Posted on December 7, 2007 in Massage Techniques
Ayurveda or Ayurvedic medicine is an ancient system of health care which was discovered in India centuries ago. Ayurvedic treatment today is the most popular treatment, because it has no side effects and it is totally herbal.
Ayurvedic Massage:
Ayurvedic massage is a form of treatment for a number of age related and other common disorders. Some of the advantages which can be cited are pain relief, improved circulation, stress relief, better sleep, flexibility, athletic performance and emotional benefits. Massage therapy can soothe pain, relax stiff muscles, and reduce the swelling that accompanies arthritis. There are several different types of ayurvedic treatments such as panchakarma, marma massage and abhyangam Ayurvedic massage.
Why massage oils are used for ayurvedic massage?
If massage is done by rubbing the dry body; this creates friction and generates heat and pain. Due to this massage, the gases are distributed through out the body.
Massage oils will eradicate the friction and scatter heat uniformly through out the body. Massage oil act as nutrient for skin and strengthens the nerve fibers connected to hair follicles.
Ayurvedic oils:
- Ayurvedic oils are important for ayurvedic massage.
- Massage oil is generally selected according to season. Mustard oil and olive oil should be chosen in winter and you should not use in summer.
- Coconut oil and sun flower oil should be used in hot climate.
- There are many such considerations regarding massage oils before using them for a particular treatment.
How to Perform a Ayurvedic massage:
- The first step is to apply the massage oil all over your body.
- Then select particular areas and massage that part with palms till the oil is absorbed by the body.
- Your massage motion should be uniform and you must use only upward strokes. Always remember that ayurvedic massage is applied only to the muscles but not bones.
- Massage should always be done early in the morning and with empty stomach or as directed by the massage therapist.
- After the massage is finished, wait till 20-30 minutes before washing. Don’t feel anxiety, stress, anger and worry while you are taking massage.
- When you are doing massage, keep your concentration on massage part and try to relax.
What are the benefits from ayurvedic massage?
- Ayurvedic message enriches the internal functioning of the body.
- It helps to detoxify the body.
- It heals the body both physically and mentally.
- It heals laziness, weakness of nerves, exhaustion, dryness of skin, unhealthy skin and helps to regain glow to your face.
- When this massage is done for scalp, it improves memory and eye sight.
- When you massage with ayurvedic massage oil on any part of your body, this oil absorbs heat and keeps your body cool.
- When you massage the oil slowly on your eye lids, then your eyes become cool.
- If you keep oil on your eye lids at night when you go to sleep, your eyes will not be painful when you wake up early.
- Ayurvedic massage is used for any physical, mental and emotional problems.
- This is simple and easy that you can do for yourself. For expert advice please contact you massage therapist.
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