Abhyanga
(Ayurveda Massage)
A traditional Ayurveda warm herbal oil massagethat uses rhythmic long strokes on limbssuch as your arms or legs and circular motions over rounded areas such as your head or joints. It is specificallydesigned to nourish and revitalize the bodily tissues (dhatus), balance the body doshas, mainly to pacify Vatadosha.
Pressure is applied on specific points, which stimulates various energies (prana), aids release of toxins from the body and helps to reduce pain, stiffness.The herbs in the medicated oils rejuvenate the tissue and play a vital role in elimination of toxins and bring a feeling of wellbeing. It is usually given as pre-procedure to many therapies as well as a separate therapy in itself.
Duration: 45 – 60 mins
Types of Abhyanga:
- SarvangaAbhyangam- Full body Ayurveda massage
- EkangaAbhyangam – Massage of a specific part of body or a local massage
- PadaAbhyangam – A massage that focuses only on foot and its pressure points
- ShiroAbhyangam – Head massage
Wellness Therapies
Benefits of Abhyanga:
- Effective in joints pain, stroke and other musculoskeletal condition
- Improves blood circulation
- Eliminates toxins and rejuvenates the whole body
- Nourishes the skin
- Tones up the muscles and increases tissue strength
- Removes cellulite
- Improves sleep
- Promotes vitality
- Reduces body pain, stress and stiffness
- Delays aging
Indication:
- Obesity
- Joint Pain
- Arthritis
- Cervical Spondylosis
- Muscle Weakness
- Paralysis
- Mental Stress
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Insomnia
- Rejuvenation& Relaxation
- Vigour & Vitality
- All types of Vata & Nervous disorders