Tibetan body and face massage: how to do and what you need to know

Tibetan massage is one of the oldest types of massage on our planet. This is a special direction that is used in Tibetan medicine. It is dedicated exclusively to our body. It is one of the six external therapies mentioned in the classic treatise on Tibetan medicine. In the West, this treatise is called the “Four Tantras”.

The massage therapy is called kunyi, which means “rubbing with oils” in Tibetan.

This massage therapy is intended for many diseases associated with our body, in particular “wind” diseases. This involves rubbing specific acupressure points, in some cases using herbal pastes and ointments. The method of application and points are the same as in shiatsu massage (Japanese therapy). This therapy is a traditionally important procedure using herbal oil, along with the main treatment of the disease.

Tibetan technique using a mixture of medicinal oils

Tibetan massage technique

There are five main techniques used in Tibetan massage:

1. Absolutely any massage procedure should begin with stroking. Using this technique, you can apply oil for massage. The movements are long, longitudinal.
2. Trituration. It is performed with energetic circular movements and friction.
3. Kneading. A deeper effect on the tissue is performed.
4. Acupressure. Deep localized circular movements are performed.
5. Triple technique.

Main Impact Categories

1. General category: the body is completely lubricated with oil and subjected to kneading, rubbing and other techniques. The general procedure is positive for stress disorders, dizziness, incontinence of feelings, frigidity.
2. Treatment category: used to treat specific diseases using acupressure. Each point that has the slightest deviation from the norm, looks unhealthy, must be massaged.

Massage Oil

Often, three types of oils are used:

1. Purified ghee – it is used for “windy” diseases, tension and stress. It is believed that the more mature the oil, the more useful it is to use.
2. Vegetable oil – sesame vegetable oil is considered one of the best. This massage oil is moderately warm and sweet. Under its influence, the skin takes on a silky appearance and the body is strengthened. Stress also disappears.
3. Animal fat (lard) – this oil is used to treat specific diseases. Depending on the type of disease, a specific type of animal fat is used.

In some specific situations, various customized medicated oils and lotions are used. For example, a cream is created from mixtures of melted butter, nutmeg and certain types of flour, which is rubbed into acupressure points. Medicinal ghee is used to relieve headaches, dizziness, insomnia and rapid heartbeat. Medicinal ghee is created from various ingredients, where each ingredient has its own meaning and effect on the body.

As a rule, therapeutic massage involves 15 main points located on an open area of ​​the body. Stimulation of these points, as well as others, is used to stop bleeding, headaches, dizziness, relieve stress, lumbar pain, and also for menstrual irregularities.

Sesame vegetable oil for massage

Indications for use

Tibetan treatises on massage talk about what time of year and during what periods it is best to perform a massage procedure, and at what time it will bring the most effective results.

The best time for a massage is the second half of the day or afternoon. The patient should feel good, relaxed, and not tired. The procedure cannot be carried out on a full stomach, but also on a hungry one. On hot days, it is better to avoid performing a massage.

In Tibetan beliefs, seasons play an important role. This undoubtedly affected the massage. The most optimal time of year for the procedure is winter, when the elements associated with the skin are most active. Summer is considered the least suitable season. Autumn and spring are also suitable for performing the procedure.

Advantages:

1. Improved appetite
2. Improving sleep quality
3. Metabolism stimulation
4. Energy Boost
5. Improved mood

Contraindications

Contraindications to this massage are:

1. Inflammation
2. High fever
3. Infections

Tibetan facial massage at home

If you want to get the most effective results and enjoy the true Tibetan facial massage technique, you need to turn to professionals. If you do not have this opportunity due to lack of time or money, you can perform this procedure at home. The result will also please you.

Tibetan facial massage technique

Basic techniques and elements:

1. Stroking the neck. To do this, use the fingers of both hands to make several movements up and down the sides of the neck. The thyroid gland area should be avoided.
2. Boat element. You need to fold your palms in the shape of a boat and start moving one palm from one ear to the other. Then with the second palm.
3. Triangle on the cheek. We find the bone between the nose and lip, located closer to the nose, and press on it with a finger. Then we move our fingers to the ears at a smooth pace without pressing and go down along the cheekbones.
4. Stroking the nose. You need to start with the wings, moving upward.
5. Stroking the forehead. Stroking should be done from the eyebrows up to the forehead.
6. Circular movements around the eyes. You need to make massage, gentle circular movements around the eyes, moving according to the massage lines. The top should be pressed, the bottom should not be pressed.

Systematic and correct implementation of facial massage will give amazing results: the complexion will improve, the pores will narrow, bags under the eyes will disappear, and the quality of the skin will noticeably improve.