Ayurvedic treatments

As a holistic practice, Ayurveda is an art of living that considers all aspects of the human being, from the most abstract: spirituality, to the more concrete: the physical body.

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Knowledge (or science) of life

Ancestral medicine created by the Rishis, the Sages of classical India, Ayurveda was developed to better understand the functioning of nature, and through it, of all living beings.

The term Ayurveda is generally translated as “knowledge (or science) of life”.

The tools of Ayurveda are anchored in daily life:

 

  • Diet,
  • Detoxification and purification,
  • Yoga and pranayama,
  • Meditation,
  • Herbal medicine,
  • And massage.

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Ayurvedic massage

In all Ayurvedic medical treatises, massage appears not only as a body therapy, but above all as a daily health practice.

In India, the entire society practices Ayurvedic massage, with different family members massaging each other from an early age.

Ayurvedic massage, beyond its relaxing virtues, offers many other benefits:

 

  • It tones and relaxes the muscular tissues and nourishes the skin,
  • It improves blood and lymphatic circulation,
  • It increases and releases the flow of oxygen to the tissues,
  • It participates in the elimination of body waste,
  • It increases the immune response,
  • It makes the joints more flexible,
  • It relaxes the spine, improving the transmission of nerve impulses to the organs and the whole body,
  • It increases concentration,
  • It regenerates and preserves youthful qualities.
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The different forms of massage possible

Ayurvedic massage works on the balance of the doshas. It is ideally individualised and used according to the constitution and imbalances of each person.

Kansu

Massage of the feet and in particular of the soles with a bowl made of five metals. It brings a deep relaxation, reduces stress and promotes sleep and helps to re-anchor.

Back massage

Reduces muscular tension and restores flexibility and tone to the back.

Feet crossed hands

Rebalances the whole body and soothes the nervous system.

Mandala belly massage

Releases the emotions that sit in the abdomen, strengthens the digestive fire.

Shirchampi

Massage of the head, neck, shoulders and face with head oil. It calms the mind.

Pagatchampi

Leg treatment to improve circulation and reduce stress.

Grand Cross

Holistic body massage with hot oil. It provides a feeling of harmony.

Abhyanga

Whole body massage with hot oil. It eliminates stress and strengthens the body.

Udvartana

Cleansing and regeneration of the body practiced with chickpea flour.

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Retreats and Workshops

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