Showing posts with label Ayurvedic Massage. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ayurvedic Massage. Show all posts

Monday, October 3, 2011

Ayurvedic Massage Oils Types and Selection


Being one of the most ancient medical system or approach Ayurvedic is quite widely adopted in eastern and western countries for healthy life style and well-being. Ayurvedic massage is the primary treatment involving different kinds of oils and mixtures including herbs as well. These oils, mixtures and herbs are always according to the nature of the individual or more specifically according to the “dosha” of the individual. These oils help lubricating body muscles and tissues which ultimately helps nourishment of overall body. Ayurvedic oils are specially prepared by professionals and are well research.
There are so many types of Ayurvedic massages oils that yield self-healing sense and cure from different diseases but are based upon individual’s body and skin type. For example, based on air and space mix dosha, Vatha oil could be beneficial and based on water and fire dosha, Pitta oil may be suitable. However, following are some of the oil types which professional use or prepare appropriate mixtures of oil.
  • Vata Massage Oil
  • Pitta Massage Oil
  • Kapha Massage Oil
  • Organic Sesame Oil
  • Organic Almond Oil
  • Brahmi Oil

Above are some of the oil types which can be used for Ayurvedic massage but according to the skin type. Some oils can specifically for winter season and some are for summer therefore consulting some professional therapist will be good alongside having suitable precautionary measure in place.

Thursday, September 29, 2011

Secrest of Ayurvedic Massage – An Ancient Diary of Medical Systems


As opposite to western body massage Ayurvedic massage is an ancient practice that is based on believes about human body composition and life forms. According to theories, lives forms have “dosha” which is composed of multiple and unique mix of energies like “vata, pitta and kapha” which are same as air, fire and water in today’s concepts. Ayurvedic massage is primarily aimed at creating harmony in the human body and health balancing. Following are some of the secrets of Ayurvedic massage that help you getting well-being and overall improved lifestyle.
  • Body Purification
  • Health Balancing and Well-Being
  • Increasing Effectiveness of Immune System
  • Diet and Herbal Based Treatment
  • Muscle Tone Strength
  • Relaxation and Youthfulness

There are even more useful aspects of Ayurvedic massage which involves essential oils according the body and skin type to suit the best. Different practices are used for massage that includes tapping, kneading, squeezing and normal massage throws and strokes. Often, oiled balls and stones are also used for the massage but all that depends upon the skin type and “dosha” of the individual. During the massage, therapist considers marma points which are quite sensitive and contributes to drive relaxation and are similar to pressure points as in acupuncture etc.

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Ayurvedic Spa Treatment – Before and After!


Ayurvedic massage being an ancient lifestyle for well-being and health balancing is adopted not only in the India but across the world. These massages and therapies are accustomed to each individual to that is purely suitable according to the body and skin type. Though Ayurvedic massage is quite safe and heath giving practice for individuals of all ages yet precautionary measures should be taken to ensure no side effect or any problem. During the massage you should be very relaxed and should respond to therapist who may ask questions about your lifestyle and health in order to design a suitable massage and constituents for you. However, it would be better to have some points into consideration before and after a massage and those are given below.

Before an Ayurvedic Massage:
·         You should be prepared mentally
·         You should not do any tiresome jobs
·         You should not eat heavy meal or take alcohol
·         You should consult the therapist about any specific caution
·         In case of pregnancy, you should disclose it to therapist
·         Any medical concerns should be communicated before undergoing a massage
·         Wearing throw away or dispensable clothes

After an Ayurvedic Massage:
·         You should take a shower
·         You should not do grueling jobs
·         You should take light meal
·         You should relax for sometime
·         You should take some cool drink but not alcohol
Above points will help you experiencing a healthy and fruitful massage with safety.  You may consult some pro therapist for more detail precautionary measures.

Monday, September 26, 2011

Ayurvedic Treatment – An Ultimate Cure for Turmeric and Arthritis


Ayurveda is considered to be an ancient medical system by most of the scholars and therapist having roots in India. It is in fact a holistic approach for health maintenance that helps living long and well-being. According to theorist, it is thought as an ultimate approach to cure every known illness and specially to maintain your health. For example, on the average more than millions of people suffer from arthritis which is because of assaults of immune system of the body that affects joints and causes pain alongside various other problems like stiffness and loss of control – can be cured with Ayurvedic massage, treatment and medicines like herbal turmeric and is used widely to overcome arthritis.
According to a research at University of Arizona, symptoms were created in rats that imitate arthritis as in human and in different experiments those rats were treatment with extracts of turmeric to prove the results which are suggested use of curcuminoids which could be even more useful to avoid and cure arthritis symptoms. It was also found during the research that only curcuminoids based formulas are only safe and effective with minimal amount of the dosage and as per research, rats were having more sound results when treated before inflammation.

