Spa-style Ayurvedic Body Care
- Body Massage – The receiver should receive a full body massage using plentiful amount of fragrant, warm oil. Ayurvedic massage uses one or now and then two massage therapists to musically stimulate the subtle energy flows of the body and relax the skin and fundamental muscle tissue. The emphasis here is to make the massage a safe, nurturing experience. Many clients have likened it to recurring to the womb.
- Herbal Body Steam – while the oil is still on the body, the recipient takes an herbal steam in a steam box. The moisture of steam stimulates flow towards the skin’s surface and opens up the glands and pores so they can drink up the nourishing oil. The oil moisturizes, making the skin full and supple, while being a carrier for the medicinal properties of the herbs and essential oils. Rest time is given after the steam to cool off a little and relax. (A hot bath does very much the same; particularly if it is followed by an herbal wrap that allos the body to get warmed through.)
- Ubartan – This is energetically rubbing dry herbs or herbal pastes (ubtans) into the skin. As well as cleansing and nourishing the skin, this process tones the muscles and reduces fat by improving the metabolism of the muscles and adipose tissue. It is very invigorating and leaves the skin tingling, soothed and soft.
- Rinse – A cool rinse is needed to remove the powder or paste completely. Gently pat the body dry and discover how smooth, fresh, and supple the skin feels even without lotion. If in a chiefly dry climate, apply a little body oil or lotion if necessary.
For a total Ayurvedic beauty experience, take one of the special treatments before the final rinse off:
Shirodhara – allow the farthest corners of your mind and body to let go and relax as a fine stream of warm sesame oil is poured on to the third eye.
With netra basti, the eyes are bathed with warm clarified butter to release the inner tensions of the eye sockets, soothe dry wrinkles, and bring an alluring sparkle to the eyes.
Offer a short facial massage and give nasya (application of nasal drops) to relax and clear the mind and clear away the darkness from beneath the eyes.
Do karma purana, pouring warm oil in the ears and allow it to remain for twenty minutes to relieve jaw and neck tensions.
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Spa-style Ayurvedic Body Care
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