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Ayurvedic Yoga massage:

acHievinG balance in tHe boDy’S enerGy SyStem

Ayurvedic Yoga Massage is a unique form of yoga-based bodywork that
by tai Souza combines the remedial benefits of yoga stretches and breath work with
the healing benefits of Ayurvedic medicine.

Through pressure point massage, Ayruvedic Yoga Massage was as such purify the blood and organs
the use of organic oils and deep, born through Kusum’s attempts to speed up detoxification and
assisted yoga stretches, this to fight disease that was taking stimulate the natural flow of energy.
treatment provides a detoxifying over her body. She simultaneously These factors make Ayurvedic Yoga
experience that realigns the body began seeing an Ayurvedic doctor, Massage the ideal complement to
and stimulates the natural flow started practicing yoga under the any cleanse or detox.
of energy. The combination of master B.K.S. Iyengar and began to
Ayurvedic massage and the Iyengar learn the art of Indian Deep Tissue benefits
Yoga method balances the nervous, Massage. The powerful healing • Harmonizes the flow of vital
respiratory and circulatory systems, qualities of all these practices lead energy (known in Sanskrit as
eliminates toxins, realigns posture, her to create a treatment that prana) to induce a deep sense
improves muscle tone and increases combined elements from each, and of release and opening
range of motion. has come to be known as Ayurvedic • Increases breath capacity and
Yoga Massage. promotes better circulation of
the roots of ayruvedic all fluids in the physical body
yoga massage what to expect • Releases muscle tension and
Ayurveda is translated from Sanskrit The massage is performed on a mat joint stiffness
as “the knowledge of life”, and is the using pressure (applied by hands
ancient Indian practice of treating and feet), traction, and conscious • Stretches the fascia and
diseases and maintaining health. breathing, to prepare the body for connective tissues to re-align
Ayurveda incorporates the use of passive yoga stretches. The steady the body for better posture
natural herbs and practices that and rhythmic breath work utilized • Increases the body’s range of
adjust the intercellular fluid in the and encouraged by the therapist motion
body (known as lymph) to establish during the massage redistributes • Induces a deep sense of
an electrical and chemical balance oxygen throughout the body, relaxation and peace of mind
between the nervous system and all replenishing internal energy reserves
of the body’s functions. to allow for better sleep quality and I advise anyone to try this treatment.
improved levels of concentration. Your body will
Developed in the early 1980’s by The Ayurvedic herbs used for the
Kusum Modak in Southern India, massage are sattvic in quality, and thank you.

tai souza is a highly skilled and licensed massage therapist, offering Ayurvedic yoga Massage at Om Maui Health and Fitness in
pukalani on Maui. she has studied this treatment directly at the source with kusum Modak in india. tai has a background in physical
education, yoga instruction, fitness and personal training, providing her with extensive knowledge of physiology, kinesiology and the
importance of yoga for a balanced lifestyle. For more info visit www.ommauistudio.com or all 808.573.5566.

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