What is Ayurveda?
Ayurveda is the traditional Indian system of natural medicine – in Sanskrit Ayur means life, Veda means science – combining nutritional advice, yoga and massage techniques to preserve wellbeing, delay the signs of ageing and treat illness the natural way.
According to Ayurvedic tradition, the body is an individual combination of 5 elements (space, air, fire, water and earth) which shape person’s unique constitution (dosha).
There are three energies knownas Dosha and classified as follows:
Vata Dosha – Ether/Wind Elements
Pita Dosha – Fire/Water Elements
Kapha Dosha – Water/Earth Elements
When the constitution is in balance, health is maintained. However, when imbalances occur, discomforts, diseases and premature ageing follow.
The guiding principal of Ayurveda is disease prevention and harmonizing body’s rhythm with nature. One way to create this balance is through Body Marma-Point Massage (in Sanskrit: Marma Abhyanga).
Ayurvedic Body Massage (Marma Abhyanga)
Ayurvedic Body Massage is a purifying and invigorating therapy which combines traditional Ayurvedic massage techniques and acupressure of Marma points (specific energy centres), promoting healing, releasing physical and emotional blockages, helping to eliminate toxins from the system, regenerating the whole body for renewed health and vitality.
This treatment involves massage with warm organic extra virgin coconut oil, organic sesame oil (or other oil if requested by the client) which can be combined with unique Ayurvedic herbal oils leaving skin naturally revitalized.
What’s it good for?
Avurvedic body massage is recommended for the following symptoms:
Rheumatism, muscular tension, joint stiffness, fatigue, insomnia, detox, reduction of the signs of aging, obesity, arthritis, stress and its related conditions, digestive disorders, IBS, colitis, dry skin, sciatica, PMS and painful menstruation in particular.
Ayurvedic Face Lift Massage- Mukha Abhyanga.
Experience a deeply relaxing face lift through natural means. Mukha Abyhanga is an ancient Ayurvedic form of massage which includes acupressure of Marma points (energy centres) in order to achieve visibly younger looking skin and radiant complexion. The release of toxins from the energy centres followed by lymphatic drainage technique not only can stimulate the rejuvenation process of the skin but it also improves general wellbeing.
The face is massaged with Warm Organic Coconut Oil, Organic Sesame Oil or other oil if requested by the client which can be combined with unique Ayurvedic herbal oils leaving the skin naturally revitalized.
Ayurvedic Face Lift Massage can be combined with Ayurvedic Head Massage, Back Massage, Neck & Shoulder Massage or Ayurvedic Foot Massage.
Ayurvedic Head Massage – Shiro Abhyanga.
This Head Massage as it has been practiced in India for thousands of years and is a particularly powerful and relaxing treatment. Shiro Abhyanga includes a head, face, neck and shoulder massage in order to relieve stress and strains and re-balance the whole body.
Areas are massaged with warm Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, Organic Sesame Oil (or other oil if requested by the client) which can be combined with unique Ayurvedic herbal oils leaving the skin naturally revitalized.
Most people will be surprised at the amount of tension they hold in the head.
Ayurvedic Head Massage – Shiro Abhyanga.
This Head Massage as it has been practiced in India for thousands of years and is a particularly powerful and relaxing treatment. Shiro Abhyanga includes a head, face, neck and shoulder massage in order to relieve stress and strains and re-balance the whole body.
Areas are massaged with warm Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, Organic Sesame Oil (or other oil if requested by the client) which can be combined with unique Ayurvedic herbal oils leaving the skin naturally revitalized.
Most people will be surprised at the amount of tension they hold in the head.
Our Therapist
Jo Scrimshaw
Dr. Varalakshmi Yanamandra
Make an Appointment
If you feel that Avurveda is for you and want to book a session please call 0208 549 8000. You can also check our Therapists own pages for their individual availability.