AYURVEDA
Ayurveda is a five thousand year-old medical system from India that offer keys for creating harmony and balance in life. Ayurvedic therapies is part of the traditional detoxification and rejuvenation program of India called Panchakarma, in which the entire body is vigorously massaged with large amounts of warm oil and herbs to remove toxins from the system. These clinical treatments have been modified to meet the needs of the West and have been powerful in their effects on the mind and nervous system- calming, balancing, and bringing both a heightened sense of awareness and deep inner peace. The basis for effectively performing all of the various ayurvedic massage techniques listed below is a thorough understanding of the primordial energies of the five elements and the three basic constitutional body types. This knowledge allows the therapist to customize the treatments by selecting the proper oils, herbs, and pressure of massage strokes to maximize the benefits for each client.
Ayurveda is a five thousand year-old medical system from India that offer keys for creating harmony and balance in life. Ayurvedic therapies is part of the traditional detoxification and rejuvenation program of India called Panchakarma, in which the entire body is vigorously massaged with large amounts of warm oil and herbs to remove toxins from the system. These clinical treatments have been modified to meet the needs of the West and have been powerful in their effects on the mind and nervous system- calming, balancing, and bringing both a heightened sense of awareness and deep inner peace. The basis for effectively performing all of the various ayurvedic massage techniques is a thorough understanding of the primordial energies of the five elements and the three basic constitutional body types. This knowledge allows the therapist to customize the treatments by selecting the proper oils, herbs, and pressure of massage strokes to maximize the benefits for each client.
