There is a saying "Every
face tells a story"
Ayurvedically speaking, that is true.
As well as being the head office for the five senses, the
face also stores several marma or vital points. Marma points
are the meeting place of muscles. bones, tendons, arteries, veins
& joints. Marma points are similar to pressure points used
in reflexology and accupressure.
It is the Marma system that is the origin of these systems
and acupressure. In an Ayurvedic facial massage, we emphasise
certain marma points which relate either to treating specific
Dosha inbalances or treat, calm or stimulate specific organs
or systems in the body.
Using two main strokes, a smooth stroke to release subtle
tensions underneath the skin and the pressure point stroke to
touch the deeper tissues. |
