Ayurvedha is a natural medicine that focuses on healing through herbs. Several techniques of Ayurvedha involve intense massage as a part of the healing process and hence anyone performing Ayurvedhic treatments are always veterans with the body massage.
The Marma Abhyanga Massage is actually a part of Ayurvedhic treatments. It s a massage where certain oils are used from head to toe and firm, yet gentle pressure is applied throughout the body. There are several benefits that are linked to the application of oil. As it is absorbed through the hair follicles, the oil penetrates into the layers of skin that contains the nerve fibres, these in turn strengthen the nerves and the surface of the skin and also prevents the skin from drying up and aging prematurely.
A great part of Ayurvedha in fact revolves around medicinal oils. Oils are carefully selected based on the diagnosed ailment and the purpose and objective in mind. According to Ayurvedhic medicine, there is an array of benefits linked to different types of oils. It is even supposed to be a medium that caters to even distribution of heat throughout the body which again comes with a number of health benefits. The beauty of the Marma Abhyanga therapy is the technique through which certain key points of the body is manipulated to produce mobility, strength and flexibility. These crucial and vital parts of the body are knows as the Marma.
There are three different types of massage techniques; passive, active and persuasive. The massage concentrates on the naval area which is thought to be the epicenter of the body. Stimulating the naval region comes with an array of health benefits, where constipation is relieved, the stomach muscles are toned and the body is detoxed.
Although the Marma Abhayanga massage was born in India, it has now travelled far off to the Middle East and is in fact a popular fad in the UAE. There is one spectacular spa resort Abu Dhabi has that is known for the excellent massages it provides. This is found in the famous Sir Bani Yas Island, Abu Dhabi; a place that boasts the finest villas in Abu Dhabi.
