Effects of Ayurvedic Massage and Counseling: Focusing on a Single Case of Pitta Constitution

Abstract

This study is a case analysis study focusing on a single case of Pitta constitution as an effect of Ayurvedic massage and counseling. This study was conducted from January 20, 2023 to May 10, 2023. The research participant is a woman (64 years old) residing in S city. For data analysis, case analysis was conducted centering on verbatim words. As for the case study format, first, the case of the participant was summarized, and second, the case analysis applying Ayurveda massage and counseling was summarized. As a result of the study, first, the strengths of the participants tended to have more positive aspects than negative aspects of Pitta constitutional characteristics. However, the Pitta constitution is prone to psychological confusion. As for my physical body, the pain I felt every morning when I stretched has disappeared. The psychological body solved the stress from the heavy daily routine. The spiritual body becomes less stressed as it recognizes that all these things are a process for growing consciousness. it is concluded that Ayurvedic massage and counseling were effective in removing the anger of the pitta constitution and softening the physical stiffness.