How many sessions do I need?

Session frequency is optional and discussed individually; no fixed course is required.

The oil is comfortably warm and continually checked throughout the session for your comfort and safety.

Do I need a consultation first?

Yes — every ritual begins with a short suitability discussion so we can choose an appropriate oil and pace.

Prishta Basti — Ayurvedic Upper and Mid-Back Warm Oil Ritual

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Prishta Basti

Ayurvedic Upper and Mid-Back Warm Oil Ritual

A Quiet, Warming Ritual Along the Length of the Spine.

"Prishta Basti — Ayurvedic Upper and Mid-Back Warm Oil Ritual — a traditional Ayurvedic localised warm-oil ritual. Warm herbal oil is retained within a dough reservoir for sustained warm contact with the selected area."

Available at our York studio

Treatment Duration

30 minutes

Treatment Price

£65

Treatment Duration

45 minutes

Treatment Price

£80

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Overview

What is Prishta Basti — Ayurvedic Upper and Mid-Back Warm Oil Ritual?

Prishta Basti is a traditional Ayurvedic ritual in which warm herbal oil is held along the upper and mid-back within a carefully prepared dough ring. It is offered as a quiet, warming wellbeing experience — the area and oil are selected following a short suitability discussion.

At The Ayur Chikitsa in York, every Prishta Basti is personalised following your Ayurvedic consultation, with warm herbal oils chosen to reflect your individual constitution (Prakriti) and current state of balance (Vikriti).

Privacy & Comfort

Massage is not performed on private or intimate areas of the body. Your privacy, dignity and comfort are respected throughout the treatment.

What is Included

Prishta Basti — 30 minutes
Brief Ayurvedic wellbeing check-in
Special herbal oils selected by the practitioner based on the client information provided
Personalised aftercare guidance

Time and cost

How long is the ritual and cost of the ritual

Time: 30 minutes

Cost: £65

Time: 45 minutes

Cost: £80

Ritual treatments are paid at the York Treatment Studio. In-person card payments are processed securely through SumUp.

York Treatment Studio3 Wain CloseYorkYO32 9YQUnited Kingdom

Benefits

Benefits of the ritual

Sustained warmth along the length of the spine

Warm oil held within a prepared dough ring

A quiet, focused wellbeing ritual

Grounding, calming full-length warmth

Suitability

Is this ritual right for you?

Who this ritual may suit

You want a warm-oil ritual along the upper and mid-back
You prefer a focused back ritual rather than head-to-toe massage
You spend much of the week sitting or desk-working
You are drawn to steady warmth and stillness

Who should avoid or check first

Have a fever or acute illness
Not suitable over broken or inflamed skin
Are pregnant unless appropriate modifications are made

A brief Ayurvedic wellbeing check-in is completed before every treatment.

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Ayurvedic therapies are traditional practices that support general wellbeing. They are not a substitute for medical diagnosis, advice or treatment, and no claim is made to treat, cure or prevent any medical condition. Please continue with any medication prescribed by your doctor, and speak to your GP about new or persistent symptoms.