A number of terms and offers to the topic wellness is for many people not comprehensible. So not everyone knows what a Shiatsu-massage or a Tuina-therapy is. To expand the knowledge a little, here an overview of the most common terms.

Ayurveda
Ayurveda is the longest known healing science from india which developed more than 3000 years ago. In this country Ayurveda is very common by now. Ayurveda requires a particular type (DOSHAS-type) to be determined for what a specially adjusted therapy will be worked out. That might contain a diet plan, several massages with specially prepared oils and steam baths. Such therapies have an positive effect on skin, immune system, body shape and productivity.

Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a Chinese healing method, which is over 6000 years old. Stiches on particular energy spots are made to effect the body's energy stream.

Caldarium
Cadarium is a latin steam bath with very high humidity and heat from about 42°C up to 45°C. This combination of heat and humidity activates the blood circulation as well as it efficiently cleans the skin and airways.

Fango
Fango is an application with hot mineral mud, which is used as bath pack or envelope. The hot mud has an positive effect on rheumatic complaints and tensions.

Glide Wave Massage
The glide wave massage activates and disaccumulates the lymph. Therefor a light pressure from ankles over calves, knees and tights up to the groins will be applied, which helps against  swollen and heavy legs.  

Hydroxeur
A Hydroxeur is a bathtub, which provides 230 water and air jets. At this you obtain a under water vibration massage, which positively effects the loosening of  tensions and blood circulation.

Joni Therapy
Joni therapy is a beauty therapy, which works with an laser device on belley, butt and tights. This therapy is like a little muscle training and can even cause muscle soreness.

Liquid Sound
Liquid Sound is the bathing  in sound, color and light. At this you are drifting through water containing brine and relax through sound and different colors.

Marma-Massage
The Marma-massage is an ayurvedatic massage, at which different marma-spots (vital spots) are getting massaged. At this pressure at different spots will be applied to stimulate inner organs.

Pilates
Pilates is a special training program, which centers movements on ab-and back muscles. The focus is at this method on the right breathing and movements.

Rasul-bath
The Rasul-bath is an egyptian healing soil therapy. At this different kinds of mud will be spread on the body and rubbed in in an herbage-haze-room. At the same time a herbal steam will cause an overheating. A rest after showering is recommended. This healing method has an positive effect on metabolism and skin tissue.

Shiatsu-Massage
Shiatsu is a thousand year old massage technique from the far east, which because of pressure on particular energy ways makes the life energy circulate again. The Shiatsu-massage has shown good results at exhaustion and excessive labor.  

Tuina-Therapy
The Tuina-therapy is a treatment method, which activates the energy circulation through touching, pushing, pinching, dispersing and rolling of skin and other massage techniques.

Upanahasveda
Upanahasveda is an ayurvedatic back massage, which has the effect of a better penetration because of the combination of herbal application and a sweat treatment. At this, the back will be freed from tensions.

Watsu
Watsu is also called “water-Shiatsu”.  At this you find yourself in the water, while you stay over water the whole time. You will be held on two hands, moved, massaged and stretched. At this stress will be reduced and body conciousness raised.

Author: Andrea Bracht

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