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Do you absolutely have to travel abroad for weeks for Ayurveda? The answer to that is no! Of course, there are also great offers for Ayurveda cures near you. Unfortunately, everyday life doesn't always allow for extended absences. If you would like to do something for your well-being and health at home, we are happy to give you a few tips here. This way, you can create your own authentic Ayurveda cure at home.
Have you already enjoyed one of our treatments at the European Ayurveda Resort Sonnhof? Then you surely remember the Ayurvedic treatments tailored to you. These include various massages that help balance the bioenergies of the body, mind, and soul. In addition to their pain-relieving and relaxing effects, touch benefits you and your psyche. The different massage techniques affect the doshas in various ways and help you detoxify and recharge with new energy. Not only at our hotel but also at home, you can enhance your well-being with the right technique and self-massages.
When was the last time you had a massage? Ideally a full body one? We tend to only get a massage when our neck is stiff and our back hurts so much that we can hardly move. However, Ayurvedic massages have a much deeper significance for body, mind, and soul. At our European Ayurveda Resort Sonnhof, massages are a fixed part of the individual cures and programs.
In the world of holistic healing methods, we continuously encounter fascinating approaches that bring body, mind, and soul into harmony. One of them is Cranio Sacral Therapy, which can meaningfully complement an Ayurvedic cure. Both methods aim to initiate profound healing processes and promote general well-being.
It is one of the most soothing treatments in European Ayurveda®: The Abhyanga massage uses gentle touches to put you in a state of deep relaxation. Healing oil frees your skin from toxins and ensures a radiant complexion. Treat yourself by regularly nurturing and massaging yourself with high-quality oils at home. Taking a break, consciously turning your attention inward, and bringing your body and soul into harmony: This is what the self-care ritual of an Abhyanga self-massage achieves. This traditional massage technique is deeply rooted in Ayurvedic and Indian healing arts.
Ayurveda massages have a positive effect on health and are therefore primarily used for medical applications. Incidentally, there is also a feel-good effect. Depending on individual customization, an Ayurveda massage can be relaxing, invigorating, or strengthening – or all of these combined. Through treatment appropriate to the type, Ayurveda massages are good for a healthy body and mind. Here are all the important types at a glance.
Neti is an Ayurvedic practice that flushes and thoroughly cleans the nasal passages with water. It is a very special ritual that not only clears the nose but can also free the head and contribute to more clarity and purity. Here we show you how the nasal cleansing works and why you should consider incorporating Neti into your morning routine from now on.
In addition to nutrition and yoga, massages are also part of ayurvedic health teachings. The Abhyanga massage is one of the most beneficial and effective treatment forms. Translated from ancient Indian, Abhyanga means "great oiling with loving hands."
The Padabhyanga is one of the most important Ayurvedic massage techniques and refers to the foot massage in Ayurveda. It is an extremely soothing and relaxing treatment where feet, legs, and knees are gently massaged with nourishing oil. After an Ayurvedic foot massage, you will not only feel deeply relaxed but also have particularly soft, supple feet! What exactly happens during the Padabhyanga massage and for which ailments it is particularly beneficial, you will find out in the following article.
Anyone can do Ayurveda! This is perhaps the basic idea of the book "The 7-Day Panchakarma Cure for Home" published by actress, voice-over artist, dancer, and singer Andrea Kathrin Loewig in collaboration with European Ayurveda® pioneer Elisabeth Mauracher and Ayurveda doctor Gaurav Sharma. The Panchakarma Cure for Home guides you through your 7-day detox cure, not only detoxifying your body and replenishing new energy but also bringing your mind and soul into balance. A wonderful experience that you can enjoy comfortably in your own home.
They connect the central energy pathways in our body. When stimulated, they influence our nervous system, individual organs, and our psyche: Ayurvedic Marma points have always symbolized the connection between the external world and your body and consciousness. Targeted acupressure and Ayurvedic massage allow the Marma points to unfold their healing effects.