Recently, spas have been trending toward beverages with a variety of healing properties, including the ability to flush out bodily toxins, increase blood flow, and provide energy. Perhaps most interesting, these drinks are worldly concoctions and bring with them mystical qualities from the global regions in which they originate. Javanese jamu, ayurvedic tea from India,Continue reading “A Global Guide to Healthy Drinks”
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Indian Head Massage – Ancient Ayurvedic Technique for Modern-day Problems
For 5,000 years, head massage has been a part of India’s rich culture. It’s held a special place both in the “kitchen table wisdom” of local Hindu mothers and in the medical bag of ayurvedic physicians. Now making its way to the West, this seemingly simple health technique is finding new “disciples” eager to useContinue reading “Indian Head Massage – Ancient Ayurvedic Technique for Modern-day Problems”
Chakra Balancing Massage – A Blend of Bodywork, Reflexology, and Energy Work
The Chakra Balancing Massage includes deep-tissue massage, foot reflexology, and subtle energy work. This ritual connects clients with something familiar like massage, while also introducing them to the less well-known aspects of energy work. As a result, clients come away with a greater appreciation for the interwoven aspects of their mind, body, and spirit, andContinue reading “Chakra Balancing Massage – A Blend of Bodywork, Reflexology, and Energy Work”
Element Energy Tune-Up – Quick Tips to Balance the Body and Mind
Unseen energy flows throughout our bodies. These energy flows are the basis for China‘s acupuncture and India‘s ayurvedic medical systems. Randolph Stone, an osteopathic physician, explored these energy systems in the early 20th century, ultimately developing his own understanding of human energy in health and illness. Called polarity therapy, this system identifies five major energyContinue reading “Element Energy Tune-Up – Quick Tips to Balance the Body and Mind”
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