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Ayurvedic
massage is highly praised and recommended as a daily practice. As people
follow the daily practice of eating and sleeping, so should they receive
massage to help expel waste materials from the body.
Ayurveda believes that aches and pains are caused by obstruction of
the flow of vayu (wind) through vayu carrying vessels or siras. Rubbing
which makes the bodily airs expand and move generates heat. Circulation
of vayu in the siras removes tension and reduces pain. Massage also
promotes a deeper and more natural breathing pattern.
Regular massage relaxes the muscles, nerves, bones and the whole body.
It aids the digestive system by maintaining the proper balance and circulation
of the body gases. It induces deep sleep, increases the appetite and
generally makes life more joyful.
In therapeutic massage the type of massage administered and the oil
used depend on the condition present. According to Vagbhata, the author
of the famous treatise on Ayurveda called the ‘Ashtanga Hridayam’
those who wish to have health and happiness should massage the body
and use oils according to the season. Fragrant and health giving organic
oils are best.
According to another key scripture on Ayurveda, the Susruta Samhita,
oil, ghee or other lubricants depending on the body type the atmosphere
and the season should be used for massage. For those suffering from
wind (vata) disorder massage is the only remedy. Generally, massage
of especially tense areas should not be done without proper lubricant.
Areas that are painful should be massaged until some relief is obtained.
Snehana.
Is a unique herbal warm oil massage that covers the body from head to
toe in a complete process of oileation. ( oils used in the massage are
chosen to suit your constitution.) Oil is systematically worked all
over the body and into the skin, and is absorbed through the pores.
Abhyanga.
Is a special massage technique using therapeutic oils to stimulate and
release toxins in the body through lymphatic drainage and through the
skin. It also helps to absorb the oil into the internal tissues of the
body.
Shirodhara.
Shirodhara is a technique that uses warm oil poured in a gentle stream
over the forehead. This is a profoundly relaxing as it works to calm
and pacify the central nervous system stilling the mind and senses.
This allows stress to released and to enhance natural healing. The oil
is then massaged into your head at the close of treatment.
Main benefits of Ayurvedic Massage.
1. Removes old age (Jarahar).
In Ayurveda, massage is described as Jarahar, the removal of old age
because it provides nourishment to the seven tissue of the body.
1. Rasa (Plasma).
2. Rakta (Blood).
3. Mamsa (Muscle).
4. Medas (Fat)
5. Asthi (Bone).
6. Majja (Marrow).
7. Shukra (Semen).
2. Removes fatigue (Shram Har).
Physical or mental strain or both cause fatigue. It can also come from
overworking a particular muscle or muscle group. Or doing work one does
not normally do. The massage prescribed depends on the type of fatigue
present.
3. Removes excess wind (Vata Har).
4. Improves eyesight (Dristhi Prasad Kar).
5. Strengthens the body (Pusthi Kar).
Rubbing with massage oil and pressing with or without oil is beneficial
for the body. It increases circulation and movement of the vital life
fluids while at the same time helping to enhance and circulate pranic
energy. By kneading and pressing the muscles, accumulated toxins are
encouraged to leave the body. In exchange the cells fill with nutrient
material and prana. The body and the immune system become strong and
stamina and vitality increase.
6. Increase's longevity (Ayus Kar).
Massage creates an electrochemical balance in the body. When the body’s
immune system becomes strong and toxins are eliminated, longevity is
naturally increased. Since an increase in acidity reduces life span
our blood chemistry should always be more alkaline than acidic. Anxiety
and stress wear out the body and increase acidity. Balancing the three
doshas increases our life span. The use of rejuvenating oils prepared
with herbs and spices enhances the life force in the body. These oils
are absorbed by the skin and digested into the body.
7. Induces sleep and dreams (Swapna kar).
Massage in general, and head massage in particular is an effective way
for inducing sleep. Gentle rubbing, tapping and pressing of the body,
especially the feet help soothe the wandering mind. Massage is also
recommended for people suffering from insomnia or disturbed sleep.
8. Strengthens the skin (Twak Dridh Kar).
Massage with oil makes the skin feel smooth and gives it a glow. Regular
application strengthens the skin and removes dryness, the first sign
of disturbed vata in the body. Individuals whose prakruti or constitutional
type is vata have dry, rough skin, for them oil massage is necessary.
Dryness of the skin can also be caused by meditation, mental work, anxiety
and worry. Once the oil has been applied the practitioner can then massage
in the direction of the body hair. The skin of vata people absorbs more
oil than that of pitta or kapha types.
9. Aids resistance to disharmony and disease (Klesh Sahattwa).
Rubbing the body with bearable pressure helps make it more resistant
to disease. Massage stimulates the production of antibodies and strengthens
the seven tissues (dhatus). The strength that comes from the dhatus
gives the power of tolerance, forbearance and patience. These qualities
can save one from sorrow, agony, adversity and anxiety. Antibodies strengthen
the immune system and oil massage strengthens the nerves.
x 10. Soothes ailments caused by wind and mucous (Vata-Kapha Nirodhak).
According to Ayurveda, the massage with oil is the only effective remedy
for soothing diseases caused by aggravated vata. It also proves effective
in diseases caused by kapha.
11. Improves the texture of the skin (Mrija Varn Bal Prad).
Rubbing oil into the skin improves the texture of the skin and gives
a healthy glow and makes it strong. According to Ayurveda massage is
a mans best friend. It nourishes all the seven dhatus in the body, the
three doshas, cures diseases caused by aggravation or imbalance in the
doshas, rejuvenates the system, provides strength and vitality, removes
stress and strain. Ayurveda puts emphasis on the correct use of oils
in massage. They should be used according to the seasons and the requirements
of the particular body in question as determined by pulse diagnoses.
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