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What is Arogya?
Arogya means "Whole Health" or “Free from diseases” in Sanskrit. The greatest treasure in life is a body free of any diseases. The human body is in a state of arogyam when it is free of diseases and the mind has a sense of a positive well-being ness and overall the human feels bliss. It can be achieved through various ways like yoga and meditation. Arogyam may also a mean cleansed mind body and spirit. It can be achieved through various practices like yoga, meditation, and way of living. Many centers have been opened to achieve this very state. But for some it is only to mimic a way to have a break from the hectic day to day life and opting for more peaceful means of relaxing and relieving stress. These centers are widespread in India. For example Srinithyananda ashram in Bangalore aims to strictly achieve this purpose to infuse Arogya in people for their well being. Regular practice of yoga and meditation helps to achieve Arogya. Indebt knowledge of the human body and mind comes through such intense practices. This also has positive effects on the body and everyday life. Changing the lifestyle is also inevitable. These positive changes the mind and body experiences are called Arogyam.
There are many programs or healthcare services launched with the name arogya to achieve arogya or merely used for commercial purposes. For example there is a multi specialty hospital with that name and a holistic ashram etc. These are not matters of any concern. More importantly there are meditation techniques for arogyam which are effective with proven results. Arogyam is achieved using traditional methods and modern India having so many problems in health department in spite of thousands of doctors marks the need for programs and institutions based on arogya. Swami Ramdev Maharaj, who had created a yogic revolution India in the recent years, quoted “Arogya is your birthright and walk towards it”. He had emphasized the necessity of introducing pranayama in schools for children. Indebt knowledge of ayurveda may also play a major role in these programs since medicines based on ayurveda helps achieve arogya. One never knows the full potential of ayurveda or arogya .Arogya is said to be a definite cure for AIDS and most of other dangerous life threatening diseases like cancer. Whoever cares about its scientific authenticity when it can very well save your life?


Commitment and patience is however very important if one wants Arogyam. For someone who has achieved Arogyam it is often regarded as the initial step for man to step forward to the Higher Being by meditating on the infinity. But for a common man it is only to feel relaxed and feel satisfied with the way his mind and body is. Many hypotheses are based on this Arogyam state. Views and ways differ for different preachers. But these entire hypotheses and preaching have only one purpose i.e. to achieve the infinite or God.

What is Healing Massage?
There are different types of healing massages:
Touch for health massage which lays emphasis on bringing about a biochemical and structural balance in a person. Not only that, it has also brought about a balance in the mental and emotional aspects. It is a non-invasive technique based on Applied Kinesiology. The technique is also believed to have evolved from studying Traditional Chinese Medicine. The balance achieved through this massage helps the person to achieve a form a healing thyself and restoration through homeostasis.

Sports massage is for people having injuries due to excess of twisting and turning or for sore muscles .It reduces injuries and alleviates inflammation.

Craniosacral therapy is another form of non-invasive type of massage. It evaluates and enhances the function of the craniosacral system. This manual therapy lays emphasis on enhancing the persons self-healing processes and it is used effectively in treating medical problems associated with pain and other dysfunctions. Neurological dysfunction associated with improper development of brain, spinal cord or the craniosacral system can be healed with this type of massage. The diseases associated with cranioscaral dysfunction are chronic pain, difficulties in sight or pain in the eyes, scoliosis and motor-coordination impairments. All these malfunctioning are avoided with a healthy central nervous system.

Bowtech massage technique is a healing massage technique that uses gentle moves relaxing the muscle. It lays emphasis on certain soft tissues all over the body and reactivates the self-healing natural process. This massage may be used to cure at several levels of malfunctions in the physical and chemical imbalance. However it also includes treatment for emotional and mental imbalance.

