Ayurvedic Bodywork
Why Ayurvedic Bodywork?
Ayurvedic bodywork is a key component of overall health & well-being. This form of services and treatments offer various benefits for physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
Benefits of Ayurvedic Bodywork
Balances you to your natural self
Bring balance in the body, promoting harmony and preventing imbalances that may lead to health issues.
Stress Reduction
Reducing stress to promote a sense of calm throughout the entire being.
Improves Circulation
Enhance blood circulation, promote better oxygenation of tissues and improve overall cardiovascular health.
Detoxification
Focuses on detoxifying the body by eliminating accumulated toxins. This may contribute to improved organ function and overall health.
Joint and Muscle Health
The use of herbal oils and specific techniques that can help alleviate joint and muscle pain, stiffness, and inflammation.
Enhances Sleep Quality
The relaxation induced can contribute to better sleep quality, helping individuals experience more restful and rejuvenating sleep.
Improves Digestion
Ayurveda emphasizes the importance of digestive health. Certain treatments and dietary recommendations in Ayurveda aim to enhance digestion and nutrient absorption.
Emotional Well-being
The holistic approach=addresses both the physical and emotional aspects of well-being. It can help in managing emotions, reducing anxiety, and promoting a positive outlook on life.
Increases Energy Levels
By promoting balance and harmony within the body, one may experience increased energy levels and vitality.
Holistic Healing
Ayurveda views the individual as a whole, considering physical, mental, and spiritual aspects. Ayurvedic bodywork aligns with this holistic approach, aiming to promote overall health and well-being.
It’s important to note that individual experiences may vary, and Ayurvedic practices should be approached with respect for individual constitution and health conditions.
Abhyanga - “Glowing Body”
A traditional Ayurvedic treatment that restores the balance of the body and mind to enhance well-being and longevity. Abhyanga supports skin health, promotes lymphatic circulation, blood flow and relaxation. This is the most popular treatment, after experiencing it you’ll understand why it is loved by many!
Abhyanga is a special type of oil massage. It is a gentle treatment that rejuvenates the body and mind. This service is performed with the use of warm herbalized oils that are carefully chosen according to the unique constitution of the client or the season according to Ayurveda. The service begins with a sensory journey in aromatherapy and sound therapy, followed by the body massage. The massage includes the whole body with flame-warmed oil being poured and massaged into the skin with gentle strokes that balance energetic centers in the body, circulate the lymphatic system, soothe the nervous system. This process allows for deep penetration into the tissues to loosen toxins at a cellular level. Throughout the treatment important energy points are stimulated to ensure maximum relaxation.
The practice of Abhyanga restores balance, enhances well-being and longevity.
Calms the nervous system
Benefits sleep and can help with insomnia
Improves skin, scalp and hair health
Lubricates the joints, tones the muscles
Increases circulation and blood flow
Moves the lymph, aiding in detoxification
Pacifies Vata and Pitta and stimulates Kapha
Shirodhara
A therapeutic Ayurvedic treatment that is known for its deeply relaxing and rejuvenating effects on the mind and body. One of the top benefits is the reduction of high levels of mental stress. It induces calmness, promotes tranquility, and facilitates relaxation. It is a gentle, yet effective service that is unlike any other.
Shirodhara is a form of treatment in which warm, herbalized Ayurvedic oil is poured onto your forehead at the space of the “third eye” Chakra. This activates and massages this area, as well as the scalp. Initially, the herbal oil is streamed in patterns from the right to left temple. After several minutes, the stream is set to the middle of the forehead where it flows continuously for the duration of the treatment.
Benefits of Shirodhara
This Ayurvedic therapy brings down the elevated serotonin levels, a neurotransmitter that stabilizes our mood, feelings of well-being, and happiness. The steady pour of warm oil encourages the Parasympathetic Nervous System to activate, that part of the nervous system which conserves energy, slows heart rate, and relaxes muscles which in turn lowers the stress hormones. These benefits can last for several days after treatment. Among these benefits you may also experience:
Tension & stress reduction
Decreased anxiety & depression
Third Eye stimulation
Reduced mental fatigue
Mental & brain clarity
Improved sleep
Balancing of Vata, Pitta & Kapha
Headache relief
Detoxification
Spiritual connection
All remaining oil from your treatment is sent home for you to enjoy!
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