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Abhyanga - Ayurvedic massages

What is Ayurveda ?

 

Ayurveda is an ancient medicine coming from India. It has been practiced for thousands of years in India. The term Ayurveda is derived from the Sanskrit words ayur (life) and veda (science or knowledge). Thus, Ayurveda translates to knowledge of life. Based on the idea that disease is due to an imbalance or stress in a person's consciousness, Ayurveda encourages certain lifestyle interventions and natural therapies to regain a balance between the body, mind, spirit, and the environment.

Please note this is a very brief definition of what Ayurveda is. Taking into consideration this ancient medicine has been practiced for thousands of years, you can imagine there is a lot of depth into this practice.

Body Healing

Abhyanga - body massage

Abhyanga is a full body detoxifying massage, during which the practitioner uses warm oils and gentle strokes. According to Ayurveda, everyone who wishes to have good health and a long life span should have Abhyanga on a regular basis.

​Abhyanga is a body massage, therefore you will need to remove your clothes and keep only underwear. Towels will be provided as well as linen on the massage table. The bodyworker will massage legs, arms, back, chest, and belly. If you do not wish to be massaged on certain parts, or have sensitivities, please make the bodyworker aware.

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Abhyanga benefits

  • Protects the body from signs of aging.

  • Softens the skin

  • Enhances the functioning of your sense organs and promotes sound sleep

  • Improves circulation and helps in removing the metabolic wastes from the body

  • Enhances the overall well-being and health of the body

Ayurveda massage

SHIRO ABHYANGA - Head

Shiro Abhyanga is a simple treatment with excellent health benefits, focusing on the head, back of the neck, and shoulders. The head is the most important part of the body as all the sense organs are located on this part: eyes, ears, nose, tongue. In addition, the head and neck cumulate 37 marma points (energy points), which means those areas are very sensitive to treatments and more receptive. Therefore, Shiro Abhyanga provides nourishment to all the sense organs and promotes their normal and natural functioning.

You will need to remove the clothes from your upper body. Towels will be provided as well as linen. The bodyworker will massage shoulders, neck, and head. If you do not wish to be massaged on certain parts, or have sensitivities, please make the bodyworker aware.

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SHIRO ABHYANGA BENEFITS

  • Improves sleep in case of insomnia

  • Removes accumulated toxins from the scalp by improving the circulation

  • Nourishes your hair roots and promotes thick, shiny hair

  • Relaxes body, mind and soul

  • Improves blood circulation

  • Rejuvenation: eliminates old cells and repairs tissues

  • Relieves sinusitis, migraine, headaches...

Ayurveda massage

Mukhabhyanga - Face

Mukhabhyanga is a traditional face massage coming from the roots of India. The face is very sensitive part of the body, with most of the marma points (energy points). The liver and kidneys expell toxins through the skin, mainly the face. Mukhabhyanga brings balance to the mind and emotions creating peace and tranquility. It is soothing and nurturing to the skin tissue leaving your skin glowing and your face smiling.

You will lay on the massage table fully clothed. Rose water will be applied to clean the skin, and then a turmeric cream to prepare the skin for the massage. Lukewarm oil will be used to operate the treatment. The bodyworker will massage your face and if you do not wish to be massaged on certain parts, or have sensitivities, please make the bodyworker aware.

Ayurveda massage

Mukhabhyanga Benefits

  • Relax your face, reduce stress and stiffness

  • Make your skin firmer, nourish it and improve its complexion

  • Remove facial toxins

  • Rejuvenate and tone your facial muscles

  • Improve eyesight and functioning of your sense organs

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM AN AYURVEDIC MASSAGE ?

OLEATION PROCESS

Lukewarm oil will be used to operate the treatment. The bodyworker will massage your body, head, or face - depending on the treatment - and if you do not wish to be massaged on certain parts, or have sensitivities, please make the bodyworker aware.

LOGISTICS

Linens and towel will be used.

A towel will be provided to wipe the excess oil at the end of the treatment. Be cautious not to wear your most precious clothes so as not to damage them :)

AFTER YOUR MASSAGE

It is recommended to keep the oil on the body for as long as possible (min 2 hours) after the treatment. Drink water and have grounding activities and rest in the rest of your day.

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Who can benefit from ayurvedic massages ?

Anyone who is healthy and anyone who wishes to have a longer life span and better health! As said above, Ayurveda is a traditional medicine aiming at improving one's health and increasing life span. If you wish to come back to health, feel grounded, and connect back to your body, an Ayurvedic treatment is for you.

Contraindications: if you suffer from a cold, indigestion, acute fever, have mucus problems or have a weak digestive system, it is not recommended to have an Abhyanga treatment. Your digestive system won't be able to "digest" the oil. However, it is possible to do a treatment without oil, only massaging. Please let your bodyworker know, or come back to health and book your appointment.

Book an Appointment

If you are ready to feel more grounded and take a step towards better health, book your appointment. If you have further questions or concerns, do not hesitate to reach out.
First time clients will need to book at West Coast Osteopathy and Wellness clinic.
Returning clients have the choice between the clinic and the home studio, both located in Lower Lonsdale. If you do not find a suitable time and date for you. please reach out!

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