Ayurvedic massage: ancient Indian medicine

Ayurveda is the most ancient medicine. This Indian science is not yet so well studied and remains the secret of harmony, health and beauty. Ayurvedic massage is a special type of massage using various vegetable oils with essential oils dissolved in it. This technique is one of the ancient Indian methods of Ayurveda. Both body and soul are harmonized and treated.

The main feature of Ayurvedic massage is that it is performed by two massage therapists. Four-hand massage is considered the most effective.

Of course, you can do it with both hands, but the effect will not be so effective.

Features of Ayurvedic massage

All massage movements performed by massage therapists are combined with various oils, which are created individually for each patient. With the help of massage movements, oils are well absorbed into the skin, saturating it and having a “noble” effect on the body. If the oil was selected correctly, in the correct proportion and combination, the effect will increase several times. According to experts, such an effect will harmoniously influence the body and soul of every person.

What other positive points are worth noting:

1. elimination of cellulite, reduction of subcutaneous fat layer;
2. improvement of skin microcirculation, skin becomes more elastic, smooth and even;
3. positive effects on the cardiovascular system, respiratory, immune, digestive, genitourinary systems;
4. has a rejuvenating effect on the entire body;
5. sleep improves, headaches, irritability, stress, anxiety go away.

Massage is performed by two masseuses

There are several techniques of Ayurvedic massage:

1. Champi is used for headaches;
2. marma Chikitsa - this technique is performed on the whole body, it restores harmony between soul and body;
3. snehana – oiling the body;
4. Shirodhara - oil massage of the head.

Snehana, in turn, is divided into external and internal. External involves oiling and rubbing oils into the body using massage techniques. Internal is caused by the intake of oils internally.

Using several techniques, specialists oil the patient’s body. One of the most popular techniques can be called Abhyanga - self-massage of the whole body. With the help of properly performed self-massage using oils, you can relieve muscle and emotional tension, improve blood circulation, which will lead to the restoration of the functionality of all organs and tissues. This type of massage is recommended for people with a sedentary lifestyle, obesity, menopause, etc. Contraindications are acute forms of chronic diseases, acute diseases of internal organs, skin diseases.

As a rule, in this type of massage two or three tablespoons of warm oil or a mixture of various oils are used. Begin self-massage from the head, slowly stroking, kneading the scalp, rubbing individually selected oil. After performing a head massage, we move on to massaging the torso, upper and lower extremities. Massage of the legs and arms is massaged with special care, since there are a large number of reflex points located in these areas.

Oils penetrate deeply into the skin and nourish. smooth and eliminate dryness.

To perform this type of massage, pure vegetable oils or vegetable oils with the addition of essential oils are used. Each plant that is included in the oils has its own characteristics. They need to be taken into account, because they help some people, but are completely unsuitable for others.

So, what oils are used:

1. Sesame oil: perfect for treating abrasions, cracks, helps reduce fat tissue and increase muscle tissue, has a calming effect on the skin.
2. olive oil: is able to penetrate deeply into the skin, restores the structure of bones and muscles, and is good for fractures and muscle sprains.
3. ghee butter: This butter is regular ghee from which the water and other mixtures have been removed. With its help, you can eliminate inflammation, also helps with swelling, burning, improves the digestion process, restores memory, vision, and voice.
4. Coconut oil: moisturizes the skin well, creates a protective film on the surface of the skin, softens the skin, nourishes and smoothes it. Effectively helps with cracks and peeling. Suitable for all skin types.
5. corn oil: this massage oil has a beneficial effect on muscle mass and helps to increase it. It is absorbed quite quickly, which is a very good indicator of quality.

Essential oils such as lavender, sandalwood, clove, eucalyptus, geranium are added to the oils in a ratio of 1:20.

After several sessions, a person will be saturated with vitality, blood microcirculation will improve, and sleep will be sound and healthy.