Marma Massage Therapy

Ayurveda

Ayurveda is the ancient medical science originating over 5,000 years ago in India which stems from the Sanskrit words “ayur” meaning “life” and “veda” meaning knowledge. Ayurveda is a sister philosophy to Yoga as both have been developed by the ancient sages of India to help individuals achieve their highest and healthiest selves. Traditionally in India the systems of thought are taught together, as was intended by the ancient sages. 

According to the teachings of Ayurveda, the goal of perfect health and vitality can be achieved through connecting the mind and body, and that the physical, psychological, philosophical and spiritual aspects of an individual must be cared for equally to promote lifelong health and wellbeing.

Given the holistic sophistication of Ayurveda’s approach to health management and healing, the system offers both preventative as well as curative principles of healing, tailored to the specific individual’s unique constitution i.e. “doshas” (prakriti). 

Thousands of people embark on health focussed retreats in India to partake in Ayurvedic Panchakarma, which is a series of Ayurvedic treatments becoming internationally renowned for helping people to detoxify and rejuvenate their health.

Have more questions about Ayurveda?  Enhance your understanding of your unique life and health circumstances and contact Elly or Thia to find out how to optimise your health and wellbeing today.

Marma massage therapy

In the Ayurvedic tradition there are 107 marma points throughout the body. These include the 7 major chakras and corresponding points in the body.

Marma therapy works on the level of prana or the “life force” (i.e. Qi or Chi in other health systems) to bring harmony to the doshas to affect the physical and mental aspects of the individual.

Ayurvedic marma treatment is known assist with:

• Relieving pain in joints and muscles
• Reducing bodily stiffness, heaviness and fatigue
• Calming anxiety and stress
• Promoting deep sleep
• Increasing energy levels 
• Enhancing immunity
• Improving digestion, assimilation and elimination
• Detoxifying the liver and blood
• Removing excess weight
• Improving skin lustre and softness.

Through varied levels of pressure applied on all marma points and specific relaxation strokes, treatment is administered with herbal oils to deliver all-round rejuvenation of the body and mind. Herbal tea is offered at the end of the treatment for a total experience of blissful restoration.

60 and 90 minute, whole-body treatments are available.