Ayurvedic massage

Massage "Ayurveda" known for its benefits to the body and extremely pleasant sensations of the procedure. In countries such as India, this type of massaging has long become an indispensable procedure, like washing and brushing our teeth. What attracts people in this event and is it worth learning to do an Ayurvedic massage at home?

The legend of the appearance of Ayurveda

Title "Ayurveda" translated from Sanskrit as "knowledge of the principle of life." As the ancient Indian legend says, the god of healing and healing, Dhanvantari, came from the waters of the sea with a magic cup filled with amrytha, a substance that gives a person immortality. Since then, it is the god of healing that is considered the founder of the science of longevity of Ayurveda.

The essence of Ayurvedic massage

In India, the human body is considered as a whole of the physical body, spirit and mind. Only that person can be healthy and live a long life, in whom all three indicators are in harmony. Disease is an imbalance between the body and the spirit. The body is a sacred temple. Through him manifests the divine spirit. If the source of energy is disconnected, the spirit cannot pass through the physical body. As a result, harmony is disturbed, and various diseases appear. The essence of Ayurvedic massaging is the restoration of the connection between the physical body of a person and the source of energy that feeds it. Session affects both the body and the spiritual shell of the body.

Ayurvedic massage is a symbiosis of the ancient Indian healing system with an effective technique for working out the tissues and muscles of the body.

The main advantages of the procedure

During the session, the following results are achieved:

• stress and strain relief;
• serotonin production;
• improving lymphatic drainage and blood circulation;
• removing clamps in muscle tissue;
• joint healing;
• stabilization of breathing and heartbeat;
• normalization of blood pressure;
• increased mental alertness;
• increase immunity.

Specialized aroma oils used during the procedure with their aroma soothe, stabilize the emotional background, soothe the psyche. Owing to the above effects, the general condition of the human body is normalized.

Contraindications for an Ayurvedic session

With all the advantages of the procedure, there are a number of contraindications:

• allergy to some used oils and herbs;
• colds;
• various diseases of the skin in acute form;
• digestive disorders;
• oncological diseases;
• gestation period.

If you have not found such diseases, experts strongly recommend to carry out Ayurvedic massage at home.

Technique performing Ayurvedic massage

The basis of massaging is the movement of hands along the main points of the body, which are located according to a certain pattern. Used strokes, pressure, palpation. Manipulations are performed with the fingers and the entire surface of the palm. For the sessions used different types of oil. For each part of the body - its movements:

• heads are circular.
• back-longitudinal movement. Their number should be equal for each half of the body.
• arms and legs - longitudinal and circular movements.

And if in a special salon the cost of the procedure can range from 1,500 to 6,000 rubles, for home use "activity" You will need to buy only massage oil.

Ayurvedic face massage

A simple and pleasant Indian technique that you can easily carry out at home. You will need:

• coconut oil.

Follow the instructions below:

1. Apply warm oil to the skin with light movements. Start with the decollete and oily skin, moving from the chest to the neck.
2. After that, grease the chin. Move from the center to the earlobes, moving smoothly into the cheekbone area. Then go back to the chin and neck. Perform several such circular motions.
3. After that, oil your nose. Head from the tip of the nose to the nose.
4. From the nose bridge go to the forehead. After that, to the temples and through the cheekbones to the tip of the nose.
5. Moisten your hands in oil and again go to the decollete. Touch the neck and shoulders with light stroking movements. With such stroking manipulations, you grease the skin and smooth its surface.
6. Repeat ayurvedic facial massage from the beginning. Touch the zones you want. The main thing is that the process itself gives you a pleasant feeling.
7. Put the fingers of both hands at the temple and light movements-rubbing move on the surface of the forehead from one temple to another. At this time, the stress is relieved and fine wrinkles disappear from your face.
8. Iron the forehead area with your palms. Pass your fingers in circular directions around the eyes and on the eyebrows.
9. Warm palms make five light circular movements around the temples.
10. In the same way, transfer the palms to the cheekbones and perform five circular strokes. Massage your cheeks in the same way.
11. Thumbs of both hands 6-7 times the area of ​​the nasolabial folds. Start from the middle of the skin above the upper lip and move to the corners of the mouth.
12. Repeat especially liked manipulations.

In the process of holding a sensation, forget about all the problems and enjoy the beauty of your body. The whole event will take 5-7 minutes. You can spend it every evening before going to bed.

Ayurvedic body massage

After a hard worker to relieve tension and relax the body, we offer an Ayurvedic body massage, which you can do at home. Take:

• jojoba oil and shea butter (for dry skin);
• olive or hemp (for pain in the joints);
• avocado oil (with reduced skin tone).

The procedure is simple:

1. Dampen your hands in warm oil. Gently but surely massage the legs from the feet to the knee joints, and further to the inguinal zone. After go up to the waist.
2. Move along the lymphatic pathways.
3. Repeat the manipulation 4-5 times first.
4. After that, go over your hands. From hand to elbow joint, alternately for each hand, make light translational movements. Bend and unbend joints for greater efficiency.
5. An assistant is needed for the shoulders and back. Ask a loved one to massage the shoulders and back area. Impact on the back from the spine to the side and from the pelvis to the neck. Back - to the spine. On the neck, from the hair of the head to the shoulders. Massage the thorax gently from the center to the side, to the armpits.

Advice: do not worry about the wrong movements or more circular movements. The main principle is to enjoy the process. When the Ayurvedic body massage is over, wait 10-15 minutes and take a warm bath.

Children's Ayurvedic Massage

If you notice that the baby’s skin has become dry, this is a sign of irregularities in the functioning of the internal organs. Children's Ayurvedic massage is not contraindicated, but on the contrary, it is recommended to restore the balance of the child’s body. Take:

• sesame (or any other natural oil).

Ayurvedic massage for children is performed as follows:

1. According to the rules, start massaging when the child is in a sitting position. Massage the baby’s head. You can even put oil on your hair and gently rub it into the scalp. Drop down to the shoulders and middle of the back with sweeping palms.
2. Put the baby on the tummy. "Process" back and shoulders. Back - from the spine to the side. Shoulders, from the clavicles to the forearms. Take the time. These zones need to be worked through carefully.
3. After this, massage your palms and fingers. At the same time, your movements may be stronger, and more pressure.
4. Roundabouts walk on the wrists, elbows and shoulder joints. Move back and forth to work the entire length of the upper arm.
5. Massage sides with circular movements. Go to the thighs, then to the calves and feet. Hold on to the ankles and knee joints.
6. Foot rubbed vigorously, taking each of them in turn in their hands.
7. Turn the baby on his back. Once more massage your feet, paying more attention to the fingers.
8. From the feet, move in a circular motion to the knees and waist.
9. In the same way, massage your stomach in a clockwise direction.
10. Work your chest with light pressure.
11. Go back to your shoulders, forearms, and palms.
12. Complete the Ayurvedic massage for children with a direction up the arms, down the chest and down to the feet.

After the "activity" Cover the baby with a towel and let him rest. This type of massage can be performed every day from the moment your baby is born.

If suddenly you feel tired or blues, do not rush to be treated with alcohol or swallow antidepressants. Try to learn how to do ayurveda massage at home. We guarantee you will receive a lot of positive emotions and be able to share them with your loved ones.

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