Along with yoga, aromatherapy and meditation, Ayurvedic massage is the mainstay of traditional Indian medicine. Very popular lately, it is about to replace Chinese massage in thalassos. Although not reimbursed by social security, many health professionals recommend it to their patients. Indeed, many are of the opinion that Ayurvedic massage can help strengthen the immune system. It also participates in the elimination of toxins and parasitic stress. It is also a deep relaxation technique that awakens the senses and the mind. Some even notice an increase in sexual appetite:for goodness sake…
– Indian reflexology
This arch massage is particularly aimed at the Pitta dosha. Indeed, this fiery temperament tends to aggressiveness, insomnia and anxiety. Lying on their back, the person being massaged is invited to relax while the masseur coats their feet with a butter-based mixture (Ghee) contained in a small bowl (Kansu). Ghee has the virtue of strengthening the draining functions of the liver and spleen and detoxifying the blood. Optimal duration:30 min.
– Face and scalp marmas
This Ayurvedic upper body massage deeply relaxes and clears the sinuses. For this, the masseur presses on the marmas – or meeting points between the veins, the muscular tissues and the bones. In the upper body, these are located at the neck, face and top of the skull.
– Abhyanga massage
This traditional massage is ideal for rebalancing all the energies of the body. By alternating acupressure, circular movements and friction, the hands of the masseur coated with sesame oil release Prana, the vital breath. Results:a feeling of deep harmony, a renewed tone. This massage lasts about an hour and usually costs a hundred euros in thalassotherapy.
– the Vishesh massage:
Another deep massage of the whole body, the Vishesh massage is the tonic variant of the traditional Ayurvedic massage (Abhyanga). It releases all tension in the body, relaxes muscle tissue and strengthens the lymphatic system. Also count a hundred euros for an hour of thalassotherapy massage.
– Shirodhara massage
the masseur begins by massaging the head and shoulders to prepare the person for this moment of relaxation. Then, he pours warm sesame oil on the recipient's forehead, where his "agna chakra" (third eye in Sanskrit) is located. We are invited to close our eyes and concentrate on this constant flow of oil. Close to meditation, this ancestral relaxation technique helps the body and mind to release all their tensions. A pure moment of relaxation!
