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Summary: Learn the essentials of Ayurvedic medicine, including massage therapy for pressure points in the leg with expert massage tips in this free Ayurveda video clip.
Dr. Rohan Nagar has been practicing pure Ayurveda for more than 6 years, and has been an Ayurvedic doctor with Shymala Ayurveda Spa since 2005. He has a Bachelor of Ayurveda Medicine &...read more
"Before starting the massage on the front leg, let me tell you the pressure points of the front leg. This is L1, which is balancing plasma and water metabolism of the body. So when people are suffering from obesity or during the pregnancy when you have the swollen legs, this massage definitely helps that. This is L3 for pancreas and kidneys. In the middle of the muscle, L4, which is for the digestion and this too, L5 and L6. It controls the protein level of the body. Because there nerves in the feet which come from the brain, it also helps to relieve anxiety and stress. All the points we have to do for 8 to 10 seconds. If the points are painful, we have to reduce the pressure. So these other pressure points on the leg. "
eHow Article: Pressure Points in the Leg in Ayurvedic Massage