International Press
Below are some of the local and national press articles on the beautiful, powerful system of bodywork known as ayurvedic yoga massage, from 2001 to present in London, New York City, Copenhagen and India. Just click on the thumb nails and they enlarge. Below the pictures are some press quotes from the articles.
Ayurvedic Yoga Massage, selected press quotes
with sidhamo
The Guardian Weekend (UK) February 23, 2002
‘My therapist, Sidhamo, pushed and pulled my body into a variety of positions I wouldn’t have thought possible, all the while applying pressure to make me stretch to just within my limit.’
‘It’s a powerful yoga-based treatment, ideal for those with desk-related or other environmental problems.’
The Hill (UK) 2004
Anand Sidhamo The internationally recognised pioneer and master of Ayurvedic Yoga Massage….
“Two hours of bodywork with Sidhamo…is like no other ayurvedic or yoga massage you have experienced and will leave your body feeling more alive and open than ever before.”
Zest (UK)
“To relieve stress and tension…. Promote mental clarity and increase flexibility.”
…is equivalent to 2-3 yoga sessions.’
…intense yoga-based stretches – the therapist offsets his weight against yours, taking you to your limits while you breathe deeply and rhythmically into the stretch.
stretch further and hold poses longer than you would working by yourself in a yoga class.’
Wave Magazine (UK) Autumn 2002
“a system of opening and aligning the body which has its roots in Iyengar yoga.
I never met anyone who worked so intuitively on my body that I’d pay regular money to.”
‘…groaning with delight and weeping with joy as blocked emotions were released.’
Evening Standard London (UK) 16 November 2001
‘…it’s one of those treatments that expands the mind as well as the muscles…’
Say goodbye to boring old sweedish massage!!!
Time Out Magazine (UK)
“Alongside the familiar deep-tissue work, he used both hands and feet to help me into a series of invigorating and occasionally challenging stretches, which are executed in tandem with coached rhythmic breathing.’
‘…even someone familiar (like me) with Astanga Yoga, it felt deeply revitalizing.’
‘…passive body realignment and opening up the body and gradually restoring co-ordination and balance.’
‘…chakra-base, which means that postures are designed to unblock energy centres and regulate energy flows and circulation through expansion of muscles, tendons and blood vessels. …most astonishing aspect of the treatment.’
‘By the end of the initial session, I was spaced out at first but then deeply relaxed, alert and centred.
‘…different from other types of massage… several key aspects…. Much more comprehensive – every area of the body is thoroughly worked on. …. Much higher level of intimacy and trust developed with the therapist – Sidhamo was very adept at establishing a comfortable rapport and intuiting exactly where my body’s limits and boundaries lay. …being a yoga-based system, breathing is a big component – helping you work deep into the stretches.’
‘…also a progressive treatment, each treatment penetrating further and increasing flexibility and suppleness.’
‘…improve my concentration levels and developed a long-lasting calm… handle difficult situations more readily.’
Health & Fitness Magazine (UK) August 2003
‘…open and realign the body and its charkas…’
‘…floating on air, feeling calm, euphoric, free in mind and body and flexible.’
‘Perfect for those feeling tense and restricted, emotionally and physically. Removes energy bocks, increases circulation and stimulates lymphatic drainage.’
‘…beneficial for people suffering from Parkinson’s, as it helps reverse muscle shortening.’
‘…I could never make my own body do that in Yoga! But soon I was relaxed and amazed at how much further he could make my body stretch, in conjunction with my own breathing, without causing pain.’
‘…I felt euphoric. Floating on air down the street, every limb felt free and elastic and I walked tall, with a grin on my face. It was as if I had never known stress in my life.’
