What is Ayurvedic Yoga Massage (AYM)

Ayurvedic Yoga Massage (AYM) is a deep tissue oil massage followed by assisted yoga stretches. It is adjusted to suit clients needs, whether that is relaxing, energising, soothing, deep or remedial. The method was developed by Master Kusum Modak in Pune, India, after many years of studying traditional Ayurvedic massage and Iyengar yoga. AYM is an amazing technique which works on physical, emotional, mental and energetic levels.

What to expect during an Ayurvedic Yoga Massage

In practical terms, treatments work on the whole body, with more emphasis on the areas that need more work.

• A session starts with an oil massage using hands and feet. This gradually warms up and softens muscle tissues, fascia and organs, helps breathing and improves circulation.
• We work specifically with the breath to help the nervous system relax.
• We use natural oils and a powder from the ground root of Acorus calamus, a wetland plant in the sweetflag family. This gives a pleasant exfoliating feeling, but mainly helps improve circulation and it warms up the tissues, intensifying the benefits of the massage.
• The oil massage is supported by gentle mobilisations, tractions and assisted (passive) yoga stretches. These help lengthen the tissues in a functional way, useful if you’ve had injuries. Through these gentle movements we help relax the tendons and ligaments, and improve the synovial fluid in joints.