Ayurvedic Massage

Ayurveda stands for the meaning of life in the ancient language of India. It’s a very old practice of a way of life aimed at the creation of harmony in the body. It’s based on the philosophy of health and mode of life that view the human as a whole and not just the symptoms. Ayurvedic massage involves the patient in a state of undress, their privates covered.

Ayurvedic massage is one of the most ancient techniques of treatment and harmonisation in India that has both spiritual and physical aspects to it. At the physical level massage is given to different parts of the body, also serving as an important tool to detoxify the body. According to the Hindu doctrine, the science of life, Ayurvedic massage is a mild type that brings pleasure to the whole body.

Origins of Ayurveda

Widespread in India, Ayurveda embraces the whole Universe including humankind and consists of three biophysical energies (doshas).

1. Vata (air and space), the force of life and movement. Responsible for the flow of the matter and energy.
2. Pitta (fire and water), the energy of warmth and fire, the power of light, solar energy, metabolism, responsible for the creation of energy.
3. Kapha (water and earth). Force binding things together. Responsible for attracting different groups to each other and that matter has a form. Responsible for the construction, the form, the skeleton and the muscles that ake up the human body.

These doshas together control all biological, physiological and psychological functions of the mind and body. The main governing principle of Ayurveda is harmony of life and health, in balance with nature.

Techniques

Massage is carried out with the help of sesame oil, on the undressed patient. A session includes two parts. The first one is called Abhyanga. The therapist starts with slow movements against the body with his or her hand rubbing sesame oils over it with the other one. The direction of movements follows from the feet to the neck. After the oil is applied, the therapist continues the treatment using both hands.

The second part, Shirodhara, consists in dripping the oil slowly onto the forehead and the so-called “third eye”. The therapist provides the patient with head massage simultaneously.

Ayurvedic massage opens the “third eye”, increases spirituality and immerses the patient into the feelings of relaxation and energy restoration. It’s considered that it allows reaching the state of full freedom and nirvana. After the session the patient experiences the sensation of harmony and profound relaxation.

Benefits of Ayurvedic Massage

Ayurvedic massage is especially beneficial when dealing with migraines, vertigos and unexplained headaches. It is also effective for stress relief, chronic fatigue and mind exhaustion caused by weakening of the immune system. Moreover, it helps to regenerate and strengthen skin, boosts life tone and rejuvenates.