Ayurveda - a divine healing art
Ayurveda - a divine healing art
Ayurveda is a traditional Indian healing art that focuses on the holistic harmony of body, mind, and soul and is scientifically taught in Asia. Central elements include massage and cleansing techniques, nutrition, spiritual yoga practice, and herbal medicine. Ayurveda is intended not only to heal diseases but also to promote health and maintain vitality.
From inception to the peak
The origin of Ayurveda dates back to the Vedas, one of the oldest philosophical-spiritual texts in the world. According to the Vedas, Brahma, who is considered the creator of the universe in Indian philosophy, created Ayurveda and subsequently sent this teaching to Earth through gods and saints.
With the rise of Buddhism around 600 BC, numerous Ayurvedic universities and hospitals were established under Emperor Ashoka, marking the golden age of Indian health teachings. However, this ended when the Muslims began to conquer large parts of India around 1000 AD, causing Ayurvedic medicine to lose significance.
Only after India's independence in 1947 was Ayurveda recognized again as an official medical system and supported by the government. Today, there are over one hundred state and private institutions, and in Asia, Ayurveda is offered as a university study for obtaining a doctoral degree.
The Ayurvedic massage
In Ayurveda, oil applications play a significant role. The warmed oil is spread on the skin and massaged in with strokes. This is intended to draw toxins out of the body and restore balance to the bioenergies, the so-called doshas. The goal is to prevent or alleviate diseases.
In Western culture, Ayurveda massage is offered as a pure relaxation massage. The deep-acting techniques loosen the muscles and stimulate lymph flow, resulting in a detox effect. The plant oils provide the skin with valuable nutrients and leave a silky-smooth feeling. Other goals of an Ayurveda massage include improved sleep quality, stress reduction, digestive regulation, and stimulation of the skin, muscles, and veins.
The massage table must be able to do this
For an Ayurvedic treatment, the right massage table must be chosen to fully unleash the relaxing effect. The mobile massage table Zen Ayurveda has been specially designed for oil-rich treatments. It features a raised edge all around, which prevents the oil from running off and thus allows for clean work. After the Ayurveda massage, the protective cover made of PU leather can be easily and quickly cleaned, and the table is ready for use again. Additionally, the Zen Ayurveda is over two meters long and height-adjustable to ensure comfortable working.
If you would like to give Ayurvedic massages yourself, you will find everything you need with us - from the appropriate massage table to the right oil.
It's easy to switch off here
Ayurvedic massages are now indispensable in any wellness hotel. They invite customers to take a break from everyday life and simply let their thoughts wander. It is no wonder that this ancient healing art is still very popular today, as Ayurveda, the "science of life," means relaxation at the highest level.