Ayurvedic massages and manula therapies are also a very important part of individual and holistic therapy for animals. Ayurveda works with high-quality oils, which are blended with herbs and medicinal plants in a lengthy process. These can be specifically selected according to constitution and indication. Ayurvedic massages for animals go far beyond a simple massage with muscle relaxation. Not only are energy channels opened and brought into flow, but the oils also unfold their full potential. Pindas (herbal stamps) and oil dressings (piccus), for example, have also proven effective for dogs and horses.
In her Ayurveda practice for animals, Theresa Rosenberg integrates Ayurvedic massages and manual therapies not only to treat the musculoskeletal system, but also holistically to strengthen the metabolism, relax, boost the immune system and much more.
Herbal stamp massages are particularly popular with four-legged friends: they have a relaxing effect on a tense musculoskeletal system, promote muscle development and at the same time support the animal's metabolism and tissue regeneration. Various herbs and spices are combined with onions and/or lemon in a gauze cloth to form a stamp. This stamp is used to massage warmed Ayurvedic oil into the coat. Tapping, alternating strokes and circles along the energy pathways (nadis) and energy crossing points (marmas) have a relaxing effect on the musculoskeletal system as well as the whole body. A wonderful therapy that is very much appreciated. Horses that have difficulty coordinating their movements, lack balance and mobility or have a tendency to be stiff or crooked benefit greatly from this special massage.
Ayurvedic massage and manual therapy has an immediate and direct effect, and significant improvements in gait, balance and mobility can be seen the very next day. Ayurvedic massage techniques are therefore also ideal as a preparation or supplement to animal physiotherapy or osteopathy. A combination of both systems combines holistic and local therapy for the movement part. The immediate effect of the massages on the animal's well-being and musculoskeletal system is a valuable start to healing. If we want to promote the musculoskeletal system holistically through nutrition and feed supplements and thus stabilize it permanently, this takes 15 days until the effect reaches the muscles, 20 days until tendons and ligaments are reached and 25 days until bones and joints are also reached. According to Ayurvedic experience, it takes 5 days for each dhatu (tissue) to build up and 7 body tissues to separate.
