In India, Ayurveda is the science of life. It considers that the infinitely small is governed by the same principles as the infinitely large. Nature is made up of five elements: ether (space), earth, air, water, and fire, which are found in every human being.
For us, these five basic elements come together in 3 doshas: Vata, Pitta et Kapha. Each person is made up of a unique mixture of these three “biological humours”.
According to Ayurveda, an imbalance in the doshas of the individual causes disease.
Ayurveda then aims to maintain or regain the balance to prevent all forms of disease.
Ayurvedic massage or abhyanga is one of the essential components of the Ayurvedic way of life, along with yoga, dietetics, aromatherapy, etc.
Ayurvedic massage balances the body’s elements which favours healing and harmony between mind, body and soul.