What is the difference between an Ayurveda massage and a regular massage?
In general, Ayurvedic therapies utilize two main elements to promote healing and relaxation: herbal oils and heat to help the medicated oils further penetrate into the tissues. The most common type of Ayurvedic massage is known as Abhyanga. It consists of two therapists vigorously massaging warm oil onto your body from head to foot, using specialized strokes in synchronicity. This kind of massage takes you into a state of deep relaxation, both physical and mental, while nourishing your bodily tissues and promoting cleansing and healing. The use of specialized herbal oils help bring your body back into balance. Another form of Ayurvedic massage is Shila Abhyanga, or Ayurvedic Hot Stone massage. In this case, the use of heated basalt stones help the herbal oils further penetrate into the tissues. Yet another form of Ayurvedic massage is Marma Massage, which consists of utilizing vigorous strokes while focusing on specific vital energy points (marmas) to release tension, stimulate your bl
