What is Kansa Vatki Foot Massage™?
Ghee (clarified butter) plus other oils are used depending upon the goals of the treatment and your own constitution.
Ayurvedic medicine is the traditional form of medicine used in India, and is the father of all modern medicine. Evidence of Ayurvedic foot massage can be traced to 5000 years ago. In Ayurvedic philosophy the belief is that this specific foot massage balances out the tri-doshas – Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Tri means three. Dosha is the basic physical energy, meaning “that which changes”, and in Ayurveda it is your mind and body type. We each have all 3 of the doshas within us, however, they are in different proportions for every person – making it a totally unique mix for each individual. E.g. One person can be primarily Pitta, secondary Kapha and thirdly vata (least prominent). When the doshas are in balance we remain healthy and there is a free flow of energy (Prana) around the body. The flow of prana around the body is assisted by the 7 chakras. These chakras are also reflected on our feet, and so during this massage by working on the associated chakra areas on the feet the main chakras are also balanced.
Marma massage is a traditional Indian therapy, and is derived from a branch of martial arts. There are 107 main Marma pressure points around the body, 12 of which can be found on the lower legs and feet. Working these points can help to relieve certain condition around the body and free the energy flow.
This treatment can be taken alone, or is ideal if combined with reflexology or aromatherapy massage. It is generally fine for use during pregnancy too.
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Kansa Vatki Foot Massage™ is a beautiful and unique massage, which has it’s roots in Ayurveda and Marma therapy. The treatment focuses on the lower legs and feet only, and helps with balancing the whole body.
The main focus of the treatment involves being massaged with a bowl made from 3 different metals, called the Kansa Bowl. The 3 metals used are copper, zinc and tin. Copper is thought to help in reducing pain, inflammation, and arthritis, Zinc is thought to help in proper functioning of the immune system and digestion and Tin is believed to be helpful in digestion, relieving headaches and insomnia.
I must admit that when I started researching Ayurvedic wellness traditions of the middle east, I found myself skeptical of the teachings of dosha types, Agni digestive fire, etc. But the more I studied the more it made since. Especially since the dosha types are consistent with everyone that is "tested" for their doshas. (See Ayurvedic below)
