Marma Massage

This massage is generally given as treatment over 6 days during which time the different layers of ‘being’ is stimulated and balanced by physical massage, marma (similar to acupuncture points) stimulation and chakra (energy centre along the bodies meridian lines) balancing. Generally, ayurvedic massage strengthens the immune system of the body and helps to maintain optimum health. It helps to regulate body functions, improves the digestive system, aids the body in using fat deposits, facilitates the assimilation of nutrients, increases circulation of the blood and lymphatic system, relieves some problems and ailments most people encounter in their old age.

The overall aim of this massage is to eliminate toxins and re-establish the connection between the physical, emotional and energetic (spiritual) aspect. Thanks to the massage, the circulation of the body fluids is stimulated thus supporting the body to stay young. The nervous system will be strengthened, the muscles and the skin renewed.

It is efficient in alleviating pain and regeneration of tissue and the correct functioning of internal organs.

Ayurvedic treatments available at bodyshen clinic

• Ayurvedic full body marma massage – A six day treatment

Duration: 2 hours daily

The massage works from feet to head, during which pressure points/marma points are massaged aiding diagnosis for herbal treatment. The course of treatments takes six days. The final massage finishes with the client standing up, facing the door, renewed and revitalised, ready to move back into his / her life.