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Therapies are open only for Auroville residents (Aurovilians, NC and Volunteers)
and long term guests having done a 14 days quarantine
Body treatments always played an important role in maintaining human body and mind in balance. The healing power of human touch is stressed in all medical systems, from Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine to classical western tradition.
Private sessions & Yoga therapy
with Bala, Laure, Rebeca or Bebe
On request, private sessions can be designed for one person or for a private group.
Sessions with be designed according to your needs, body issues, level age and body type (Dosha) in English, Tamil, Spanish, French or Dutch.
Duration: 90 min
Deep tissue ayurvedic massage
with Laure
Full and complete body massage with oil using ayurvedic tehniques.
Deep tissue massage has therapeutic benefits which are capable of healing your body and repairing muscles, tissues and joints. The therapist uses essential oils and works deep into the tissue in order to stimulate circulation, to improve organ functioning, to boost immune system.
Duration: 60 or 90 min
Phisiotherapy
Rebecca
Physiotherapy is a science-based profession and follows a holistic approach to health and well being, which includes the patient’s general lifestyle.
Physiotherapy helps restore movement and function when someone is affected by injury, illness or disability, through movement and exercise, manual therapy, education and advice.
They maintain health for people of all ages, helping patients to manage pain and prevent disease.
Physiotherapists use their knowledge and skills to improve a range of conditions associated with different systems of the body, such as:
- Neurological (stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s…)
- Neuromusculoskeletal (muscle pain, trigger points, posture disorders, sports injuries…)
- Pelvic floor (recovering after delivery, urine leaks, organs prolapse…)
- Cardiovascular (reconditioning, after heart attack…)
- Respiratory (asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cystic fibrosis…)
Duration: 60 min
Head and shoulders Marma point massage
with Bala
Marma points means “vital points that hold life force energy”. In Marma point massage the practitioner uses fingers and hands to press (isometric / constant pressure ) the specific point in head , face ,neck and shoulders .This massage is based on the principles of Ayurvedic and various martial art traditions .
Marma massage can help:
1. In detoxifying the mind, body, emotions and spirit.
2. Relieve deep-seated tension, anxiety,emotions and psychological blocks
3. Improve circulation and energy flow
4. Connect the mind and physical aspects of the body & encourage self healing
5. Improve body and self image and encourage a sense of acceptance of your body
Duration: 45 min
Combination of Hawaiian Lomi Lomi, Ka Huna & Hot Stone Massage
with Camila
The massage is performed in ‘dance like ‘ movements, using both the forearms and hands in long flowing strokes along the body, with continual rhythm and fluidity.
The unique flow and pressure of the massage, both soft and deep, used in combination with the breath, encourages the body, mind and spirit to heal, leaving both the giver and receiver feeling relaxed yet alive and energized.
Stone massage therapy, a primary benefit associated with the practice is that of stimulating blood flow in the circulatory system through the heat and movement of the stones.
Stone massages also ease muscle pain.
This method of massage is also commonly recommended for physically sensitive individuals as it allows for a deeper tissue massage without excessive hand treatment from the therapist.
Duration: 90 min
Thai Yoga Massage
Andres Acosta
Traditional Thai Yoga massage is received fully dressed. No oil is used during this massage.
For treatment with Tibetan bowls, ask for Andre Acosta.
Please wear loose clothes made of natural fabric, if possible.
Traditional Thai Yoga Massage is a unique distinctive method of bodywork, in which the recipient is guided through a series of simple yoga postures, accompanied by stimulating body’s energy lines and pressure points. This blend results into an effective dynamic therapy
that releases muscle tension and blockages, eliminates toxins, improves circulation, restores natural energy flow through the body.
Having its roots in Ayurvedic system of knowledge, Thai Yoga Massage was brought from India to Thailand together with Buddhism. It has been practiced in temples and monasteries through centuries and has evolved into a unique transformative healing system for restoring body, mind,and spirit.
Duration: 90 min