Sound therapy – A sound massage to restore order and balance to the body!
Sound therapy, also known as sonotherapy, is a form of mindfulness meditation using a range of Tibetan singing bowls, crystal singing bowls and other instruments with relaxing therapeutic effects.
The first objective of the sound treatment is to induce a state of deep relaxation and release, then comes body harmonization and the beneficial effects on physical tensions and nervous system disorders such as anxiety, insomnia and stress.
Thanks to its rich harmonic content, like a cocoon of sound, your whole being feels a change in its state of consciousness. Made up of 70% to 80% water, our bodies are very receptive to vibrations and sound waves that have many positive effects on our physical and mental well-being.
Your body is gently massaged by unique and enveloping frequencies that soothe and synchronise the body and mind.
It is a unique experience, a deep inner journey.
The sounds circulate throughout your body, releasing tension with a powerful relaxing effect.
The vibratory frequencies act on your body’s cells, liquids, meridians and energy channels.
- Relaxation and stress release
- Helps to calm the mind and let go
- Promotes a meditative state
- Helps to rebalance chakras
- Feeling of emotional and physical well-being
- Soothes muscle and joint pain
- Improves sleep, reduces fatigue, rejuvenates and revitalises
- Helps to regain energy and better circulate it in the body and the energy centres
- Releases emotional blockages as far as you are ready to accept them.
Sound therapy is a very powerful tool, the effects of which may vary from person to person, but there are a few contraindications.
- Pacemaker/transplant
- Metal implants
- Stents
- Artery stenosis, especially of the carotid
- Heart rhythm disorders
- Allergy to essential oils
- Cancer (even in remission)
- Epilepsy
- Pregnancy
- Severe psychiatric disorders
- Recent surgery (less than 6 months)
- Recent fracture (less than 6 months)
Details:
► Sound massage – inner peace guaranteed!
► Use of Tibetan singing bowls, crystal singing bowls and various other therapeutic sound instruments by our certified sound and energy therapy specialist
► Duration of the session: 90 minutes
► Frequency: Often, 3 to 4 sessions are needed to rebalance the body and help it better harness the vibrations that allow tensions and blockages to be released. However, profound and significant changes take place from the very first session.
► During the sound therapy session, it may be associated:
- Short massage: Thai reflexology for the feet, gentle massage for the shoulders, neck and head.
or - Korean relaxation: “natural” undulation of different areas of the body (legs, chest, arms and shoulders) with some gentle pressure and stretching.
Energy through sound is not a medical treatment but an energy reinforcement and in no way replaces medical care.
Under no circumstances is the information and advice provided a substitute for a consultation or diagnosis by a doctor or health professional, who alone is able to adequately assess your state of health.
Sound therapy may be associated with any of our other programs
Ayurvedic massage, sometimes called Abhyanga
This massage is based on the ancestral beliefs of traditional Indian medicine. Abhyanga Ayurvedic massage is generally practised using warm oil and helps to reach a state of deep relaxation.
Abhyanga is a synchronised body massage following the movements of the bloodstream. The scientific rationale is to increase blood circulation, nourish the extremities of the body and facilitate the heart’s work.
Abhyanga Ayurvedic massage is harmonising as it helps care for the body physically and thus ensures psychological well-being by facilitating the circulation of vital energy (prana). It acts on the body’s seven energy centres, known as chakras.
And is typically described as a massage that restores physical and spiritual harmony.
It can help prevent certain disorders and calm the body and mind as a whole.
The primary benefit of Abhyanga Ayurvedic massage is a feeling of deep relaxation. It also helps to lift your mood, reduce stress, limit the accumulation of toxins and even nourish the body.
Scientific observation of Ayurvedic massage has identified a non-exhaustive list of its benefits, including:
- Improved sleep and reduced fatigue (including chronic fatigue)
- Better circulation of oxygen to the tissues
- Stress release
- Skin toning
- Tissue and muscle relaxation
- Improved blood circulation
- Optimised lymphatic and hormone circulation
- More flexible joints
- Improved concentration
- Skin inflammation, bruising and swelling
- Wounds, burns and skin disorders
- Fractures
- Fever
- Cardiovascular problems
- Cancer
- Surgery less than three months before the massage
Abhyanga differs from other massages in that it systematically requires the use of oil to massage the body. Also, unlike other massages whose primary purpose is leisure and relaxation, Abhyanga is a therapeutic massage.
Details:
► Abhyanga Ayurvedic massage – for deep relaxation of the body and mind!
► Use of hot or warm sesame oil, which has natural antioxidant properties and protects the skin from external aggressors. Sesame oil is also renowned for its mind-nourishing qualities.
► Duration of the session: 60 minutes
► Frequency: varies depending on the need for relaxation
Chavutti Thirumal Ayurvedic massage (foot pressure massage)
Chavutti Thirumal massage is performed on the floor, most often with the therapist standing on the person and using their feet.
Massage using the feet is both powerful and gentle, invigorating and relaxing.
The technique essentially aims to rebalance the vital energies or doshas in the body. The doshas are made up of three complementary energies known as Vata, Pitta and Kapha.
Foot pressure massage relaxes the deep muscles and walking over the body helps to expel deep-seated toxins.
