History of Ayurvedic Facial Massage
Brief History: Ayurveda is one of India’s traditional systems of medicine, “life science". The word Ayurveda comes from ancient language Sanskrit: Ayur = life, Veda = knowledge.
Ayurveda dates back an estimated 5,000 - 10,000 years and is widely considered to be the oldest form of health care in the world. It spread out from India and influenced the ancient Chinese and Greeks systems of medicine, and other cultures.
For this reason, Ayurveda is often referred to as the "Mother of all healing."
Ayurvedic knowledge was passed down orally through generations and then written down in the Vedas, the sacred texts of India believed to be the oldest writings in the world.
Interest in Ayurveda in the West began in the mid 1970's as Ayurvedic teachers from India began visiting the United States and Europe. By sharing their knowledge they have inspired a vast movement toward body-mind-spirit medicine. Today Ayurvedic colleges are opening throughout Europe, Australia, and the United States.