Abhyanga — the ayurvedic oil massage — is an integral part of the daily routine recommended by this healing system for overall health and well-being. This practice involves anointing of the body with warm oil, often infused with healing herbs and balancing essential oils. Abhyanga nourishes the body, reinstates the balance of doshas and improves one’s well-being and longevity.

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Benefits:

• To relieve general weakness and tiredness.

• To improve blood circulation.

• Reduces swelling.

• To improve digestion and appetite.

• To delay old age (anti-aging treatment)

• Relieves pain in the body.

• Increases body strength.

• Brings normal sleep.

• Strengthens skin & prevent dryness of the skin.

• Increases immunity.

• Enables the nerves & pulse to function properly.

As the name suggests shiro abhyangam means head massage.Medicated oil is applied on the scalp and massaged gently till the oil is soaked in the skin. Main attention is given on the head, shoulders and neck during massage. 

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Benefits: 

• Relieves stress such as the head, shoulders and neck

• Increases the flow of cerebro-spinal fluids, thus strengthening the nervous system.

• Helpful against eyestrain, tinitus, jaw ache and sinusitis

• Stimulates lymphatic drainage and aids sleep

• It helps to remove the toxins and other side effects caused by the use of dyes, etc.

• The massage has the effect of nourishing the hair roots and prevents excessive hair loss.

• Prevents premature greying of hair.

Mukha Abhyanga (Facial Massage), is an ayurvedic specialized massage using medicated oils with infused herbs. Massage is carried out with special concentration to Marmas (vital Points). Mukha abhyanga uses ayurvedic oils and freshly blended herbs to thoroughly cleanse, exfoliate, and nourish the skin. Gentle extractions, nourishing earth masks, face, neck, arm and shoulder, and marma healing bring radiant and balanced skin.

 

Benefits :

• Helps preserve the elasticity of all skin layers through this deep nourishment

• Melts all facial tension and relaxes the mind by gently stimulating marma points on the face

• Leaves you with an incredibly youthful glow

• Tones and tightens the skin

• Reduces sagging of skin

• Exfoliates the skin

• Removes toxins

• Includes neck and shoulder oil application

• Nourishes Facial muscle, Neck and shoulder Ligaments.

Udvarthana is a deep, dry and exfoliating massage using a fragrant blend of herbal powders designed to break down fatty deposits on the body. A warm herbal paste made with grains, herbs, and a small amount of herbal oil is vigorously massaged onto the body by the therapist helps to balance Kapha. It is also an excellent treatment to help dislodge toxins that are embedded in the tissues as part of detoxification therapy. Udwartana massage is often recommended along with Swedana (steam bath therapy). It helps to increase circulation to reduce cellulite, tone the muscles, exfoliate the skin, and energizes the body and emotions.

 

Benefits:

• Pacifies the aggravated Kapha dosha

• Reduces the excess fat accumulated in the subcutaneous tissues

• Softens and exfoliates dead skin cells, thereby giving a lustrous glow to the skin

• Detoxification, purification, toning the skin

• Improves mobility of joints

• Strengthens and tones up the muscles

• Refreshes and rejuvenates the body

• Removes cellulite and helps in weight reduction

• Improves the sense of touch

• Makes the body and mind alert; gives a sense of lightness of the body

• Reduces blood cholesterol