Abhyanga (Sanskrit: अभ्यंग or अभ्यङ्ग “Oil Massage”) is a form of Ayurvedic medicine that involves massage of the body with large amounts of warm oil and is classified as part of Snehana treatments. The oil is often pre-medicated with herbs for specific conditions. It is especially grounding and relaxing for Vata dosha imbalances, but everyone can benefit from this practice when the right choice of oil is applied . Sneha can be translated as both “oil” and “love.” It is believed that the effects of Abhyanga are similar to those received when one is saturated with love. Like the experience of being loved, Abhyanga can give a deep feeling of stability and warmth.
Garshana is typically performed by using raw silk gloves, black salt, camphor and rose essential oil that gently removes dead skin layers leaving the skin supple and glowing. But to rejuvenate truly thy blood must be alkalised. The Himalayan Salt and purifying essential oils work together with the silk creating friction and consequently negative ions. Yes! negative ions are good for you! Likewise breathing in the fresh forest air or a cool salt breeze from the ocean, and you feel relaxed, more alive. Many experts agree that being connected to nature and the earth is crucial for health. In the forest the dense trees create an oxygen-rich environment. And ocean breezes are highly charged with healthy negative ions that feed our cells. While we cannot always be near a forest or the ocean, we can duplicate some of their benefits by bringing natural elements into this ritual.
Dry brush (skin condition/congested skin) is an ayurvedic dry massage performed on dry skin (hence the name) that refreshes and stimulates the skin and lymphatic system, enhancing blood circulation and release accumulated toxins. It has also been used by japanese people for centuries as a form of self care. The long term practise can provenly improve cellulite aspect and preparing the blood circulation for a more effective activity of the muscle and adjacent tissues.
Indian Head and Shoulders massage can be very effective since most of the marma points (vital and reflex points in Ayurveda) are located in the upper body. Warm oil combined with essential oils are used for a nourishing and calming sensation. Now the strokes can vary from very soothing to quite invigorating. And you might find very welcoming this change of approach during this popular treatment.
Chavutti Thirunal literally meaning “foot pressure” in the Malayalam language and also known as “foot/rope massage”, is a traditional Indian massage technique developed by the Kalari Martial Artists of Kerala India (Kalaripayattu), and it is thought to be approximately two thousand years old. The Kalaripayattu not only trained in battle but also developed a range of healing modalities known as Kalari Chikitsa, which comprises various massage techniques; Chavutti Thirumal, Marma Massage (Uzhichil), and the application of medicinal herbal oils.
or Ayurveda Yoga Massage Therapy combines traditional Indian Deep Tissue Massage and Yoga-Based Stretching Therapies. The individual session is given on a mattress on the floor. The treatment involves alternation between Deep Tissue massage and a series of stretches covering all regions of the body. Both hands and feet are used in the delivery of the massage. Another unique tool of the AYM massage is the use of Calamus powder mixed with just a little oil brings out the toxins from the body; the scrubbing and stimulating feeling awakens the skin, blood circulation and senses.This original method of AYM was developed in the early 1980s by Master Kusum Modak from Pune, India. A female student of Yoga Guru BKS Iyengar, Kusum brings together the essence of Iyengar Yoga practice, along with her personal experience on Ayurvedic massage gained from her old teacher Master Lamaye Maharaj, an expert in the art of therapeutic massage.
Padabhyanga or feet massage has a very special place within the Ayurvedic tradition. It is commonly practiced as a daily ritual, especially before retiring at night. Feet are very important part in our body, as many nerves from many organs terminate in the feet. So massage helps to strengthen these nerves and restores health to many parts of the body. The marma (vital) points are massaged which gives balance to your doshas and is very helpful for people with insomnia, fatigue and cramps. A (Kansa) bowl is used in the massage routine. The bowl is warmed (preferably in water), and the rounded surface is well oiled before application. The skin surface is rubbed lightly and briskly in circular and lengthwise directions to stimulate circulation and energy flow in the area.
Chakra Cascate Massage. The word Chakra (चक्र) derives from the Sanskrit word meaning “wheel,” as well as “circle” and “cycle”. It’s described by many as a spinning wheel of light. Of the many chakras within the human body, seven have been identified as major. Chakra is thought to be an energy point or node in the subtle body, not the physical body, and as such, are the meeting points of the subtle (non-physical) energy channels called nadi. Nadi are channels in the subtle body through which the life force (prana) or vital energy moves. Massaging, vibrating, or intentional subtle touch on the areas where these points are located in the physical body helps to awaken the conscience of these, which are responsible for a more deep sensation of wellbeing. In fact, the profound meaning of heath in Ayurveda includes the pillars of
- Emotional health
- Spiritual health
- Healing your past
- Relationship health
- Financial health
- Occupational health
- Environmental health
Chakra Cascate Massage might be just the beginning of the most important of all of pillar to consider, your Dharma, or life’s purpose. Which give you extreme pleasure, drive. Motivation to get and stay healthy.
PS. gemstones, essetiail oils colortherapy and many others vibrational tools might be used.
Marma Points Massage Marmas are the vital points in the body where the life force energy is concentrated. The Marma points are located where the flesh, veins, arteries, tendons, bones and joints meet. They may also be described as the junctions where Vata, Pitta and Kapha meet; where Sattwa, Rajas and Tams meet; or where Eternity and Relativity meet. Traditionally, marma therapy is used to detoxify, tonify and rejuvenate. The marmas are the equivalent of the Chinese acupuncture points. When comparing the two systems there are similarities as well as many differences regarding the location, size and functions of these points. But as known as the Ayurvedic reflexology system, if the marma points are functioning well, prana will flow along the nadis without interference. However, if they are not, energy will become sluggish or stagnant at the site of a marma point. This is where marma therapy plays a vital role in health maintenance. Marma therapy incorporates the stimulation of these points to help maintain the optimum flow of prana to all organs and functions of our bodies (yes, the dense and subtle ones).
Napalese 7 metal hand beaten Singing (healing) bowl, also known as Himalayan bowl. The side and rim of singing bowl vibrate to produce sound. Singing bowls were traditionally used throughout Asia as part of Bön and Tantric Buddhist sadhana. Today they are employed worldwide both within and without these spiritual traditions, for meditation, trance-induction, relaxation, health care, personal well-being and religious practice. The experience is often described as clearing the body and as a result a restart of ‘the machine’.