Ayur Sitges Massage

Ayurveda

The word Ayurveda is a Sanskrit word that evolves from combination of two words, "Ayuh" meaning life and "veda" meaning knowledge. Ayurveda "Science of Life" or "wisdom of life" deals with nature and includes all aspects of life. Ayurveda is a 6000year old science that originated in India and the components and concept of Ayurveda is rooted in Vedas, the ancient book of knowledge that dates around 3000BC. The component of the science that deals with health and disease is known as Ayurvedic Medicine and came into existence around 1000BC.

Ayurvedic Medicine is the world's oldest comprehensive health care system and is indigenous to India where it is widely practiced. "This ancient art of healing asserts that the science, philosophy and spirituality are all necessary aspects of healthy living." Thus Ayurveda is not only a comprehensive medical system but also a way of living and the very concept of "mind, body and spirit" originates from Ayurveda.

It is now one of the most recognized and widely practiced disciplines of alternative medicine in the world. Some of the popular practices of Ayurveda are Meditation, Yoga, chanting, breathing exercises, Panchakarma and Herbs.

 

Ayurvedic massage

Unlike the Western idea of elements, the ancient Indian lifestyle practice of Ayurveda is based on the belief that all life forms have a "dosha", which is a unique mix of energies known as "vata", "pitta" and "kapha". Ayurveda includes the techniques of detoxification, diet, herbal prescriptions, yoga, meditation and massage therapy individualized for every person's dosha.

An ayurvedic massage helps eliminate toxins through purification, strengthens the muscle tone, relaxes and rejuvenates the body. Also known as hard body massage, Ayurvedic massages are given using hands, feet, elbows and forearms.

 

Ayurvedic massage involving tapping, kneading, squeezing and traditional massage strokes is done by using essential oils to suit individual doshas. The style and intensity of massage depends on the individual's need for balance and well being at the time.

 

An Ayurvedic therapist focuses on the "marma points", which are similar to the pressure points in reflexology, acupuncture and acupressure.

 

Me

Preetam was born in Mauritius into a Hindu family and spent several years in the Ashram of Mata Amritanandamayi, known as Amma 'The Hugging Saint', whose edict is that love is the only religion and that to love and serve all is our highest goal.

Preetam moved to the U.K. in 2006 where he studied Ayurvedic principles and Ayurvedic Massage under the tutelage of Dr Deepika Rodrigo, the founder of the 'Ayurveda Institute UK'.

He gained his diploma in Ayurvedic Massage and Marma Therapy techniques in 2009 and has since been practicing as a freelance Ayurvedic Massage Therapist in the U.K., the Canary Islands, Mauritius, Seychelles and mainland Spain, where he now resides with his wife and young son.

His philosophy of spiritual service leads him to make this powerful, restorative therapy available to all, even the housebound or those too busy to travel for a treatment: with his mobile massage table, he is happy to come to you.

Jai Ma!