How does an Ayurvedic massage session work?
Healing at the heart of the handsIn the Indian tradition, they are both a lifestyle tool (practised in the family) and a genuine medical treatment. They have a well-being and anti-stress effect, as well as being preventive and curative.
Massages are part of humanity’s heritage. The practice exists in every culture. Ayurveda has simply taken its subtlety much further.
The practice of massage, considered sacred, follows the same logic as the rest of Ayurvedic therapies.
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Our massage techniques are based on the fact that each person is a unique entity in terms of his or her doshic constitution. An appropriate type of massage can therefore ‘bring back’ the balance between the different doshas.
Revitalising the body
The Ayurvedic massage technique brings harmony by revitalising and improving the distribution of energy (prana) throughout the body, ridding it of accumulated toxins and nervous tension.
A collaboration between the masseur and the person being massaged.
The specific technique of Ayurvedic massage is important, but it cannot ‘work’ without a relationship based on trust between the masseur and the person being massaged. The masseur will welcome the person’s letting go with respect, listening, and guided by a permanent ethic and deontology.
The Ayurvedic practitioner works both on each individual’s power of self-healing and on the flow of energy up the chakras.
Mastering the massage technique in accordance with the theoretical foundations of Ayurveda cannot be improvised. Hence the importance of training and an appropriate trainer, with invaluable qualities…
Beyond the training, it’s the practitioner’s commitment and personality that matter. Listening, attention, intention, calm, openness of heart and humility are qualities that need to be cultivated at all times.
Practitioners must take care of their appearance and their physical and mental health every day.
Get your energy flowing again
In Ayurveda, illness is the result of poor circulation or a breakdown in energy.
The Art of touch is therefore one of the ways of harmonising body and mind. As soon as the body is touched, tension evaporates and the emotional takes its place.
Ayurvedic massage, practised regularly, is renowned for :
- delay the ageing process
- strengthen the immune system
- improve blood circulation, sleep, eyesight and complexion
- strengthen nerves, muscles, blood vessels, bones and skin
- regulate the digestive system
Ideally, you should start with one massage a week, then every other week, then once a month, depending on how you feel.
What I want for you
Above all, it’s a time to escape, to let go, to relax deeply. Then rediscover the balance that awakens that precious link with your innermost BEING.
Because Indian thought is right and true. It takes us back to our purest essence, showing us that we are an integral part of the Universe and that the link is never broken.
The Doshas are the embodiment of the natural elements within us. They represent us physically, mentally and spiritually. Massage is therefore the path I use to help you feel liberated, cleansed and light, so that you can reconnect with yourself.
Bring back the fluidity of body and mind to regain energy.
The meeting
To make the most of this break, it’s a good idea to anticipate the time that follows. When you leave the office, avoid stressful situations (busy appointments, heavy meals, animated conversations, etc.). Instead, optimise the treatment you have just received in a context of calm, rest, tranquillity, gentleness, etc.
You will be asked a few questions about your health history and lifestyle. These will help me to tailor the massage to your needs. Certain contraindications to massage exist, and these will be highlighted during the initial telephone contact. Ayurvedic massage is a treatment that requires certain skills.
This is not an Ayurvedic check-up recommended by an Ayurvedic doctor, whose aptitude requires five years’ study, two years’ training and a few years’ practice…
Nevertheless, these details and indications about you will enable me to give you Ayurvedic advice that will highlight the origin of your imbalances, if there are any.
The only objective is to restore you to a state of lasting well-being.
Practical advices
As you know, the oil can stain! So I suggest you take a change of clothes, as it’s best to ‘keep’ the oil as long as you like, to maximise its benefits.
Abhyanga and Madhyamika are hot oil massages for the whole body, including the face and hair. So forget make-up and blow-dry! You’ll be able to ‘do your own thing’ if you wish; bathroom facilities are available.
You will be invited to enjoy a hot drink (herbal tea) after the massage.
Towels are changed after each appointment. The treatment room is cleaned, purified and disinfected after each session.