In Ayurveda massage is highly praised and much emphasis is placed on the use of oils in massage. Ayurvedic Massage serves the purpose of cleansing and rejuvenating, while having great relaxing, soothing effects. Ayurvedic massage, consists of harmonizing and balancing the chakras, and the sensitive areas known as Marma points, found throughout the body. This technique offers a series of specific chakra balancing moves in a fluid, energizing fashion, that release toxins and impurities that clog the channels of elimination. This cleansing process is achieved with deep movements around the hips, ribs, shoulder blades, neck, shoulders, chest and limbs in a downward motion through combing, squeezing and chopping. To improve organ functions the abdominal area is worked on also. The massage is thorough, covering practically the entire body, dispersing toxins and energetic blocks in sensitive movements, designed to bring about the most rejuvenating results.
Personalized therapeutic aromatherapy oils are used to achieve natural balance of the individual’s Dosha while impoving the detoxification benefits of the massage. With physical tensions as well as impurities released, stress and emotional disharmony can also be relieved. This is crucial to maintain a positive, inspired attitude, on which our bodies depend for optimal health. "Ayurvedic massage connects one physical site to another with fast, deep and vigorous strokes.... Through [it] It's purposes, he continues are threefold: Ayurvedic massage techniques by a qualified practitionner can assist us in healing and invigorating our bodies and minds, especially when we are dealing with situations of extreme stress.
Dr Frawly explains the Benefits of Ayurveda Massage are threefold:
-To increase circulation
- To stimulate and strenghten the lymphatic system,
- To open the flow of prana or the life force.
" Through the regular administration of this technique "many patients have recovered from such difficult conditions as arthritis, sciatica, headaches, digestive disorders, and various spinal problems." Dr Chopra states in his book "Perfect Health", that "our nervous and endocrine systems both benefit from this regular practice". The sanskrit word sneha has been translated as both "oil" and " love".
Ayurvedic oil massage produces a deep feeling of stability, secruity and warmth, feelings of being saturated with love.
