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Ayurvedic Massage: Traditional Indian Techniques for Balancing Body and Mind by Harish Johari

Ayurvedic Massage: Traditional Indian Techniques for Balancing Body and Mind Harish Johari ebook
Page: 160
Publisher: Inner Traditions/Bear & Company
ISBN: 9780892814893
Format: pdf

This therapy originated with the Native American A combination of East meets West, using Eastern Dosha specific oils to balance the mind and body along with traditional Western massage techniques. This traditional style massage consists of long, strokes and kneading, resulting in the soothing of sore joints and muscles, stress reduction and the improvement of circulation. And while our frenzied, 21st century lives are begging for some much-needed balance, healers from India's ancient Vedic culture desired the exact same thing. Begins with a gentle body stretch and uses warmed Ayurvedic oils adding to the benefits of this soothing massage. Practiced widely in India, it works on the belief that all life forms have a “dosha” – a unique mix of energies known as “vata”, “pitta” and “kapha”. With tensions and This traditional Indian technique was based on Ayurvedic Doshas and Marmas---the pressure points in the Western reflexology. This is similar to the Western idea of elements – water, fire, earth, and so on. Here are some basic points: Expelling toxins with the help of steam - this is a full body massage technique, much different from ordinary sauna; here the steam contains vapors of detoxifying and balancing herbs. An ancient massage technique based on the Indian Ayurvedic healing system. Feel the energy from the hot stones while enjoying a deeply relaxing massage. It is a simple, yet effective holistic treatment that relieves stress related problems like headaches, eye strain and neck and shoulder stiffness. Ayurveda treatments in india Literally translated to mean 'the science of life', Ayurveda promises both preventive and curative treatment options for a number of ailments. The end result is: you get a feeling of complete relaxation---both in your body and mind. Ayurveda stresses a balance of three elemental energies or humors (Dosha): During an Ayurvedic massage, your therapist (or therapists) might utter dosha mantras, designed to help balance your body, mind and spirit. However not a lot of people are aware of the fact that Yoga is only one part of the holistic treatment method to improve the mind and body balance – the other part and equally important is the practice of Ayurveda.