Ayurveda

 

 

Ayurveda is a natural health care system originating in India that incorporates massage, yoga, meditation and herbal remedies.

 

 

Ayurvedic massage is divided into three basic types:

• Abhanga

• Pizichil

• Chavutti

 

 

 

Abhanga Massage – The Ayurvedic  Self Massage

Abhyanga - the Ayurvedic oil massage - is traditionally an integral part of the daily routine recommended by this healing system for overall health and well-being. a full body oil massage on a daily basis. It is nourishing, pacifies Vata and Kapha, relieves fatigue, provides stamina, pleasure and perfect sleep, enhances the complexion and the luster of the skin, promotes longevity and nourishes all parts of the body. The Ayurvedic massage is traditionally performed in the morning, before your bath or shower. You can use cured sesame oil, a herbal massage oil, or an aroma massage oil.

According to the principles of ayurveda, everyone has a specific body type known as a dosha. There are three doshas: pitta, kapha, and vata, and everyone has a specific balance of doshas which must be addressed in ayurvedic therapy. The idea of specific body types appears in many Eastern healing techniques, and it requires practitioners to be extremely flexible, as they must be able to formulate treatments on an individual basis for their clients; in abhyanga massage, your dosha determines what kind of oil should be used, and what sort of ingredients should be added.

With regular performance of the massage, deep-seated toxins in the joints and tissues are loosened and released into the system for elimination through the natural toxin-release processes. Toxins in the skin are also released, leaving you with clear healthy skin. Your skin will look beautiful with regular massage. It will stay moisturized and nourished, and look supple and lustrous.

The massage makes you feel youthful and vital. The ancient texts state that regular performance of Abhyanga slows down the aging process.

 

Pizichil or Sarvangdhara Ayurveda Treatment

is a relaxing, soothing and rejuvenating treatment with herbal warm oil used in a continuous stream over the whole body (excluding head & neck).  This therapy is known as the “King’s Treatment” due to its popularity with the Maharajas of ancient India.

’Pizhichil’ literally means ‘squeezing’. Warm medicated oil is squeezed from a piece of cloth or with pitcher over the clients body. While pouring oils two therapist massage the body for a synchronised, nurturing therapy to leave the body felling renewed and the skin vibrant. It is a unique experience. Highly effective treatment for for rheumatic ailments and psoriasis.

 

Chavutti

Chavutti massage is an amazing and powerful way to develop body and mind connection. This massage is covered all over the body every muscle and ligament. The practitioner holding onto a rope for balance uses his feet and hand to massage the whole body with medicated oil. This massage is highly effective remedy for Muscle pain, Joint pain, Arthritis, sprain, Crick, Stiffness, Fatigue and Insomnia etc.

Chavutti was borne out of the ancient Indian art of Kalarippayattu - a fighting system - which is indigenous to Kerela in Southern India. Kalari embodies elements of dance, yoga and Ayurvedic medicine and this extraordinary massage was originally developed to heal, as well as to promote suppleness and flexibility, thus enabling the Kalari practitioners to perform their art with fluidity and dexterity.

This is a full body oil massage, but it differs greatly from other forms of massage, in that, to perform Chavutti Thirumal, the practitioner uses their bare feet to carry out specific strokes; some are short, but generally they are long controlled strokes. Back problems respond well to this treatment, as Chavutti relieves aches and pains as it works on the muscular and the skeletal system simultaneously. It can also help alleviate mild postural problems by gently stretching and re-aligning the spine. Chavutti helps loosen tight contracted muscles, but conversely it can help tone muscles, thereby improving muscular weakness.

Indian rope massage is entirely unique, the  body is  massaged using  feet whilst the Ayurvedic practitioner’s balance is held by a suspended rope. Long sweeping movements are incorporated, with varying degrees of pressure as appropriate for each client.