Before giving a massage, it is good to know certain rules. Ayurvedic massage is not to be outdone:if it is possible to do it at home (no need for special equipment), we will take care of:
– create an atmosphere conducive to relaxation:offer a clean and tidy room, not overloaded. Adjust the temperature according to the dosha of the massaged. For example, if its dominant dosha is air (Vatta), the room can be heated. He who is often cold will appreciate a warm environment!
– arrange candles to create a subdued atmosphere, perfect to help relaxation.
– use a traditional vegetable oil (sesame or coconut) that will be heated before use. Do not forget to test the temperature of the oil before applying it to the massaged! You can also add a few drops of essential oils.
Now let's move on to the Ayurvedic massage itself.
Have the massed sit down. Start by touching the scalp and the nape of the neck with your fingertips. Then, alternate pressure and light kneading by placing the hands flat on the skull. The right technique:stand above the massager's skull, start from the top of the skull and go down to the face. We want to "smooth" the features:we start in the middle of the face and we stretch outwards. Then we take care of the back of the head. From the face we pass behind the ears, we go down to the nape of the neck and then go up to the top of the skull. The Siro Dara massage has proven its worth with thalassotherapies who recommend it to clear the sinuses, eliminate headaches, increase concentration and induce sleep. A pure moment of relaxation!
Derived from plantar reflexology, this Ayurvedic foot massage is used to relax the whole body. Here too, the movement of the hands must go outwards:we imagine a line that would separate the foot in two lengthwise. We take this line of support to place our thumbs. We stretch outward. Finish the massage by making several movements from bottom to top, from the heel to the top of the toes.
Perfect for the relaxation of the whole body, this Ayurvedic massage is not the easiest to perform. However, it is very stimulating and sensual... Ideal for relaxing your partner! To help, we look at tutorials on the internet. The person being massaged is made to lie on their stomach to massage their back. We perform sliding and pressure movements from the inside to the outside of the body, taking into account the bones, joints, muscle tissues that the hand grabs without pinching. Our hands must be used both to feel the tensions and to release them. For a back and arm massage, we will start from the coccyx to go up towards the neck and finish at the fingertips of the person being massaged. To your oils!
