Sunday, November 18, 2018

An Ayurvedic Massage

My friend Salil did a massage treatment a couple of months ago and then went to Kerala for a 2 week massage therapy.


I've never had a massage and had heard quite a bit about it. My curiosity was piqued and so decided to get one. I picked Kairali Ayurvedic Centre in Chembur, Mumbai, mainly because Salil has done his 7 day therapy there and was quite happy with it.

Since I wanted just 1 massage, I picked the one that did the most good, the "Abhyangam".

"A full body massage therapy with medicated oil to rejuvenate and stimulate your senses.The person undergoing this treatment is seated on the Droni (a wooden bed specially made for the therapy). Two masseurs stand on either side of the person applying herbal oil on the head and massaging gently. The therapy is continued on the neck, ears, shoulders, chest and back. The person then lies on the back and the massage is continued from shoulder to toes. During the course of the therapy the person lies on his right side, left side, stomach, and again on his back , and finally in the sitting position. Abhyangam has been found very effective for removing stress and strain, improving eyesight, immunity, longevity, sound sleep, rheumatism, vitality and provides with a glowing skin. This massage also improves the immunity, rejuvenates and maintains the physique.

https://www.kairalicenters.com/ayurvedic-therapies.aspx?id=1#abhyangam

It was a unique experience. After changing into a loin cloth, I was asked to lie down on a wooden bed. 2 masseurs poured warm oil and simultaneously massaged all parts of the body from the head to the toe. During the process, I did not feel great. Or awful. It seemed exactly as it was - someone rubbing oil and a slight pain when the rubbing was hard. At the end of almost 45 minutes, it was over.

They then led me to a small cupboard structure and closed it with my head popping out. That was the steam bath. The steam was meant to open your pores, so that the oil would be absorbed by the skin. This seemed to work, as after I stepped out after 5 minutes, my skin wasn't dripping with oil.


I dressed and went to the lobby. I was given a glass of warm water and some herbal tea. Thanking the masseurs who probably sweated way more than I did, I went home, took a shower and went to work. I didn't exactly feel rejuvenated, but there was no negative either. Am not sure if I didn't get it or its an acquired taste, or is only effective for some.


Nevertheless it was an interesting experience and I would strongly recommend trying it at least once to anyone who hasn't. Check the Kairali website for a wide variety of Ayurvedic treatments and massages.

https://www.kairalicenters.com/default.aspx

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