Saturday, April 18, 2009

Different ayurvedic massage therapies

ayurvedic massageThus in Ayurveda, abhyangam massage is highly praised and much emphasis is placed on the use of oils in massage. However, you must note the above are only guidelines for abhyangam and you should consult with a qualified ayurvedic physician. In the UK, a qualified physician should have the initials BRCP (British Register of Complementary Practitioners), and must have BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) or a suitable equivalent. The abhyangam massage itself should be ideally done by the physician or an experienced therapist.

1. ABHYANGA ~ Ayurvedic whole body massage.
2. SIRO ABHYANGA ~ Ayurvedic head, neck and shoulder massage.
3. PRISTA ABHYANGA ~ Ayurvedic back massage.
4. PADA ABHYANGA ~ Ayurvedic leg massage
5. KALARI MARMA MASSAGE ~ Ayurvedic massage for stimulating vital points.
6. UDVARTHANA ~ Ayurvedic herbal body-scrub massage.
7. SIRODHARA ~ Ayurvedic forehead oil flow treatment.
8. SIROVASTHI ~ Ayurvedic head soaking
9. KATIVASTHI ~ Lower back bath
10. UROVASTHI ~ Ayurvedic chest bath
11. NAVARAKIZHI
12. PIZHICHIL
13. CHOORNASWEDAN
14. NASYAM

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