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What can I expect with an Ayurvedic Yoga Massage?

We will begin with a short and informal discussion to see how you’re feeling, and to discuss anything that might be important from your booking consultation form. You will then be left for a moment of privacy to remove your clothing (leaving on underwear) and to lie yourself under the sheets and on the futon. When appropriate we place an additional sheet for you to lay upon which will be tied into a chest cover. Treatments can be either face up, or face down, and we may change this throughout the treatment. We begin with oil and warm up strokes applying calamus root which provides a pleasant exfoliating sensation. We may then move onto deeper pressure depending on the clients needs and preferences, and may also use a variety of tractions, mobilisations and stretches. We may work with the whole body or specific areas depending on the duration of the treatment and the needs of the client. We always aim to empower you, the client, and encourage you to say if you’d like the treatment or techniques changing in any way.

Why the £1 deposit?

This is for security reasons as if we ever in the unfortunate circumstance experience harm or abuse from a client, we then have official details should we need to pass on to the relevant authority.

Is it normal to become emotional during a treatment?

It’s quite common when we feel a sense of safety, calm and experience a moment of peace within our busy lives that we might experience an emotional release during a treatment. This is completely normal and valid, and even healthy. As a manual therapist I’m here to hold space, and should strong emotions arise the client is completely empowered to continue the treatment if this feels comfortable or take a break.

 

How many treatments might be required?

 

This is dependent of the needs of the individual. If we're working together to help with an injury we might suggest several sessions and tailor as we go, working together to help identify the difficulties and see what we can do to help. Aftercare and exercises may be provided for the client to try in their own time. Injuries aside one of the most healing aspects of massage is of course relaxation, in which case you can have treatments as often as you like!
 

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