Ayurvedic Massage Therapy

“Ayurvedic Massage is a totally holistic approach to treating the individual both in health and disease"

WHAT IS AYURVEDA?

Ayurveda is a holistic system of medicine that originated in India thousands of years ago.
The word Ayurveda is made from two Sanskrit roots “Ayu” which mean life and “Veda” which means knowledge. Therefore, the term Ayurveda means the knowledge or science of life.

HOW DOES AYURVEDA WORK?

According to Ayurvedic fundamental's people are a combination of the three “Dosha’s” or “Vata”, “Pitta” and “Kapha”. Each Doshas has a specific quality and it is a combination of these three qualities of vata pitta and kapha which combine to make the unique qualities of every person on the planet. Just like the genetic code or DNA. The unique qualities of vata pitta and kapha are a combination of two of the five elements, Space, air, fire, water and earth.
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Ayurvedic Massage – How It Works ?
Ayurvedic massage is highly praised and recommended as a daily practice. As people follow the daily practice of eating and sleeping, so should they receive massage to help expel waste materials from the body.
Ayurveda believes that aches and pains are caused by obstruction of the flow of vayu (wind) through vayu carrying vessels or siras. Rubbing which makes the bodily airs expand and move generates heat. Circulation of vayu in the siras removes tension and reduces pain. Massage also promotes a deeper and more natural breathing pattern.
Regular massage relaxes the muscles, nerves, bones and the whole body. It aids the digestive system by maintaining the proper balance and circulation of the body gases. It induces deep sleep, increases the appetite and generally makes life more joyful.
In therapeutic massage the type of massage administered and the oil used depend on the condition present. According to Vagbhata, the author of the famous treatise on Ayurveda called the ‘Ashtanga Hridayam’ those who wish to have health and happiness should massage the body and use oils according to the season. Fragrant and health giving organic oils are best.
According to another key scripture on Ayurveda, the Susruta Samhita, oil, ghee or other lubricants depending on the body type the atmosphere and the season should be used for massage. For those suffering from wind (vata) disorder massage is the only remedy. Generally, massage of especially tense areas should not be done without proper lubricant. Areas that are painful should be massaged until some relief is obtained.
Types of Ayurvedic Massage

Snehana.
Is a unique herbal warm oil massage that covers the body from head to toe in a complete process of oileation. ( oils used in the massage are chosen to suit your constitution.) Oil is systematically worked all over the body and into the skin, and is absorbed through the pores.

Abhyanga.
Is a special massage technique using therapeutic oils to stimulate and release toxins in the body through lymphatic drainage and through the skin. It also helps to absorb the oil into the internal tissues of the body.
Shirodhara.
Shirodhara is a technique that uses warm oil poured in a gentle stream over the forehead. This is a profoundly relaxing as it works to calm and pacify the central nervous system stilling the mind and senses. This allows stress to released and to enhance natural healing. The oil is then massaged into your head at the close of treatment.

Vital benefits of Ayurvedic Massage.

1. Removes old age (Jarahar).
In Ayurveda, massage is described as Jarahar, the removal of old age because it provides nourishment to the seven tissue of the body.

1. Rasa (Plasma).
2. Rakta (Blood).
3. Mamsa (Muscle).
4. Medas (Fat)
5. Asthi (Bone).
6. Majja (Marrow).
7. Shukra (Semen).

2. Removes fatigue (Shram Har).
Physical or mental strain or both cause fatigue. It can also come from overworking a particular muscle or muscle group. Or doing work one does not normally do. The massage prescribed depends on the type of fatigue present.

3. Removes excess wind (Vata Har).

4. Improves eyesight (Dristhi Prasad Kar).

5. Strengthens the body (Pusthi Kar).
Rubbing with massage oil and pressing with or without oil is beneficial for the body. It increases circulation and movement of the vital life fluids while at the same time helping to enhance and circulate pranic energy. By kneading and pressing the muscles, accumulated toxins are encouraged to leave the body. In exchange the cells fill with nutrient material and prana. The body and the immune system become strong and stamina and vitality increase.

6. Increase's longevity (Ayus Kar).
Massage creates an electrochemical balance in the body. When the body’s immune system becomes strong and toxins are eliminated, longevity is naturally increased. Since an increase in acidity reduces life span our blood chemistry should always be more alkaline than acidic. Anxiety and stress wear out the body and increase acidity. Balancing the three doshas increases our life span. The use of rejuvenating oils prepared with herbs and spices enhances the life force in the body. These oils are absorbed by the skin and digested into the body.

7. Induces sleep and dreams (Swapna kar).
Massage in general, and head massage in particular is an effective way for inducing sleep. Gentle rubbing, tapping and pressing of the body, especially the feet help soothe the wandering mind. Massage is also recommended for people suffering from insomnia or disturbed sleep.

8. Strengthens the skin (Twak Dridh Kar).
Massage with oil makes the skin feel smooth and gives it a glow. Regular application strengthens the skin and removes dryness, the first sign of disturbed vata in the body. Individuals whose prakruti or constitutional type is vata have dry, rough skin, for them oil massage is necessary. Dryness of the skin can also be caused by meditation, mental work, anxiety and worry. Once the oil has been applied the practitioner can then massage in the direction of the body hair. The skin of vata people absorbs more oil than that of pitta or kapha types.

9. Aids resistance to disharmony and disease (Klesh Sahattwa).
Rubbing the body with bearable pressure helps make it more resistant to disease. Massage stimulates the production of antibodies and strengthens the seven tissues (dhatus). The strength that comes from the dhatus gives the power of tolerance, forbearance and patience. These qualities can save one from sorrow, agony, adversity and anxiety. Antibodies strengthen the immune system and oil massage strengthens the nerves.
x 10. Soothes ailments caused by wind and mucous (Vata-Kapha Nirodhak).
According to Ayurveda, the massage with oil is the only effective remedy for soothing diseases caused by aggravated vata. It also proves effective in diseases caused by kapha.

11. Improves the texture of the skin (Mrija Varn Bal Prad).
Rubbing oil into the skin improves the texture of the skin and gives a healthy glow and makes it strong. According to Ayurveda massage is a mans best friend. It nourishes all the seven dhatus in the body, the three doshas, cures diseases caused by aggravation or imbalance in the doshas, rejuvenates the system, provides strength and vitality, removes stress and strain. Ayurveda puts emphasis on the correct use of oils in massage. They should be used according to the seasons and the requirements of the particular body in question as determined by pulse diagnoses.

Professional Charges

       1 1/2 Hour Massage at the Ayurvedic Clinic - 100.00