What Is Abhyanga?
Abhyanga
is the Sanskrit word for massage given to the entire
body. It is an integral part of the daily routine (Dincharya)
recommended by oldest healthcare system for maintaining
good health. For thousands of years people have used
Abhyanga to maintain health, benefit sleep patterns, and
increase longevity. It has also been used as a medicine
for certain disorders.
What Should Be Used For Massage?
Herbalized massage oils contain a blend of carefully
chosen herbs known for their ability to strengthen the
physiology and balance the mind. So the daily massage
with a herbal massage oil has twice the beneficial power
- the benefits from the performance of the actual
massage and the added healing wisdom of the herbs.
Brahmi,
Shatavari and Nirgundi are some Ayurvedic herbs you'll
find in herbalized massage oils. Shatavari is renowned
for its nourishing effect on the physiology.
Narayani is the other name of Shatavari in
Ayurveda and it means helpful in any way either you are
taking it orally or topically or as nasya or may be as
ear drops. It pacifies vata and pitta. It is very much
useful as tonic (Balya) to general body weakness, hair,
headache and all vata disorders.
Bliss
Vata oil
is an improved version of traditional Ayurvedic formula
Mahanarayana oil. This oil is used throughout India to
restore vitality to the skin, promote the gentle
elimination of toxins, and improve the circulation and
keep the joints fit.
Bliss
Vata massage oil contains a blend of carefully chosen
herbs known for their benefit for thousand of years. So
the daily massage with Bliss Vata oil has double benefit
first from the massage itself and secondly the power of
herbs. Skin, “the largest organ which has got maximum
power of absorption”, absorbs most of the applied oil
and the herbs present in them and allow nutrients to go
deeper.
How Abhyanga Is Performed?
This
herbal oil massage should be performed in the morning,
before your bath or shower however you can enjoy it any
time according to your ease. A daily full-body Bliss
vata oil massage acts as a powerful recharger and
rejuvenator of mind and body. Try whole body Bliss vata
oil massage on a daily basis preferably, otherwise on
alternate day or twice a week according to your comfort.
It is nourishing, pacifies Vata, pitta and Kapha,
relieves physical and mental fatigue, provides stamina,
pleasure and perfect sleep, enhances the complexion and
the luster of the skin, promotes longevity and nourishes
all parts of the body.
Abhyanga massage is a gentle but firm whole body massage
from head to toe using warm medicated oils. Oils are
chosen according to the Prakruti (psychosomatic
constitution) and the illness.
The
massage is done in a soft rhythmic way with one or two
persons massaging at the same time for forty five to
sixty minutes.
After
the massage a steam bath or hot shower is highly
recommended.
Abhyanga massage is a deeply relaxing, rejuvenating
experience as well as a treatment in certain illness.
A
regular Abhyanga protects from stress, anxiety,
exhaustion and Vata disorder. It nourishes the body,
extends the life span, provides good sleep, improves the
skin texture, improves the vision and provides better
physical stability.
Benefits Of Abhyanga:
Abhyanga treatment is the best way to control and
balance Vata in the body. Vata is the predominant entity
in the sense of touch and skin is the organ of touch.
The
health benefits
of the self-abhyanga, pleasant daily ritual can be yours
for less than ten minutes each day.
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Increases circulation, especially to
nerve endings
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Toning of the muscles and the whole
physiology
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Calming for the nerves
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Lubrication of the joints
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Increased mental alertness
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Improved elimination of impurities from
the body
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Softer, smoother skin
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Increased level of stamina through the
day
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Better, deeper sleep at night
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Balance Vyanavata and Pranavata
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Nourishes Shleshka kapha and Bhrajaka
pitta
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Relieves fatigue and mental exhaustion
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Pumps up circulation upto deeper level
(microcirculation), especially to nerve endings
-
ones up the muscles and the whole
physiology
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Calming and soothing for the nerves
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Lubricates joints and surrounding
structures
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Helps Increase mental alertness
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Drains out day to day to stress
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Improved elimination of impurities (Ama)
from the body
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Helps increase the smoothness and
softness of skin
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Increases level of physical and mental
stamina
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Promotes better quality of sleep
A daily
full-body oil massage therefore acts as a powerful
recharger and rejuvenator of mind and body.
