Ayurvedic massage: Healing through Ancient India Wisdom 

 Belongs to the Indian tradition of the “science of life”. Ayu means life, Veda means knowledge.  It’s one of most ancient massage of the humanity deeply grounded 5.000 years ago. This ancient healing tradition views the body, mind, soul, and spirit as an interconnected system, with health being the results of harmony between these elements. 

The practice of Ayurveda it is not just Ayurvedic massage, but includes medicine, diet, yoga, meditation and herbal remedies. Ayurveda believes that each person has a unique dosha, - Vata-PItta-Kapha- which governs their physical, mental, and emotional characteristics.

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The Ayurvedic massage has a beneficial effect on the spine, rhythmic strokes stimulate blood flow, facilitates the elimination of the toxins, encourage lymphatic drainage, warm and relax the muscles, relieve muscular tension, break up tight knots, increase flexibility, relieving tightness on shoulders, neck, and back, stimulate circulation, break up stagnation, revitalise and balance the body's energy, release blocked energy and tension, calm the nervous system, has a positive effect on an individual’s state of mind, helps to pacify and harmonise mind and soul and improve the quality of the sleep. Ayurvedic massage helps achieve equilibrium and revitalises your bod's natural energy systems.

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The massage movements are gentle, shooting, and circular, long, sweeping, and rhythmic strokes, tapping, kneading, rubbing, squeezing, wringing, and  marma therapy. Each of these movements in Ayurvedic is designed to work harmoniously with the body's natural energy, and balance the dosha (Vata, Pitta, Kapha).  I use warmed oil that contains therapeutic herbals, which, when the oil soaks into the skin will help to detoxify the body. You are encouraged to leave the oil on your skin as long as possible after the massage.

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Holistic massage: The Art of Healing the Whole Person

dates back to 1970 is rooted in the belief that the true health encompasses physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. It combines techniques from various massage therapies, including Ayurvedic, deep tissue, aromatherapy, to treat stress, tension and imbalances. Each session is highly personalised, as therapist tailor their techniques based client's current state of health, energy, and emotional needs.

This practices is not only about alleviating physical discomfort but also about fostering emotional release and mental clarity, helping to harmonise the whole person.

Swedish massage: The Foundation of Modern Western Massage Therapy 

Swedish massage developed by Swedish physiologist Per Henrik Ling in the early 19th century, form he foundation of many modern massage therapies. Is based on knowledge pertaining to the human anatomy and physiology.

The core philosophy of Swedish massage is to enhance circulation, ease muscle tension, and improve overall flexibility through specific techniques such as effleurage, kneading, and tapping. Those techniques involves body friction to heat up the area being treated, making the muscle supple and reducing their rigidity, improving the tone with the stimulation of tissue, loosen the knots created by muscle tension.

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Deep Tissue Massage: Targeting Chronic Pain and Muscle Tension

Deep Tissue massage is a more recent development, evolving in 20th century as the demand of therapeutic approaches to chronic pain increased. It draws from traditional massage techniques, yet focuses on targeting deeper layers of muscle and fascia. 

The core philosophy behind Deep Tissue massage is that Chronic pain and tension are often caused by tightness and restriction in the deeper layers of muscles and connective tissue. By applying sustained pressure and slow strokes, this massage technique helps to break up scar tissue, release chronic tension, release tension in the fascia, release muscle knots, rehabilitate injuries, correct imbalances, and reduce inflammations.   improving overall mobility and flexibility. Deep Tissue massage uses more intense and sustained pressure compared to lighter technique like Swedish massage. It is ideal for those who suffer from chronic pain or tension that cannot be effectively addressed with gentler methods.

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Californian Massage: A Journey to Emotional and physical Release

dates back to 1970s at the Esalen Institute in Big Sur, California. Is deeply connected to the human potential movement of the time. This massage was influenced by body work therapies aimed at emotional healing, particularly  integrating the mind and body connection.

Californian massage focuses on the idea that emotional tension manifest physically in the body. Its goal is to release both physical and emotional stress through slow, fluid strokes, long sweeping movements, stretching, and mindful touch.

The hands and arms works together in an harmonious choreography on the body and follow the body's meridian lines, reflex point and muscular traces. Californian massage helps general relaxation.

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