Abhayanga Massage

The body of one who uses oil massage regularly does not become affected much even if subjected to stress, accidental injuries, or strenuous work. By using oil massage daily, a person is endowed with pleasant touch, trimmed body parts and becomes strong, charming and least affected by old age. Abhyanga massage is excellent for overall health and wellbeing, helps to reduce anxiety and calm the nerves, improves and deepens sleep, helps increase circulation, improves mental alertness, nourishes the skin and tissues, and allows toxins to be released from the body. A healthy oil used in the massage lubricates the joints, tones skin, and makes it really soft and nourished. Abhyaṅga is the anointing of the body with oil. Often medicated and usually warm, the oil is massaged into the entire body before bathing. It can be beneficial for maintaining health and used as a medicine for certain disorders. Among the many benefits an Abhyanga massage Produces softness, strength and color to the body Decreases the effects of aging Bestows good vision Nourishes the body Increases longevity Benefits sleep patterns Benefits skin Strengthens the body’s tolerance Imparts a firmness to the limbs Imparts tone and vigor to the dhātus (tissues) of the body Stimulates the internal organs of the body, increasing circulation Pacifies Vāta and Pitta and Harmonizes Pitta