The Swedish massage is probably the most effective all massages to treat sports injuries such a speed recovery from swelling. It energizes the body by improving blood circulation. It consists of five basic strokes which aim from soft tissues of the body to the heart. It involves a massage using rollers and kneading and vibrations produced in the body due to percussive and tapping motions. All in all it relaxes the body entirely.

Deep tissue massage is used to relieve pain in the back and neck. It uses techniques derived from Rolfing and, osteopathy. The technique lays emphasis the detection of strain patterns and eventually correcting it. It involves healing through non-force spinal alignment and stretching.

There are also other healing massages like Deep tissue/ Deep muscle massage that lays emphasis on the sub-layer of the musculature and fascia. Advanced learning and practicing is required to carry out this massage which might include a thorough knowledge of the human anatomy and physiology. The muscles are to be relaxed deeply at first so that it enables the professional performing the massage to penetrate and revitalize deep tissue cells in the muscles. Tight musculature might serve as a hindrance. It benefits all people with chronic muscular pain or those who have an history of injuries in their body. It reduces inflammation and pain related to inflammation like arthritis, tendonitis etc.




What is Hot Oil Massage?
Hot oil massages techniques employ various methods. The entire body is massaged with a blouse having pungent herbs tied inside it and which is soaked with hot herbal oil. It is of great benefit for Osteoarthritis patients who have problems of swelling in the joints. Spondylisis and other sports injuries involving inflammation in tender tissues can also be cured with this hot oil massage treatment. The following treatment explained is called Elakizhi or just Kizhi. It can be done for 45 everyday. This treatment may be observed for a period of one or two weeks to get positive results. Another effective hot oil massage treatment is called Pizhichil. In this method warm medicated oil is poured all over the body from a particular height. The amount of oil pouring is controlled .This type of treatment is continued for one week to three weeks for best results in ailing sexual impotence and spastic conditions. Additional advantage is that it strengthens the nervous system when the person is subjected to such treatments for at least an hour everyday. It may be termed as a suedation or rejuvenation therapy. Sirovasthi is yet another similar method that uses slightly warm oil and not exactly hot. In this technique leather flexed into a cap or turban may be worn on the head .Medicated herbal oil in a relaxingly warm temperature is poured on the head for an hour at the maximum. This treatment is effective for strengthening the brain and for curing facial paralysis and other energy movement based diseases. The duration for this treatment is small compared to Pizhichil and can be done for a period of one week during which the person undergoing the treatment may find relief from dry nostrils, mouth, throat etc. Hot oils can also be used to relieve back pain and any disorders related to the spine in a technique called Kativasthi. This treatment is carried on an hour everyday where the person is subjected to medicated oil on his lower back surrounded by a boundary of herbal paste. Urovasthi is yet another method to treat ailments like asthma, respiratory problems, and heart and chest problems.
In this technique warm medicated oil is placed on the chest of the person for duration of one hour. Sirodhara is another technique where hot oil is dripping on the forehead creating a sensation of meditative mood. These massages have however origin only fro Kerala.
Another type of massage called maalish or champi is rather rough and vigorous practice and done extensively mostly in northern parts of India and Pakistan. The person performing the massage vigorously massages the head, hands, legs and other parts of the body using great skill, strength and effort in his hands. It gives relief from both physical and mental stress and its effect can last for a long time. It is normally performed by barbers after a haircut where the massage focuses on the head neck and the shoulders also.





