PRACTITIONERS
Ayurveda Pregnancy Massage
Ayurveda stands for “life of science”
Ayurveda is a traditional form of medicine of natural healing, originated from the Vedic culture of India, traced back to 5000 years ago and it is the mother of all modern medicine. The Tibetan, Traditional Chinese and the Early Greek medicine also have their roots in Ayurveda.
Ayurveda’s philosophy is based on achieving physical and mental harmony with nature and it believes everything in the universe, including human beings are composed of five elements – space, air, fire, water and earth.
The five elements in turn combine with each other to give rise to three bio-physical forces known as Doshas; Vata (space/air), Pitta (fire/water) and Kapha (water/earth).
Every individual has within them all three bio-physical forces (Doshas), and establishing the dominance of any one or two or all three that makes up a person’s individual constitution is the fundamental gateway to help reduce the imbalance of Doshas, whilst increasing the free flow of energy (Prana), returning the body to a state of healthy living.
Ayurveda Pregnancy Massage/Treatment
Is unique with synchronized sequence using specific Ayurveda oil, to calm and connect mind, body and spirit.
The treatment focuses on the whole body of the woman which varies on the needs and the stage of the pregnancy. It is advised that an Ayurveda Pregnancy Massage/Treatment is taken 12 weeks pre-conception to balance the Vata Dosha followed by a dietary advice. It is also highly beneficial to reduce Kapha Dosha during the last trimester to enhance labour induction along with postnatal massage to help rebalance hormones.
Key Benefits:
- Improves blood and lymphatic circulation
- Enhances joint mobility – aids to weight bearing
- Relaxes tired feet and legs
- Rebalances the Doshas in the body
- Helps to reduce stress and anxiety
- Induces sound sleep
- Calms the mind and body
- Ease physical and emotional strain
Contraindications:
- Thrombosis
- High temperature or fever
- Infectious disease (including cold and flu)
- Broken bones and fractures
- Athlete’s foot
- Veruccas and Warts
- Very high blood pressure
- Severe water retention (oedema)
- Obstetric Choleostasis
- Placenta praevia or abruption
During the Massage/Treatment
Firstly, a consultation will be taken to enable the condition of the pregnancy and to be aware of the contraindications to ensure that the best and comfortable treatment is set.
You will be asked to remove your outer clothing and then either lie flat on your back or on your side depending on the trimester you are currently at.
Using temperature controlled warm and specific Ayurvedic oil, increases relaxation and helps work the tissues in greater depth. The whole body is massaged except for the abdominal as, Ayurveda believes contact around the abdominal area is sacred for the parents only.
Duration of the Massage/Treatment will be an hour and you will be covered by towels and head and knees supported throughout.
To book an appointment
Please contact the centre reception on
020 8293 5380 / 5405
Phone: 07778 667247