Ayurvedic or Spa Massage is an experience like no other that brings together relaxation and therapeutic elements.
Spa Massage
Practitioners of spa massage specialize in relaxation and relieving stress.
These services usually include:
- Swedish Massage: Using long and flowing motions to induce relaxation as well as improve blood flow.
- Deep Tissue Massage: Targets chronic pain or tension using heavy strokes on deeper muscle layers.
- Hot Stone Massage: Releasing tight muscles and joints with warm stones to promote relaxation and ease stiffness.
- Aromatherapy Massage: Integrates physical touch with essential oil to enhance emotional and physical wellbeing.
Ayurvedic Massage
Ayurvedic massage finds its origins in Ayurveda which means the science of life and originated in India. It aims to restore balance of energy in the body (doshas).
Some key factors are:
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Warm Herbal Oils: Helps with balancing energy and is chosen based on your dosha (Vata, Pitta, Kapha).
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Abhyanga: A holistic oil massage strengthens detoxification processes, enhances blood flow, eases muscle soreness and many other benefits.
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Shirodhara: Enhances mental clarity and calms the mind with a gentle stream of warm oil poured unsparingly on the forehead.
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Marm therapy: Focus on stimulating specific pressure points to balance the flow of energy and relieve stress.
Benefits of Spa/ Ayurvedic massage:
- Rest and stress relief
- Conditional circulation
- Relief from pain and muscle tension release of detoxification
- Mental clarity and peace
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