Ayurvedic Yoga Massage is a treatment originating from the combination of two ancient Indian disciplines: Yoga and Ayurveda.
Origins of Ayurvedic Yoga Massage
Considered as a true self-rehabilitating technique, it’s roots can be traced to the teacher Kusum Modak, disciple of the famous yogi B.K.S. Iyengar, founder of the eponymous style of Yoga. This treatment allows you to fully benefit from the qualities of both disciplines: improved overall balance of the body, the realignment of muscular tension and the alleviation of stress.
The practice involves classic Ayurvedic massage techniques in conjunction with assisted (passive) Yoga stretches. Ayurvedic Yoga massage stimulates the deep muscles and joints, reactivating the circulatory system, the lymphatic system and improving the body’s efficiency in eliminating toxins.
Practice and techniques
The manipulation techniques are assisted by the use of oils, powders and other plant products to enhance the therapeutic effect of massage. They are carried out in conjunction with Yoga exercises and passive stretching, aimed at improving the range of joint mobility and flexibility, restoring the body’s natural elasticity.
A particular characteristic, typical of this form of massage, is the use of the operator’s feet to exert pressure on the back and on the limbs. This helps to stimulate the deep muscle tissue, effectively encouraging blood circulation and counteracting the signs of ageing.
The classical Yoga positions (asanas) and the breathing techniques (pranayama) are used to promote calming of the mind, to maximize agility and to increase the beneficial effect on the spine.
Benefits of Ayurvedic Yoga
Ayurvedic Yoga has numerous benefits, manifesting as a wide range of therapeutic effects on the whole body and psyche, including:
- Strengthening of muscles, tendons and joints
- Balanced functioning of internal organs
- Purification promoted by the reactivation of the lymphatic channels
- Dissolution of muscular contractions
- Improved joint flexibility
- Relaxation and mental tranquility
In essence, Ayurvedic Yoga allows you to enjoy a general sense of rejuvenation, unlocking the body’s latent vital energy.
This discipline is also highly regarded as a rehabilitative system, to promote full recovery following trauma to the osteo-articular system, as well as a means to correct spinal and postural defects.
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