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Ayurvedic massage uses essential oils that are specially chosen. The massage techniques that are used regularly include tapping, kneading and squeezing as well as the more traditional massage strokes. The style and flow of the massage is determined by you and what your body needs for balance and wellbeing at the time.
What is Ayurvedic massage good for?
When combined with other Ayurvedic principles (eating a range of food prescribed by one's dosha, for example, or exercising at certain times of the day), the massage is designed to:
* detoxify and cleanse
* boost the effectiveness of the immune system
* keep healthy people in good health
* help those with medical conditions to improve their overall well-being.
Different kinds of Ayurvedic massage
* Ayurvedic Indian head massage
* Abhyanga: An individually prepared herbal oil massage
* Abhyanga-Garshana: A dry lymphatic skin brushing followed by a herbal oil massage
* Vishesh: A deep muscular massage using herbal oils
* Pizichili: A two-therapist massage using warm herbal oils
* Shiro-Ahhyanga-Nasya: A combination of a deep head, neck and shoulder massage, a facial lymphatic massage and aromatic steam
* Ayurvedic foot massage: A deep massage in which the therapist uses his feet to massage you
* Udwarthanam: A slimming treatment involving deep massage with herbal powders
* Ayurvedic Shirodhara: A treatment using oil poured on the forehead
* Ayurvedic face and marma therapy: A facial using a herbal mask and individually prepared oils
Afterwards
You'll probably want to relax for a while, taking a long, leisurely shower to wash off all the herbal oil. Sip some cool water to re-hydrate yourself and enjoy feeling calm, composed and balanced for the rest of the day.
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Ayurveda 
