subject: Ayurvedic Massage Solution For Complete Fitness [print this page] The word massage reminds us of lotions, scented oils, creams, spas, massage parlors, relaxation and a feeling of freshness. Are massages meant only for relaxation and freshness to the body?
The answer is No. An Ayurvedic massage holds much more than relaxation and freshness of the body. Ayurveda is an ancient therapy of medicine practiced around 1500 BC in India. The practice of massage in Ayurveda is as old as Ayurveda itself.
Ayurvedic massage is beneficial for the whole body right from the head till the toe. Apart from direct affect to the skeletal and circulatory system ayurvedic massage has a positive affect on the nervous, muscular, lymphatic, respiratory, reproductive and digestive systems of the body.
Special oils, creams, ointments and mixtures are applied to the body during the massage to get the desired results. These products are extracted from herbs with medicinal value. These oils percolate into the skin and have a soothing and healing effect on the whole body which relaxes and heals both body and mind. While applying these products on the body special care has to be taken by the massager to massage with the right technique for optimum results.
An ayurvedic massager has to be highly trained and such kind of massages should be undertaken under professional guidance of a Ayurvedic Medical Practitioner as a wrong application of the massage technique can cause ill effects to the body which may lead to serious health problems at a later stage.
One need not be sick to go for a ayurvedic massage. You can visit a ayurvedic massage center after a hectic week and come out rejuvenated for the following week. Once you have given a couple of sittings at the massage center the effects will be showing up on your body. Its not only externally that the good effects of massage will be observed even internally you will be getting a feeling of youthfulness, completeness and healing.
Ayurvedic massage helps in maintaining a toned skin, delay wrinkles, retain the youth of the face and body , reduce anxiety , increase immune system, to list a few of the benefits that a regular ayurvedic massage can be of to a human being.
Even today in India New Born Babies are massaged with homemade ayurvedic oils which keeps them toned up to fight infections, develop strong bones and muscles and take a quick growth.
One caution that should be exercised is that you should visit a ayurvedic massage center that has qualified and experienced people working because a wrong technique can cause ill effects on the body. Do not expect overnight results with ayurvedic massage but you can expect long lasting results with this therapy.
