SHANTI DHARA WELLNESS
Harmony for Body | Peace for Soul
Ancient Wisdom, Modern Healing
Welcome to Shanti-Dhara Wellness
From the moment you discover us and click to learn more, our beautiful journey together begins. In this world, good connections flow like gentle streams, and many wonderful encounters happen quietly in unexpected moments.
In this sanctuary that blends ancient wisdom with modern healing arts, you will immerse yourself in a space filled with harmonious energy and tranquil atmosphere. Everyone who enters will feel joy and peace deep within, experiencing complete relaxation and renewal of body and mind, restoring natural balance and vitality.
We deeply believe that harmony of body and mind, and awakening of the soul, come from profound respect and preservation of traditional therapies. At Shanti-Dhara Wellness, you will experience not only professional healing services but also an environment full of positive energy that naturally feels welcoming. We are dedicated to creating a warm and mystical space where you can truly relax and explore inner tranquility and healing.
Our Services
Sound Therapy
Here, we carefully select and empower various instruments, including singing bowls, using their ethereal sounds and vibrations to guide you into your deep inner world. These resonant frequencies not only harmonize chakras and release emotions but also alleviate anxiety, improve sleep, and help you achieve profound inner peace and healing.
Ayurvedic Therapy
Combining secret herbal oils and warm linen packs, we integrate traditional Ayurvedic wisdom to customize care plans for each client. Based on different Vata, Pitta, and Kapha constitutions, we finely tune your chakras and energy flow, soothe physical stress, restore inner balance, activate self-healing, and promote overall health.
Crystal Energy Experience
Explore the mysterious power of crystals as we combine the essence of ancient Indian and Chinese cultures to carefully craft various crystal handicrafts, bringing the healing energy of nature into your life. The energy of crystals will clear negative energy from your body, enhance vitality, and awaken the light and power deep within you.
Tea Ceremony & Vegetarian Cuisine
In our tea room, you can enjoy tea and vegetarian snacks specially designed by us. The intertwining of tea fragrance and vegetarian flavors brings a sense of tranquility and satisfaction, awakening inner peace and serenity.
Ayurvedic treatments in Palo Alto
Shirodhara, Abhyanga, Kati Vasti and herbal facials, each with pricing, what to expect and answers to common questions.
- Kati Vasti in Palo AltoWarm herbal oil held over the lower back inside a dough ring, booked with a full Abhyanga massage — $258 for 75 minutes at Shanti Dhara Wellness.
- Ayurvedic Facials in Palo AltoHerbal preparations, warm oil and facial marma work — a treatment closer to bodywork than to a clinical facial.
- Shirodhara in Palo AltoA continuous stream of warm herbal oil poured across the forehead — the Ayurvedic treatment people book when the mind will not settle.
- Abhyanga Massage in Palo AltoWarm herbal oil applied in long rhythmic strokes along the body — the foundational Ayurvedic treatment, in 75- and 90-minute sessions.
Questions before your first visit
What clients ask before booking Ayurvedic bodywork at our Palo Alto studio. Current pricing is on each treatment page.
- What is the difference between Abhyanga and Shirodhara?
- Abhyanga is a full-body treatment: long, flowing strokes with a generous amount of warm herbal oil, aimed at deep relaxation rather than working specific knots. Shirodhara is a steady stream of warm oil across the forehead, most often booked for a restless mind, difficulty winding down or poor sleep. They are often combined, body treatment first.
- How much do Ayurvedic treatments cost in Palo Alto?
- At Shanti Dhara Wellness, Abhyanga is $228 for 75 minutes or $268 for 90; the Kati Vasti and Podikizhi combinations are $258 and $298; Shirodhara is $288 for 75 minutes or $328 for 90; the Herbal Essence Facial is $258 or $298; and the customized combination package is $358 for 120 minutes. Current pricing is listed on each treatment page.
- Which treatment should I book first?
- For a first visit, the 90-minute Abhyanga gives a slower pace with more time on each area. If the aim is winding down or sleep, book Shirodhara. For lower-back tightness, Abhyanga with Kati Vasti holds warm oil over the lower back. To try several in one visit, the 120-minute combination package is built for that.
- Is this a medical treatment?
- No. These are wellness therapies for relaxation and muscular tightness, not treatment for a diagnosed condition, and they sit alongside your doctor's care rather than replacing it. Skip a session if you have a fever, an acute infection or broken skin, and tell us before booking if you are pregnant, take blood thinners or are being treated for a circulatory condition.
- What should I expect afterward?
- Oil. A generous amount of warm oil is used and it is meant to stay on the skin to keep absorbing, so wear clothes you do not mind oiling and plan a shower later rather than immediately. After Shirodhara your hair stays thoroughly oiled — many people leave it overnight and wash it out the next day. Come without styling product in.
Crystal SoulCraft Experience
Through the pure magnetic field of crystals, we guide you to connect with your higher self and enter a deep experience of higher-dimensional consciousness. In this mysterious energy field, release your constraints and awaken the power and wisdom within.
Personally select and match crystals to design unique energy accessories that create healing objects deeply aligned with your own energy.
Véda SereniTea — A Moment of Mindfulness
In this chaotic world, we need a space where we can quietly be together and cultivate inner peace. Véda SereniTea is just such a place—not just a tea room, but a ritual of healing, mindfulness, and self-connection.
Here, you can spend a warm moment with friends, without many words, just a cup of soothing tea, feeling each other's companionship, returning to inner tranquility. You can also rest alone, releasing fatigue in the lingering tea fragrance, immersing in the present, feeling the warmth of the tea as it enters your mouth, like being gently embraced.
Every cup of tea is carefully blended, combining herbal energy and ancient wisdom, helping you purify energy, relax your mind, and enter deeper awareness. Everything here—tea, water, fragrance, atmosphere—is a medium for healing, allowing body and mind to return to balance in this moment, regaining inner peace and strength.
Ancient Wisdom, Modern Healing: Our Wellness Journey
