Ayurvedic Massage Oils
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Ayurvedic massage oils are one of the most powerful herb based treatments that help people to transform their body and mind. In fact, Ayurvedic medicines are the ancient form of Eastern medicine where massage oils in Ayurveda are popular as an effective alternative therapy for a variety of illnesses.
What is the Importance of Ayurvedic Massage Oils?
A variety of Ayurvedic massage oils have numerous benefits that help to maintain a proper balance of the three constitutions of body, that is vata (meaning air), pitta (meaning fire), and kapha (meaning both water and earth). However, before applying the Ayurvedic massage oils, it is necessary to have some knowledge of the basic techniques that deal with it.
A plenty of useful online information is available on the best Ayurvedic practices, names of the Ayurvedic clinics and expert Ayurvedic practitioners. Such kind of information and guidelines can be wisely implemented to get the desired benefits as per his/her requirement.
How does Ayurvedic Massage Oils work?
Generally, when the body is rubbed, a friction is created that generates warmth and pain. This way, the element of vata gets aggravated which disturbs the balance of gasses in the body. In such cases, application of massage oils prove beneficial as it helps even distribution of heat throughout the body and reduces friction.
What are the Benefits of Ayurvedic Massage Oils?
1. Massage oils act as a nutrient for the skin and help to build up the nerve fibers that are attached to the hair follicles.
2. If applied in small amount, the massage oils that remain on the skin after having a bath provide resistance to environmental temperatures and pressures.
3. When applied to the navel (i.e. belly button) before going to sleep, the massage oils cure dryness of the whole body.
4. Use of massage oils at spinal joints and skull soothes the nervous system, enhances memory and develops eyesight.
What are the Types of Ayurvedic Massage Oils?
There are lots of Ayurvedic massage oils that are advantageous for general body massage. One can mix the different formulas by altering the compositions and can try different varieties of massage oils to get the desired benefits.
Usually, Ayurvedic massage oils are categorized as per the gender and age of individuals or as per the body constituent that needs to be stabilized. The most commonly made classification of Ayurvedic massage oils are as under:
1. Ayurvedic Massage oils for women and children – Here, 2 tablespoons of almond oil, wheat germ oil and jasmine oil can be added to 4 cups of sesame oil.
2. Ayurvedic Massage oils for men: Here, take 2 tablespoons of mustard oil, 4 cups of sesame oil, and heat it with ½ teaspoon of asafoetida. Further, filter this mustard oil and then cook by adding 3 tablespoons of turmeric powder. When the turmeric turns dark brown in color, add it to the sesame oil.
3. To stabilize Vata, Pitta and Kapha: Sesame is used to stabilize ‘Vata’, coconut is used for ‘pitta’ while mustard or olive oil is used to balance ‘kapha’ in the human body.
About the Author
Adonis Green is a renowned massage therapist and has been in this field for the last 15 yrs. He has worked in all aspects of this field. He taught at the Dahan Institute of Massage studies for a few years and then went on to open his own spa. Today his spa is quite famous among many people including celebrities. He has helped heal many injuries of people through his unique massage techniques. His advices on any massage related queries will surely prove beneficial for anyone.
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