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About the association
The association aims are:
1. To publicise the benefits of traditional Thai and Ayurveda massage techniques, to develop their practice and to make them available to a wider public
2. To use different techniques of touch in order to create a beneficial response allowing you to unwind, relax, recover, be reinsured, communicate or simply for well-being.
The “Association Mains d’Asie” is non-lucrative.
The “Association Mains d’Asie” will use all legal means at hand to achieve its goals.
My path
My first calling was with dance. This discipline has accompanied me since my childhood. I enrolled the dance conservatory in Avignon and then the “Rosella Hightower école supérieure de danse” which lead me to a professional career in Paris and the European Union. This artistic discipline helped me to become aware of the importance of the body, of senses, of perceptions, and of the relationships between one and others. Exceeding the frame of only practice, it developed and turned into a real philosophy of life.
This experience allowed me to appreciate the strength of the existing link between the body and the mind; it also broadened my horizon through multiple travels and encounters. It was the chance for me to achieve an introspective work, in search of my identity, my essence, my being…
This spiritual quest enabled me to open the doors to other corporal, spiritual and artistic way of expressing such as painting and sculpting.
Eventually, after encountering the Ayurveda in Nepal and the Thai massage in Thailand, the will to practice massages stroke me as evident. Not only stopping at personally applying its philosophical doctrine, I wish to share all the beneficial effects of this traditional medicine with a greater number of people. Considering the importance I attach to the relation to the body and to the power of touch, I decided to undertake a specific training in Ayurveda and Thai massages techniques.
My training
Self-taught using reference books and works from Ayurveda great thinkers and doctors, I devoted myself a practical and specific study of the massages techniques.
My first training, in France, taught me all the basics on the Ayurveda massage and an assiduous practice lead me to obtain a certificate recognising me as a qualified Ayurveda masseur.
My trip to India:
Wishing to develop and to improve my knowledge and my training, I went to India in 2008 and met another Master, Mitter Singh, who taught me the “Panchakarma massage” technique. This training resulted in the obtaining of another certificate, allowing me to diversify my intervention according to people needs.
From August 2009 until June 2010, after making a decisive career choice, I undertook a long journey to India and Thailand where I met other massage masters and learnt about their practice which helped me gaining more confidence and opened me up to new massaging techniques.
In India, I reunited with my first master and made a beautiful acquaintance with another master, a young French woman, Sandrine Enteme who settled in Daramshala (North India) 5 years before who, herself, trained with a renowned name in Ayurveda, famous in Kerala (South India) as well as in Daramshala: Dr Sibi. Those four months in India were made of small trips in the country and complete dedication to the apprenticeship and practice of massages with patient from all over the world.
Thailand
In Thailand, I took a training course at the Royal Thai school of Wat Po, well known for its traditional massages and its professionalism. After an intensive course which lasted a month, I obtained a recognised certificate allowing me to put in practice their techniques and beneficial virtues.
During those three months spent in this country, I got to meet and practice massages with both locals and tourists. Before I left Thailand, I decided to undertake one last training in the same school on foot reflexology; a bonus.
This long trip enlightened me on how to interact with one and other, on myself and also on this philosophy of life that both Ayurveda and Thai medicine share; being similar and complementary. It was, above all, a beautiful, mind blowing life experience.
L’Ayurveda
Born in India over 3000 years ago, Ayurveda is an organic medicine which founding principle is to maintain as well as to restore the physical and psychological balance in each of us.
Its aim is to reach the harmony we tend to neglect, using nature and plants to rebalance an affected body. Ayurveda is also a philosophy and a lifestyle, a path to health during which we become responsible for our own well-being.
Dealing with both the body and the mind, Ayurveda rehabilitate a certain personal hygiene, as internal as external, by enhancing prevention, quality of food and diet, and the relationship with the environment. Ayurveda thus constitutes a new glance at yourself and the others.The first intention:
The massage helps to release the tensions caused by the fear of touch, illnesses and also by our life experience. These tensions have accumulated, developing micro-contractions, which result in completely rigidifying our behaviours.
