Ayurvedic Massage Treatments

We all feel relieved when we get a foot scrub. Foot has many marma (vital) points and pressure areas. Marma points are the vital junctions in the body where different structures like nerves, blood vessels, bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, etc meet or cross each other. They are considered as the seats of life as damage to these sites can affect the quality of life considerably.

During a session of foot massage, these vital points are triggered with specific strokes. Then using herbalized oils whole feet up to knee are massaged. The 30 minutes session of foot massage gives wellness to not only feet but whole body. It is highly recommended in different painful conditions of feet like plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, ankle issues, bunion, etc where anti-inflammatory oil will be used for massage. It is also highly beneficial in skin conditions of feet like eczema, psoriasis, cracked heel, etc. Apart from health issues of feet, foot massage is recommended in diabetes mellitus, neuropathies and sleeping disorders.

Ayurvedic pouch massage is popular for aches and pains especially for muscles, tendons and joints.  It provides you deep tissue massage and much more without feeling that hurt or uncomfortable. In a session of Ayurvedic pouch massage, after applying herbalized oil to your body, massage is administered with warm herbal pouch. The pouch is prepared from fresh herbs or herbal powders depending upon your imbalance and pain. The pouch is reheated to maintain the warmth by dipping in warm herbal pain oil. The oil and herbs of pouch are selected according to your symptoms, health issues and body type.

Pinda sweda or Ayurvedic pouch massage relieves stiffness and pain, so it is highly recommended for problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments and spine. It is highly effective in bulged disc, frozen shoulder, cervical spondylosis, osteo arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic fatigue syndrome, calcaneal spur, and plantar fasciitis and so on. Pinda sweda provides lubrication and addresses stiffness.

Pinda sweda is a very unique therapy for pain and associated problems. Pinda sweda not only gives an instant and lasting relief from pain and stiffness, but also gives a sense of wellbeing and relaxation. As stress is an important factor that induces and increases joint and muscular pain and stiffness, relieving stress is very important to provide better healing.

Muscles, tendons, ligaments and joints work together as Musculo skeletal system to bring about desired movements and actions. Even though the muscles work as a unit located at different regions like lower back, neck, upper arm, legs and so on; they are closely connected and dependent upon nearby muscles and other structures. For example neck is very closely related to rest of the spine, arms and chest. So we can’t expect a complete relief from pain until and unless the associated structures are treated and healed. A session of Pinda sweda helps to relax and heal the whole musculo skeletal system making the results deeper and sustainable.

The effects of Pinda sweda can be boosted by taking a session of steam afterwards. Multiple sessions of Pinda sweda may be required for long lasting effects. Usually 3-7 sessions are recommended.

Rejuvenating pouch massage or SSPS in short is a type of pouch massage with rejuvenating grain cooked in milk and herbal tea. A session of SSPS, begins by hot oil massage with specific strokes. Then massage is done with pouch of warm rejuvenating rice. Pouch is reheated by dipping in warm herbalised milk.

Shashtika is a special type of rice that is high in protein (Yes!), Vitamin Bs and essential amino acids. It is a rare variety that comes mainly from South India. This very rejuvenating rice can be used in various debilitating disorders for healing and to improve strength and immunity. Here in this treatment session, the rice cooked in herbalized milk is used for making the pouch to massage. During the massage, the rice will ooze out of the pouch and get smeared on the skin making the absorption better and leaving the skin rejuvenated.

Rejuvenating pouch massage provides deeper balance of Vata and Pitta. It is highly recommended in debilitating and degenerative disorders and where we feel really consumed and drained. It is very nourishing and ideal for fatigue, exhaustion, stress, muscle wasting, hypotonic muscles, neuropathy, dry skin, eczema, psoriasis, skin problems, venous insufficiency, etc. Multiple sessions help to get better and long lasting results.

The session begins with hot oil massage on head. The oil is chosen according to your imbalance and body type. A session of steam is recommended to boost the effects.

Ayurveda offers wide range of other treatments like herbalized oil pack (on head, low back, etc.), streaming of warm herbalized liquids/ oil over the whole body, etc. which have specific therapeutic benefits. Also different treatments can be formulated or combined to meet the special health issues and needs of you. Duration and cost depends upon your imbalance, the treatments involved and time required.