My first intention was to seek relief from tension and relaxation. What I found, moreover, was a deep state of self-observation and an awareness of the harmonious movement between mind and body.
Elisa Murakami, 51, civil engineer
São Paulo
The Method Kusum Modak℠
It’s ultimately a dialogue that involves surrender and receptivity, self-knowledge and respect. Mixing the procedures of traditional Indian massage with the postures inspired by Yoga, the Kusum Modak Method – Ayurvedic Yoga Therapeutic Massage℠ is respected by specialists in health and well-being across the world and recognized as one of the most comprehensive therapeutic techniques.
With wisdom, master Kusum Modak united two millenarian Indian sciences to create her own method, capable of treating different diseases and preserving health. The complete method counts on over 120 manoeuvres, which improves our physiological system, and generates bodily, mental, and emotional transformations.
Slow and deep touches characterise the method and in combination with natural oils and powders extracted from the medicinal plant cálamo, professionals perform deep stimulation using a combination of glides, traction, and pressure with both the hands and feet. This stimulates the circulation and prepares the musculature and joints for the extensions, flexions, and torsions.
This intense work, combined with conscious breathing, bestows a state of meditation and recuperation of our vital energy, also known as prana. An indescribable sensation of well-being swells when tense muscles relax, the joints gain space, and the mind is quiet.
Our influences
B.K.S Iyengar
Still present in master Kusum Modak’s firm and precise guidance, is the influence of master Iyengar. Kusum’s journey in Yoga as a disciple of one of the most respected Yoga instructors in the world, and as an assistant in the Iyengar Institute’s medical classes was incredibly disciplined. It was twenty years spent learning about the science of the postures, the mind, and the body.
Limaye
At the end of the 1980’s, master Kusum met the Indian master Limaye, an influential propagator of the traditional and popular Indian massage, derived from Ayurveda. It was in the simplicity and breadth of knowledge of this mentor that set master Kusum onto the path of corporal therapy and the care of others.
Benefits
Physical
It relieves tension, realigns the spine, strengthens the immune system, nourishes the skin, balances the nervous system and hormone production, releasing endorphins and well-being hormones.
Mental
It promotes relaxation, restores mind-body communication, improves focus and concentration, and combats stress and its symptoms, such as insomnia, impatience, apathy, and depression.
Emotional
It favors the process of self-knowledge, promotes the alignment of the energetic and emotional centers, awakens self-confidence and self-esteem.
Testimonials
Massage is something, literally, divine. It relaxes and soothes. It really helped me sleep better. I no longer had insomnia. It also improved my posture and back pain. The massage touch is invigorating, comforting, caring and loving. It does a powerful overall good. I feel relaxed, happy, pain-free and content!
Nara Cristina Rodrigues, 53 years old
São Paulo
With the biweekly sessions the result was very evident. The cervical pain has practically disappeared. My posture has improved a lot and the feeling of relaxation, after the sessions, lasts for more than 24 hours.
Daniel Kim Soares, 32 years old, administrator
São Paulo
It is very interesting the attention we pay to the breath in this work. I feel the benefits in the body and a relaxation duringIt is a different and deep work on the body. My body awareness and posture improved a lot. With the treatment I felt less pain and my cervical felt more stretched.
Marcia Hazarabedian, 51 years old
Adapted from Ayurvedic Yoga Massage – Transformation Through Touch, by Alda Martinelli, Editora Olhares, 2011.
With each session it is possible to notice the tension points relaxing and the well-being increasing. It is an incredible sensation.
Suzana Maia, 61 years old
Adapted from Ayurvedic Yoga Massage – Transformation Through Touch, by Alda Martinelli, Editora Olhares, 2011.
I sought the service because I had a strong pain in my lower back. After the first session I already felt great pain relief and a sense of well-being throughout my body. I noticed more body awareness, which helped me to be more aware of my posture during my work. The treatment did me a lot of good.
Flávio Gago, 53, systems analyst
São Roque, São Paulo
It is very interesting the attention we pay to the breath in this work. I feel the benefits in the body and a relaxation for about five days.
João Pedro Javera, 28 years old
Adapted from Ayurvedic Yoga Massage – Transformation Through Touch, by Alda Martinelli, Editora Olhares, 2011.