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Ayurvedic Yoga Massage

What is Ayurvedic Yoga Massage (AYM)?

 

The Ayurvedic Yoga Massage (AYM) offers a holistic body treatment, deep tissue massage (with oil and calamus root powder) as well as yoga-based stretching therapy using breathwork.

 

Relaxation, pain relief, flexibility, mobility and increased well-being are the effects of massage!

Ayurvedic Yoga Massage
Ayurvedic Yoga Massage

How does an Ayurvedic yoga massage session work?

 

The Ayurvedic yoga massage is a holistic bodywork that takes place on a comfortable floor mat.

The duration varies between 60 and 120 minutes depending on your needs and wishes.

 

The AYM includes a warming and deep tissue stimulating massage using oil (usually organic sesame oil) and calamus root powder as well as supported and gentle but very effective yoga stretches .

 

The yoga stretches are adapted to your needs and ensure opening and mobilization of the deep body structures as well as physical, mental and emotional well-being.


Unlike traditional Ayurvedic massages, AYM uses only a minimal amount of oil. During the massage, you'll experience the stimulating and detoxifying effects of calamus root powder with slow, deep strokes performed with the hands and feet. This exquisite combination of techniques results in a unique experience that will leave you feeling rejuvenated and balanced.

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What are the benefits of Ayurvedic Yoga Massage?

 

The benefits encompass all levels of the human being – physical, psychological, and energetic:

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  • Reduces muscle tension Relieves joint pain (e.g., knee, shoulder)

  • Realigns body structure

  • Relieves stress and induces relaxation

  • Improves flexibility and mobility

  • Improves breathing capacity

  • Promotes circulation

  • Improves sleep

  • Promotes mindfulness
     

What are the indications?

AYM contributes to the relief and healing

of injuries and illnesses, such as:
 

  • Stiffness Joint and muscle pain Stress

  • Anxiety and depression

  • Sports recovery

  • Respiratory difficulties

  • Indigestion

  • Sleep disturbances

  • Headaches

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Ayurvedic Yoga Massage
Ayurvedic Yoga Massage
Ayurvedic Yoga Massage

The history of Ayurvedic Yoga Massage (AYM)

 

Ayurvedic Yoga Massage was developed by Master Kusum Modak, a unique Indian woman who overcame the cultural challenges of her generation through her work. Kusum was the first to combine Ayurvedic massage and yoga practice.

 

She had just completed her art studies when she met Mr. Vasudev Limaye, an experienced and renowned Ayurvedic massage therapist from Pune. Limaye saw great potential in Kusum, followed his intuition, and suggested her to become his massage assistant.

Meanwhile, Kusum's health was in poor condition, and she decided to practice yoga to improve her health at the Ramamani Iyengar Yoga Institute under the guidance of the revered Guruji BKS Iyengar. This practice lasted more than two decades, during which she developed a unique knowledge of how to integrate yoga exercises into massages through her own body.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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What is calamus root and its benefits?

Calamus is a traditional medicinal plant from Asia (especially India) that was brought to Europe around the 16th century and is considered an important medicinal plant there as well. Indigenous peoples of North America also use calamus for medicinal baths, incense burning, tea preparation, and as a spice.

Calamus is primarily used internally in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine. It is considered to be tonic and promotes gastric secretion. Furthermore, calamus is said to help with flatulence, indigestion, gastritis, and stomach ulcers .
It can also be used to treat exhaustion and weakness resulting from gastrointestinal complaints, as well as cramps caused by flatulence.

Pure calamus powder is used externally in Ayurvedic yoga massage (Kusum Modak method). For the massage, the calamus roots are collected, sun-dried, and then ground into a powder. I source the dried roots from a wild harvesting in India and Poland. I grind them freshly into a powder before each massage.

The calamus root also contains essential oils, tannins and bitter substances that have a stimulating effect.

It improves blood circulation throughout the body, stimulating the cardiovascular system. The heat generated by friction and pressure promotes the circulation of all fluids in the body, such as blood, lymph, and urine.

It promotes toxin removal - its exfoliating effect helps dissolve toxins and impurities accumulated in the tissue. It revitalizes the skin and removes dead cells.
It contributes to blood circulation, regeneration of skin cells and to maintaining suppleness and vitality.

It stimulates the activity of the nervous system in the body and has a cleansing and clarifying effect on the psyche.

In addition to the calamus root powder, sesame oil is used.
It is the most widely used oil in Ayurveda. The Charaka Samhita, India's oldest and most authoritative text on Ayurveda, describes sesame oil (tila) as the best oil. Why?
Sesame oil boosts metabolism and protects the body from free radicals. The oil is naturally soft, smooth, nourishing, soothing, strengthening, and moisturizing. It envelops body and soul like a soft yet strong protective coat.
I use fully matured organic sesame oil from the first cold press, unrefined, unbleached, uncolored, and unmixed with other oils. This oil has a balancing effect on all constitutional types (doshas).

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