Foot pressure therapy aims to maintain health by stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system and relaxing the mind while also increasing ‘natural healing power’.
- Relieves muscle and joint pain.
- Promotes good energy circulation.
- Effectively relieves stress and anxiety and revitalises the person being massaged.
- Strengthens the immune system, improves circulation of body fluids and accelerates the elimination of toxins from the body.
- The person becomes calmer, more composed and more methodical in dealing with daily tasks.
- Can relieve many forms of pain and discomfort.
- Appreciated by athletes, before and after exercise, because it helps to eliminate uric acid (the cause of muscle soreness).
This Ayurvedic technique differs from others in that the therapist uses their feet to combine invigorating and relaxing movements to create a feeling of relaxation and well-being.
If there is a sensitive area, the therapist will spend time on it to try and release all the negative pressure that has built up.
The therapist’s mission is to restore the balance between vital energy and body energy.
- Skin inflammation, bruising and swelling
- Wounds, burns and skin disorders
- Fractures
- Fever
- Cardiovascular problems
- Cancer
- Surgery less than three months before the massage
Details:
► Chavutti Thirumal Ayurvedic massage – Feet take centre stage for an original massage!
► The sesame oil used for each session is very rich in iron, calcium, magnesium and copper. It nourishes both the skin and nerve cells.
► Duration of the session: 60 minutes
► Frequency: varies depending on the need for relaxation and well-being
Under no circumstances can the information and advice offered be a substitute for a consultation or a diagnosis made by a doctor or a health professional, who are the only ones able to adequately assess your state of health.
Ayurveda may be associated with any of our other programs
Hot stone massage
People who are not keen on overly strong massages will especially enjoy a hot stone massage, as the level of pressure exerted during the session varies from light to medium.
It is a unique massage and its effects are unrivalled in comparison to any other technique. It increases the body’s vitality as it has a direct effect on the body’s temperature.
It promotes lasting inner calm and negative energies are dispelled. It provides a sense of harmony. It gives rise to a sensation of well-being that lingers long after the session is over.
Many cultures use hot stones to relax the muscles and relieve body tension. Basalt stones (of volcanic origin) are used to retain heat.
The stones are heated in warm water between 45°C and 60°C (113-140°F) and placed either directly on the skin or on a towel. Placed along the acupuncture meridians or on the chakras, the stones help to release stress. The body becomes completely relaxed and releases any muscle and joint pain.
The stones are placed on the back along the spine. They can also be placed in the palm of the hand, on the abdomen, under the soles of the feet, between the toes, under the neck etc.
To complete the session, a few gentle strokes and massaging gestures are performed on any areas that are still tense.
The longer the application, the deeper the penetration into the muscle tissue and joints.
The hot stone massage eliminates toxins and strengthens the immune system.
There are also numerous other benefits:
- deeply relaxes the muscles
- stimulates lymphatic functions (elimination of toxins)
- improves tissue oxygenation
- helps to combat stress and fatigue
- improves blood circulation
- reduces joint pain
- reduces stress in general
- increases cell metabolism
Hot stone massages are not suitable for everyone, however: people with heart conditions, circulatory problems, diabetes, serious vascular problems (e.g. varicose veins) and pregnant women.
Details:
► Hot stone massage – for a lasting sensation of well-being!
► Use of basalt stones (of volcanic origin) heated in warm water between 45°C and 60°C (113-140°F); these stones have natural properties which help to relieve stress and ease muscle and joint pain.
► Duration of the session: 90 minutes
► Frequency: varies depending on the need for relaxation
Under no circumstances can the information and advice offered be a substitute for a consultation or a diagnosis made by a doctor or a health professional, who are the only ones able to adequately assess your state of health.
Hot stone massage may be associated with any of our other programs
Shiatsu – Deep and lasting relaxation
Shiatsu massage is a technique of Japanese origin, designed to bring the body back into balance.
Inspired by traditional Chinese medicine, shiatsu takes a holistic approach to human health, taking into account physical, psychological and mental aspects. Vital energy is restored by applying pressure with the thumbs on the acupuncture meridians.
- Rheumatological: osteoarthritis, arthritis, lumbago, neck pain, torticollis
- Gynecological: postpartum care, menstrual cycle disorders, migraine
- Psychological: nervous depression, anxiety, apprehension, drug addiction, sexual disorders
- Respiratory: asthma, colds, sinusitis
- Digestive: colitis, constipation, vomiting
- Deep relaxation
Shiatsu massages are not recommended:
- for asthma sufferers or people with serious heart conditions
- for people with fever, osteoporosis, ulcers and contagious skin diseases
- people suffering from thrombosis, cancer (unless it has been stabilised for more than a year), or significant mental health disorder
- Certain gestures will not be performed depending on specific pathologies
Details:
► Shiatsu – to activate natural self-healing powers!
► It is performed on the floor, you remain clothed
► Duration of the session: 60 minutes
► Frequency: To be practised once a month for preventive care. At the change of season 4 to 5 times a year, to reinforce ongoing energy. For curative purposes, once a week for 4 weeks.
Under no circumstances can the information and advice offered be a substitute for a consultation or a diagnosis made by a doctor or a health professional, who are the only ones able to adequately assess your state of health.
Shiatsu may be associated with any of our other programs