The relaxation of the body coated in oil is often followed by the release of the tensions, a better sleep and less anxiety.
Mankind, the universe, the five elements
The foundation of Ayurveda considers the person as a universe microcosm which is composed by five elements representing the base in everything that exist: The ether (or space), the air, the fire, the water and the earth. These five elements combine and form three elementary forces: The dosha (Vata, Pitta and Kapha) which balance and interactions determine the nature of every person on a physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual level. The tridosha, balance between the three dosha, determines the specific nature in each person, it’s their prakriti or their constitution.
Let us be touch the way a flower touches us
The Space and the Air compose Vata. It is the strength that governs biologic moves and regulates the metabolism (breathing, elimination, heart rate, cell exchanges and sympathetic nervous system). Anatomically speaking, Vata lies in the large intestine, the bladder, the bones, the skin, the ears and the thighs. Emotionally speaking, Vata expresses itself through happiness, anxiety, nervousness, freshness, lightness, fear and pain.
The Fire composes Pitta. It is the strength that governs physical energy, digestion, absorption and assimilation. Anatomically speaking, Pitta lies in the liver, the stomach, the pancreas, the duodenum, the small intestine, the skin and the eyes. Emotionally speaking, Pitta expresses itself through anger, jealousy, hatred and violence.
The Water and the Earth compose Kâpha. It is the body structuring strength that links the various elements together. Kâpha is the lubricant of the joints, the humidity of the skin, the energy of the various body tissues, the immune strength, the energy of the heart and the lungs. Anatomically speaking, Kâpha lies in the chest, the throat, the neck, the nape, the tongue, the hypothalamus, the nose, fat cells, joints and body fluids. Emotionally speaking, Kâpha expresses itself through love, forgiveness, generosity, courage, attachment, calmness, envy and cupidity.
Each person constitution is characterised by a specific combination of those three dosha. According to which dosha is or are dominant, we can tell the physical and psychological type to which the patient belongs.
The Ayurveda practitioner first task will be to determine its patient tridosha which will give him or her precise indications concerning the nature of the illness and on which techniques to use to heal this patient. Needless to say that organic medicine will only work if your life is in accordance with nature.
Life is not a given, it’s a gift, a precious gift that is often easily wasted. Therefore you need to look after that gift and to do so the anchorites Indians thought of a both simple and wise way: Ayurveda.
The massages
The Ayurveda care work through the absorption by the skin of raw materials applied on the body.
An Ayurveda massage or care is, above all adapted to each patient, their pathology and their needs. The raw materials used in Ayurveda can be: (essential) oils, Ghee (clarified butter), powders, balms or hot compresses soaked in plants and spices preparations.
In the calm and peaceful comfort of my house or at your own home, discover an individual and personalised treatment, beneficial for all, men and women, at all ages.
Massages
ABHYANGA
Harmonization of energies along the body meridians.
Ample moves and acupressure points (using the thumbs) on vitals knots.
This massage can be performed on specific body parts, according to your needs.
hot herbal compresses massage
Performed on the entire body, except on the face where the oil from the compresses will be applied thanks to a hand massage.
The compresses contain plants which will vary according to your needs:
Calming
Vivifying
Purifying
The compresses are heated beforehand in sesame oil thus allowing a better absorption by the skin therefore a more efficient result.
This massage is characterised by repeated moves using a circular gesture and pressures on the compresses for a more in-depth work creating a real sensation of well-being.
It will free the energetic and muscular tensions
It will help the blood and lymphatic flow in your body
It will accelerate the elimination of toxins present in your body
It will effectively fight stress and anxiety.
Cons-indications:
It’s recommended not to have this kind of massage done if you:
Have a fever (it may provoke the temperature to rise and the infection to move)
Have a non-stabilised inflammatory illness
Are subject to serious varicose veins problems
Are pregnant
Have highly inflamed joints.
Journey in North India 2019
Discover an amazing journey through the Himalayas (Northern India), McLeod Gang (Himachal Pradesh), or named also, as the little Tibet, a complete immersion with the locals in rural northern India.
