Massage, Ayurveda and Weight Loss Self-love and acceptance are transcendence. They are the first steps in weight loss -- not the result of weight loss. Understanding the sleep, diet and exercise needs of our body type is also crucial for weight loss; our cookie cutter lifestyles do not produce the same results for everyone! Shakespeare said, “Know thy self,” and Ayurveda is exactly that -- the art and science of knowing our body types, rhythms and needs. Massage is also a physical, emotional and mental expression of self love. It has always been known for its detoxifying benefits, as it removes toxins from our bodies and helps eliminate our craving sensations. Massage as a lifestyle choice is a sure fire way to get back to your beautiful authentic self. When we have loving thoughts, they shine from our faces -- actually they shine from our whole body. This is what radiant beauty is! When we make massage a part of our lifestyle, we carry these self loving thoughts with us and we truly begin to glow. Massage has a profound stabilizing affect on our bodily systems; it induces homeostasis, the natural balance between all of our organs and glands, which no drug even comes close to achieving. Our organs and glands depend upon the health of each other, and are interrelated in maintaining the
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state of overall health and well-being. I genuinely believe that massage is how we were designed to love and care for our bodies, along with diet, rest and exercise. In my mind, reliance on the pharmaceutical industry for health is reflective of the disconnection from our divine authentic personalities and nature. We need healthy touch in our lives for emotional health. Touch energetically says, “I accept you where you are right now in your life, unconditionally.” Many of us suffer from lack of complete, unconditional, self-acceptance. Combining Reiki with massage can also make all the difference for therapists who try to provide this unconditional acceptance to their clients. Understanding our unique body types or doshas is explained here by Ayurvedic professional Nidah Rizvi: “Have you ever wondered why, despite all your dieting and exercising attempts, you have yet to look and feel the way you want to? Just as one person’s favorite food may be your least favorite, we all have different tastes ... and body types. Therefore, there must exist a system that can classify an individual based on body structure/shape and recommend specific foods, exercises, etc. that helps them look and feel better. There is an ancient system, dating over 5000 years that originated in India, which does just that - it is Ayurveda. According to Ayurveda, each person is born with a “constitution” that consists of a combination of three different principles that influences the way they look and feel throughout life. These three principles are called Doshas and are termed Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Each Dosha is influenced by different element(s), which in turn affects the individual in different ways, such as enjoying certain foods or preferring a certain time of day (night-owl, morning person, etc.). Vata is based on air and space; Pitta is made up of fire and water; and Kapha is made of water
and earth. Together there are different combinations, but having balance is very important. Imbalance of the doshas creates poor health and poor energy. Following a proper Ayurvedic regime returns balance to your health and life. Diets do not work because one diet does not fit every Dosha - think of it as ‘what may be right for some, may not be right for everyone’. The same goes with yoga and exercise: Vata dominant students benefit from grounding postures; Pita dominant benefit from calming and relaxing postures; and Kapha dominant benefit from energetic and high power postures. To come to our healthiest state, we need to have proper knowledge of our unique body type and plan our life accordingly. Just as every diet has a side effect - the side effects of Ayurveda are healthy weight, increased energy, and beautiful skin.” Why don’t you join us in helping you reach your health and wellness goals! Call and schedule a massage and/or Ayurvedic counseling session today. We hope to hear from you soon. Namaste Aoghain Lakes McLocha At “The Balance Massage Studio” in Berkley, we have a full range of package deals that cater to recovering from stress exhaustion, controlling stress, and maintaining a stress-free lifestyle. See for yourself! Our clients are very happy and only getting happier! (248) 542-3073 or thebalancemassage.com.
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