What is Reflexology?
Reflexology, or zone therapy, is a complementary therapy, intended for use alongside conventional medical care and not as a replacement. It is a practice where certain points of the nerves in the hands feet or ears are stimulated that are known to have positive effects on other parts of the body. Though it is a widely used practice speculations have been made on its science. It is believed to clear blockages for the free flow of Qi throughout the body by applying pressure at certain points. But this Qi is scientifically unapproved and so is the entire system of reflexology. But this science does not go along with the positive results reflexology in a person.
In the nervous system point of view this massage is said to activate some signals through the interconnected nerves in the ears, hands and feet. These signals are then processed in the brain and the reaction of the brain for these signals is a process subconscious self healing and reduces the process of wear and tears in the body and super activating the immune system.
But according to therapists who are familiar with this art of reflexology believe that when the Qi or life force in the body or certain parts of the body does not flow properly then the human experiences stress, pain and sometimes malfunction in those organs where the Qi is imbalanced. This imbalance is reflected in the form of lumps on the feet. The therapist concentrates on these centers and relieves the body and mind of its tensions.
Other hypothesis includes explanation that it is the flow of natural painkillers in the body when activating those certain points.
Though it is not scientifically approved it is still widely used because of its many advantages. For example the person experiences a sense of deep relaxation during the massage process and is usually accompanied by a tingling sensation and sleep more intense than ordinary sleep. Another surprising fact is that the body temperature is greatly reduced. It improves circulation of blood in the body and revitalizes the body and the mind and might even have a positive effect on the personal energy. It can used to cure conditions of Multiple sclerosis, headaches, migraines, Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and several other anxiety disorders. Scientifically verified effects have been seen on patients such as reducing depression, blood pressure and stress. However there are serious implications when going for reflexology treatment for medical care. It is required to first diagnose the physical condition of the body. Various therapists employ different ways of reflexology treatment .Mostly foot reflexology is popular in Asia, hands are used when there is injury in the foot and the treatment could last from half an hour to one hour.

Self reflexology is the trend of the season however where one can learn through inexpensive self-help books. Reflexology socks are a talk of the town in Taiwan and China. It is advised to contact a professional before self reflexology is practiced.


What is Thai Massage?
Thai massage is also known as Nuat phaen boran in its native country Thailand. However the native name translates as ancient massage. It is the traditional massage of Thailand and its evolvement dates back to many centuries in India where it was practiced as a form of ayurvedic massage. Other practices which have evolved in this Thai massage are Thai yoga massage, yoga massage, Thai classical massage, Thai bodywork, passive yoga or assisted yoga. It is used to soothe and relax the body and it is known be very effective.
It lays emphasis on stretching the muscles and relieves tightness in any part of the body.
Due to its effectiveness it has become popular in Thailand previously know as Siam.
Perfected in India the technique reached the far lands of Thailand through the preaching of leader of Buddhism “Jivaka Kumarabhacca”.
There are various kinds of Thai massage. Of that one kind of massage involves massaging the person when he is resting in various yoga asana. This is emphasized so as to increase the effectiveness of the massage and practiced mostly in the northern part of the country. The other type relies mainly on applying pressure on certain parts of the body or certain points in the nerves. The Thai massage is experienced as the most vigorous and energizing form of massage. The massage lasts for about an hour which is sufficient enough for the person to be revitalized.
The procedure for performing a Thai massage is explained in the following steps.the person who needs the massage is recommended to wear loose comfortable clothes that might not offer hindrance to movement of limbs or be a congestion in any other way.
The massage practitioner starts his massage by applying firm or appropriate pressure in every part of the part of the body. He might use his fingers hands or forearms for altering his pressure. the pressure he applies is rhythmic in nature. Mostly pressure is applied to the Nadis or pressure points in the nerves .This are called Sen Lines in Thai massage.
Hands are used to fixate the body and the foot carries on with its massaging action. However this use of hands and legs may be reversed. In traditional Thai massage oil is avoided. Rhythmic strokes which include stretching parts of the body and also pressing the entire body by walking on the back of the person experiencing the massage. The process also involves the cracking of knuckles and pulling of ears toes and fingers.
Sometimes the persons back is arched in a rolling fashion. The important guideline to the massage is rhythm during the entire massage process.

However this Thai traditional massage is often mistaken for sexual services offered at brothels and hotels. These sexual services offered are often referred as “old lady massage”. On the contrary it has no connection whatsoever with the Thai massage which is often referred to as “young lady massage” and it is remedial and traditional.