Abhyanga Massage

Abhyanga Massage

Abhyanga is an Ayurvedic oil massage that balances all three doshas: Vata, Pitta and Kapha and opens all 72,000 nadis. According to ancient vedic texts. nadis are little rivers of prana that flow through the body. The medicated oils deeply nourish the body, doshas and squeeze toxins out of the body and lymphatic system.  The Sanskrit word Sneha can be translated as both “oil” and “love.” It is believed that the effects of Abhyanga are similar to those received when one is saturated with love. Like the experience of being loved, Abhyanga can give a deep feeling of stability and warmth.

Benefits of Abhyanga

  1. Nourishes the entire body—decreases the effects of aging
  2. Imparts muscle tone and vigor to the dhatus (tissues) of the body
  3. Imparts a firmness to the limbs
  4. Lubricates the joints
  5. Increases circulation
  6. Stimulates the internal organs of the body
  7. Assists in elimination of impurities from the body
  8. Moves the lymph, aiding in detoxification
  9. Increases stamina
  10. Calms the nerves
  11. Benefits sleep—better, deeper sleep
  12. Enhances vision
  13. Makes hair (scalp) grow luxuriantly, thick, soft and glossy
  14. Softens and smoothens skin; wrinkles are reduced and disappear
  15. Pacifies and nourishes Vata and Pitta and stimulates Kapha.