Ayurvedic Massage

In Ayurveda, the five elements that are found in all living things—space, air, fire, water, and earth—are considered the building blocks of life. These combine to create three mind-body principles, known as doshas, within the body: Vata (air and space), Pitta (fire and water), and Kapha (water and earth). Everyone inherits a unique mix of the three doshas, although one is usually more dominant. Ayurvedic practices balance of the doshas to govern one’s physical and emotional health.

The Ayurvedic massage strokes vary from deep to superficial and follow the flow of energy channels, nerve pathways and hair growth. There are three types of movements – active (strong pressure), passive (delicate stroking) and persuasive (pinching or kneading the small muscles with the thumb and forefinger).

Before the Ayurvedic massage, the therapist focuses their energy with a brief balancing meditation and may recite a prayer. Like a hypnotic dance, the therapist synchronises their breathing with the recipient in order to maintain a deep interconnection. Like a sculptor flowing with the body’s mould, they create a very relaxing yet enlivening mood. The entire body (except the genital region) is tended to in order to bring about a sense of whole-body integration and alignment.

Massage has millions of untold benefits!

• Full body

• Indian head massage

• Back

• Face

• Foot