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Oriental Massages - Therapies - Activities in Akrotiri
Zen Shiatsu in Akrotiri
Also known as Acupressure, the Japanese term Shiatsu translates as “finger pressure” but similar to Thai Massage in practice - hands, knees, elbows or even feet are used by the practitioner, to apply gentle pressure to the body.
Shiatsu is based on the principle that energy (Qi) runs through the meridians which are said to govern the internal organs and our entire metabolism (Trad. Chinese Medicine). The pressure is placed at precisely located points on the meridian lines of the body through which energy flows.
Applying pressure on the points has the effect of balancing that energy to help maintain or restore the body natural vitality, working on the principle that depleted energy requires toning to give relief whereas excess energy needs sedating. In addition to localized pressure points, Shiatsu can also involve stretching and manipulations. It is performed with the recipient dressed in loose, comfortable clothing, on the floor with a mat or futon.
Treatments can help the young or old, active or sedentary and the method is claimed to help conditions as varied as·
- muscle pains and spasms
- allergies and asthma
- anxiety, depression, insomnia, headaches and migraines
- digestive disorders, menstrual problems and sinusitis
Rejuvance - Fingertip Face Lift 60 min in Akrotiri
No oil is used. Rejuvance is a gentle and effective method that rejuvenates the face, while at the same time deeply relaxes the body, the mind and the spirit.
The recipient will feel a sense of deep well-being, relaxation and rest as if has just woken up from a deep sleep. Thus, those who suffer from anxiety, insomnia, headaches and other psychosomatic problems benefit especially. https://omcentre.gr/courses/rejuvance/
It is based on techniques to release the subcutaneous connective tissue and muscles, on special massages, as well as other techniques such as stretching and vibrations.
Rejuvance releases tension in the 91 muscles of the face, neck, skull and shoulders.
It works on the connective tissue to make it more elastic and flexible and enable your skin to regain its youthfulness.
Thai Foot Massage 60 min in Akrotiri
Foot massage is an ancient Chinese massage. It has been used more than 3000 years.
It prevents and benefits many cases, for example: headaches, tension, asthma, constipation, sinusitis and migraine etc.
Sensory nerves of internal organs are spread throughout the body, and some connecting with other organs as well as skin. All of these sensory nerves are mainly rooting at the plantar of foot.
The foot massage is good for stimulating the activity internal organs, and to improve blood and lymph circulation.
Indian Head Massage (Champi) 60 min in Akrotiri
It is based on the Ayurvedic system of healing which has been practiced in India for over a thousand years.
The origin of shampoo comes from a Hindi word Champi, using warm herbal oils that elicit a deeply relaxing response in mind and body.
The client, fully clothed, sits in a massage chair or table for the treatment. The therapist uses a range of different movements including application of deep kneading and compression movements over the neck, shoulder and scalp areas, with the use of warm herbal oils.
In addition, the therapist will also gently stimulate and stroke pressure points on the face.
It is especially good for relieving
- stress,
- tension,
- fatigue,
- insomnia,
- headaches,
- migraine and
- sinusitis.
People report that the experience is deeply calming and relaxing, leaving them feeling energized and revitalized and better able to concentrate.
(Tradional) Thai Massage “Nuad Borarn" in Akrotiri
A Traditional Thai Massage session bears little resemblance to Western massage work. Oil is not needed. The recipient is dressed in loose comfortable clothing. The session is performed in a quiet meditative atmosphere on a mat on the floor.
This enables the practitioner to use graceful whole body movements and even pressure during the session. The recipient and practitioner work together with conscious awareness of the breath, creating what appears more like a meditative yogic dance than merely a form of bodywork. The energies of both the giver and receiver are amplified, and both receive benefits from the stretches and passive rocking movements.
During the session, the practitioner utilizes his thumbs, fingers, hands, elbows, knees and feet, at precisely located points on the Shen lines of the body through which energy (Chi) flows, to manipulate and stimulate the body.
Some of the benefits of traditional Thai massage are:
· Increases flexibility and range of movement
· Relieves fatigue, swollen limbs, painful joints and headaches
· Stimulates internal organs, eliminates muscle pain and muscle spasms, improves postural alignment