Therapy At Verite

Integrated Ayurvedic Deep Tissue Massage

A massage that integrates elements from Acupressure (application of pressure on specific points on the body), Deep Tissue (sustained, slow, deep strokes to target the inner layers of muscles and connective tissues) and Heart Healing (a gentle, relaxing technique that improves the delivery of oxygen to the heart).

About The Therapist

Raja is a dedicated healing arts practitioner and teacher who grew up immersed in Auroville s spiritual and Integral Yoga culture. His journey into the healing arts began with learning Varma Kalai from his grandfather, continuing a family legacy of traditional healing practices. Raja has since specialized in Ayurvedic Acupressure, Deep Tissue Massage, and Hawaiian Heart-Healing Massage, with over 15 years of experience.

In addition to his dedication to the healing arts, Raja is deeply passionate about movement. He began studying Kalaripayattu and Yoga in 2005, and his academic credentials include a Diploma in Movement Arts and Mixed Media from the Attakkalari Centre for Movement Arts in Bangalore, along with a Master’s in Electronic Media from Pondicherry University. He has trained in Capoeira, Latin, and Contemporary Dance and is a certified Zumba instructor. Raja has performed Kalaripayattu in its contemporary form across cities such as Pondicherry, Chennai, Cochin, Hyderabad, and Bangalore. Since 2013, Raja has been teaching Kalaripayattu and Yoga in Auroville. Committed to holistic wellness, he integrates sound healing, traditional bodywork, and movement arts to serve and uplift his community, inspiring others on their own journeys of well-being and self-discovery.

Healing Sound Bath with Tuning Forks

Sound Healing is a gentle yet powerful method to help you reconnect with your own innate high-level vibration. The vibration of the tuning forks and Tibetan bowls helps to recalibrate and free blocked energy, balance the right and left brain, and harmonize the chakras. This resonance supports the recalibration of our energy system, allowing creativity and peace to flow.

About the Therapist

Satyayuga is an Aurovilian who has been practicing Yoga and Sound Healing Therapy for several years. With 10 years of experience in Tibetan bowls, gongs, and sound therapy, he has self-taught through books, videos, and cymatics courses. He has facilitated group sessions for over a year and holds certifications in Ayurvedic and Reiki Level 2 massage. His practice incorporates marmas and nadis, and he continually refines his skills, using keen auditory sensitivity to ensure precision in his sound healing work.