Abhyanga: The Ayurvedic Oil Massage
Abhyanga is a traditional Ayurvedic practice that involves massaging the body with warm, medicated oils. It is considered a therapeutic self-care ritual aimed at promoting overall health and wellness by nourishing the body, calming the mind, and rejuvenating the spirit.
Benefits of Abhyanga
- Balances the Doshas:
- Vata: Soothes dryness and reduces anxiety.
- Pitta: Cools and calms irritability and inflammation.
- Kapha: Stimulates circulation and helps remove stagnation
- Nourishes the Skin and Tissues
- Improves Circulation and Detoxification
- Boosts Immunity (Ojas)
- Calms the Nervous System
- Enhances Longevity