Ayurvedic massage is performed with the use of warmed herbal aromatic oil or powders coming directly from India, all rigorously natural and 100% organic, which are chosen with the client prior the session to suit individual needs and preferences.
What is AYURVEDA?
Ayurveda, in Sanscrit literally means “the science of life”. It is India’s traditional, natural system of medicine that has been practiced for more than 5,000 years. It promotes prevention and longevity and it is the oldest and most holistic medical system that exists today. Ayurveda sees everything in the universe, including human beings, as composed of five elements, namely SPACE, AIR, FIRE, WATER, EARTH. These five elements in turn combine with each other to give rise to three bio-physical forces or “DOSHAS” – VATA (Air & Space or Ether), PITTA (Fire & Water) & KAPHA (Water & Earth). The secret of good health is achieving the perfect balance of doshas for your body type.
Massage is a very important preventative and curative practice in Ayurveda.
ABHYANGA
Full Body Oil Massage
TRADITIONAL INDIAN Rejuvenating Treatment
Warmed herbal aromatic oil is massaged onto the whole body using fast vigorous movements, marma points therapy (vital acupressure points similar to shiatsu).
In India it is a weekly, if not daily practice, as prevention to disease and the aging process. It is ideal for BOOSTING THE IMMUNE SYSTEM and REDUCING STRESS and FATIGUE. This nurturing treatment promotes MUSCLE and JOINT FLEXIBILITY, SKIN TONE and COMPLEXION and GOOD SLEEP.
It gives truly great results if done in a course of 5 weekly sessions (discounts are available for packages!)
AYURVEDIC DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE
This is the most popular AYURVEDIC MASSAGE TREATMENT in the western world as it combines the benefits of Ayurvedic oils, rich in good properties, with deep tissue massage techniques aimed at releasing tensions and aches, primarily of a muscular type, caused by stresses of modern life. The heat enhances the properties of the oils and aids in reaching a higher level of relaxation, allowing the therapist to work on deeper layers of the muscles.
UDWARTANA – Dry Herbal Powder Massage
Slimming, toning and de-toxifying Treatment
Dry herbal powder, such as TRIPHALA (a powerful Ayurvedic cleanser and immune system strengthener), is warmed and rubbed onto the skin to create a very energising and exfoliating effect.
It is used very effectively to reduce body fat and cellulites, especially if in conjunction with a diet and / or a fitness program. It has also proved to be very effective in treating DIABETES, CEREBRAL PALSY, and MYOPATHIES (muscular disease in which the muscle fibers do not function resulting in muscular weakness).
SHIRODHARA
Oil Flow On The Third Eye
According to one’s need, a head massage and /or back massage is performed at the beginning of the session to prepare and relax. After that, warm herbal oil is poured continuously for 45 minutes and allowed to flow over the scalp and hair of the client, while being gently massaged at times. The result is a heavenly peaceful and calm sensation. This treatment totally relaxes the mind, the body and the soul!
This is a very popular REJUVENATING treatment, well developed by Physicians of Kerala (South India). It is extremely effective in treating conditions of the nervous system such as HEADACHES and MIGRAINES, DEPRESSION, INSOMNIA, ANXIETY, BIPOLAR DISORDER, EPILEPSY, SINUSITIS, PSORIASIS, PREMATURE HAIR FALL.
INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE
Is based on the Ayurvedic system of healing. It provides Indian families with relaxation and healing on a daily basis, as well as playing a part in rituals such as weddings and births, not to mention everyday events like a trip to the barber.
The aim of Indian head massage is to release the stress that has accumulated in the tissues, muscles and joints of the head, face, neck and shoulders.
The client, fully clothed, sits in a massage chair for the treatment. The therapist uses a range of different movements including application of deep kneading and compression movements over the neck, shoulder and scalp areas. In addition, the therapist will also gently stimulate and stroke pressure points on the face. The session will usually last from twenty to forty-five minutes.
Indian head massage is especially good for relieving stress, tension, fatigue, insomnia, headaches, migraine and sinusitis. Clients report that the experience is deeply calming and relaxing, energy levels raise and ability to concentrate is gained.