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Acupressure :

An ancient Chinese system of healing based on applying finger pressure and massage to meridians (energy points) which release muscle tension related ailments.

 

Acupressure Facial :

Finger massage to 50 acupressure energy points in the facial muscles, to obtain deep relaxation, relieve stress and prevent stress wrinkles.

 

Acupuncture :

An ancient Chinese system of healing based on inserting small needles into meridians (energy points) throughout the body to dissolve obstructions in the flow of energy and to correct organ imbalances.

 

Aerobics :

Exercise performed to music which stimulates the aerobic capacity of the heart and lungs.

 

Aikido :

A Japanese martial art.

 

Alexander Technique :

A posture, movement, and massage system designed to improve the way we sit, stand, and move in our daily routine, in order to relieve and prevent pain and stress.

 

Algotherapy : 

The use of seaweed in facials, body wraps, and baths for detoxification and rejuvenation (See also Thalassotherapy).

 

Aqua (water) aerobics :

Aerobic exercise performed in a swimming pool where the water provides support and added resistance. Reduced impact to the body makes this a particularly advantageous form of exercise for the overweight, elderly, post- medical trauma, or pregnant exerciser.

 

Aromatherapy :

The practice of stimulating the senses through fragrance by using natural botanical essential oils from plants, leaves, bark, roots, seeds, resins and flowers. Aromatherapy refreshes and relaxes the skin while soothing the mind by helping to induce a sense of well-being. Each individual essence is used to produce a specific beneficial effect. (See Essential Oils, below, for more information).

 

Aroma-Stone: 

With origins in Native American culture, warm and cool smooth stones, lubricated with massage oils, are used to gently massage the body enhancing the level of relaxation and providing relief to tense and aching muscles. With Aroma Stone Massage, a customized blending of therapeutic grade essential oils/aromatherapy, used in conjunction with stone massage, creates a deeper level of relaxation. Oils are selected to increase the benefits of your treatment.  Here’s a good massage oil aromatherapy recipe for sore muscles: 

• 7 drops of birch oil
• 6 drops of ginger oil
• 6 drops of peppermint
• Place the essential oils into a two-ounce bottle. Add olive oil until the bottle is nearly full.  Gentle rotate the capped bottle to combine the mixture. Apply the oil to your skin, and then massage yourself with the heated stones. 

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Ayurvedic Treatment and Massage

 

Massage techniques include:

Abhyanga is individually prepared herbal-oil massage that deeply penetrates the skin, relaxes the mind and body, breaks up impurities and stimulates both arterial and lymphatic circulation. It enhances the ability for nutrients to reach starved cells and for the removal of stagnant waste. It also heightens awareness that will direct the internal healing system of the body.

Vishesh is a deep muscular massage that breaks up adhesions and improves circulation deep within the muscles.

Pizichili is a continuous steam of warm herbal oil soothingly poured over the body by two Ayurveda therapists as they massage the body in unison. It provides a deep tissue cleansing and a heightened state of awareness.

Udvartina is a deep penetrating herbal paste used for a lymphatic massage. It is an exfoliating treatment that conditions the skin while pressing stagnant lymphatic toxins out of the body.

Shiro-Ahhyanga-Nasya is a luxurious combination of a deep head, neck and shoulder massage, a facial lymphatic massage, followed by deep inhalation of therapeutic aromatic steam and a nasal and sinus nasya with herbal nose drops. This is to balance most head, neck and respiratory disorders.

Pinda Swedna is a deep cleansing treatment where rice boiled in milk and herbs are massaged deeply into the tissues and joints; relaxing, rejuvenating, and great for detoxifying the body.