Ayurveda Massage

Abhyanga

Today, we are exposed to many impurities that accumulate in our bodies while stress negatively impacts our immune and nervous systems. This combination results in having bodies which struggle to absorb nutrients, vitamins, and minerals as well as minds which are constantly busy or turbulent. The result is an ‘unbalanced’ state of life and well-being.

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​Ayurveda is a 'holistic' system of healing that considers our entire body, mind and soul. Ayurveda support us to gently re-balance our body and mind back to its natural state of equilibrium through massage, therapeutic body treatments, lifestyle & dietary changes and internal cleansing. Here at Serene A’veda, we focus on Ayurveda massaging and lifestyle/dietary changes.

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​If you are new to Serene A'veda, we’ll orient you with a 30-minute initial introduction to Ayurveda followed by a comprehensive 90-minute consultation prior to providing any Ayurveda massage. The main purpose of this session is to identify your predominant dosha or body constitution. This allows us to choose the right types of oils, herbs and/or essential oils that matches your body type or dosha. This process helps us provide the best possible comfort, results and relaxation for you.

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So, Why Ayurveda massaging?

Ayurveda places great emphasis on prevention and encourages maintain your health through close attention to balance in your life, right thinking, diet, lifestyle and the use of herbs.

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The concepts of universal interconnectedness, the body's constitution, and life biological forces or the doshas are the primary basis of Ayurveda. Goals of massages include aiding the person by eliminating impurities, increasing resistance to disease, reducing worry, and increasing harmony in life.

• It treats human body as a 'whole'.

• Uses ingredients from nature: herbs, leaves, roots etc that has little or no side effects.

• Provides preventive measures.

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An Ancient Knowledge

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Ayurveda is the ancient Indian medicine system that was originated by Sages in India. It has been practiced in India for more than 5000 years and is now rapidly gaining popularity in the West. Often called the “Mother of all healing”, Ayurveda stems from the ancient Vedic culture and was taught for many thousands of years in an oral tradition by accomplished masters to their disciples.

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In Sanskrit, an ancient language in India, describes Ayurveda as ‘science or knowledge of life’. The name Ayurveda is derived from 2 words: Ayu meaning “life” and Veda meaning “science” or “knowledge”. Therefore, Ayurveda is “the science or knowledge of life.”

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According to Ayurveda, our bodies are controlled by three bio-energetic forces (dosha) that are made of a combination of five elements; space, air, fire, water and earth. The doshas, Vata, Pitta and Kapha work together to maintain regular body functions and when in balance they maintain life. However, when one or more doshas are out of balance due to wrong diet and lifestyle choices, it gives rise to various health conditions.

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Dosha - Our bodies are governed by three energies (dosha) that are made of a combination of five elements; space, air, fire, water and earth. The doshas, Vata, Pitta and Kapha work together to maintain regular body functions and when in balance they maintain life. However, when one or more doshas is out of balance due to diet, lifestyle and emotional state, it gives rise to various health conditions.

hence, The Difference

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Ayurveda says that when there is minimal stress and the flow of energy within a person is balanced, the body’s natural defense systems is strong and can more easily defend against disease. So, one of the main purposes of Ayurveda is preventing the diseases from appearing in our body in the first place. Ayurveda aims to do this by balancing the three doshas to achieve optimum health and well-being. It uses completely natural ingredients for healing. E.g. plants, roots, flowers leave, seeds etc. Therefore, it is considered as non-invasive, contains no toxins that results in minimal side-effects.

So, how can Ayurveda massage help you?

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Ayurveda is one of the most comprehensive healing systems in the world, that treats integrally with mind, body and soul. Using natural interventions such as herbs, diet, exercise, yoga, massage, aromas, mantras, and meditation, Ayurveda can help maintain your health and well-being without harmful side-effects to restore the dynamic state of balance.

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Some common conditions regular Ayurveda massages can help with are:

• Stress and fatigue compromised immune system

• Joint stiffness and pain

• Muscle pain

• Insomnia/headache/migraine

• Skin conditions/dryness/reduce wrinkles

Before You Schedule

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Your safety, health and comfort are our prime concern. While many health concerns may be unaffected or even eased by Ayurveda massage, some medical conditions may be adversely affected. If you have any serious medical conditions, please let us know before scheduling your  appointment.

On some occasions, based on your medical history, we may need to ask you to get a medical clearance note from your doctor or other professional healthcare provider prior to providing services.

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If you have any pre-existing medical condition(s) that suggest having a massage may adversely affect your health, we will NOT be able to provide you with any relaxation massage services at Serene A’veda. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.