What is Ayurvedic massage and what is it for?
Ayurveda is an ancient Indian system of traditional medicine, which is more than 5000 years old. The basis of its philosophy is the inner harmony of a man, as well as the ability to find a balance between the body, mind and the world that surrounds us.
What is Ayurvedic massage
Ayurvedic massage is a technique of deep working out of the soft tissues of the body and muscles, which is based on the concept of natural healing both on the physical and spiritual levels. Ayurveda massage is able to eliminate energy blocks, relieve headaches and back pain, and also fill the chakras.
Ayurvedic massage technique
Ayurvedic massage is mainly performed using a large number of oils and herbs that are individually selected for you. Such an oil massage allows you to increase the energy flow, remove toxins and harmful substances from the body, as well as completely relax your body and clear your mind.
And most importantly — Ayurvedic massage must be done on an empty stomach. Therefore, it is best to do it in the morning or evening.
Benefits of Ayurvedic massage
Ayurvedic massage has many positive effects on the body, including:
• improvement of blood microcirculation
• decrease in the amount of adipose tissue
• restoration of vital energy
• increased serotonin
• sleep enhancement
• active fight against migraine (even chronic)
• prevention and treatment of osteochondrosis
• restoration of firmness and elasticity of muscles and tendons
Ayurvedic massage: types
There are several types of Ayurvedic massage that differ in their techniques, depending on what result you want to achieve. Consider the most common:
Ayurvedic Shirodhara head massage
Shirodhara is performed by spilling oil on the forehead and gentle massage movements. Such a head massage helps to calm the nervous system, improve memory, sleep, get rid of headaches, nervousness and anxiety. It is best to combine Shirodhara massage with Abhyanga.
Ayurvedic Abhyanga full body massage
Abhyanga massage is a classic Ayurveda massage using oils. This full-body massage helps restore flexibility in the joints and spine, relieve fatigue and give the skin a glow and healthy appearance.
Ayurvedic Svedana body massage
Svedana is most often performed after abhyanga and other massages using steam. Exposure to steam helps to expand and soften the channels through which toxins and harmful substances will be actively eliminated.
Ayurvedic Mukha Abhyanga facial massage
The impact of Mukha Abhyanga massage is directed not only to the face, but also to the head, neck, and also the decollete zone. The most important effect that is achieved under the influence of massage is nutrition and facial rejuvenation. Ayurvedic facial massage and neck massage will also help you get rid of wrinkles, tighten the oval of the face and remove swelling.
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