Ayurvedic Massage in Goa
Great Massage Experience on your Goa Holidays
The word Ayurveda refers to a combination of two literal words. The word 'ayur' means 'containing life' & the word 'veda' means 'to know about it'.
Ayurveda means the "science of life". It originated in India more than 5,000 years back and is believed to be the oldest healing Science in existence, from which all other systems emerged. Pronounced "Aa-your-vay-da", it is an ancient healing system which has three main focuses:
- Healing illness.
- Prevention of disease.
- Longevity or age reversal.
Ayurvedic massage is an ancient holistic and natural healing system from Kerala. It uses oil massage and a range of herbal medicines, oils and powders to treat a variety of ailments or to simply 'rejuvenate body and mind'.
Ayurveda gives 5 main therapies to prevent the various diseases :
Taste: By having Herbs & proper balanced nutrition the diseases can be prevented.Touch: The touch therapy involves applying massage (abhyanga), yoga and exercise.
Smell: Aromatherapy gives a better prevention.
Sight: Color therapy. By having a look at the varied natural sights, different colours and the environmental pictures.
Hearing: Music therapy, mantra meditation, chanting. Spiritual therapies include meditation, living ethically, and working in a career that one loves or is purposeful.
Experience Ayurvedic Massage in Goa
If you are looking for a great experience of massage on your trip to goa, we recommend you to get this experience in a big hotel spas or reputed centres.In Goa you will find at least below mentioned five therapies which is most popular with health tourist.
Shirodhara
Good for:- Chronic Insomnia
- Memory Loss
- Headaches
- Tension
Have you tried Ayurveda before ? If not, then you should start your ayurveda experience with Shirodhara. Massage expert will make you lie on massage wooden table and he/she will pour oil on your forehead very gently and continuously from a pot hanging with a rope on a pole.
The oil which will be pour on your forehead is a mixture of herbal oil, milk, butter - all medicated.
Experts prescribes Shirodhara for 40 minutes daily for 7 to 21 days.
Pizhichil
Good for:- Arthritis
- Paralysis
- Hemiplegia
- Nervous disorders
- Sexual weakness
Linen strips are dipped in lukewarm medicated oil.
Two to four expert therapists will apply lukewarm medicated oil all over your body in a rhytmic manner for atleast 45 to 90 minutes. The duration depends on your needs and also as per the doctors advice.
Abhyangam
Good for:- Diabetic Gangrene
- Dislodging Stubborn Body Fat
This is a typical oil massage when an appropriate oil combination is selected for each patient individually. During massage the body is anointed with warmed oil on all sides in a certain order and the patient is asked to change the position of his body from time to time accordingly. It is very important that the movements of the massage are strictly performed along the energy lines of the body and the so-called marma points.
This, in turn, leads to the elimination of waste substances from the body and the arrangement of the body energies along with a pleasant relaxation.
Kizhi
Good For:- Osteoarthritis
- Arthritis with swelling
- Spondilosis
- Sports injuries etc.
An advanced and specialized massage for sudation (profuse sweating), it has an eliminative effect. Initiated by a shortened Abhyangam done by two therapists followed by deep fomentation with pounding and stroking with various kinds of herbs or pulses which is again followed by a shortened abhyangam. The Kizhi treatments are done only after sufficient tuning or preparation of the system with vigorous Abhyangam or synchronized massage. The type of Kizhi is decided by the physician after a consultation.
Udvarthanam
Good For:- Skin diseases
- Impaired circulation
- Obesity.
A stimulating massage using special herbal powder to reduce cellulite accumulations, improve circulation and enhance your skin's texture and appearance. Experts thoroughly exfoliate your body using a powerful mixture of Ayurvedic powders which will break up fatty deposits and energize blood circulation. A delightful body treatment to remove excess heat from your body, enhancing circulation and drawing fresh energy to the surface of the skin.
This remarkable treatment consists of natural nourishing ingredients such as Almond Oil, Chickpea Flour, Turmeric Powder and Fenugreek Powder. Almond Oil, containing proteins and minerals, is excellent for relaxing muscles and ligaments while lubricating the skin. Turmeric Powder strengthens the skin, relieves kapha (mucus) and vata (wind) and works great as an antiseptic.
Mid-Range Massage Experience
Ayurvedic Natural Health CentreChogm Road, Saligao,
Near Mae de Deus Church
Tel: 2409036, 2409275
Ayurvedic Natural Health Centre works as a proper Ayurvedic hospital and also has rooms, in case patients want to stay there, its range of treatments is really wide; you can also get the leec treatments done here. Very ordinary service and facilities. Rates range from Rs. 300 - Rs. 1,500.
Amrita Kerala AyurvedicTel: 0832-3125668-69
Next to Lawande Supermarket in Ann Vaddo Candolims Main Road
If you are looking for more than just an appealing massage then Amrita Kerala would be your first choice. The service is sincere and excellent, though the atmosphere could be spiffier. Again, it offers far more than the most popular Ayurvedic treatments. If you want to get rid of your perennial back or neck ache, go there. Rates are Rs. 200 - 1,500.
More Pamperers
If you want a rejuvenating holiday, the Goa Hotels all offer Ayurvedic treatments and/or a spa. But you needn't be a guest in any of them to avail of the treatments / massage, as all hotels featured welcome non-guests. Just a few require advance notice, and that's for specific treatments.
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