LIFE SCIENCE THERAPIES
Ayurvedic & Therapeutic Massage - Resources to Bring More Balance Into Your Life!
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Abhyanga is a 1 ½ hour warm oil massage coming from the ancient healing tradition in India known as Ayurveda. Abhyanga is a form of snehana which is an anointing of the body with oil. In the Indian Sanskrit this word “snehana” is translated as stupendous love and immense tenderness.
The primary purpose of snehana is to give the client a sense of the stupendous love that flows through the universe at all times. The repetition of the strokes conveys the essential nature of wholeness to the person receiving the massage. This outpouring of love is provided by two therapists massaging the body simultaneously, or by one therapist massaging the body in a pattern of rhythmic strokes. The warm oil, soothing herbs or essential oils, and caring strokes calm the nervous system and ease the tensions in the mind. There is a moment of surrender in the massage when the mind is no longer attached to trying to figure out and follow what is being experienced by the body. This is stress relief to the max!
Shiro-Abhyanga Nasya Treatment or SAN, literally translated means “head massage with a nasal application.” The head massage serves to open the srotas in the head, neck and shoulder regions. Then localized steam is directed towards the face and inhaled by the guest in a steam tent which further opens the sinus passages. Heat is then applied to the face with the use of a hot water bottle. This treatment requires about an hour.
Please accept my invitation to experience
.........the bliss of Ayurveda!
By appointment only:
Linda L. Wilson, CMT
Call 231-883-5403
or
Spa Amira at
231-334-5445
Locations in Suttons Bay & Glen Arbor, Michigan.
Directions will be given when you make your appointment.
Abhyanga 1 1/2 hr
w/1 therapist
Shiro Abhyanga Nasya 50 min.
Swedhana (add'l 1/2 hr. when added to Abhyanga)
Swedhana (1 hr. stand alone treatment)
Garshana: (30 min. prior to Abhyanga)
Therapeutic Swedish for Stress Relief:
1 hour;
half-hour
Call for pricing. Thanks
Swedhana Treatment (Steam Canopy): The purpose of Swedhana Therapy is to liquefy, loosen, remove impurities and melt toxins within the body so that they move more readily into the gastrointestinal tract, supporting elimination. It should be preceded by snehan (oil massage). Swedhana (sweat via steam) enkindles digestive fire, metabolic fire (agni) and the immune system of all the cells within the body. It brings about deep relaxation, removes stress and crystallized negative emotions. This treatment is for about 50 minutes (adjusted to the time comfort of the client) and may accompany either the Abhyanga Warm Oil Massage or Therapeutic Massage.
Therapeutic Massage Treatment: The purpose of therapeutic massage offered by Life Science Therapies is to facilitate the relaxation and release response of the client by the use of gentle and safe touch, and soft relaxing music. Gentle effleurage and petrissage techniques are used with the client’s choice of massage oil. 1 hour and 1/2 hour sessions are offered.
What is Ayurveda?
Ayurveda is a Sanskrit word that means "the science of life." It is an ancient art of healing that has been practiced continuously throughout India for over 5,000 years. It is probably the oldest authentically recorded healing science in existence today. Though there are many who practice and teach Ayurveda, Drs. Deepak Chopra and David Simon, from The Chopra Center in La Costa, California, and with whom we have studied, are probably the most well-known teachers of these concepts in the United States. Dr. Chopra has westernized many of the practices so that it is not necessary to become "Indian" or Hindu to practice good Ayurvedic health and live balanced lives. Our studies with him over the years have been a great learning experience and both Deepak and David are much beloved by us. We owe them a tremendous debt of gratitude for the life-changing principles they have shared with us.
