Abhyanga – is a massage based on movements and maneuvers applied to the body using oils that can be medicated with medicinal plants. Manipulations are performed on muscles, skin, tendons, and joints for comfort, relaxation, mental and physical health. The main action is the vasodilation and the mobilization of the toxins present in the body, which through the activation of the marmas (intercection points of various tissues) are circulated through the proper channels to be eliminated.
THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS:
- It reduces the effects of aging;
- Strengthens the body, enhances the immune system, energy and vitality;
- Increases resistance to disharmony and disease, it stimulates the production of antibodies;
- Unclog the body channels (srotas);
- Improves hair condition making it thicker (stronger), shiny and soft;
- It makes the body firmer;
- Stimulates the inner organs;
- Improves blood circulation and lymphatic system.
- It is indicated for any joint problems: all types of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatic arthritis, spondylitis, spinal problems and gout;
- It is indicated for nervous system disorders: neuralgia, sciatica, poliomyelitis, paraplegia and cerebral palsy;
- It is indicated in case of female problems as dysmenorrhea, menorrhagia, menopause syndrome;
- It is indicated in case of circulatory problems: after myocardial infarction, heart problems, cold hands and feet, varicose veins;
- It is indicated for sports diseases: tennis elbow (epicondylitis), low back pain, shoulder and back pain, sprains and pains;
- It is indicated for psychological problems as schizophrenia, illusions, depression, negative thinking, anxiety, memory loss and insomnia;
- Indicated for metabolic problems: obesity, weight and energy loss, helps to increase digestive fire (AGNI) in general.
Shiroabhyanga – massage on upper back, shoulders, arms, hands, neck, head and face
with the person sitting in a chair.
THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS:
- Global relaxation;
- Reduction of stiffness and pain in the neck and shoulders;
- Decreases stress;
- Stimulation of hair growth.
Shirodhara – treatment of Ayurveda where a fluid (oil, milk or water) eventually medicated with suitable plants, is poured in a thin steady stream onto the patient's forehead.
THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS:
- Mental fatigue and exhaustion;
- Insomnia;
- Depression;
- Anorexia;
- Excessive sleep;
- Anxiety and stress;
- Loss of hair;
- Other psychological diseases;
- Hypertension;
- Skin problems, such as irritations;
- Headaches.
Karna Purana – application of medicated oils into the ears after ear massage and Swedhana
(sweating)
THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS:
- Earache;
- Deafness;
- Otorrhea;
- Protects the ears from external aggressions;
- Stiffness and pain in the neck and jaws.
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