Ayurvedic Potli Massage
Potli massage therapy is based on the age-old Ayurvedic principle that focuses on a confluence of universal elements. In the case of potli massage, the focus is on harnessing the benefits of fire and water elements. When combined with specific ayurvedic herbs, a heated potli can help balance a person’s doshas and bring relief from a variety of chronic pain and soreness.
Potli massage therapies are often combined with the use of heated oil, making it a unique type of abhyanga massage. Abhyanga massage refers to any massage therapy that includes oil as a part of the treatment.
What do these potli’s contain?
Ayurveda is known to be one of the oldest medicinal traditions in India and potli massage therapy finds its roots in this science. Our potli’s contain a selection of Ayurvedic herbs, both, fresh and dried, that are carefully chosen based on your Ayurvedic constitution and the issue that you’re being treated for. They are then packed into a muslin cloth and dipped in warm oils (for a wet massage) or sand (for a dry massage) and then massaged onto specific pressure points that help in healing the body. They also help stimulate blood circulation which promotes faster recovery and healthy skin.
How does it work?
Potli massages work on an age-old philosophy that is based on the confluence of the elements of fire and water combined with specific herbs. When the heated potli is massaged on the body, it opens the pores and relaxes the muscles, allowing the carefully selected herbs to work on the body and mind, the latter being the reason why it is thought of as being very relaxing.
What is a potli massage commonly used for?
The potli massage is often recommended for illnesses such as rheumatoid arthritis, spondylitis, frozen shoulders, osteoarthritis, sinus pressures, back pain and so on. The treatment helps to relieve pain and inflammation, improve blood circulation and flexibility.
What are the kind of herbs used?
Ashwagandha is used to relax tensed muscles and help reduce stress.
Mustard and neem are used to give the skin and body a much-needed detox.
Turmeric and ginger are used to revitalize and purify the body.
Rosemary and rice improve blood circulation and ease tension in the muscles.
Camphor Oil: Apart from pain relief and easing skin irritation, camphor oil effectively stimulates circulation and aids in the reduction of prolonged joint pain.
Rosemary Essential Oil: Loved by massage therapists the world over, rosemary essential oil effectively reduces tissue inflammation that leads to swelling, pain and stiffness.
Shunthi: Known as a natural painkiller, dry ginger root effectively treats joint pain, headaches and even the pain that accompanies PMS. Including it as a part of Abhyanga massage helps balance vata dosha in the body.
Eucalyptus Oil: Eucalyptus is regarded as a source of heat energy that complements Abhyanga massage using heated herbal pouches. It effectively reduces vata and increases pitta, allowing the body’s healing warmth to shine through. It also eases sore muscles and joint pain.
Peppermint Oil: When applied topically, peppermint oil relieves muscle pain, soreness, and even persistent headaches. It can also ease digestion issues and bring relief from itchy, irritable skin.
All of the above herbs can be used singularly or as a combination with other wet or dry herbs as deemed fit by your expert.