Today, more and more attention is paid to various ancient wellness systems, as they allow maintaining a good state of the body in many diseases without using any medications.
One of the most effective systems is the ancient science of Ayurveda, which is based on the philosophy of health of the body and spirit. The emergence of many health problems can be prevented with Ayurvedic massage, which can be performed in a variety of variations.
The most common types of ayurvedic massage are massage of the body, head and face with the help of oils, and also massage with special linen bags.
Ayurvedic body massage
Classical Ayurvedic massage technique is considered "abyanga", which presupposes energetic, but at the same time, a wonderful relaxing massage of the whole body with the help of oils. Oils are selected individually depending on the characteristics of human health. Most often used special ayurvedic oils for massage, pre-infused into herbs and enriched with various essential oils.
Ayurvedic massage of the whole body is performed synchronously by two masseurs, which provides a better study of all muscles and active points on the human body.
Oil Ayurvedic massage "abyanga" has the following advantages:
- can effectively cope with a common chronic fatigue syndrome ;
- improves brain activity and creativity;
- relieves stress;
- normalizes the cycle of sleep and wakefulness;
- rejuvenates the entire body due to the correct effect on certain points;
- is an excellent remedy after tiring physical exertion;
- helps to improve blood circulation with a sedentary lifestyle.
Another type of classical Indian massage is Ayurvedic facial massage called "mukha abyanga". This massage has the same beneficial properties as the "abyanga", but it also provides a pronounced rejuvenating effect of the facial skin, relieves all kinds of skin problems and is an excellent means of nourishing and strengthening the hair.
Ayurvedic massage with pouches
The most delicate and gentle among the whole variety of ayurvedic massages is massage with the help of warm pouches filled with herbs. In ancient Indian practice of healing this massage is called "kizhi" and has long been used to solve the following problems:
- getting rid of chronic stress;
- removal of nervous tension in muscles after sports and long stay in one position (for example, after a whole day spent in the office at the computer);
- elimination of excess fluid;
- improvement of blood circulation;
- soft elimination of toxins through the skin;
- elimination of small inflammations and irritations on the skin.
To perform this Ayurvedic massage
Properly performing Ayurvedic massage at home is quite problematic, as it requires the observance of numerous subtleties on which the overall effect of massage depends. Having decided to make such a massage for the first time, it is best to entrust your body to the hands of experienced specialists, and only then, if desired, begin to study the technique of Ayurvedic massage in more detail to do it at home on your own.