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Origins: Ayurvedic Massage refers to massage techniques based on ancient Indian religious traditions. Its traditional aim was to maintain and promote a healthy body and mind. Historical Indian societies practiced medicine (Ayurvedic) and the art of healing using a variety of modalities such as massage, herbal therapy, yoga and dance. Ayurvedic massage also has massage therapies meant to decrease stress and pain, improve circulation and blood circulation, detoxify the body, relieve muscle tension, improve flexibility and range of movement, and protect the skin, muscles and hair from trauma.
Types: Ayurvedic massage has similarities to many massage therapies, especially in its application to the nervous system and the effect it has on the entire body. These applications are known as the"eight limbs" of massage and include the head, neck, shoulders, hands, feet, abdomen, back, legs and thyroid. Ayurvedic massage uses the same