Greeva Basti
Neck and cervical rejuvenation
Warm medicated oil held at the neck to release tightness, ease cervical stiffness and calm Vata in the upper body.
What it is
Greeva Basti is an Ayurvedic treatment in which a ring made of herbal dough is placed around the neck and filled with warm, medicated oil, addressing neck issues and rejuvenating the cervical spine.
How it supports your system
- Relieves neck pain, stiffness and tightness
- Reduces inflammation and muscle spasm
- Improves cervical mobility and flexibility
- Supports nerve health, helpful in radiating pain
- Calms aggravated Vata dosha in the upper body
Who it’s for
- Cervical spondylosis or neck degeneration
- Tech neck from prolonged screen use
- Shoulder and upper back stiffness
- Tension headaches related to neck tightness
- Stress-related holding patterns in the neck
The Aayusara perspective
The therapy operates on several levels: deep lubrication and tissue nourishment physically, relaxation and tension release through the nervous system, and restoration of the energetic connection between head and body.


