Hello lovelies, I just thought I’d better post this – because if you come to see me for a full-body abhyanga you might well experience a healing crisis afterwards. This is nothing to worry about and is simply a natural part of the healing process.
The massages that I deliver are designed as a powerful way to rebalance the doshas – using special energetic points identified by Vedic physicians. The massages are very effective at removing toxins and releasing trapped emotions from the energetic body.
And their effectiveness can sometimes create a healing crisis. A healing crisis is when the body temporarily feels worse before it feels better. Because Ayurvedic massages are so powerful, they unblock energy and cause toxins to be pushed out. This detoxification process can cause headaches, fatigue, nausea and diarrhoea afterwards.
I have even had cases where the massages can bring on menstrual flow in cases of amenorrhea ( where the period has stopped for years previously due to stress)
They can also cause all sorts of emotions to come up that have previously been trapped in the body. But as the body and the energetic field detoxifies – there are lots of things you can do to support your healing process at home afterwards.
How to deal with your healing crisis
Firstly don’t panic, it’s actually a really good sign that your body is letting go of waste products and negative energy. Trust that your body is doing exactly what it should be. Be comforted by the fact this is a natural response and that you are just letting go of what you don’t need for your health.
Stay hydrated – drink lots of water to help your body flush out the toxins.
Having a hot bath will also help you to sweat them out.
Support your digestion by eating healthy foods and keeping your diet light and easy to digest.
Sit with your emotions. It’s all part of your natural healing process. Things have to come up and out to be healed and your doshas are rebalancing in your body while your mental waste and negativity is being processed out.
Observe your thoughts and feelings – knowing everything is temporary. If you need to cry do, crying releases toxins. LET IT ALL OUT!
Avoid sex for a couple of days afterwards -until your energetic field is restored and rebalances.
You might start to become aware of old patterns that have been holding you back, approach these with curiosity and love, Awareness is half the solution. This creates space to recognise healthier patterns.
Take a break from the TV and Internet and be sure to get an early night.
Be kind to yourself and congratulate yourself for doing the inner work.
Rest, rest, rest. Decline anything that doesn’t speak to your heart. You and your healing is your most important priority.
Sending you lots of love
Emma x