Friday, September 23, 2011

Kinds of Ayurvedic Treatments Which You Can Opt!


Ayurvedic treatment of massage is a kind of therapy that not only gives you peace and relaxed sensation but is also a means of well-being. It has roots in ancient medical treatments and now a day it is adopted as a formal therapy and according to theories various diseases can be cured with Ayurveda. It involves certain oils and liquids during massage and different techniques are used like tapping, kneading and squeezing etc. However, for proper Ayurvedic massage it is always recommended to consult some therapist or a pro expert for proper treatment. In the following some of the formal spa treatments under Ayurveda are listed.
·         Indian Ayurveda head massage
·         Abhyanga – an herbal oil massage
·         Abhyanga Garshana – dry lymphatic skin brushing afterwards an oil massage is endorsed
·         Vishesh – herbal oil muscular massage
·         Pizzichili – warm oil massage by two therapist
·         Shiro Abhyanga Nasya – aromatic steam with dry lymphatic for head and neck and shoulders
·         Ayurvedic Foot Massage – extensive foot and toe massage
·         Udwarthanam – herbal powders massage for slimming
·         Ayervedic  Shirodhara – therapy by pouring oil on forehead
·         Face and Marma Therapy – herbal mask and essential oil massage for face
Above are some of the treatments commonly taken by individuals and vary according to their skin type and body because not all oil suits every individual so oils and liquids may be different for each individual. Additionally, one should take care or consult with therapist before taking any treatment.

Saturday, September 17, 2011

Let’s Get Started with Ayurvedic Treatment


Ayurveda is fundamentally based on body’s organic and functional relationship within body parts and it has roots in ancient medical systems originated from India. The term Ayurveda is taken from “Sanskirt” and is in fact composed of two words which are Ayus and Veda which means life and knowledge respectively and so Ayurveda means knowledge of life. However, different theorist have drawn different meaning of it but the main concept has been the same which is about practicing different treatments with natural herbs and therapies to maintain your health. Initially, it was popular and used as a medical system in India but now it has widely adopted in western countries as a treatment to be healthier and well-being. Primarily there are two types of Ayurveda: first is traditional and second is maharishi. Mahrishi is a version of traditional Ayurveda influenced by Mahesh Yogi. However, both of Ayurvedic practitioners suggest use of herbs and specifically Maheshi Ayurveda focus on consciousness for good health maintenance. Different types of Ayurvedic massage, treatment and medicines now exist to cure almost every known illness and getting well-being. However, each massage type is chosen according to the body and skin in order to yield maximum benefit and satisfaction but it is always recommended to consult some pro therapist before going for a massage or therapy.

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Ayurvedic Treatment – Getting Started Briefly!


Ayurveda is purely a holistic approach to maintain health and being an ancient Asian method it seems quite popular in India (it had been originated and practiced since last 5000 years in India). It drives natural, herbal and traditional constituents for a healthier well-balanced and long lived life. Primarily, it was only practiced in Asian countries but now has been adopted in Western countries for medical treatment to cure diseases based on roots objectives of Ayurveda which is to avoid sickness by a balanced mindset, body via suitable diet, herbal prescriptions, meditation and therapies etc. Ayurvedic treatment covers different practices and is mostly determined by the nature of human body and skin type just like in therapies.
Ayurvedic massage is a kind of Ayurveda treatment that involves tapping, rubbing, squeezing with essential oils that suits your body and skin. Basically, this massage is to focus on “marma points” to make your feel relaxed and peaceful just like in reflexology and acupuncture. However, before you prepare yourself for ayurvedic massage or treatment you must consult with a professional therapist or be ready yourself since a therapist may ask you questions which will help to deliver a comfortable massage and in a case if you are suffering from some disease or if you are pregnant than you must disclose the fact before you get massage as it may cause some hazard.