment that relaxes you and introduces serenity.
During your Kati Basti session, the focus stays on your lower back using warmth and gentle care to relieve tightness and ease the strain that builds up during everyday life. It’s simple, gentle, and surprisingly effective.
What happens during Kati Basti?
To begin, a small ring made from dough is shaped and sealed onto your lower back. Next, warm Ayurvedic oil is slowly poured into the dough ring, where it’s gently heated. This helps ease tension, soothe nerves and tendons, and calm aggravated Vata — the dosha linked to pain, movement, and the nervous system.
After soaking, the oil is massaged gently into the back to further support mobility and relaxation. Each session typically lasts around 45 minutes, focusing on the lumbar and sacral areas - two of the most commonly strained parts of the body.
To begin, a small ring made from dough is shaped and sealed onto your lower back. Next, warm Ayurvedic oil is slowly poured into the dough ring, where it’s gently heated. This helps ease tension, soothe nerves and tendons, and calm aggravated Vata — the dosha linked to pain, movement, and the nervous system.
After soaking, the oil is massaged gently into the back to further support mobility and relaxation. Each session typically lasts around 45 minutes, focusing on the lumbar and sacral areas - two of the most commonly strained parts of the body.
The benefits of Kati Basti include:
• Relief from chronic lower back tension & tightness
• Support for stiffness caused by bad posture or inactivity
• Gentle nourishment for spinal tissues and nerves
• A deeply calming experience for body and mind
• Improved circulation to the lower back
• Relief from chronic lower back tension & tightness
• Support for stiffness caused by bad posture or inactivity
• Gentle nourishment for spinal tissues and nerves
• A deeply calming experience for body and mind
• Improved circulation to the lower back
Kati Basti FAQs:
Q - What should I wear for this treatment?
A - Typically, you will undress down to your underwear, as you would do a normal massage.
Q - Will the oil feel very hot?
A – No, the oil is gently warmed to a safe, comfortable temperature. You'll be asked how it feels during the session to make sure the heat is just right for you.
Q - Is any of the oil likely to get on my clothes?
A – Great care is taken to protect your clothing during your treatment, but it can happen. This is an oil-based treatment, so it’s best to wear something comfortable and easy to wash, just in case.
Q - Can I combine this with another treatment?
A – Yes, Kati Basti pairs well with other therapies such as Ayurvedic Abhyanga Massage with Hot Herbal Poultices or Hot Stone Massage. Just ask when booking.
Q - Who is this treatment not suitable for?
A – It may not be appropriate if you have a skin infection or injury in the lower back, are pregnant, or have certain medical conditions. Don’t worry, though, as we’ll talk through everything beforehand to make sure it’s right for you.
Q - What should I wear for this treatment?
A - Typically, you will undress down to your underwear, as you would do a normal massage.
Q - Will the oil feel very hot?
A – No, the oil is gently warmed to a safe, comfortable temperature. You'll be asked how it feels during the session to make sure the heat is just right for you.
Q - Is any of the oil likely to get on my clothes?
A – Great care is taken to protect your clothing during your treatment, but it can happen. This is an oil-based treatment, so it’s best to wear something comfortable and easy to wash, just in case.
Q - Can I combine this with another treatment?
A – Yes, Kati Basti pairs well with other therapies such as Ayurvedic Abhyanga Massage with Hot Herbal Poultices or Hot Stone Massage. Just ask when booking.
Q - Who is this treatment not suitable for?
A – It may not be appropriate if you have a skin infection or injury in the lower back, are pregnant, or have certain medical conditions. Don’t worry, though, as we’ll talk through everything beforehand to make sure it’s right for you.
Focused Care for Your Lower Back
When your lower back feels tight or strained, it can throw everything off, from how you move to how you sleep. Kati Basti uses warm oil and steady pressure to ease lower back tension, support tired muscles, and leave your whole body feeling looser, calmer, and more comfortable.
When your lower back feels tight or strained, it can throw everything off, from how you move to how you sleep. Kati Basti uses warm oil and steady pressure to ease lower back tension, support tired muscles, and leave your whole body feeling looser, calmer, and more comfortable.
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Please note: Treatments are for women and non-binary people only.
Men are very welcome by referral from existing clients, or my network.
Local therapists: For professional integrity, I do not offer treatments to other local therapists.
Thank you for your understanding.
Men are very welcome by referral from existing clients, or my network.
Local therapists: For professional integrity, I do not offer treatments to other local therapists.
Thank you for your understanding.
Personalised treatments
If you would like a combination of different treatments, please get in touch. I would be happy to create a personalised experience just for you, as I do for many other clients.
If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to get in touch
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Hours of Work
Tuesday to Friday 11am to 8pm Saturday 11am-2pm Payment Options
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Cancelling Your Appointment
Real life happens. We understand that on occasion it may be necessary to cancel or reschedule your booking. As a courtesy we ask for a minimum of 48 hours' notice. Refunds are not offered if the booking is cancelled with less than 24 hours’ notice. We recommend that all cancellations are made by phone rather than email - please call Angela on 07766 050837 |
