Holistic Fusions

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 known as 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

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 is it good for?

Rheumatism, muscular tension, joint stiffness, fatigue, insomnia, detox, reduction of the signs of aging, obesity, arthritis, stress and its related conditions, digestive disor

Warm oils are massaged into feet and lower legs, while Marma points (specific energy centres) of the area are stimulated having revitalizing effect on the entire body and intensifying the detoxing process.

The highly soothing and relaxing properties of regular Foot Massage are a particularly beneficial for stress and stress related conditions such as insomnia, tiredness and detoxing the body, puffiness of the feet.

Holistic Massage can be suitable to treat muscular tension, pain and stiffness. When we get tense or stressed, our muscles build up lactic acid ‘knots’ which prevent them from working smoothly. As a result of this process, muscles pull our bones out of their correct alignment which can lead to poor posture, pain and other problems. Massage helps to break down these knots relaxing the muscles.

Holistic Massage enables body and mind to relax reducing the effects of stress related conditions like fatigue, soreness, high blood pressure, insomnia, low immunity and depression.

Following illness, injury or disease, we may be in a state of "imbalance". When vital energy pathways are blocked, preventing the body from functioning properly Holistic Massage can be used to restore and maintain the body's natural equilibrium and to encourage healing.

Being aware of the stigma attached to massage it might be important to reassure potential clients that I am a professional Holistic Massage Therapist and I offer my treatments respecting the client's modesty at all times.The client is covered in soft towels, which are turned back to reveal only the area to be massaged at that time. Areas massaged in a full body massage are normally,back, neck, shoulders, arms, front of shoulders, front and back of legs, feet, head and face.

However, in order to offer the most effective soothing and healing treatment every session can be tailored to the areas that need most work, for example: back, neck, shoulders and feet depending on the needs and preferences of the client. Client is welcome to choose one of the offered organic massage oils for the most relaxing effect.

ThisHead Massage as it has been practiced in India for thousands of years and isa particularly powerful and relaxing treatment. Shiro Abhyanga includes a head,face, neck and shoulder massage in order to relieve stress and strainsand re-balance the whole body.

Areasare massaged with warm organic extra virgin coconut oil, organic sesame oil (orother oil if requested by the client) which can be combined with uniqueAyurvedic herbal oils leaving the skin naturally revitalized.

Most people will be surprised atthe amount of tension they hold in the head.   

This powerful, yet subtle technique can reduce or prevent fluid retention (lymph), enhance the removal of toxins from body tissues, and support the immune system.

The lymphatic system is responsible for helping fluid and waste leave the body and for regulating the immune system. When the lymphatic system becomes blocked, fluid builds up and stagnates, causing the entire system to become toxic, making us feel sluggish and more susceptible to viral or contagious diseases.

By stimulating this system through massage, it works more efficiently, which in turn boosts the immune system, clears blockages, eliminates toxins, transports nutrients to cells and increases the metabolism.

Unlike some other form of massage, lymphatic drainage utylises very light pressure as many lymph vessels can be found just under the surface of the skin. In order to move the lymph the only very light touch is required, barely the weight of a teaspoon of water. 

Practitioners use flat hands ans finger pads, in painless, rhythmic pumping movements in the direction of the lymph nodes.

This Therapeutic Massage is a very popular treatment specifically targeting problem areas of muscle tension on the back, neck and shoulders. 

It is a deeply relaxing therapy which can ease common discomforts, including tension related pains, headaches and stiffness.

Any consultation before the treatment is free of charge and takes approximately from 5-15 minutes.