It is an Ayurvedic massage technique that uses small bags filled with medicinal herbs, called pindas, to apply heat and pressure to specific points on the body.
This massage technique originated in India thousands of years ago and has been used ever since to relieve pain, reduce stress, and improve circulation.
What is pinda massage?
The massage with pindas, also known as «swedana«, is an Ayurvedic massage technique that uses small cloth bags filled with medicinal herbs and oils.
These bags, called pindas, are heated in hot oil and applied to the body in gentle, circular movements, thereby treating muscle and joint pain, reducing stress, improving blood and lymphatic circulation, and promoting general relaxation of the body and relaxation. mind..
For best results, it is done in a hot, humid room, similar to a steam bath, to help open the pores in the skin and allow the oils and herbs to penetrate the skin and muscles more easily.
Benefits of massage with pindas
- Relieves stress and anxiety
The herbs and spices used to make the pindas have calming and relaxing properties that help calm the mind and body, which together with the gentle pressure applied during the massage, releases muscle tension and promotes an overall feeling of relaxation.
- Improves blood circulation
The application of heat and pressure during the massage dilates the blood vessels and increases blood flow to the muscles and soft tissues, improving the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the cells and improving the elimination of waste and toxins from the body.
- Relieves muscle and joint pain
The heat and pressure during the massage relieves inflammation and reduces joint pain and stiffness. The herbs and spices used in pindas have analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties.
- It enhances sleep quality
The relaxation and stress reduction that occurs during the massage improves the quality and duration of sleep, by using herbs and spices such as lavender and chamomile, which have sedative properties that help promote sleep.
- Stimulates the lymphatic system
The lymphatic system is responsible for removing toxins and waste from the body, and stimulating this system helps improve immune function and reduce inflammation. The gentle pressure and application of heat during the massage stimulates the lymphatic system and improves the elimination of toxins and waste from the body.