Let yourself be soothed by the sheer beauty of the mountains, the locals’ way of living, the bird songs, the nature or even the architecture. Come and live an out of this world experience.
Forget what you know
During this journey, open the doors to the unknown without fears and live a life experience that you will never forget.
The “association Mains d’Asie” offer you the opportunity to take a 23 day journey in northern India.
You will receive Ayurveda massages, take yoga and cooking lessons, meet Ayurvedic doctor and also go and hikes to discover the wonders of the sceneries
The journey will unfold as follow:
Departure from Paris Charles de Gaulle airport on September the 25st .Arrival in Delhi on September 25st or 26th
Depending on the time of arrival, a day in the capital city, then we will be taking the bus to reach our destination: Darhamsala (9 or 10 hours bus journey, by night)
On September the 26 or 27th , a day of resting and free time while discovering this small city.
The activities will start from September the 27th.
The departure from McLeod Gang is planned on October the 17th which then leads to the return in Paris on October the 18th .
Prices:
Total cost of the journey (All inclusive): between 2037€ and 2137€
Return flights: 500€ - 600€ (paid directly by you to the company)
Living expenses: 1537€ (paid to the “association Mains d’Asie”)
The living expenses include:
Accommodation + 3 meals a day
The guide and masseur (fluent in both French and English).
2 massages per person + a consultation with the Doctor Ayurvedic
A daily yoga lesson
Hikes with local guides
Transport between Delhi and McLeod Gang (return) + 2 nights or day, in Delhi.
The living expenses do not include:
Personal expenses
Additional massages ( around 30€/massage).
The Indian visa: link to visa: http://www.homevisas.com/pays.php?pays=70
The return flight to Delhi is at your charge (see average price above)
Insurances
Terms and conditions:
To confirm your booking we will be asking for 768.50€ which represents half the amount of the living expenses. The other half will be paid, a month before your arrival in Delhi.
The flights ticket and insurances will be paid and booked by you directly to the concerned companies.
We will forward you the flights information so we can all be on the same flights.
For further information, please contact me.
Links
Links for yoga lessons and body care:
-Yoga lessons with Marie-France Laudignon in the Lot et Garonne (France): www.yoga-lotetgaronne.com
-A very good website on Ayurveda in general and its understanding: http://www.aroma-zone.com/aroma/dossier_ayurveda.asp
-Body care, facial care and Hammam: www.stop-detente.com
Links on plants and oils:
-Phytotherapy with Christophe Adell (damiatte-Tam): www.pachamama-phyto.fr
Other places
New in St Sylvestre (Lot, France)
We are now introducing a new location where you can get Ayurveda massages twice a month.
The massages will be performed under a Tipi (traditional Native American’s habitation) surrounded by nature for an even stronger feeling of well-being thanks to a natural approach to the body and mind.
One Friday and Saturday per month.
Book now: Marie-France LAUDIGNON
We are also going to Paris at "Le Miroir de l'Ame" 39 rue Labat 75018 Paris
every two months, you can contact us for bookings.
We are also going to Paris at "Le Miroir de l'Ame" 39 rue Labat 75018 Paris
every two months, you can contact us for bookings.
COURSES
The Thali:
The Thali is an Indian meal which ingredients vary from one part of India to another. Traditionally, it is an assortment of dishes (from starter to dessert) served in small metal recipients disposed on a round tray.
In Southern India, the tray is replaced by banana tree leaf on which the dishes are directly placed. In Northern India, plastic and disposable Thalis (trays) are sometime used.
As the Indian tradition dictates, you won’t be given any cutleries and you will, therefor, use your right hand to eat.
Thalis can be either vegetarian or non-vegetarian but in both cases you will generally find rice, bread (will vary depending on different parts of India: naans, chapatis, parathas, puris…) , chutney, dal (lentils), vegetables, meat or fish (for non-vegetarian thalis) and a dessert which is often milk based and quite sweet.
Come along to discover and taste this delicious meal, all through the day thanks to the “association Mains d’Asie”.
Frederick Echassoux
13 rue des Frères Ribette
24330 Bassillac
Tél: 0660855234
Email: mainsdasie@gmail.com
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