Greeva Basti (Neck Therapy)
Written by Athreya Ayurveda
In the current time due to more of workaholic people who involve continuously and are glued to the same sitting posture while working on a computer with lack of body movements are more prone to problems of spine, tissues of neck and shoulder.
Greeva Basti is a neck therapy according to Ayurveda which is done by bathing the neck region with medicated oils. This process is repeated several times, warming up the oil each time. At the end of the procedure a gentle massage starting from neck and extending all the way to the palms is performed. In order to deepen the effects of the procedure hot fomentation is applied.
Greeva Basti therapy is beneficial for:
Relieves stress
Relieves congestion in nerves, bones and muscles of the neck and shoulders.
Improves flexibility and helps in smooth movement.
Relieves pain and stiffness.
Relaxation of muscler
Increase in circulationr
Rejuvenation of degenerated tissues
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