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Ayurvedic Massage - Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork in Asheville, NC
Massage has been a central pillar to many healing systems, such as Ayurveda and Chinese medicine, as well as to many European and indigenous cultures. Receiving therapeutic massage regularly can help improve your overall health and your state of mind. Massage therapy is well known for having both physiological and psychological benefits.
We offer a variety of styles of Massage and Bodywork:
• Swedish Massage
• Deep Tissue Massage
• Neuromuscular Release
• Sports and Specific Injury Massage
• Ayurvedic Hot Stone Massage (Shila Abhyanga)
• Ayurvedic Warm Oil Massage (Abhyanga)
• Ayurvedic Polarity Therapy
• Marma Massage (Invigorating and Energizing)
• Ayurveda Energy Point Therapy: Ayurvedic Acupressure (Marma Chikitsa)
• Nadi Swedana (Localized Steam for Pain Relief)
• Myofascial Release
• Reiki
• Cancer Massage
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We also offer traditional Ayurvedic therapies, which are very effective and highly recommended for muscular pain and overall relaxation and rejuvenation, as well as our Ayurvedic Day Spa Packages to sample some of our therapies, or our One Day Panchakarma Sampler for a full therapeutic experience.
Abhyanga: Ayurvedic Warm Oil Massage
In this therapy, medicated (herbal) oils are vigorously massaged into the body by two therapists with specialized strokes in synchronicity. This type of massage pacifies vata in general, promoting cleansing, healing, and rejuvenation. It is usually followed by a full body steam to help the body absorb the oils even deeper, and to remove toxins. Highly relaxing and rejuvenating!
Shila Abhyanga: Ayurvedic Hot Stone Massage
This is an Ayurvedic therapy used by the yogis and rishis of ancient India to promote healing and longevity by releasing tension and connecting the flow of prana (vital energy) throughout the body. It promotes balance on the physical and emotional levels. Sessions involve the use of Ayurvedic herbal oils and the application of water-heated basalt stones of varying sizes to key points on the body, giving a deep massage and creating sensations of comfort and warmth. This type of massage stimulates the circulatory system. softens and relaxes muscles, helps to release toxins, induces a state of deep relaxation, and relieves pain and muscle spasms. Highly recommended!
Marma Chikitsa: Ayurvedic Energy Point Therapy
Marma points serve as the bridge between the physical body and its more subtle energy pathways, called nadis. This therapy is aimed at stimulating and revitalizing specific organs and systems, while releasing blocked energy and promoting flexibility. Sessions consist of Ayurvedic warm oil massage, with an emphasis on key marma points depending on your needs, and include the use of Ayurvedic essential oils, passive yoga therapy and application of mild heat on specific (sore) areas.
Nadi Swedana: Localized Steam Therapy
This is a localized application of steam with herbal decoctions and medicated oils. This type of steam treatment focuses on specific areas of the body, such as sore joints or muscles, to improve mobility and flexibility, and to reduce pain and rigidity. It can be integrated into a regular massage session as per your needs.
Marma Massage: an Invigorating and Energizing Ayurvedic Massage
This therapy is a specialized form of Ayurvedic massage. Its purpose is to promote overall blood circulation and stimulate certain marma points (and sub marmas), which are subtle energy points found throughout the body that are connected to different organs and systems. It relaxes and relieves tension, while energizing and stimulating the whole organism. This type of massage will make you feel relaxed and vibrant at the end of each session!